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Events in the world as we go to press are moving in the direction of uncharted territory. For the first time in 22 years of SouthWest Horse Trader, this issue contains zero Event Calendar listings. Never in my lifetime would I ever see the day when all events in one month have been cancelled. Itching to show? Check out the Virtual Horse Shows that are flooding social media. For those lucky enough to ride, this is one way to keep showing. Who would ever think that a flu called coronavirus would changed everything about how we live in a matter of weeks.

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On Our Cover

Stevi Hillman is your 2020 The American barrel racing champion after a run of 15.405 seconds on her go-to horse, Truck.

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The Horse Show Scene

Champions Crowned at The American Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Buckle Down Cowtown NRCHA Celebration of Champions . . . . . . 8 World Champions Named . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 World’s Greatest Square Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tack & Apparel Shopping Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SPH Saddle Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Saddle House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Kerrits Performance Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Kerrits Kids Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Best Rubber Work Boot - Muck Chore Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Neon is this Summer’s Must Have - Mona’s Closet. . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Handmade Leather Goods for the Working Horseman. . . . . . . . . . .14 Customize Your Nettles Stirrups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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The American Breakaway Roping: Kaycee Hollingback

Barrel Racing: Klepper & SteviTexas Hillman Happy Moonlight

Champions Crowned at The American Rodeo at AT&T Stadium 2.4 million paid out in 2 days in Texas

The American Rodeo finals made dreams come true yet again this evening at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The 2020 champions are walking away with pride and impressive payouts after another fierce competition.

“We have had seven years and seven amazing rodeos,” said Randy Bernard, CEO of RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo. “I truly believe The American Rodeo has been a game-changer for professional rodeo and cowboys. We have changed many lives since 2014 and the event just keeps getting better.“ 2016 The American Rodeo’s Bareback champion Kaycee Field knew he made a good ride when he dismounted after the short go. He claimed $100,000 and his second win at AT&T Stadium on VIGIL with a 93 point score.

Wilburton, Okla.’s Kaycee Hollingback roped countless calves to earn her $100,000 payout. For the second year, the Breakaway Roping was one of the event highlights as the ladies continue to excel in the sport.

Twelve-time WNFR qualifier Luke Brown backed in the box with AQHA world champion Joseph Harrison for the team’s first time together in AT&T Stadium. The two walked away with $100,000 after roping in a short 4.3 seconds.

PRCA veteran steer wrestler and 2018 The American Rodeo champion Matt Reeves took the victory lap in the Polaris Ranger after three outstanding runs in the last two days.

Texas’ own Wyatt Casper, 2016 college champion and current PRCA world-standing leader, was the first to earn a share of the million dollar payout, riding his 36th straight horse of the 2020 season in the Saddle Bronc.

There was a man on a mission in the Tie Down Roping, who continued to dominate and went on to win his share of the $1 million.

2018 national high school finals champion and New Mexico’s own Shad Mayfield walked away with $600,000 after tying his final calf in 7.75 seconds.

Multiple-time NRF qualifier Stevi Hillman made it to The American Rodeo short go for the first time in Barrel Racing. She rode her go-to horse TRUCK with a time of 15.405.

The American Rodeo crowned co-champions for the first time ever in Bull Riding. 2019’s winner Joao Ricardo Vieira and multiple-time world champion Sage Kimzey tied to take home $62,500 each.

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Bareback Riding: Kaycee Feild

Team Roping: Luke Brown & Joseph Harrison

“I have produced over 3,500 sporting events in my career, from the PBR to the Indy 500,” said Bernard. “I have been to the Super Bowl and to the Final Four, and yet I have never seen an event that consistently gets more exciting every year like The American.”

