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SWRHA Futurity & Show Introduces New Appreciation Awards for Ancillary Competitors

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Stevie White

The Southwest Reining Horse Association Show Management has announced the addition of Appreciation Awards to be given during the 2025 SWRHA Futurity & Show, scheduled for October 17-25 at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma. These awards are designed to recognize and thank the many participants who make the event what it is – especially those competing in the ancillary classes.

Competitors who place in the top ten of any regular ancillary class will earn chances in the drawing for a set of premium prizes, adding even more excitement to the week’s competition.

SWRHA Board Member Kathy McCutcheon explained the motivation behind the new awards. “This show has been built by a loyal and supportive group of riders, trainers, and owners over the years. We wanted to find a way to give back, and ideally, make it fun,” she said. “While walking through Dennards, I noticed several high-quality items that aren’t usually seen as show prizes, and the idea took off from there.”

The Appreciation Awards will be given at the Nutrena Pizza Party during the Markel Insurance Night of Fun on Friday, October 24. Prizes include a Traeger Ironwood 650 grill, a High Roller show box, a reclaimed wood double-seat swing, and several other large-ticket, hand-picked items.

Dennards, a long-time supporter of the SWRHA, played a central role in making these awards possible. “We’re grateful to Tim and Kyle Ferguson of Dennards for working with us to source these prizes,” McCutcheon said. “Dennards has always been part of what makes this show feel special, from their sponsorship to the SWRHA sheets we give out each year. If anyone likes what they see among the Appreciation Awards, they should stop by one of the Dennards locations.”

The Appreciation Awards reflect what makes the SWRHA Futurity & Show special and one of the longest-running shows of the National Reining Horse Association – a quality, fun, and inclusive experience for riders of all levels. “These are items that most riders wouldn’t expect to win at a horse show,” said Show Manager Cheryl Cody. “They’re useful, unique, and hopefully bring a bit of extra enjoyment to the week. From beginners to seasoned pros, we want everyone to feel like there’s something here for them.”

Appreciation Award Rules: All riders who place in the top ten of any of the two slates of ancillary classes will earn one chance per placing, as long as they receive a score. Scores of zero do not count, and if fewer than 10 riders earn a score in each class, only those with scores will be entered. There is no cap on the number of times a rider can be entered into the drawing, though each person is limited to winning just one prize. If the prize winner is present at the Pizza Party when their name is called, they can select their prize; the remaining prizes will be randomly assigned to the winners. Winners must coordinate prize pickup by Saturday afternoon. Prizes have no cash value.

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