It’s been a busy week in the Western performance horse world, with the NSHA Futurity results rolling in from Vegas, the NSHA World show headlining in Tulsa, all while the cutters take over Idaho and the reiners prepare for the 100x in Oklahoma.

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What Happened August 17–23

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—billed as the “World’s Richest Horse Show”—wrapped with Clayton M. Edsall topping the Open Futurity, three weeks after his SRCHA Pre-Futurity win in Fort Worth. Justin T. Wright took the Open Derby, and Matthew Kimes topped the Non Pro Derby.

Open Futurity (composite, added money $24,000)

  • 1. Clayton M. Edsall and RBS AnnieSugarDaddy (Monty & Carlee Miller, 661.00, $38,784.23).
  • 2. Matt W. Frederick and Wild Smart Rey (2KM Farm & Ranch LLC, 658.00, $28,577.85).
  • 3. Matt J. Koch and SJR Malibu Mist (San Juan Ranch, 654.00, $23,474.66).
  • 4. Boyd J. Rice and Reypublican (B-K Livestock LLC, 652.50, $18,371.48).
  • 5. (tie) Shane L. Steffen and Mr Oz (Greg J. Bieker, 652.00, $12,247.65); Clay Volmer and Biggg Chief (Shaleah L. Hester, 652.00, $12,247.65); and Matt W. Frederick and Woodford On The Rox (Alward Ranches Inc, 652.00, $12,247.65).

Open Derby (composite, added money $28,000)

  • 1. Justin T. Wright and RSR Closing Time (Ray Shell Ranch LLC, 662.50, $24,284.47).
  • 2. Boyd J. Rice and Reality Bytes (Abrian J. Bass, 662.00, $17,893.82).
  • 3. Abigayle A. Mixon and Holly Jonez (Paige Brummund, 660.50, $14,698.50).
  • 4. (tie) Shane L. Steffen and Rock O Rama (Kandu Ranch, 659.00, $11,183.64) and Nicholas S. Dowers and DT Hes Reyzin Cash (DT Horses LLC, 659.00, $11,183.64).
  • 6. Zane P. Davis and Reyzin A Star (Roger K. Terry, 657.50, $7,668.78).

Non Pro Futurity (composite, added money $5,000)—Clark W. Weaver and Call Me Junior JR (Molly M Weaver) placed second overall behind Shannon L. Haskins and swept the Intermediate and Limited Non Pro Futurity divisions.

  • 1. Shannon L. Haskins and CS Smooth Like Butta (Shannon L. Haskins, 635.50, $3,911.00).
  • 2. Clark W. Weaver and Call Me Junior JR (Molly M Weaver, 634.50, $2,933.25).
  • 3. Sabrina A. Williams and Lil Miss Reyz (Sabrina A. Williams, 611.50, $1,955.50).
  • 4. Kathy L. Wilson and Bama Magic (Kathy L. Wilson, 610.00, $977.75).
  • 5. Lori Conrow and The Smoothist (Lori Conrow, 609.50).

Non Pro Derby (composite, added money $4,500)

  • 1. Matthew Kimes and Roses Got Style (Kimes Family Trust, 645.50, $3,192.75).
  • 2. Paris M. Starn and Rascal Rey (Paris And Clayton Williams, 641.50, $2,660.63).
  • 3. Chesney Reeves and KK Gotcha OnMy Radar (Chesney Reeves, 638.00, $2,128.50).
  • 4. Tammy J. Johnston and Bourbon Street Boon (Trystin L. Johnston, 636.50, $1,596.38).
  • 5. Kathy L. Wilson and Highbrows Dr Rey (Kathy L. Wilson, 633.50, $1,064.25).

World’s Richest Stock Horse (composite, added money $17,000)

  • 1. Phillip J. Ralls and Call Me A Cool Cat (Cathy Bardos, 664.50, $18,000.00).
  • 2. Clayton M. Edsall and HiCaliber Cat (Crosshair Ranch, 660.50, $14,500.00).
  • 3. Shane L. Steffen and Sprinkld ConfettiCat (South Cove Ranch LLC, 659.50, $11,500.00).
  • 4. Corey D. Cushing and WR Iceman (MC Quarter Horses, 659.00, $9,750.00).
  • 5. Phillip J. Ralls and Son Of A Mitch (The Trust/Billie Jo Ralls DTD, 657.00, $8,000.00).
  • 6. Zane P. Davis and SpeakEasy Cat (Lightning 7 Cattle Co LLC, 656.50, $6,750.00).

