Million Dollar Watch at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

Photos by International Horse Press/Domenico Paolicelli
Photos by International Horse Press/Domenico Paolicelli

The 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel is the second richest event in reining, with more than $1.3 million paid out in 2021. Once again, the Level 4 Open Champion will win $75,000, the Level 4 Non Pro titlist will pocket $30,000, and there are guaranteed payouts for the rest of the regular divisions in the Non Pro and Open. Special division sponsors, including Story Book Stables, Colston Paving, Tamarack Ranch, and Clark’s Pump-N-Shop account for an additional $110,000 in added money.

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Andre de Bellefeuille Reaches Million Dollar Owner Milestone

Photo by NRHA
Photo by NRHA

One million. It’s a number that triggers a pause and invokes a moment of reflection regardless of the subject. For reining enthusiasts, one million is especially significant. A million dollars in earnings solidifies a place in National Reining Horse Association history books. Recently Andre De Bellefeuille and his businesses, Equine Plus and Ferme Equestre Excalibur, of Canada, became the association’s newest Million Dollar Owner.

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Austrian Reining Horse Association Futurity: 4 and 3-year-old Level 2 and 1 Champions Determined

Photos by IHP Media Partner Tom Hautmann
Photos by IHP Media Partner Tom Hautmann

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.

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