April 17, 2012

2012 NRBC Non Pro Finalists AnnouncedThe largest National Reining Breeders Classic Non Pro c lass ever, concluded Tuesday,

April 17, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. Four-time NRBCChampion Mandy McCutcheon drew up on the first day to set the leading pace with a

224 and held on to win the Non Pro Preliminaries, besting 181 other entries.

Riding Always Gotyer Gunsup, by Colonels Smoking Gun out of Always A Dunit,

McCutcheon earned $8,684 for the Non Pro preliminary win.

Alejandro Gonzalez topped Non Pro Levels 1-3 in the preliminary round with a 220.5riding Wimp Daddy, by Wimpys Little Step out of Cody Kay Quixote. Gonzalez collected

$2,819 for the three division wins.

Anne Reynolds piloted her horse Shiney And Verysmart, to a 221 to top the Non ProPrime Time. Shiney And Verysmart is a 6-year-old gelding by Very Smart Remedy out of

Shirley Shine. Reynolds took home $575 for the Non Pro Prime Time win.

The top 30 in the Non Pro Level 4 and the top 20 of the other four Non Pro divisions will

compete in the clean-slate finals on Friday, April 20.

It took a 216.5 to make it back in the Non Pro Level 4 and Non Pro Level 3 finals. In theNon Pro Level 2, the magic number was a 213, and in the Non Pro Level 1, contestants

needed a 211.5 or higher. Non Pro Prime Time competitors with a score of 215 also

earned finals berths.

The National Reining Breeders Classic continues Wednesday with the first set of Open

Classic Preliminaries in the coliseum arena. Please visit www.nrbc.com for a complete

schedule of events, as well as up-to-date results from the show.

Don't Miss the Markel Insurance Non Pro Finals Draw PartyMarkel Insurance Company will sponsor the Non Pro Finals Draw Party on Wednesday.

The Markel Insurance Non Pro Draw Party is open to everyone, and all finalists must

attend. The fun begins at 7:30 pm upstairs in the Texas Children's Hospital Arena Club

overlooking the arena.

For more information on Markel Insurance, stop by the Markel Insurance booth and talk

to Frank Constantini, or visit www.horseinsurance.com.

Exhibitors Enjoy Texas Star Bank Welcome PartyThanks to Texas Star Bank, exhibitors, sponsors, owners and fans enjoyed pizza, drinks,

and camaraderie with friends at the Welcome Party.

Since 1890, Texas Star Bank has been exceeding its customers' expectations with

superior financial products and services, while remaining the same well-grounded bank

its customers have depended on for generations.

To learn more about Texas Star Bank, visit one of its several branches. The Tioga

Branch is located at 101 Gene Autry Drive and US Hwy 377 in Tioga, Texas. ContactJudy Hollomon at 940-437-9900.

Don't Forget to Enter The Ancillary Classes!The deadline for late-entering the Novice Horse Open Level 1 & 2 (1), as well as theAQHA Junior and Senior Reining, which will run Thursday, April 19 in the East Arena, is 4

p.m. on Wednesday, April 18. The late fee is $25, and you will be inc luded in the draw.

Those c lasses can still be entered up to an hour before the c lass begins with a $200late fee and entries will run in a group prior to or following the regular draw.

Double the Fun!$1,000 to Open and Non Pro Winners of the Double Time AwardsFor years the NRBC has offered the NRBC Double Time Awards as an incentive for riders

competing in NRHA Ancillary classes during the NRBC. The awards are for riders who

compete in both slates of Ancillary classes.

A point system is used to calculate the winner. Ten points are awarded for first place,

nine points for second, eight for third, and so on, in each class. A $1,000 check is

presented to both the top Open and top Non Pro rider competing in the NRHA approvedclasses during the NRBC.

Ariat Presents Denim to Drag Award Winners!Ariat has returned as the sponsor of the Drag Awards, and the high scoring entry ofeach drag receives gift certificates for Ariat Denim.

Drag Award Winners for Tuesday:Tish Fappani and Premier Diamond

Claire Salter and Nics Wimpy

Ruben Pacheco and Sugar Chics Gunnit

Carlie Thompson and Crome Dot CorrodeLogan Pluhar and Rolex N Chex

Mandy McCutcheon and Shiney Enterprise

Jaci Marley and Dun Git A NicadualKydall Harper and Jazzy Cindy Lou

Jose Vazquez and Moonshine Juice

Collene Burnell and One Smart Tag

East Arena ExcellenceCongratulations to the Ancillary Class Winners

Limited Non Pro (1)

Champion - Chuck Swain and Nics Rooster

Reserve Champion - Larry Barker and Dream It Magnum

Chuck Swain

What is your horse's nickname? Rooster

How long have you owned this horse? Since he was a yearlingWho has helped you a lot that you would like to thank? Brian Bell

What do you like best about the NRBC? The awards and monies

Rookie Professional (1)

Limited Open (1)

Champion - Melanie Petroll and Gee Golly WhizReserve Champion - BJ Ribeiro and Luckeelan

Melanie Petroll

What is your horse's nickname? GigiWhat is she best at? She is very reliable and a big stopper

Who has helped you a lot that you would like to thank? The owner Lisa Byrne for letting

me show herWhat do you like best about the NRBC? It's a very positive and professional horse show

Intermediate Open (1)

Champion - Tracy McReynolds and The Whiz WayReserve Champion - Matthew Armenta and Daniels A Whizin

Tracy McReynolds

What is your horse's nickname? HidalgoHow long have you owned this horse? Six years

Who has helped you a lot that you would like to thank? My wife Nathalie

What do you like best about the NRBC? The friendly reiners