Non Pro Derby Finals
- 1. Makayla Cowan and Side Kic (Cowan Ranch Inc, 217.5, $25,324.90)—a first Triple Crown title for Cowan, aboard a 4-year-old gelding her family bred and raised at Cowan Ranch near Ardmore, Oklahoma. Read the story here.
- 2. Kristen Galyean and Kevlarr (Wesley & Kristen Galyean, 217.0, $21,860.14).
- 3. EJ Huntley and Pagani (EJ Huntley, 216.0, $18,395.38).
- 4. Kristen Galyean and Xxplosive (Glover/Galyean Partnership LLC, 215.5, $16,259.37).
- 5. Kristen Galyean and Audeycious (Wesley & Kristen Galyean, 215.0, $14,787.74).
Non Pro Classic/Challenge Finals
- 1. Kathleen Moore and Jazlyn (Kathleen Moore, 225.0, $19,658.82)—Moore had shown the 6-year-old mare only once before this week; the win pushed Jazlyn past $500,000 in lifetime earnings. Read the story here.
- 2. Megan Miller and Smart Metallic Rebel (Matt and Megan Miller, 222.0, $17,245.21).
- 3. M Todd Quirk and Bet On Blk (Plantation Farms LLC, 218.0, $14,831.61).
- 4. Mary Ann Rapp and Dont Stop Swingin (Philip & Mary Ann Rapp, 216.0, $13,315.86).
- 5. Kade Smith and Axil Rollz (Greg Smith, 214.5, $12,249.05).
The Non Pro Int. Derby championship also went out this week: Emma Grace Rapp topped the field aboard Dontt Cha (Philip & Mary Ann Rapp, 219.0, $9,455.05).
Reining: 100X Brazos Slide
Waco, Texas | July 17–26 | Extraco Events Center
The 10-day event wrapped Sunday at the Extraco Events Center.
Open Derby Level 4 Championship
- 1. (tie) Cade McCutcheon and Berry Uniquely Dunn (David J. Silva Sr, 229, $12,349.30) and Nathan Piper and Shes Got Magnitude (Lisa Klaus, 229, $12,349.30). Read the story here.
- 3. Jason Vanlandingham and GPB Smokinvintagegun (Vaughn C. Zimmerman & Robert Santagata, $7,009.06).
Open Futurity Level 4 Championship
- 1. Franco Bertolani and Blueyedboy (Bruna Bertolani, 226, $19,318.15)—the stallion’s first official trip into the show pen. Read the story here.
- 2. Andrea Fappani and Gunna Stand Up (Leslie Weibel, 225.5, $11,758.87).
- 3. (tie) Cade McCutcheon and Chexagunner (Vaughn C. Zimmerman, 224, $8,189.22) and Andrea Fappani and Shine It Again (Tripol Ranch LLC, 224, $8,189.22).
Champions were also crowned in the Non Pro Futurity and the $50,000 Clark Reining Horses and 21 Reining Horses Super Slide. There are full recaps in the works and will run on H&R this week.
Reining: AZRHA Inside Slide
Scottsdale, Arizona | July 20–26 | Westworld of Scottsdale
Open Futurity Level 4 Championship
Tie at the top between Marco Ricotta/Pretty Girlz Walk and Luca Fappani/Back In Blaq at 145.5 ($3,293.99 each), then a tie for 3rd and a tie for 5th.
Non Pro Futurity Level 4 Championship
Kim L. Muehlstaetter tops the level four aboard MS Sub Zero at 140.5 ($4,631.67).
This Week July 27–August 2
Cutting: NCHA Summer Spectacular — Amateur and Youth Week
Fort Worth, Texas | July 10–August 2 | Will Rogers Memorial Center
The Non Pro Ltd. Derby and Non Pro Int./Ltd. Classic Challenge finals remain outstanding, and the Amateur and Youth divisions run through August 2. Follow results here.
Looking Ahead
Ranch Events: AQHYA World Championship Show
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | July 31–August 9 | OKC Fair Park
Four days out. The AQHYA World Championship Show opens July 31 for a 10-day run at OKC Fair Park, featuring reining, ranch riding and the full slate of youth performance classes. Find more information here.
Cutting, Cow Horse, Reining: Run for a Million
Las Vegas, Nevada | August 11–15 | South Point Arena
Two weeks out. The Cutting Horse Challenge ($200,000 purse, August 13), the Cow Horse Challenge, a $125,000 Non Pro Cutting Challenge and a $50,000 Breakaway Roping Showcase are all on the card. Info and tickets at therunforamillion.com.
The weekly Performance Report publishes at the beginning of each week on HorseandRider.com.
