Dreams came true for a few worthy Canadians in 2021, as they reached some major milestones in big, international competitions. By Jenn Webster
Waltenberry
JESSE BECKLEY & TRASHINYURDREAMS 2021 NRHA Level 3 & 2 Open Futurity Champions For professional reining trainer Jesse Beckley of Cranbrook, BC, making the finals of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity Level 4 Open Finals was something he dreamed of for a long time. Having come very close a few times, only to miss it by a halfa-point, was something he was eager to put 42 WESTERN HORSE REVIEW January/February 2022
behind him. Aboard the special horse named “Donald,” Beckley was able to do just that. Trashinyurdreams is sired by NRHA Five Million Dollar Sire Gunnatrashya out of This Chicsdundreamin, and owned by Norma Siebert. The pair did consistently well in the go-rounds of the NRHA Futurity held in Oklahoma City, OK, making a 220 each time. In the finals, Beckley and Donald marked a 222.5, advancing to the win of Levels 2 and
3, and placing fifth in the Level 4 Open. This earned the duo a total of $120,652. Both Jesse and his wife Deanna, had been very vocal on social media as the events took place, and the whole of Canada was excited to witness their dreams unfold. After the win, Jesse would state, “2021 What Dreams Are Made Of! What a year it’s been! It started out a little slow, with some of our shows canceled again just as they were in