For a complete list of the results from the finals, visit www. americanrodeo.com. w Bull Riding: Sage Kimzey and and Joao Ricardo Vieira tied for first via tiebreakerss tiebreaker

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NRCHA Celebration of Champions

WORLD’S GREATEST Square Off The 11 horsemen who competed in DT Horses and Hashtags World’s Greatest Horseman finals treated the standing room only crowd during the Celebration of Champions gathered in John Justin Arena at Will Rogers Memorial As action unCenter to an evening of epic folded the National performances on Saturday, Reined Cow Horse February 22, in cow town. Closing out the 10-day National Reined Association CeleCow Horse Association Celebration of Champions in Fort Worth, Texbration of Chamas, the World’s Greatest Horseman is one of the equine industry’s most pions, NRCHA highly-sought titles and on this night, victory belonged to John Swales World Champions of Millarville, Alberta, Canada, and Metallic Cat Rose (Metallic Cat x were crowned in Teletrona x Little Trona) owned by Jerry and Nicole Myer, Foothills, John Justin Arena Alberta, Canada. at Will Rogers MeSwales and Metallic Cat Rose—who doubled her previous NRmorial Center in CHA lifetime earnings of $41,577—advanced out of the prelims to the Fort Worth, Texas. finals ranked fourth with an 879 (216 herd/ 217 rein/ 223 cow/ 223 Through the course of the 10-day Celebration of Champions here in steer) from the prelims. The final leg of the sudden-death, four-event Fort Worth a total of 15 World Championships have been determined. finals is where Swales and Metallic Cat Rose soared to the No. 1 spot.

A stellar performance by Shiney Outlaw (Shiners Nickle x MereyTheir high score of 227.5 in the cow work combined with their 217.5 da x Dual Rey), ridden by Jay McLaughlin for Michelle Cannon, proout of the herd, 218.5 in the reined work, and 215 in steer stopping for duced the winning composite of 444.5 (221.5 rein/ 223 cow), worth an 878.5 and $42,000. $9,350 in the Open Bridle. Shiney Outlaw had amassed NRCHA earnSwales, who had amassed $693,143 in NRCHA lifetime earnings ings in excess of $109,826 before the Celebration of Champions. prior to the Celebration of Champions, has joined an elite group of only Winning the NRCHA world championship in the Limited Open a few horsemen to have earned the title of World’s Greatest Horseman Bridle was You CD Signs (High Sign Nugget x Big CD Lights x Play twice. He first earned the honor in 2017 riding Heza Diamond Spark.

Mia CD) ridden by Cody Crow for Ardith Alcorn. Putting up a 433 The World’s Greatest Horseman champion was awarded a Custom (213.5 rein/ 219.5 cow), the team earned $3,940 plus a host of fabulous Sami Fine Silver and Diamond Ring sponsored by Sami Fine Jewelry, awards.

Martin Saddlery custom saddle, Gist custom buckle, and CR Morrison MoonShineAndTwoAdvil (Metallic Cat x Little Short Stuff x trophy all sponsored by DT Horses and Hashtags plus a bunch of other Shorty Lena), ridden expertly by Shawn Hays for owner Angela Massey, prizes. For the high score in the cow work, Swales was awarded a Gist put on a fence work clinic today in John Justin Arena. Hays teamed with custom buckle sponsored by DT Horses and Hashtags.

MoonShineAndTwoAdvil for a massive 228 in the cow work to capture Champion of the World’s Greatest Horseman Youth Horseman, the Open Hackamore World Championship with their cumulative 443 presented by MARS Equestrian, was Trail Townsend riding (215.5 rein). The win World's Greatest Horseman Finals TRR Lucky Playgun (Pepcid x TRR Ms Lucky Gun x Playwas worth $9,000. gun) owned by Tripp Townsend. Trail achieved a cumulative 1. Metallic Cat Rose & John Swales Earning the Limscore of 727 to earn $2,262, wowing the enthusiastic crowd ited Open Hackamore 2. Sparktilion & Jake Telford in John Justin Arena during the World’s Greatest Horseman world championship 2. Duals Lucky Charm & Kelby Phillips Finals with a 148.5 on his cow work. The win came with a was Half Past Boon 4. Playin Motown & Ben Baldus Bob’s custom saddle and CR Morrison trophy both sponsored (Half Time Report x 4. Smartly Starstruck & Todd Bergen

by MARS Equestrian and a Gist custom buckle.

