The Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity has already begun at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Center in Nevada, kicking off the Sept. 11–20 run with the derby competition before moving into more limited-age event classes, the futurity, and a horse sale at the end of the week.
Reined cow horse fans are eagerly watching the freshman crop of futurity horses to see which junior sire will make a splash, and which open rider has the best shot at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Championship come October.
Here’s a quick primer on the event and the 2026 schedule, with results to follow.
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Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Schedule
| Date | Day | What’s Happening |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sept 11 | 1 | Open Derby Herd Work (Open, Intermediate, Limited, Level 1); Western Trade Show opens |
| Sat, Sept 12 | 2 | Non Pro Derby Herd Work (Non Pro, Intermediate, Limited, Level 1) Non Pro Boxing Derby Herd Work; Open and Non Pro Two Rein |
| Sun, Sept 13 | 3 | Derby Rein Work, all Open and Non Pro divisions |
| Mon, Sept 14 | 4 | Derby Cow Work and final results, all divisions, including Non Pro Boxing Derby |
| Tue, Sept 15 | 5 | Open Futurity Herd Work (Open, Intermediate, Limited, Level 1) |
| Wed, Sept 16 | 6 | Non Pro Futurity Herd Work (Non Pro, Intermediate, Limited, Level 1) and Non Pro Boxing Futurity Herd Work; Non Pro Bridle and Open Hackamore classes |
| Thu, Sept 17 | 7 | Open Futurity Rein Work; Lifetime Achievement Banquet, 6 p.m. cocktail hour, 7 p.m. dinner and Hall of Fame induction |
| Fri, Sept 18 | 8 | Non Pro Futurity Rein Work and Non Pro Boxing Futurity Rein; Youth Boxing, Youth Bridle, Non Pro Hackamore, and Open Bridle classes |
| Sat, Sept 19 | 9 | Non Pro Boxing horse show classes; Horse Sale, 4 p.m. |
| Sun, Sept 20 | 10 | Futurity Cow Work and final results, all Open and Non Pro divisions; Western Trade Show closes |
Where to watch Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity
The Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity is videoed by RainDancer Video and will be streamed on Cutting Horse Central.
Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Results
Open Futurity
Open Derby
Herd – Open
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Rsr Closing Time | Justin T Wright | Ray Shell Ranch LLC | 222 |
| 1-3 | Skooby Do | Justin T Wright | Lesley T Kearney | 222 |
| 1-3 | Stevies Blondie | Justin T Wright | Felizardo Elizondo | 222 |
| 4 | Call Me Im Ready | Phillip J Ralls | The Trust/Billie Jo Ralls Dtd | 221.5 |
| 5 | Stuck In Overdrive | Russell A Probert | Wayne A Miranda | 221 |
Herd – Intermediate
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alloy | Jake D Gorrell | Jlw Associates Inc | 220 |
| 2 | Blindsided Shadowcat | Jake D Gorrell | Lester Walker | 219 |
| 3 | Cr Reys Catty | Cara M Hencratt | Rocking Bs Ranch | 218 |
| 4-6 | Reyv | Titus Covington | Titus Covington | 217.5 |
| 4-6 | Guns N Royal Tee | Flint D Lee | Janet C Kubichek | 217.5 |
| 4-6 | Diamonds R Cheesy | Amber Lee Johnson | Lance B Johnston | 217.5 |
Herd – Limited
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diamonds R Cheesy | Amber Lee Johnson | Lance B Johnston | 217.5 |
| 2-4 | Tooo Suen | Chuy Chavez | Heather G Foster-Byrd | 217 |
| 2-4 | Scoot It Or Lose It | Ryan M Thomas | Shay L Doll | 217 |
| 2-4 | Kb Miss This | Caleb J Jantz | Kent Blough | 217 |
| 5-6 | Dreykin Margaritas | Chuy Chavez | Tara L Foley | 216.5 |
| 5-6 | Just Cool Down | James Milum | Darleen Wood | 216.5 |
