2021 NRHA European Futurity Dates Set
The 2021 edition of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Futurity, managed by the Italian Reining Horse Association (IRHA), will be held in Cremona, Italy, on November 11-15.
Corinna Schumacher Becomes NRHA Million Dollar Owner
Corinna Schumacher, of Givrins, Switzerland, has parlayed the performance of exceptional horses based at her CS and XCS Ranches into National Reining Horse Association Million Dollar Owner status, one of only 16 owners to reach that milestone. With earnings at $1.2 Million and counting, the ranches have become known for quality in horses and in horse care.
Dany Tremblay Hits NRHA Million Dollar Rider Milestone
When Dany Tremblay marked a 224.5 on Tinker With Dreams in The Run For A Million presented by Teton Ridge Open Shootout, he not only guaranteed a spot in the 2022 Million Dollar Event but also secured his place in…
Austrian Reining Horse Association Futurity: In A Thrilling Day of Competition, the Last Champions Were Crowned
Wiener Neustadt, August 21—Provided by Marie Klimova/International Horse Press—Held in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, at Helmut and Dennis Schulz’s Western Training Center, Saturday closed the $83,000-added Austrian Reining Horse Association (ARHA) 4 and 3-year-old Futurity. With riders representing 12 countries (France, Italy, Poland, Israel, Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Canada, the Netherlands, Hungary, Slovenia and Belgium), 236 horses made way to the functional and beautifully welcoming Austrian facility. Emotions, great rides, and a participant public filled he last day of competition which saw the last champions of 2021 crowned.
Gunnarickashay and Tishman Top the $100,000 Platinum Performance Open Shoot Out
Gunnarickashay and Tishman top the $100,000 Platinum Performance Open Shoot Out
The action heated up on day three of The Run For A Million presented by Teton Ridge, with talented Open riders, cow horses and generous benefactors all on display. The day kicked off with the $100,000 Platinum Performance Open Shoot Out, which featured some of reining’s best horses. Twenty-one riders marked a 220 or above, but it was Gunnarickashay, piloted by Josh Tishman, who topped them all with a 228.5. Gunnarickashay collected $30,642 for owner Jody Puno, and Tishman qualified to compete in the Million Dollar Competition at the 2022 Run For A Million.
Austrian Reining Horse Association Futurity: 4 and 3-year-old Level 2 and 1 Champions Determined
Wiener Neustadt, August 20—Provided by Marie Klimova/International Horse Press—After an exciting finish in the 4-year-old Non Pro Futurity Finals, it was time for the Open riders to take the stage at the H&D Schulz Quarter Horses and compete in the 4-year-old $2,000-added Level 2 and $1,000-added Level 1 Open Finals.
Luca Fappani and Anna Clausen Tie To Win The Run For A Million $50,000-added Non Pro Championship
Luca Fappani and Anna Clausen Tie To Win The Run For A Million $50,000-added Non Pro Championship
Day two of The Run For A Million presented by Teton Ridge showcased non pro riders with the $50,000 Added Non Pro Championships. After 67 riders slid, spun and circled their way through the South Point Arena, it was Luca Fappani riding Icecube and Anna Clausen aboard Smart Tinseltown who came out on top with a score of 221.5 tying to share the title and $30,179.
Valentina Monti & Valentina Baby Pale Take Clear Lead in All Levels of the 4-Year-Old Austrian Reining Futurity Non Pro Go Round
Provided by Austrian Reinin Futurity Press Release - The well deserved high score in the Non Pro Futurity Go round of the 4 year old horses was 216 set by Valentina Monti and her Valentina Baby Pale (Pale Face Dunnit x OT Luky Highway Baby). This means the superior lead in all four levels! The two seamlessly followed up their huge success at the IRHA Futurity in May 2021, where Monti became Non Pro Futurity Co-Reserve Champion L4 and Champion in L3, 2 and 1.
The Run For A Million Bloomer Trailers Rookie Championship
The 2021 Run For A Million presented by Teton Ridge kicked off August 18 with a stacked field of competitors riding for a title in the Bloomer Trailers Rookie Championships. Held at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, the event saw 93 competitors ride through the pen. Though a high score was marked almost immediately from draw six, it was draw 91, Kalicia Walters, who ultimately took home the title, riding Pale Faced Whiz to a 215.5 for the win. The pair banked $1,009.
Giovanni Masi & Nico Sicuro Lead ARHA 4-Year-Old L4 Open Futurity Go Round, Jonas Bujnoch Dominates Levels 3, 2 and 1
57 horses were entered in the four levels of the Austrian Reining Horse Association (ARHA) Open Futurity Go rounds for four-year-old horses. In the L4, the top 18 horses advanced to the final, for which a score of at least 212.5 had to be achieved. And the top rides were very close together. Nico Sicuro aboard Dance Wimpy Spook (Wimpys Little Step x Dance Little Spook) and Giovanni Masi de Vargas aboard La La Boom (Remins Remedy X Boomax Rm) took the lead scoring a 217.5 each.
Austrian Reining Futurity 2021: The Go Rounds of the 3-Year-Old Futurity
Sarah Stocker & Colonels Charmingun dominate Non Pro Futurity Go round, 3- year- old horses
The Futurity classes started with the Non Pro Go round of the 3 year olds, in which 28 horses were entered in the four levels. Here, Austrian Sarah Stocker and her Colonels Charmingun made it to the top in all levels scoring a 210.5. The palomino is by Shiners Voodoo Dr out of Okie Smokin Gun and was bred by Ludivine Collon in France.
"I bought him last year in December as a 2-year-old," said Sarah, who has trained with Rudi Kronsteiner since 2018. "In the Go Round he was well-behaved, listened superbly and just did his job. Now I'm looking forward to the final." Sarah was already an Austrian Reining Futurity finalist L1 to 4 Non Pro of 4-year-olds two years ago.