Boonalicious x Pep6. Quahadi & Boyd Rice The National High School Rodeo Association Reined toboonsmal) ridden 7. Lenaliltothewright & Randy Paul Cow Horse Challenge champion was Gage Gardiner riding

by Jesus Roman for 8. Red River Rivalry & Shawn Hays Mr. Stylish Cat (Mr Playinstylish x Lil Sally Cat x High Brow Rocking J Ranch. RoCat) owned by Garth and Amanda Gardiner. Gardiner scored 9. Shine Smarter & Chris Dawson man scored a 436.5 a 292.5 and earned $425, plus a Bob’s Custom Saddle courte(214.5 rein/ 222 cow) 10. Wranglered & Luke Jones to earn $4,060.

11. Truly Screyumptious & Wade Meador sy of Bob’s Custom Saddles and Garth and Amanda Gardiner.

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Working from the final draw position of the Non Pro Finals it was Wendi Lund and her 2006 gelding Smooth As Tamulena (Smooth As A Cat x Miss Tamulena Thermo x Tamulena) who earned the Non Pro Bridle world championship. Lund was a 210 in the reined work and rock-solid 221.5 on the cow for a 431.5 composite worth $5,299.

Katherine G. De Haan, DVM, rode Shiners Lil Nickle (Shiners Nickle x Lil Lena Long Legs x Smart Little Lena) to the Intermediate Non Pro Bridle title with a 432 composite (214.5 rein/ 217.5 cow) to earn $3,438.

De Haan’s beautiful 2011 buckskin boasts NRCHA earnings prior to the NRCHA Celebration of Champions of $79,361.

The NRCHA world championship Novice Non Pro Bridle was awarded to Neil Taylor riding Hickorys Prize Doll (Smokums Prize x Hickorys Poco Doll x Docs Hickory) to a 433 composite (215.5 rein/ 217.5 cow) to earn $3,330.

The world championship was awarded in the Non Pro Limited division to Barbara Cox aboard Shiners Darby (Shining Spark x Tari Darlin x Taris Catalyst) with a 428 (211 rein/ 217 cow). Cox took the world title home to Mineral Wells, Texas, along with $4,120.

Earning the $5,000 Non Pro Limited world championship was Jeffrey Heyer riding PaddysStarlightChic to a 430.5 (211.5 rein/ 219 cow).

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by Smart Chic Olena. Heyer was awarded $3,350, plus a host of great awards.

Kelly Warner and her horse Metallic Pearl (Metallic Cat x Precious Lil Pearl x Travalena) earned the $1,000 Non Pro Limited world championship thanks to scores of 210.5 in the reined work and 216 on the cow for a 426.5 composite. Warner earned $1,860.

In the Non Pro Hackamore, a strong performance by Hope Miller and her horse Sparking Metallic (Metallic Cat x Sparking Train x Shining Spark) produced scores of 220.5 in the reined work and 218 on the cow for a 438.5 composite, which was worth $4,020. Miller and Metallic Train were the 2019 NRCHA Derby Non Pro champions in Paso Robles, California.

The Non Pro Two Rein world champion was Colorado cowgirl Lannie-Jo Lisac riding LooksLikeLuckToMe (Smart Boons x Dual Lookin Pep x Dual Pep ) with a 435 (219 rein/ 216 cow). Lisac earned $3,255.

Champion of the hotly contested Youth Bridle division was Emily Kent riding Callme Mister Mister (Mister Dual Pep x Travelin With Sass x Travalena), owned by Leslie Kent. Emily marked a 216 in the reined work and 222 on the cow for a 438 composite worth $625.

Emerging as the Youth Limited world champion was Alex Rose riding Kim Jividen-Rose’s Cruz Mode (Wimpys Little Step x Smart Lassie Chick x Smart Chic Olena) to the top of a talented field of riders. Rose scored a 430.5 (214 rein/ 216.5 cow). Rose earned $830.

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News & Events

Contributed by Laura Cannan

New Mexico Palomino Exhibitors Association’s 2020 Youth officers are President Denny Tuner, VP Jenna Mendez, Secretary John Turner, and Treasurer Lily Sandoval.

Youth Advisers are Jason and Mindy Turner.

