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Mathison Reaches NRHA Million Dollar Rider Status

This time of year is peak show season for the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA). With many Affiliate Regional Championships and exciting reining events held across the country, it is a great opportunity for riders to add to their lifetime earnings (LTE) and reach new goals for themselves. NRHA Professional Justin “Gunny” Mathison was one competitor looking to hit an association milestone and achieved it during the 100X Reining Classic and South Central Affiliate Regional Championship, where he became the newest NRHA Million Dollar Rider.

Fappani Adds to an Outstanding Legacy After Being Named NRHA’s First Eight Million Dollar Rider and Newest Million Dollar Owner

Photo by NRHA Press Release/Waltenberry
Photo by NRHA Press Release/Waltenberry

It’s no secret the name Fappani is synonymous with greatness within the reining community. As the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) all-time leading rider, Andrea Fappani continues to set the standard within the sport and shatter records. Recently, he stamped his name in the history books once again by becoming the first NRHA Eight Million Dollar Rider. In addition, he accomplished yet another rare feat by adding his name to the list of NRHA Million Dollar Owners.

100X Reining Classic Daily Updates

Photos by 100X Reining Classic / Chelsea Schneider Media
Photos by 100X Reining Classic / Chelsea Schneider Media

Fernando Salgado shared that his lifetime goal was to surpass a 230 score, and on the final day of competition at the 100X Reining Classic, he achieved it. Salgado and Xtra Wimpy It Good won the Elementa Open Derby Level 4 and North American Reining Stakes Open Derby Open Level 4 with a score of 231.5.

Gabriel Borges & 007 Make History as Inaugural 100X Stakes Open Champions

Photos by 100X Reining Classic / Chelsea Schneider Media
Photos by 100X Reining Classic / Chelsea Schneider Media

From the very start of the afternoon, when the Diamond D Cowgirls mesmerized the crowd in the opening ceremonies and the first few riders in the pen marked high scores for stunning runs, the 100X Stakes Open Finals had all the hallmarks of a spectacular reining event, with the Champions of the four levels awarded an MS Diamonds TX custom-made Trophy Ring.

The Invitational Level 4 Open Champion Andrea Fappani & Inferno Thirty Five

Photos by 100X Reining Classic / Chelsea Schneider Media
Photos by 100X Reining Classic / Chelsea Schneider Media

After taking the lead early in the day, Andrea Fappani spent the rest of it nervously watching to see if his score of 225 would hold first place in the Invitational Open Futurity Level 4 at the 100X Reining Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Luckily for Fappani, it did—earning him an additional $100,000 to add to his eight million dollars in lifetime earnings, a milestone he crossed early on in the event.

FEI Jumping European Championship Milan 2023: Team and Individuals Stage is Set

On Thursday afternoon, at the Snai San Siro racecourse, the Italia. Open to Meraviglia – FEI Jumping European Championship Milan 2023 entered into a very significant phase of the competition for the European team and individual jumping results, as well the three  qualification for Paris 2024 for the best-placed nations not yet qualified for next year’s Olympics. The competition jolted the first day’s rankings and provided the first teams advancing to Friday’s FEI Jumping European Team Championship 2023 competition vying for the medals as only the top 10 teams will move on, and also selected the top 50 individual qualified combinations.

100X Reining Classic Daily Updates

Finalists Set for 100X Stakes Open Finals
The preliminary round of the inaugural 100X Open Stakes at the 100X Reining Classic wrapped up today in all four levels. It was an exciting day of competition with the industry’s best of the best all vying for a top 25 spot in order to make it into the clean-slate finals on Saturday, where Level 4 riders will go head-to-head for a $150,000 top prize.