Herd – Level 1
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Some Girls | Riley S Hall | Km Performance Horses LLC | 214 |
| 2 | Bad Heartbreyk | Olivia Bennett | Olivia Bennett | 210 |
| 3-4 | Smooth Dualn Badger | Meg Thacker | Megan Brehm | 208.5 |
| 3-4 | Bettin Ona Starlight | Olivia Bennett | Olivia Bennett | 208.5 |
| 5 | Hesa Super Boon | Ta Cattle Company | Teddy M Athan | 207.5 |
Rein – Open
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magical Katt | Tucker J Robinson | Julie Weinhardt & F Velazquez | 224 |
| 2 | Rsr Closing Time | Justin T Wright | Ray Shell Ranch LLC | 222.5 |
| 3 | Master Sommelier | Jimmy Vanbelle | Samantha Frank | 220 |
| 4 | Skooby Do | Justin T Wright | Lesley T Kearney | 219.5 |
| 5 | Trashin | Wyatt J Fisher | Kuhlmann Cattle Company | 219 |
Rein – Intermediate
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magical Katt | Tucker J Robinson | Julie Weinhardt & F Velazquez | 224 |
| 2 | Master Sommelier | Jimmy Vanbelle | Samantha Frank | 220 |
| 3 | Trashin | Wyatt J Fisher | Kuhlmann Cattle Company | 219 |
| 4 | Lock It Down | Wyatt J Fisher | Jayson And Teresa Fisher | 218 |
| 5-7 | Boon Chica Boom | Nicolas Barthelemy | White Tail Ranch Performance Horses | 217.5 |
| 5-7 | Abras Reyzin Cash | John M Love | Lisa G Blumenthal | 217.5 |
| 5-7 | Classikat | Lilla M Bell | Allison S Trimble Paparoa | 217.5 |
Rein – Limited
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abras Reyzin Cash | John M Love | Lisa G Blumenthal | 217.5 |
| 2 | Diamonds R Cheesy | Amber Lee Johnson | Lance Or Tammy Johnston | 216.5 |
| 3 | Dont Stop Meow | Will E Pennebaker | Kylie S Haskins | 216 |
| 4 | Bet Hesa Nics Boon | Andrew T Steiger | Scott & Darnell Trueblood | 215.5 |
| 5-6 | Una Hashtag | Jason Romney | Brady Pitchford | 214.5 |
| 5-6 | Boon Krackin | Dean J Mccann | Shirley Or Jerry Mccann | 214.5 |
Rein – Level 1
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Some Girls | Riley S Hall | Km Performance Horses LLC | 213 |
| 2 | Metallic Sonofa Dun | David E Shanahan | Jeannette A Pickens | 208.5 |
| 3 | Jacksons Red Feather | Teddy M Athan | Megan Nicole Eckert | 208 |
| 4 | Tuff Heavensent Mitch | Ashley Rene Salter | Ashley Rene Salter | 207.5 |
| 5 | Smooth Dualn Badger | Meg Thacker | Megan Brehm | 205.5 |
Open Hackamore
Open Two Rein
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Rein | Cow | Score | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Stunning | Wyatt J Fisher | Kuhlmann Cattle Company | 217 | 220 | 437 | $2,610 |
| 2 | Reys Desired Rebel | Tracer S Gilson | Karen Haugland | 215 | 218 | 433 | $2,088 |
| 3 | Rbs Playing Nurse | Cara M Hencratt | Rocking Bs Ranch | 208 | 223.5 | 431.5 | $1,566 |
| 4 | Bet On Boz | Flint D Lee | Elizabeth Younger | 209.5 | 221 | 430.5 | $1,044 |
| 5 | Ole Roy | Mallory Valdez | Deanna Joy Johnson | 213.5 | 216.5 | 430 | $783 |
Non Pro Futurity
Non Pro Derby
Herd – Non Pro
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tc The Duke | Carmen Buckingham | Carmen Buckingham | 220 |
| 2 | Trendsetterr | Jett Smith | Jillian Smith | 218 |
| 3-5 | Highbrows Dr Rey | Kathy L Wilson | Kathy L Wilson | 217 |
| 3-5 | Danny Be Tuff | Stephen A Silva | Stephen A Silva | 217 |
| 3-5 | Basic Baddie | Crue Dowers | Triple D Ranches LLC | 217 |
Herd – Intermediate
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trendsetterr | Jett Smith | Jillian Smith | 218 |
| 2-3 | Highbrows Dr Rey | Kathy L Wilson | Kathy L Wilson | 217 |
| 2-3 | Basic Baddie | Crue Dowers | Triple D Ranches LLC | 217 |
