Ancillary and special event action continued Friday, Oct. 23, at the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Horse Show at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum. It was a full day, with classes running from youth, to green reiner, to the headline event of the evening, the Outta Dough Masters Non Pro Shootout. Susan Meyer and Carlton Crowe tied for the lead of the class, and elected to run-off for the Championship. In the end, both competitors marked another identical score, and finished as Co-Champions.
The Outta Dough Masters Non Pro Shootout was preceded by a pizza party, the Rein in Cancer Dog Races, the Leadline class, and the Walk/Trot class. It was a fun way to end the evening in the Coliseum, which earlier in the day hosted the Custom Made Dunit Non Pro Futurity.
Outta Dough Masters Non Pro Shootout Co-Champions – Susan Meyer & Smart Twinkeltown
Susan Meyer and Smart Twinkeltown won the Prime Time Non Pro [1] class on Thursday, and returned to the Coliseum Arena on Friday night to tie for the win of the Outta Dough Masters Non Pro Shootout. The co-championship was decided after a run-off with Carlton Crowe and FM Cottonwood, where both entries marked another set of identical scores. “It was really exciting. We had a great time. My horse was really good and eager to go back in the second time, and I was really pleased with him,” Meyers said. “In the first run, he ran in really well. He had nice spins, his circles were clean and his run downs were good. He always stops nice, and never runs off with me. It’s great to have that much trust in a horse.”
Smart Twinkeltown, by Hollywoodstinseltown out of Smart Little Jewel, is owned by Susan’s husband Ron. “He’s a really nice stallion, and my husband is very proud of him. It was great because Ron was here to watch him compete in person,” Susan shared.
Although Smart Twinkeltown gave it his best shot in the run-off, Meyers shared that the stallion was a bit tired. “He was still good though,” she said.
When asked about her competition for the run-off, Meyers said, “I was so proud to run off against Carlton. He did a really good job, and his horse is talented and fast. I was proud to be co-champions with him.”
Meyers added that Smart Twinkeltown would get to enjoy some downtime, including cookies, petting, and loving, before showing again on Sunday. “I thank Jared Leclair and the entire Leclair team. I appreciate them all. I also thank my husband for letting me ride his horse,” she said.
Outta Dough Masters Non Pro Shootout Co-Champions – Carlton Crowe & FM Cottonwood
FM Cottonwood has had a busy week at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum. He showed in the Novice Horse Open classes on Tuesday and Wednesday with Hava Vital, claiming the high point championships for Levels 2 and 3. He made his Coliseum Arena debut on Friday night during the Outta Dough Masters Non Pro Shootout with his owner Carlton Crowe, and ended the night as Co-Champion!
Crowe and FM Cottonwood marked a 213 in their first run, tying with Susan Meyer and Smart Twinkeltown. In the run-off, both competitors scores a 211.5, and ended the evening as co-champions. “It was a lot of fun. This was this horse’s last show of the year, and that’s why we decided to run it off. He’s about to head home, have his shoes pulled, and we will freeze some semen,” Crowe said of FM Cottonwood, by Gunner and out of Sonita Lena Chick.
When talking about the two runs, Crowe shared, “In the first run he stopped real big in the beginning. We had a little hitch in the first turnaround, but he turned around good the second way. He circled and changed leads pretty good. He did trot out of one rollback, but he stopped really well. “The second time we cleaned up the turnarounds and the trot penalty, but he wasn’t as good in the circles.”
When asked how it was to compete against Meyers, Crowe said, “We’ve been competing against Susan and some of her horses all year, and we’re very happy to be in the same company as her.” He added, “I thank my family, my wife Khris is here, and she is a big reason we have this horse, and my son Cody is here, too. I thank Gunny Mathison, Hava, and the whole crew at Mathison Reining Horses. They are responsible for having this horse look this good and be as happy as he is.”
Green Reiner L1 & L2 [1] Champions – Payton Neiberger & Xtra Dun Step
Payton Neiberger and Xtra Dun Step dominated the Green Reiner classes, marking a 74 to win the first slate of Levels 1 and 2. Neiberger has owned the six-year-old, by Wimpys Little Step out of All Thats Dun, for about a year. “He’s done really well. It’s been a work in progress – a learning thing – but he’s a good horse,” she said.
Neiberger rides with Casey Deary and Josh Tishman. In fact, Tishman’s wife Layton was also competing in the Green Reiner. “Layton was winning one of the levels, and finished second,” Neiberger said. “It’s great because everyone in our barn is so supportive. We’re like family, and there is really no competition between us at all.”
She added, “I thank my parents, my trainers, and everyone at the Deary barn who helps us out.”
Green Reiner Prime Time [1] Champions – Debbie Conway & Chex Out My Dough
It was Debbie Conway’s first time to show at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum facility, but she and her horse Chex Out My Dough were unfazed, marking a 72 to win the Green Reiner Prime Time [1].
“It went really well. I haven’t been able to ride a lot the last two weeks because of our crazy schedule, but my trainer Nathan Piper has kept him legged up and working great,” she said. “I just got on him this morning, and he worked like he always does. He’s very reliable.”
Chex Out My Dough is a seven-year-old by Outta Dough by Chexanicki. “I just got him in February, and he has helped me achieve so much this year. I am really blessed to have him,” she said. “We have been able to go to a lot of shows in Waco, and then at the NRBC we ended up high point prime time rookie. I was really happy because he did great in every arena there.”
Conway plans to show next at the NAAC during the NRHA Futurity. “I thank Nathan Piper and his team, the girls Catherine and Kiana, and my husband Gary who got me here on time. He’s always there for me,” she said.