Atascosa County 4-H ACEE Club team was grand champion Senior Horse Judging Team February 17 at the 2020 San Antonio Livestock Show. Members were Charity Harris, Kate McNeill, Emma Smith, and Mary McLiney, and Karen Yerkes Harris coached them. Charity Harris took second place overall in the senior division, missing first by only one point!

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Lost Horizon Ranch Winter circuit champs received trophy buckles March 7, including Channing Horne, Derek Tucker, Melvin Carter & Cole Hibbard.

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News & Events (Far left) Chase McBee won THSRA's Region IX Pole Bending finals on her way to being named the 2020 Region IX Pole Bending Champion on Midget March 8.

Jordan Davis and Lazy Illusion earned the Youth Western Pleasure 14-18 circuit championship March 7 at the Sun Circuit in Scottsdale, AZ.

Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 19 Texas Tech University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo hired Britt Conklin as the new Associate Dean for Clinical Programs. He earned his undergraduate degree from Tech and his veterinary degree from Texas A&M. Since 2012, he has served as senior equine professional veterinarian for Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health.

USTPA’s West Monroe Pen & Sort ran February 21-23 in West Monroe, LA. Team penning division winners included#7 (Rick Hudman/Renelle Cadena/Derek Walles), #9Masters (David Stansbury/Johnny Bellis/Bill Mayfield), #10-Elite (Jordan Lesh/Pam Stang/ Roderick Smith), Jr-Youth (Aubry Saggione/ Louis Saggione III/Bentley Hamilton), SrYouth (Chance Karnes/Addison Brian/Julie Sfera), #15 (T-Lutell/Cierra Cadena/Wally Hays), #3 (Scott Phillips/Spencer Smith/TLutell), Open-HC-TP (Louis Saggione III/Jared Lesh/Jordan Lesh), All-Pro-TP (Nick Borgia/Louis Saggione III/Tanner Keith), #13-TP (Kris Lane/Cali Brookshire/J.T. Powell), and #9- (Ryan Bernholz/Cali Brookshire), #6 (Kris Lane/Steve Sfera), and #3 (Bobby Atwood/ Poncho Williams).

NRCHYA’s World’s Greatest Youth Horsemen contestants were eligible this year 20

for the second annual Roy Edsall Memorial Award. Created by the Edsall family, Sharon, Clayton, and Chelsea, it recognizes the recipient for sportsmanship, appreciation and kindness toward his or her equine partner, as well as exceptional horsemanship. The trio selected Trail Townsend, Earth, as the 2020 recipient, to receive custom handmade Randy Paul bit designed by Clayton Edsall, a $2,000 scholarship, and other items.

APHA’s national directors elected Sandy Jirkovsky and Kelly Boles-Chapman to the Executive Committee on March 1, during the national convention in Fort Worth. Jirkovsky, from Whitesboro, was elected as the Fifth Committee Member. Boles-Chapman, from Michigan, was elected as Sixth Committee Member. In addition to those two, the APHA Executive Committee for 202 consists of President Casey West (KS), President Elect Alison Umberger (VA), VP Melanie Cox-Dayhuff (IN), Senior Committee Member David Lands (VA), and Immediate Past-President Mike Short (TX).

NM Buckskin Horse Assoc’s March 1 Shaggy Training Show, held at Bosque Farms Arena, offered large classes. Many horse enthusiasts, including several trainers and their barns, enjoyed good rides with wonderful cooperation and sportsmanship.

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The AQHA recently opened its first permanent service center outside of Amarillo. Located at Heritage Place Sales Company on 2829 South MacArthur Blvd in Oklahoma City, the satellite office will be open 8:30 - 4:30 (CST) M–F. Horse folks can transfer, register, complete leases, embryo enrollments, and more. Users are urged to schedule an appointment but walk-ins will be accepted, though there may be a wait. Longtime AQHA employee Jackie Boggs was working onsite in OKC until Corona Virus restrictions kicked in for the public. When things get back to normal, the service center will reopen. FMI, 806.378.4541 or okc@aqha.org. AQHA is considering opening more satellite offices in Fort Worth, TX, and Columbus, OH. Lost Horizon Ranch, Bryan, finished its winter playday series March 7, resulting in HPs Derek Tucker (leadline), Cole Hibbard (10&U), Channing Horne (11-15), and Melvin Carter (16&O). fmi, losthorizonranch.org.

