The SRCHA Pre-Futurity crowned early futurity champions, the AQHYA World wrapped in Oklahoma City, and the richest week in Western performance horse sports opens with all things The Run For A Million.
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What Happened August 3–9
Reined Cow Horse: SRCHA Pre-Futurity
Fort Worth, Texas | August 4–10 | Will Rogers Memorial Center
Clayton Edsall and RBS Anniesugardaddy (Carlee Miller) won the Open Futurity Championship with a composite 667, earning $21,167.71—one of the earliest reined cow horse futurity wins of the season. Edsall also tied for third aboard Thorsport’s Reyzd Tuff. Story.
- 1. Clayton Edsall and RBS Anniesugardaddy (Carlee Miller, 667.0, $21,167.71).
- 2. Shawn D. Hays and Jolie Blonde (Adella Burris, 659.5, $15,597.26).
- 3. (tie) Tyson Ray Benson and My Chic Hood (Brooks Jobe, 655.5, $11,976.47) and Clayton Edsall and Reyzd Tuff (Thorsport, 655.5, $11,976.47).
- 5. EJ Laubscher and Fund Reyzer (T-Heart Ranch LLC, 653.5, $8,355.68).
Non Pro Futurity Results
Addisyn R. Grilli swept the Non Pro Futurity divisions aboard Ticket To The Top (Addisyn R. Grilli), winning the Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro, Limited Non Pro and Level 1 Non Pro Futurity titles in the same run for a combined $4,070, including the TQHA Texas-bred incentive.
- 1. Addisyn R. Grilli and Ticket To The Top (Addisyn R. Grilli, 145.0, 437.0, $1,189.50).
- 2. William S. Akin and Reyysan Bran Crunch (Rja Ranches/Russell Akin, 145.5, 431.5, $991.25).
- 3. Dustin E. Ward and Dualin Royalty (Dustin E. Ward, 143.0, 427.5, $793.00).
- 4. Maegan M. Teykl and Aks Metallic Janey (Maegan M. Teykl, 142.0, 426.5, $594.75).
- 5. Eric Stevenson and Thatsa Cold Shot (Eric Stevenson, 139.5, 422.0, $396.50).
AQHYA World Championship Show
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | July 31–August 9 | OKC Fair Park
L3 Working Cow Horse:
No. 1 Laney Fjelstad and Suens Little Cat (Veta Grande Ranch LLC, 436.0). Cooper Noland and Elevens (Cooper Noland, 435.5) were a half-point back.
L3 Cutting:
No. 1 Laney E. Fjelstad and Icee Spots (Veta Grande Ranch LLC, 212.0). Logan Hickey and Sweet Pepto Chex (Logan Hickey, 207.0) finished No. 2.
L3 Ranch Riding 14-18:
No. 1 Kyrah Bowker and Gunnin For The Gold (Kyrah Bowker, 245.5). Piper Keller and CR Better Off Tuff (Michael Keller, 240.0) finished No. 2.
L3 Ranch Riding 13 & Under:
Klairah Bowker and Paid In Sixes (Klairah Bowker, 233.5), over Katie Mae Green and Chic Chesterton (Katie Mae Green, 231.5).
L3 Ranch Trail 14-18:
No. 1 Sarah Rose Jons and Lil JFK (Sotol Investments LLC, 234.0). No. 2 Becca K. Schaffhauser and Cowboy Queen (Sam Schaffhauser, 232.5).
L3 Ranch Trail 13 & Under:
No. 1 Wyatt Hansen and Chromed Starlight (Andy J. and Megan A. Hansen, 234.0), over Sadie S. Thompson and Gotta Nifty Pistol (Jerry W. Fuller, 226.5).
L3 Reining 14-18:
No. 1 Madison Hayden Rafacz went 1-2, winning aboard Stop Like Voodoo (Shannon Rafacz, 223.0) and placing second on Mann In Tha Mirror (Shannon Rafacz, 220.5).
L3 Reining 13 & Under:
No. 1 Morgan Bonner and Plott Twist (Morgan A. Bonner, 213.5) captured the championship with Jayden Bell and Trashy Little Dream (Don & Joetta Bell, 213.0) claiming No. 2.
This Week August 10–16
Reining, Cutting, Cow Horse: The Run For A Million
Las Vegas, Nevada | August 11–15 | South Point Arena
The richest week in Western performance horse sports opens tomorrow: five days building to three championship nights and $1.9 million-plus in combined purses.
- Wed — Reining: Non Pro Challenge, $125,000.
- Thu — Cutting Night: Cutting Horse Challenge, $250,000; Non Pro Cutting Challenge, $125,000.
- Fri — Cow Horse Night: Cow Horse Challenge, $250,000; new Breakaway Roping Showcase, $50,000; Cowboy Heritage Ranch Challenge, $30,000.
- Sat — Million Dollar Night: Race to the Slide, $70,000; the Million Dollar Competition, $1,000,000—$500,000 guaranteed to the champion.
66 riders and ropers across the four marquee events: 15 in the Cutting Horse Challenge, 15 in the Cow Horse Challenge, 20 in the Breakaway Roping Showcase, 16 in the Million Dollar Competition.
Everything—purses, field, livestream and live results starting Aug. 11—lives right here.
Looking Ahead
Everything we’re watching throughout the next month.
Reined Cow Horse: NSHA Futurity, Derby & Spectaculars
Las Vegas, Nevada | August 18–23 | South Point Hotel, Arena & Equestrian Center
The National Stock Horse Association’s marquee week: Futurity, Derby, Open Two Rein Spectacular, Non Pro Bridle Spectacular, Non Pro Boxing Spectacular, billed as the “World’s Richest Horse Show,” plus the War Horse Challenge.
Same venue as The Run For A Million, one week later.
Reining: 100X Reining Classic
Tulsa, Oklahoma | August 29–September 6 | Tulsa Expo Square
100X Shows brings the Invitational (an exclusive 3-year-old futurity, now in its 5th year) and the 100X Stakes (4-year-old only) to Tulsa, alongside the NARS Futurity and Derby.
The weekly Performance Report publishes at the beginning of each week on HorseandRider.com.