| 4 | Rocky Balboon | Mason T Beal | Mason T Beal | 216 |
| 5 | Reyllie Stunning | Charles F Stevens | S C Ranch Co Inc | 213.5 |
Herd – Limited
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Smartlookinmercedes | Jerry F Mccann | Jerry F Mccann | 211.5 |
| 1-2 | Smooth When Nic It | Stephen Cline | Jessica & Stephen Cline | 211.5 |
| 3 | Lucy In The Light | Molly Russell | Mollyanna Russell | 210 |
| 4 | Rips Got Spark | Benita M Lee | Benita M Lee | 209 |
| 5 | Cruisin On 66 | Randy J Gamble | Celia Gamble | 208 |
Herd – Level 1
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirty Bill | Megan Nicole Eckert | Megan Nicole Eckert | 211 |
| 2 | Hsr John Dutton | Alexandra Hart | Alexandra Hart/Hart Cattle Inc | 207.5 |
| 3 | One Whiskey Cat | Melissa D Lange | Melissa Lange-Wright | 206.5 |
| 4 | Collect Call | Carlie C Crosson | Shellie J Crosson | 205 |
| 5 | Dun Spooked Ya | Gina Liberini | Gina Liberini | 200 |
Herd – Boxing
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabanna Girl | Tuli J Dowers | Triple D Ranches LLC | 219 |
| 2 | Classikat | Allison S Trimble Paparoa | Allison S Trimble Paparoa | 216 |
| 3 | Skoootch | Ashley Jackson | Ashley Kate Jackson | 215.5 |
| 4 | Dual Smart Way To Go | Harley Jorgensen | Christy Jorgensen | 215 |
| 5 | Poor Rey | Elizabeth Poor | Paul Poor | 214.5 |
Rein – Non Pro
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Baddie | Crue Dowers | Triple D Ranches LLC | 219.5 |
| 2 | Collect Call | Carlie C Crosson | Shellie J Crosson | 216.5 |
| 3 | No Time For Tag | Elizabeth G Kania | Kandu Ranch | 216 |
| 4 | Highbrows Dr Rey | Kathy L Wilson | Kathy L Wilson | 214.5 |
| 5 | Rips Got Spark | Benita M Lee | Benita M Lee | 214 |
Rein – Intermediate
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Baddie | Crue Dowers | Triple D Ranches LLC | 219.5 |
| 2 | Collect Call | Carlie C Crosson | Shellie J Crosson | 216.5 |
| 3 | Highbrows Dr Rey | Kathy L Wilson | Kathy L Wilson | 214.5 |
| 4 | Rips Got Spark | Benita M Lee | Benita M Lee | 214 |
| 5-7 | Rocky Balboon | Mason T Beal | Mason T Beal | 213.5 |
| 5-7 | My Magic Lady | Francesca Lord | Jaton L Lord | 213.5 |
| 5-7 | Zuchero Cat | Angela Marie Vogt | Chet & Angela Vogt | 213.5 |
Rein – Limited
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collect Call | Carlie C Crosson | Shellie J Crosson | 216.5 |
| 2 | Rips Got Spark | Benita M Lee | Benita M Lee | 214 |
| 3 | Zuchero Cat | Angela Marie Vogt | Chet & Angela Vogt | 213.5 |
| 4 | Smartlookinmercedes | Jerry F Mccann | Jerry F Mccann | 212.5 |
| 5 | Lucy In The Light | Molly Russell | Mollyanna Russell | 211.5 |
Rein – Level 1
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collect Call | Carlie C Crosson | Shellie J Crosson | 216.5 |
| 2 | Hsr John Dutton | Alexandra Hart | Alexandra Hart/Hart Cattle Inc | 211 |
| 3 | Dirty Bill | Megan Nicole Eckert | Megan Nicole Eckert | 208 |
| 4 | Reyl Tuff | Mary H Staub-Stevenson | Ms Horses LLC | 205 |
| 5 | One Whiskey Cat | Melissa D Lange | Melissa Lange-Wright | 203 |
Non Pro Hackamore
Non Pro Two Rein
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Rein | Cow | Score | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cattaray | Mary H Staub-Stevenson | Ms Horses LLC | 215.5 | 216 | 431.5 | $1,020 |
| 2 | Tc Fillyn My Whizkey | Tara L Matsler | Tara And Cody Matsler | 215.5 | 213 | 428.5 | $850 |
| 3 | Hesa Talker | Cindy S Cullen | Cindy S Cullen | 210.5 | 217 | 427.5 | $680 |
| 4 | Roanmeo | Charles F Stevens | S C Ranch Co Inc | 210.5 | 216.5 | 427 | $510 |
| 5 | Black N Bluu | Lori Conrow | Lori Conrow | 205.5 | 220.5 | 426 | $340 |