APHA’s Ram Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program recently added $25K to its 5D Barrel Racing Sweepstakes taking place at the 2020 APHA World Show September 21-October 4 in Fort Worth. To be eligible for the $5K Texas-bred money, the exhibitor must be a Texas Paint Horse Breeders Association ($25-a-year). The horse must be enrolled in PBRIP for 2020. FMI www.apha.com/pbrip.

Braggin Rights!

Sabine Lazo, Caldwell, earned 1st and $500 with her Voice for Democracy essay in Caldwell ISD’s recent VFW-sponsored contest!

Cher Blackwell, Loranger, LA, made her debut in AQHA’s Youth 14-18 division February 12-17, at the Dixie Nationals in Jackson, MS. She and Romantic Rendevous finished as champions in youth western riding and western pleasure, and took reserve in youth horsemanship and youth equitation!

Jimmie Annoot, Hempstead, won the

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New Mexico Appaloosa Club Established in 1961, the New Mexico Appaloosa Horse Club is one of the most unique non-profit equine organizations in the state and one of the oldest chartered regional clubs of the Appaloosa Horse Club. Throughout each year, we provide show opportunities and other activities for our members and other equestrians. We hold monthly board meetings at IHOP at I-40 and Montano Blvd on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. All members are encouraged to attend, and anyone with interest in the club is welcome! Our next meeting is April 7th.

NMApHC members were out in force at the February and March training shows held by NM Buckskin (NMBHA) in Bosque Farms. Fun was had and ribbons were won, and we all honed our skills showing against Buckskins, Pintos, Paints, Quarter Horses, Arabians, and other breeds. We hope to see more Appies at the April 19th NMBHA training show!

NMApHC Vice President Patty Wilber was the volunteer judge for trail classes at the Walkin N Circles Ranch fun show on Feb 15th. Walkin N Circles Ranch is the home of New Mexico Horse Rescue, and proceeds from this show went to help the many horses in their care.

We recently put out a survey using SurveyMonkey. com to learn more about your experience with our club.

The results are in, and while we didn’t get as many respondents as we hoped for, we did get some good feedback.

Some survey highlights: Sixty-two percent of respondents were either Very Satisfied or Somewhat Satisfied with their membership experience. One respondent was Somewhat Dissatisfied, which is disappointing. If you are dissatisfied, please talk to any board member about your concerns. Communications: We got lots of requests for more varied communications. Our Facebook page is wellliked, but we can do better by emailing our members, also.

We asked about activities other than showing that people would like to see offered. The most popular answers were clinics (75%) and organized trail rides (50%).

The Year End Awards Program is in the process of being revamped for 2020. Look for updates soon! Remember, to be eligible for year-end awards, you must be a current member of NMApHC before your points will count.

See our website at www.nmaphc.info/ for information about upcoming shows, club news, and awards. We also have a busy Facebook page www.facebook.com/ groups/212229456586/.

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Upcoming Shows • Western States Desert Classic show to be held April 10th-12th at WestWorld in Scottsdale. Bring the whole barn, there is something for everyone! westernstatesdesertclassic.com • Red Hot Horse Show and Red Hot Ranch Horse Challenge at ExpoNM in Albuquerque, June 12th – 14th. www.facebook.com/ events/1385509458296530/ • Green Chile Classic, July 18th and 19th at Wrights Rocking Horse Arena in Stanley, NM. This show will offer classes for Appaloosas, Pintos, Paints, all-breed, and 4-H. https://www.nmpainthorse.org/ • The one day “No Bling” show is a GO for July 26th at the Vista Sandia Equestrian Park in Albuquerque! This will be a fun, low-stress show for all breeds and will include ApHC pointed classes.