Youth 13 & Under [1] Champions – Sorrel Schreibvogel & Dun Its Chico
Sorrel Schreibvogel teamed up with Dun Its Chico to win the Youth 13 & Under [1] with a score of 73.5. It was the second time for the pair to win the class.
“I have had him five or six years, and we get along really well,” Schriebvogel shared. “Today he was really good and cooperative. We have been practicing a lot, especially on our spins.” Dun Its Chico, by Hollywood Dun It out of Smart Chinas Chic, is 18 years old, and a veteran of the reining pen with nearly $60,000 in lifetime earnings. “I thank my parents and my grandparents for all their support,” Schriebvogel said.
Short Stirrup [1] Champions – Jocelyn Anderson & Wimpin Aint Easy
Jocelyn Anderson admits she was nervous before competing in the first slate of the Short Stirrup. At the last event she showed at, she had too many spins, and her stops left a little to be desired. However, she put that behind her, and piloted Wimpin Aint Easy to win the class.
“It was good today. I was a little worried, but it turned out fine, and I’m happy today,” the 11-year-old said. “I will show again Sunday, and I feel more confident now that I have had this run.”
Anderson has ridden Wimpin Aint Easy, nicknamed Bobby, for two years. “But we have only been serious about riding him for a year. He’s really sweet and has a good mind,” she said.
Wimpin Aint Easy is by Wimpys Little Step out of Janie Be Nimble. “My dad helps me with my horse, and he told me to just trust him and go run.” Anderson added, “I thank my mom and dad, Jarvis and Stephanie Anderson, for letting me ride him.”
Leadline Champions – The Whole Class!
Arguably the favorite class of the show, the Halloween Costume Leadline Contest featured 12 tough exhibitors vying for the win. In the end, the judge could not determine a clear champion, and all 12 were declared the winner.
Congratulations to all of our Leadline Exhibitors!
Walk/Trot Champions – Lily Forzani & Bueno Glendanic
Lily Forzani and veteran show horse Bueno Glendanic took home top honors in the Walk/Trot class on Friday evening. “I was really happy (with the run),” nine-year-old Forzani said. “It was fun.” Bueno Glendanic is by Bueno Chexinic and out of Miss Glenda Smoke. The 21-year-old mare amassed earnings exceeding $33,000.
“She stays at my house,” Forzani, who wants to be a horse trainer, said. “I’ll probably give her treats for winning.”
Rounding out the top four were Millie Piper and Hang Ten Jessie, Zayden Mezzour and Jacs Little Spark, and Ellie Petroll on Magnums Hot Chic.
Int. Open & Ltd. Open [1] Champions – Lorenzo Concarella & Scarlet Charmer
With a score of 72, Lorenzo Concarella won the first slate of both the Open and Intermediate Open ancillary classes, which were held Thursday evening in the Coliseum Arena. “She was really good for me in the run. We just bought her last year, and yesterday she showed great,” Concarella said of the five-year-old mare, by Gunnatrashya out of Dainty Dunit. “She’s a really good mare that is really talented. I am just working on getting together with her and getting to know each other.”
Scarlet Charmer is owned by ELC Performance Horses LLC, and the dual wins added $888 to her lifetime earnings. “I showed her once at the beginning of the year in Waco, and then with COVID we didn’t get to show much,” Concarella explained.
“I’m thinking about showing her next at the NRBC.” He added, “I thank my wife first and foremost because she’s my best supporter always. I thank my family, my customers, and my good friends. I also thank all the trainers I’ve learned from, especially Jared Leclair who has helped me a lot.”
Rookie Professional [1] Champions – Sumer Opinker & Hermosa Star Dream
Sumer Opinker and Hermosa Star Dream have become quite the team. They teamed up at the NRBC to win several classes, and their winning ways continued in Ardmore Thursday. They marked a 72.5 to win the first slate of the Rookie Professional, take second in the Limited Open and tie for second in the Intermediate Open.
“She was very good. She’s getting better and better each time I show her, and it has been a lot of fun,” Opinker shared.
Hermosa Star Dream, by Magnum Chic Dream out of Hermosa Dun It, is a six-year-old mare owned by Mirjam and Andrea Stillo. “Sumer is doing a great job. It was a match right away with Sumer, and we’re happy for her and the mare,” Andrea said. “They will be competing at the NAAC, so we’re excited about the Futurity.” Opinker added that she has been working to be quiet and consistent with the mare.
“She has been doing that every time, so it’s been fun,” she said. “I thank Mirjam and Andrea for sure. It’s been a super great opportunity to show this very talented mare.”
Prime Time Rookie [1] Champions – Karen Lawrence & Steppin Up Haidas
Karen Lawrence and Steppin Up Haidas put together a solid run to claim the win of the Prime Time Rookie [1] on Thursday.
“She was really willing and let me do the driving. She was really good, and is getting so fun to show,” Lawrence said of the nine-year-old mare by Wimpys Little Step out of Haidas Cowgirl. “I’m just so grateful to have the trainers and horse I have.”
Lawrence has owned Steppin Up Haidas a little over a year. “We have been getting to know each other better, and she’s becoming part of the family. I love her personality; she’s gotten so personable,” she said.
Next up for the pair? The NAAC at the NRHA Futurity. “I’m very excited. It’s been one of my goals this year and I’m grateful I will get to go,” she said. “I thank my trainers Sebastian and Melanie Petroll. They are such good horse people and good people in general. I tell Sebastian all the time that he’s the most patient man I know. I also thank all my friends down here – I am so blessed. Thank you also to the good Lord above.”