Ranch Events: NSBA World Championship Show

Tulsa, Oklahoma | August 13–23 | Built Ford Tough Complex

Junior Ranch Rail

  • 1. Bud Lyon and Lyle Loves It (Kalyn Sanders, $1,616.55).
  • 2. John Briggs and Wimpys All In Again (Lori Allen, $1,181.33).
  • 3. Shannon Quinlan Hill and The Toyy Story (Kylee Faith Wiseman, $808.27).
  • 4. Ryan Kail and SS Walk The Line (Jason & Jennifer Knight, $621.75).
  • 5. Steve Meadows and Runningoutofboonlite (Kathryne K. Zachrich, $559.58).

Senior Ranch Rail

  • 1. Bud Lyon and Sumac Gunnabeflashy (Leslie Vagneur Lange, $1,584.38).
  • 2. Leslie Vagneur Lange and Xtra Magic Doctor (Leslie Vagneur Lange, $1,157.81).
  • 3. Jimmy Daurio and Cowpuncher Cadillac (Jimmy Daurio & David Renier, $792.19).
  • 4. Steve Meadows and One Cool Joe (Michelle Higdon, $609.38).
  • 5. Kendall Woellmer and Ciphered Code (Jennifer Loveland, $548.44).

Junior Ranch Riding

  • 1. John Briggs and Wimpys All In Again (Lori Allen, $1,956.56).
  • 2. Ryan Kail and SS Walk The Line (Jason & Jennifer Knight, $1,252.20).
  • 3. Steve Meadows and The Soldier (Michelle Higdon-Rector, $860.89).
  • 4. Cody Crow and Sir Dreamy (Katherine Wilson, $704.36).
  • 5. Michael S. Edwards and Caughtup In A Moment (Ann Rosato, $626.10).

Senior Ranch Riding

  • 1. Bud Lyon and Sumac Gunnabeflashy (Leslie Vagneur Lange, $2,027.74).
  • 2. Leslie Vagneur Lange and Xtra Magic Doctor (Leslie Vagneur Lange, $1,322.44).
  • 3. Melvin Yoder and SS Wrecking Ball (Alexius Dorsey, $925.71).
  • 4. Clayton Jerrell and Lets Double Down (Wendy K. McConnell, $793.46).
  • 5. Sadie Joy Lamar and Later Haters (Sadie Joy Lamar, $705.30).

Junior Ranch Trail

  • 1. Bud Lyon and Lyle Loves It (Kalyn Sanders, $1,648.73).
  • 2. John Briggs and Wimpys All In Again (Lori Allen, $1,204.84).
  • 3. Ryan Kail and Sheez Got Tha Look (Lane Kail, $824.36).
  • 4. Shannon Quinlan Hill and Daytona Five Hundred (Debbie Kuffer, $634.13).
  • 5. Michael S. Edwards and Caughtup In A Moment (Ann Rosato, $570.71).

Senior Ranch Trail

  • 1. Ryan Kail and Cee My Special Nite (Libby Williams Haydon).
  • 2. Logan Pluhar and Dont Give A Flinn (Rachel Webster).
  • 3. Stacey Roberson and Gunpowdernmoonshine (Erin Marie Hart).
  • 4. Matt Gouthro and Xtra Wimpys Catalyst (Erika Collins Sterling).
  • 5. Shannon Quinlan Hill and Charlie Danials (Janet Behling).

Amateur Ranch Rail

  • 1. Lane Kail and SS Walk The Line (Jason & Jennifer Knight, $1,616.25).
  • 2. Allie Jane Briggs and Benefit Of The Doubt (Allie Jane Briggs, $1,163.70).
  • 3. Erika Collins Sterling and Xtra Wimpys Catalyst (Erika Collins Sterling, $840.45).

Amateur 50 & Over Ranch Rail

  • 1. David Renier and Cowpuncher Cadillac (Jimmy Daurio & David Renier).
  • 2. Sissie Shank and Ronni Rey Gun (Sissie Shank).
  • 3. Lori Allen and Wimpys All In Again (Lori Allen).

Amateur Ranch Trail

  • 1. Abigail Elizabeth Lewis and Buck Roo (Abigail Elizabeth Lewis, $1,647.19).
  • 2. Lane Kail and He Man (Lane Kail, $1,185.97).
  • 3. Kimberly Colvin Lyon and Chillinlikeavillain (Kim And Bud Lyon, $856.54).

