Non Pro Bridle, Limited Open Hackamore, and Youth Bridle Finalists Announced for NRCHA World Championship Show

Three more sets of preliminary competition were held on Thursday, February 2, for the National Reined Cow Horse Association World Championship Show presented by John Deere. The top ten, plus ties, advanced to the finals, which are held February 3-4.

Non Pro Bridle Preliminaries

In 2008, Tom Neel piloted Zezes Pepto Cat to the National Reined Cow Horse Association Open Hackamore World Championship. Just a few years later, Zezes Pepto Cat is once again poised to compete for a world title - that of the Non Pro Bridle with Tom's daughter Jennifer Neel at the reins.

Neel and Zezes Pepto Cat had the high score of the Non Pro Bridle preliminaries - a 439.5. Zezes Pepto Cat is by Zezes Gunsmoke out of Boons Cat.

Exhibitors of the 18-entry class were shooting for a bubble score of 405.5. Joining Neel and Zezes Pepto Cat in the Saturday, February 4 finals are:

Suzon Schaal and Genuine Brown Gal, owned by Suzon Schaal

Carrie Von Uhlit and Ricochet San, owned by Lise Von Uhlit

Karen Stallings and NMSU Truckin Chex, owned by Kevin Stallings

Murray Thompson and Smart Time Tuck, owned by Murray Thompson

Ron Mathison and Listos Smokin Gun, owned by Ron Mathison

Karey Franz and Nuchex N Diamonds, Karey Franz

Todd Thieszen and Shinerbock Nic, owned by Todd and Shariel Thieszen

Garth Gardiner and Just Rein Or Shine, owned by Garth and Amanda Gardiner

Virgil Valdez and He Be Fierce, owned by Virgil Valdez

Limited Open Hackamore Preliminaries

It took a 412 to advance to the Limited Open Hackamore finals on Friday, February 3. Joining Lybbert and Elans A Chic are:

Abigayle Mixon and Julgun, owned by Sather Family Partnership

Roy Rich and Say No Way, owned by Sandi Heitritter

Keith Vogel and Silver Pistol Peach, owned by Patricia Smiley

Ashley Taylor and Shining Diamond Rose, owned by Kitty Boeddeker

Roy Rich and Fresnos Indian Chief, owned by Gabriel Stanton

Keith Vogel and Little Pistol Peach, owned by Lauren Ashton Porter

Chase Trahern and Smart Little Laredo, owned by Chase Trahern

Geoff Hoar and Ike Ant Be High, owned by Heather McLevin and Jim Dobler

Matt Koch and Above Da Best Tenino, owned by Matt Koch

Youth Bridle Preliminaries

Joshua Valdez topped the field of youth riders competing at the World Show in the Youth Bridle. The Alamosa, Colorado, competitor guided his horse, Jac Be Light, to a score of 434. Jac Be Light is by Jac Daniels Neat and out of Spooky Lucy.

The magic number for the Youth Bridle was a 408.5. The following youth riders will also be competing in the Youth Bridle finals on Friday, February 3.

Morgan Holmes and Smart Shooter, owned by Morgan Holmes

Ethan Nicholson and Jacks Little Dlly, owned by Dylan Nicholson

Alexa Beaty and Mad About Chics, owned by Alexa Beaty

Sierra Bishop and Prizeinmypocket, owned by Sierra Bishop

Dylan Nicholson and Cowboys Kentata, owned by David Phillips

Riley Chown and Short And Royal, owned by Riley Chown

Mackenzie Grimshaw and Glo Little Que, owned by Mackenzie Grimshaw

Joshua Valdez and Little Tivio San, owned by Joshua Valdez

Chantz Stewart and Shining Cielo, owned by Chantz Stewart

The National Reined Cow Horse Association, now in its 62nd year, is the governing body of cow horse competition, is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards of competition and educating members and the public about the history and tradition of the cow horse. Through the support of a Corporate Partner family that includes Bob's Custom Saddles, Cinch, Classic Equine, Gist Silversmiths, John Deere, Markel Insurance Company, Platinum Performance, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes, the Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino, and Merial products UlcerGard and EQUIOXX, the association works to keep the vaquero tradition alive in today's equine industry. For information on the National Reined Cow Horse Association, call 580-759-4949 or visit the NRCHA Official Web Site at www.nrcha.com.

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