Tulsa Reining Classic Names Winners From 8-Day Show

More than 3,300 entries compete in 113 classes

The Tulsa Reining Classic presented by Kimes Ranch wrapped up a highly attended show that ran August 29-September 5 at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square.

We greatly appreciate the support of the reining community and the incredible sponsor team,” said Pete Kyle, Tulsa Reining Classic owner and manager, who acquired the show along with his wife, Tamra, in early 2021. “The show exceeded our expectations and we are looking forward to another successful event in 2022.”

One of the National Reining Horse Association’s Top 10 ranked shows and host of the South Central Affiliate Regional Championships, the first of the regional championships in 2021, the event featured more than 3,300 entries competing in 113 NRHA, ARC and American Quarter Horse Association classes and several futurities and derbies. The National Reining Horse Youth Association Team Tournament also was held. The Tulsa Reining Classic also hosted a stallion service auction sponsored by QStallions, powered by AQHA, featuring more than 70 of the reining industry’s top sires.

FUTURITY AND DERBY WINNERS

Abby Lengel & Malibu Riptide

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Silva Reining Horses LLC Open Futurity: Abby Lengel took home the Silva Reining Horses, LLC Open Futurity Level 4 title with Malibu Riptide owned by TX Horses Unlimited LLC of Burleson, TX. Lengel and the 2018 gelding sired by Gunnatrashya and out of Malibu Whiz scored a 222.

XCS Ranch Non Pro Futurity: Mandy McCutcheon won the XCS Ranch Non Pro Futurity with Johnny Loves June, a 2018 mare by Lil Joe Cash and out of Whiz N Chexy Chic. McCutcheon scored 218. Tom McCutcheon is the owner.

Andrea Fappani and Gun Dun It rode to 225.5 and the win in the Elementa Open Derby at the Tulsa Reining Classic.

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Elementa Open Derby: Taking home top honors in Level 4 was Gun Dun It, a 2014 stallion ridden by NRHA Six Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani and owned by Tim Anderson and Kim Niven of Milbank, AZ. Sired by Colonels Smoking Gun and out of Dun It In Tinseltown by Hollywood Dun It, Gun Dun It and Fappani scored 225.5.

Tom McCutcheon & GunnersRockstar

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Markel Insurance Novice Horse Open Derby: Tom McCutcheon and Gunners Rockstar topped the Markel Insurance Novice Horse Open Derby with a score of 223.5. Owned by White River Ag Products, Ashland, WI, the 2017 stallion is sired by Gunners Special Nite and out of Belle Starr Dun It.

Colston Paving-Not Ruf At All Non Pro Derby: Two-Million Dollar NRHA Rider Mandy McCutcheon and Shining At Nite won the Non Pro Derby. Owned and bred by Tom McCutcheon, the 2017 gelding by Gunners Special Nite and out of A Shining Sidekick by Starbucks Sidekick, marked a 220.

Markel Insurance Novice Horse Non Pro Derby: Emma Vanlandingham riding Mr Vinnie topped the Markel Insurance Novice Horse Non Pro Derby. Owned by Jason Vanlandingham of Whitesboro, TX, the 2017 gelding sired by A Sparkling Vintage and out of Miss Hollywood Cee by Wimpys Little Step scored 218.

Tamarack Ranch Developing Horse Futurity: Abby Lengel riding SHR Kid Rock and Jason Vanlandingham riding Rest Assured tied for the honors in the Tamarack Ranch Developing Horse Futurity. SHR Kid Rock is by The Kids Gotta Gun and out of KR Plain Jane by Wimpys Little Step and is owned by Redneck Partners LLC. Sired by Smart Spook and out of Best Stop by Custom Chrome, Rest Assured is owned and bred by Wagman Ranch in Kellyville, OK.

Toyon Ranch $5,000 Emerging Horse Futurity: The Toyon Ranch Emerging Horse Futurity saw What A Baybe and rider Fernando Salgado slide into the winner spot with a score of 148 from a two judge team. What A Baybe is a 2018 mare sired by Spooks Gotta Whiz and out of What A Sunrise by Sunrise Enterprise, and is owned and bred by Sam Ellis of Sapulpa, OK.

Results for all classes, the NHRyA Team Tournament and South Central Affiliate Regional Championships are available at www.tulsareining.com/2021-results. 🎠