For Sally Berg, her mare Had Us At Hello has brought a feeling of comfort after a tough year. “We lost her barn-mate and my soul-mare at the beginning of the year,” Berg explained. “After that, [Had Us At Hello] and I really bonded. She’s kind of become my heart horse, so I’m very grateful…
Author: Stevie White
Non Pro Co-Champion, Intermediate and Limited Non Pro Champion – Kelsey Flessner and Chics Guna Dream
Kelsey Flessner might be buying dinner for the Tremblay crew tonight with a Non Pro [1] Co-Championship, Intermediate Non Pro [1], and Limited Championship [1] Thursday afternoon, winning $1,533. “We wanted to have a nice, easy go and it turned out a little better than we expected,” Flessner said. “We’re going to show at the…
Non Pro Prime Time Champion – Dana Pastorino and Hesa Rockin Whiz
Dana Pastorino and Hesa Rockin Whiz squeaked in for the Non Pro Prime Time win, posting the top score of 73 with just two riders to go in the large class. “He’s a finished Level 4 [horse], which I’ve never had,” Pastorino said. “I came from the hunter jumper world, so I have a lot…
Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 Champion and High Point – Darby Gardner and In Like A Lady
Darby Gardner and In Like A Lady have hit their stride together, winning the SWRHA Futurity Novice Horse Level 1 [2] Championship and as well as the High Point for the class with a score of 73.5 Wednesday evening. “Yesterday I walked in, and she was just so chill and laid back. She turns great…
Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 and 3 Champion and Level 3 High Point – Paul Lentschke and Cameos Special Gun
Paul Lentschke took an extended break from horses, but recently has been making his way back with the help of old friend Nathan Piper. “My old college roommate Nathan Piper – we grew up together – told me he had a special horse. It took a little bit to get him finished out, but now we’re [aimed…
Novice Horse Open Level 3 Champion and Level 1 [1] Co-Champion – Late Night Doll and Fernando Salgado
Late Night Doll, by Late Nite Stopper, provided Fernando Salgado another special connection to brother Eduardo with two wins in the SWRHA Futurity Novice Horse Slate 1 on Wednesday. “She’s a pretty nice mare that was trained by my brother Eduardo,” Salgado said. “We all know about [his passing], but he had sent her to…
Novice Horse Open Level 2 [2] Champion – Smart Lil Addy Tude and Kole Price
When owner Sean Pulley asked Kole Price if he’d like to school Smart Lil Addy Tude in the SWRHA Futurity Novice Horse Open, his answer was a resounding “Yes!” Marking a 72.5, the trip was successful for the duo, netting them $446. “She’s a cool mare, so I was really excited when he asked if…
Faces of the SWRHA: Walt Larson
When venturing around the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity you may come face-to-face with the ever-helpful and friendly Walt Larson. Larson is the Official Show Steward for the SWRHA Futurity, walking the grounds to lend a hand and keep an eye on things. “I am a liaison between management and the exhibitor,” Larson said. “I…
Novice Horse Open Level 1 [1] Co-Champions – Customize My Dream and Casey Deary
Casey Deary and three-year-old stallion Customize My Dream teamed up in the last few months, but that didn’t keep the experienced trainer from guiding the Devin Warren-owned horse to a score of 74 for the SWRHA Futurity Novice Horse Open Level 1 [1] Co-Championship. For the win, Deary earned $1,554. “He’s a very special horse….
Novice Horse Open Level 2 [1] Champions – Smart Lois and Cade McCutcheon
Cade McCutcheon is usually familiar with the horses he rides into the winners circle, but made an exception with 15-year-old stallion Smart Lois at the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity in the first slate of the Novice Horse Open class. With a score of 74.5, McCutcheon earned the Novice Horse Open Level 2 Championship and…