Here are the champions from the 2019 $25,000 added Open Bridle Spectacular sponsored by Holy Cow Performance Horses. Open Bridle & Intermediate Open Bridle Spectacular Champion In a stacked field of 34 entries, it was Shane Steffen and Gunna Be A Smartie (Very Smart Remedy X Gunna Be Mine X Gunna Smoke), owned by McSpyder Ranch, that came out on top. Steffen, of Powell Butte, Oregon, piloted the 7-year-old ... read more
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2019 NRCHA Stallion Stakes Open Two Rein Spectacular Champions
Open Bridle The well-known pair CD Highlights (High Brow CD X Go Little Starlight X Grays Starlight) and Randy Paul clinched the Open Bridle championship title after a coin toss broke the tie for first place. Paul piloted Linda Katz's 7-year-old stallion to a 146 in the rein work and 148 down the fence. The 294 composite score came with a $2,340 win check. Intermediate Open Bridle Winning $480 in the ... read more
NRCHA Veterinarian Dr. Joe Carter address EHV-1 concerns for upcoming NRCHA Stallion Stakes
In recent weeks, one positive case of Equine Herpes Virus type-1 (EHV-1) has been diagnosed in the state of Nevada. EHV-1 is a contagious virus which can cause respiratory disease in young horses, abortion in pregnant mares and occasional neurological disease in older horses. With the upcoming National Reined Cow Horse Association Stallion Stakes, the South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, has gone ... read more
What is Equine Herpes Virus Type-1 or EVH-1?
What is equine herpes virus? EHV are viruses that are found in most horses all over the world. Almost all horses have been infected with the virus and have no serious side effects. It is unknown what causes some horses to develop the serious neurological forms that may be fatal. To date, nine EHVs have been identified worldwide. Three of these, EHV-1, EHV-3 and EHV-4, pose the most serious health risks for ... read more
NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity October 6 – 19, 2019 – Entry Deadlines
NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity October 6 - 19, 2019 /// Fort Wort, Texas The NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity ® returns to the famed Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, with more excitement and added money. 2019 marks the 50th running NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, and it will be accompanied with a big celebration. If you have a 3-year-old, you won't want to miss out on being a part of history and participating in ... read more
NRCHA Derby June 9 – 16, 2019, Paso Robles, CA – Entry Deadlines
NRCHA Derby June 9 - 16 /// Paso Robles, California The NRCHA Derby is held in Paso Robles, California, the perfect place to enjoy good cow horses and delicious wine. Paso Robles is charming city located in the heart of wine country and just miles from the Central coast. The NRCHA Derby is home to the Jack and Phoebe Cooke Memorial Derby and the Holy Cow Performance Horses CD Survivor Memorial Open Bridle ... read more