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Competitive Trail News In The SouthWest TRAIL COMPETITIONS CANCELLED THROUGH MAY

With Covid-19 wreaking havoc across the globe, competitive trail organizations in the southwest took the only option available and cancelled all events through May. The North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC), the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) and the Texas Trail Challenge Club (TTCC) have cancelled rides in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas in April.

The good news is that riding and conditioning horses does not fall under the restrictions set forth by local and federal governments, although many public venues such as state and national parks are closed for all purposes. Now is a good time to practice ground manners and improve on the horse’s training foundation, developing three solid gaits and basic lateral movements that will improve performance on the trail when competitions resume.

The trail organizations are hopeful that cancelled events will be rescheduled later in the year. Check FaceBook pages and websites for the latest information. w

THIRTEENTH 7IL SAMPER A SUCCESS Since 2006, the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) has hosted a competitive trail ride at 7IL Trails in Cat Spring, Texas and this year was no different. More than 40 horse and rider teams traversed up to 50 miles on the ranch trails that feature barefoot-friendly terrain.

Fran Muench and Giacomo won the Open Division Sweepstakes award and Alanna Sommer and Shade won the Competitive Pleasure Sweepstakes. Cynthia Leatherwood and Big Cat earned top honors in the Novice division.

“We were delighted with the turn-out, the quality of the competitors and, of course, the perfect weather,” said Doanna Daniel, ride manager.

“This ranch is a perfect location for this time of year. We are looking forward to next March already!”

Judges for the event were Keri Riddick, DVM of Georgia and Kathy Shanor of Tennessee.

7IL Trails remains open to the public for riding during the Covid-19 crisis. Precautions are taken to protect riders. More information can be found on the 7IL website or FaceBook page. w April 2020 SouthWest Horse Trader

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Bits & Spurs Cont from page 19 Debbie Low-Conway and Chex Out My Dough won the Rookie 1 and Prime Time Rookie and took the reserve title in Rookie 2 at the OKRHA Ride N Slide in Tulsa March 6 (rt).

Josh Crawley and Lil Joe Sancho, owned by David Hobbs, won the Intermediate Open (far rt) $5K-Novice-Horse class on Deacon Miller, owned by VP Cutting Horses, LLC, at Bluebonnet Cutting Horse Association’s February15 show in Brenham.

Lindy Burch, Weatherford, recently reached the $4 million mark in NCHA Lifetime Earnings!

Jessica Floyd, Booker, marked 216 on Smooth Lil Kit Kat to win the Bonanza Cutting’s $50K Amateur 5-6-year-old championship February 21 in Wichita Falls.

Brody Magby, Wilburton, OK, won the youth class with a 75 on Debbie Jarma’s horse, Short Scootin, at Panhandle Cutting Horse Associations February 22 show in Amarillo.

Diane Dempsey, Kerrville, and Kodys Copper Flame were NonPro Cutting Champions February 23 at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in Arizona. John Dublin, Whitney, rode the horse to the reserve title in open herd work.

Aly Ghormley, Madisonville, won pole bending at the Patriot in Fort Worth March 5, earning a hefty check!

Melissa Miller, Belton, was All-Around Amateur Versatility Champion on Little Bunny Fou Fou at the Arizona Sun Circuit in Scottsdale in early March.

Debbie Low-Conway, Magnolia, and Chex Out My Dough won the Rookie 1 and Prime Time Rookie and took the reserve title in Rookie 2, March 6 at the OKRHA Ride N Slide in Tulsa.

K e a gan Landers, Blanchard, OK, won Lazy J Arena’s $750 Novice Rider circuit championship buckle March 6-7

in Stillwater on Bingo San Rey. Jordan Davis, Madisonville, and Lazy Illusion earned the Youth Western Pleasure 14-18 circuit championship at the Sun Circuit in Scottsdale, AZ, March 7.

Josh Crawley, Whitesboro, won the Intermediate Open class on Lil Joe Sancho, owned by David Hobbs, March 7 at the OKRHA Ride & Slide in Tulsa.

Chase McBee, Madisonville, won Texas High School Rodeo Association’s Region IX Pole Bending finals astride Midget March 8 in Bryan and also was 2020 Pole Bending champion!