Amateur 50 & Over Ranch Trail

  • 1. Holly Chandler and SS Pity Tha Fool (Clara Tracy, $1,709.06).
  • 2. Nancy Weber Stober and Whata Special Nite (Nancy Weber Stober, $1,230.53).
  • 3. Jennifer Loveland and Ciphered Code (Jennifer Loveland, $888.71).

Amateur Ranch Riding

  • 1. Lane Kail and SS Walk The Line (Jason & Jennifer Knight, $1,801.88).
  • 2. Kimberly Colvin Lyon and Chillinlikeavillain (Kim And Bud Lyon, $1,225.28).
  • 3. Olivia S. Stoudmire and Iceforthechics (Olivia S. Stoudmire, $864.90).

Amateur 50 & Over Ranch Riding

  • 1. Jennifer Loveland and Ciphered Code (Jennifer Loveland, $1,863.75).
  • 2. David Renier and Cowpuncher Cadillac (Jimmy Daurio & David Renier, $1,192.80).
  • 3. Holly Chandler and SS Pity Tha Fool (Clara Tracy, $820.05).

Cutting: ICHA Futurity & Aged Event

Nampa, Idaho | August 17–27 | Ford Idaho Horse Park

The Idaho Cutting Horse Association’s Western Experience and Way Out West series wrapped its finals Saturday, ahead of the aged-event portion of the show.

WOW Open Finals

  • 1. Grant Setnicka and Zigzagg (Gregory S. Williamson, 228, $6,491.40).
  • 2. Jacob Pinheiro and Cw Blu Rey (Clarke Butte Ranch, 226, $5,193.12).
  • 3. (tie) Mike Wood and High Cattin Dual Rey (4Y Ranch Inc, 217, $3,245.70) and Kenneth Platt and Miss Callie Rey (Jim Crawford, 217, $3,245.70).
  • 5. Morgan Cromer and Koldshot Kitty (Xrc Ranch LLC, 213, $1,947.42).

WOW Non Pro Finals

  • 1. Julie Clarke and Cw Blu Rey (Clarke Butte Ranch, 222, $6,174.00).
  • 2. Mary Bradford and Rebellena (Mary Bradford, 202, $5,145.00).
  • 3. Debbie Day and Kat Play (Dacole Investment Company, 199, $4,116.00).
  • 4. Jessica Burdett and Hissy Spacek (Jessica Burdett, 186, $3,087.00).

WOW Unlimited Amateur Finals

  • 1. Richard Leigh Minnix and Koldshot Kitty (Xrc Ranch LLC, 220, $4,713.30).
  • 2. Emily Clark and Heat Reyz (Emily Clark, 214, $3,927.75).
  • 3. (tie) Jan Dunham and Bohemiann Rhapsody (Jan Dunham, 204, $2,749.42) and Jenny Brien and Boonafied Blu (Jenny Brien, 204, $2,749.42).

$75,000 Amateur WOW Finals

  • 1. Tara Downs and Mister Metallic (White Oak Farms, 219, $4,384.20).
  • 2. Peri Rankin Suenram and Cornflower (Peri Rankin Suenram, 218, $3,507.36).
  • 3. Jenny Brien and Boonafied Blu (Jenny Brien, 215.5, $2,630.52).

The futurity and aged-event portion of the show continues through August 27; the marquee 3-year-old Futurity, 4-year-old Derby and 5/6-year-old Classic finals land August 25.

This Week August 24–30

Cutting: ICHA Futurity & Aged Event — Finals

Nampa, Idaho | August 17–27 | Ford Idaho Horse Park

The big finals land Tuesday: the 5/6 Open $35,000 Novice, 4 Open $25,000 Novice and the Intermediate and Limited finals across all three age groups. Non Pro, Amateur and Intermediate Non Pro classes run the back half of the week through Thursday.

Reining: 100X Reining Classic — Tulsa

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. Same organization as the 100X Brazos Slide covered in Waco this July.

Source: 100xshows.com/pages/tulsa

Looking Ahead

Reining: High Roller Reining Classic

Las Vegas, Nevada | September 11–17 | South Point Equestrian Center

Heralded as atop four NRHA event worldwide, the High Roller Reining Classic is produced by Brumley Management Group.

Reined Cow Horse: Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity

Reno, Nevada | September 11–20 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

The original Snaffle Bit Futurity was founded in Reno in 1970 and stayed there for most of its history before NRCHA’s own officially-branded futurity relocated to Fort Worth.

The Weekly Performance Report publishes at the beginning of each week on HorseandRider.com.