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Ward Ranch Donates 21st National Reined Cow Horse Association Raffle Colt
Ward Ranch of Kingsburg, California is once again donating the NRCHA raffle colt in 2008. The colt will be raffled off during the Open Finals of the 2008 Snaffle Bit Futurity. Since 1988, the Ward’s generosity has continued to influence the reined cow horse industry. ... Read the full article

The NRCHA Raffle Colt Is Now A Filly!
Each year the Ward Ranch of Kingsburg, California donates a good 2-year-old to be raffled off by the National Reined Cow Horse Association, and the drawing takes place during the Open Finals of the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. For 2008, the designated colt was a son of Smart Little Pepinic named Smart Response. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the raffle colt is now a filly! ... Read the full article

Ward Ranch leading sire, Just Plain Colonel, dies at 25
Just Plain Colonel, died from complications of colic on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the age of 25. The stallion was the National Reined Cow Horse Association's (NRCHA) Number Six All-Time Leading Sire, and has appeared on reined cow horse, cutting and reining leading sire lists consecutively from 1995-2007. ... Read the full article

John Ward and Black Pearl win World Championship at Snaffle Bit Futurity
It was John Ward's turn to slide into the spotlight while Foreigner sang "We Are the Champions" and the crowds cheered at the 2008 National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity as he and his mare, Black Pearl, were crowned the World Champions. ... Read the full article

Fairlea Ranch and Silver Gun to Sponsor NRCHA Select Yearling Sale Incentive
National Reined Cow Horse Association Sponsor Committee Chairman Carol Rose announced in mid-January that long-time NRCHA Breeder Sponsor, Fairlea Ranch, had come on board as sponsor of the NRCHA Select Yearling Sale Incentive sponsored by Fairlea Ra ... Read the full article

The NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity – Better than Ever
The 39th Annual National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity, slated for September 21 - October 5 in Reno, Nevada, is expected to be bigger and better than ever. The Reno Livestock Events Center will host the event, and the familiar venue should be bursting at the seams. ... Read the full article

APHA Working Ranch Horse Clinic & Competition
FORT WORTH, TEXAS The American Paint Horse Association's (APHA) next Working Ranch Horse Clinic & Competition, set for Oct. 28-29 in Decatur, Texas, will feature the talents of trainers Carl and Karen McCuistion. The husband-and-wife team bring ... Read the full article

Wayne Hodges 4-Star Trailer/Outlaw Conversions Teams with NRCHA To Give Away Two Trailers
The Casinos won’t be the only place to win at the 29th Annual Snaffle Bit Futurity. Thanks to a Corporate Partnership with Wayne Hodges 4-Star and Outlaw Conversions, there are two chances to win a great 4-Star trailer that will be awarded during the Open Finals performance of the Snaffle Bit Futurity. ... Read the full article

100 Names Drawn for NRCHA Wayne Hodges 4-Star Trailers/Outlaw Conversions Drawdown
National Reined Cow Horse Association members don’t have to gamble at the numerous casinos, or even compete in the arena at the 2008 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, held September 21-October 5 in Reno, Nevada, to have a chance to win big. ... Read the full article

San Juan Ranch Sponsors Exhibitor/Owner Breakfast at NRCHA Derby
The 2008 National Reined Cow Horse Association Derby will be held June 17-22, 2008, at the Paso Robles Event Center, located in the beautiful town of Paso Robles, California. It is the Association’s largest event for 4- and 5-year-old cow horses, so it’s no surprise that finals day brings both tension and excitement for owners. With preparation beginning before daylight, dedicated riders school and prepare their horses for the competition to come. ... Read the full article

NRCHA Regional Awards Upgraded for 2008
NRCHA Regional Champions and Reserve Champions in each of the twelve sanctioned NRCHA events will be thrilled with the newly enhanced NRCHA Awards Program. ... Read the full article

Miller Wins NRCHA Non Pro Derby
Mike Miller and his mare, Bucks Little Fever (Playboys Buck Fever x Cashs Genie), triumphed in the Non Pro Derby at the The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Derby Finals June 24, 2007 at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, CA. T ... Read the full article

Breast Cancer Awareness Saddle Raffle to Benefit Oklahoma University Cancer Institute
The Jud Little Ranch, Ardmore, OK, and Shorty’s Hattery, Oklahoma City, OK, team up to sponsor a raffle for a custom designed barrel saddle, benefiting the Oklahoma University Cancer Institute. The saddle, by Circle Y Saddles, teams the Women’s Pro Rodeo Association with Little and Shorty’s to honor the Breast Cancer Awareness program. ... Read the full article

Katie McDermott Tops 2008 NRCHA Derby Youth Limited
The youth competition got off to a great start at the 2008 National Reined Cow Horse Association Derby June 17-22 at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, California. ... Read the full article

MD Barns Offers NRCHA Member Discount
Thanks to MD Barns, National Reined Cow Horse Association members will receive a substantial rebate when purchasing new barns. ... Read the full article

Ward And Roeser Tie For High Score In World’s Greatest Horseman Herd Work Prelims
It was an exciting day of competition at the Fort Dodge Animal Health National Reined Cow Horse Association Celebration of Champions as the first leg of World’s Greatest Horseman preliminaries began. Regardless of the spelling – John or Jon – two prominent competitors share much more than just a name. They tied for first place in the herd work (cutting) competition at the Lone Star Arena in Stephenville, Texas. ... Read the full article

Celebrity/Sponsor Cow Horse Competition at 2008 NRCHA Derby Sponsored by Snaffle Bit Ranch
The National Reined Cow Horse Association Derby returns to the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, California, June 17-22. In its fourth year at Paso Robles, and with a payout exceeding $359,000, the NRCHA Derby is known for top-notch cow horse competition – but it may soon become notorious for much more. This year, local celebrities and NRCHA Corporate Partners will also get a taste of the cow horse action when they compete in the 2008 NRCHA Derby Celebrity/Sponsor Cow Horse Competition sponsored by Snaffle Bit Ranch, of Lodi, California. ... Read the full article

Smart Little Pepinic and John Ward Win 2008 NRCHA Hackamore Classic Open Bridle Spectacular
Along with being one of the National Reined Cow Horse Association’s major events, the NRCHA Hackamore Classic, held April 25-27 in Paso Robles, California, also boasts a full slate of NRCHA approved classes – the highlight of which are the Open and Non Pro Bridle Spectaculars. These events for bridle horses feature herd work in addition to the rein and cow work of regular Bridle classes. ... Read the full article

Anne Reynolds and Very Smart Flo Jo Win 2008 NRCHA Hackamore Classic
The 2008 National Reined Cow Horse Association Hackamore Classic Non Pro title was won on Sunday, April 27, by the association’s leading Non Pro - Anne Reynolds. In the signature event at the Paso Robles Events Center in Paso Robles, California, Reynolds teamed up with Very Smart Flo Jo, a 4-year-old mare by Very Smart Remedy and out of Teena Cash Flo and added another $9,492 to her million plus in career earnings. ... Read the full article

Smoky Pritchett and Jasons Peptolena Win Penny Knight & Drag N Fly Ranch Open Bridle Spectacular Herd Work
Along with being a premiere limited age event, the 2008 National Reined Cow Horse Association Stakes offers a full slate of NRCHA approved classes. The headline event for this event is the Penny Knight & Drag N Fly Ranch Bridle Spectacular. ... Read the full article