Johnnie Who, owned by Nick Meager and ridden by Abraham Ponc, won the $5K Ltd. Novice Horse division with a 75 at Palo Duro Cutting Horse Association’s March 8 event in Amarillo.

Cattasan won the AQHA Senior Heading March 11 at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, with Casey Rice, Navasota, in the saddle.

The 2011 stallion is owned by Matlock and Susan Rice and was trained

by Matlock.

Carson Brozozowski and Corey Hendrick won the junior division at Philipp Ranch Spring Break Roping in Bryan March 15, roping 3 head in 33.09!

Susan Crews Morris, Normanna, and Rusty Dun It Smart earned the Champion Ranch Horse title at Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show in Mercedes March 16.

Losses Nic N Chic, 17, was humanely euthanized February 13 after vets found cancerous tumors in his gut during a surgical procedure. In his career of NRCHA competition, he had earned over $60K. He Keagan Landers won Lazy carried owner Terra Micek to many wins and titles, includJ Arena's $750 Novice Rider ing the NRCHA NP Bridle national championship in 2017. circuit championship March 6-7 on Bingo San Rey, and is Cracking The Code, owned by Dan Yeager, Dallas, shown with (standing) Lindy was humanely euthanized February 19. The 8-year-old Thorn, his mother Ashley sorrel gelding had carried Dan countless miles and given Baxstrom, Robyn Thomas & him lots of joy. show producer Joel Lesh.

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Valentino, a 2013 AQHA stallion, was euthanized on March 10 after a long illness. Owned by June Rhea, Oklahoma City, he stood at Kathy Smallwood Quarter Horses, Pilot Point. He himself earned 23 AQHA Halter Points, 20 Grands and Reserves, and $30,261 in lifetime earnings, and sired 30 foals who earned over $65,000, 55 AQHA Halter Points, 7 World and 3 Reserve World Championships in the AQHA, APHA and ApHC, with more foals arriving in 2021.

Audie Rackley, 85, died March 16 in Amarillo. From 1972 to 1995, he served as editor and then executive editor of The Quarter Horse Journal and The Quarter Racing Journal. He was only the sixth person in history so serve as the Journal’s editor and at the time of his retirement in 1995, he was its longest-tenured editor. w

Diane Dempsey earned the Non-Pro Cutting Championship on Kodys Copper Flame February 23 at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in Arizona.

NRHA Three-Million Dollar Sire Nu Chex To Cash Passes On March 14 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Three Million Dollar Sire Nu Chex To Cash (NU Cash x Amarilla Chex) passed away. At 30 years old, Nu Chex To Cash’s contributions to the reining industry can’t be denied.

Before entering the breeding shed, “Chex” built himself a reputation as a big stopper in the show pen. Born in April 1990, Chex was shown from 1993 to 2002. With Jessicah Keller at the reins, the pair won world championships in the Intermediate and Limited Open divisions. They were also the reserve champions in the freestyle reining at the 2002 All American Quarter Horse Congress.

Showing his versatility and athletic ability, Chex was the first horse to nab the AQHA High Point awards in both the reining and working cow horse in the same year.

For the last 25 years, Chex spent his life at Hilldale Farm raising kids and foals alike.

The earner of more than $57,000 in NRHA lifetime earnings (LTEs), Chex found his perfect match in NRHA Million Dollar Dam and Hall of Famer Snip O Gun. The two produced

some of the greats, including Hot Smokin Chex, Chexmaster, and Big Chex To Cash.

Inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame in 2010, Chex is best known for siring NRHA Eleven Million Dollar Sire Wimpys Little Step (out of Leolita Step). Wimpys Little Step went on to be the 2002 NRHA Futurity Open Level (L)4 Champion as well as the All American Quarter Horse Congress freestyle champion. Both titles were achieved with NRHA Six Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida.

The iconic palomino set the standard for throwing offspring with ideal conformation, athleticism, and a mind comparable to few others. He also sired household name Lil Joe Cash (out of RS Lilly Starlight) who was the 2011 NRHA Futurity Open L4 Champion with NRHA Five Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani aboard. “Joe” has earned more than $279,000 in NRHA LTE. w

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