The Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity, held annually at the historic Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Okla., is known as the final stop for futurity horses heading to the National Reining Horse Association Futurity that caps off the year. The SWRHA Futurity is the culminating event of its Futurity & Horse Show, which is held…
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Rookie Professional [2] Champion – Commanders Whiz Chic and Sophia Kent
Despite their recent partnership, Commanders Whiz Chic and Sophia Kent became well-acquainted at the SWRHA Futuity, winning the Rookie Professional [2] with a 71. “I only rode her probably four or five times in total but she’s such a nice mare, so easy, so good and really wants to do her job. She had a…
Rookie Professional Highpoint – Hope N A Prayer and Liam Sykes
Hope N A Prayer and Liam Sykes rose to the top in a competitive Rookie Professional group to bring home the highpoint title with their Sunday score of 71. “She was really good today; I think she did just as good today as she did the rest of this week, even though I had one…
Intermediate Open and Limited Open [2] Champion – With Addy Tude and Naike Bell
With Addy Tude and Naike Bell have proven to be a solid team together, garnering top placings throughout the year and securing the SWRHA Intermediate and Limited Open [2] Championships with a 72.5. “I started to show her this year at the NRBC, and I’ve shown her pretty much all year. She’s really honest, and…
Rookie Level 1 and 2 Highpoint – Lynnette Payne and Dun Lost My Gun
Lynette Payne’s consistency paid off for she and Dun Lost My Gun in the Rookie, bringing home highpoints in the Rookie Level 1 and Level 2. “Dun Lost My Gun is a horse I lease from Mike Hancock, and I’ve been leasing him this year and having a great time with him,” Payne explained. “He’s…
Int. Open & Ltd. Open Highpoint – Manon Fontaine and BHB Wimpys Starlord
Manon Fontaine and her “heart” horse BHB Wimpys Starlord had a great time in Ardmore for the SWRHA Futurity and Show. Earlier in the week the pair won the first slate of the ancillary Limited Open and took second in the Intermediate Open. They closed out the show with another solid run to secure the…
Open [2] and Open Highpoint – Clemerson Barbahlo and Spooks Gotta Outfire
The SWRHA Futurity and Show typically falls on Clemerson Barbahlo’s birthday, and it seems the show has been good to him. This year was much the same, as Barbahlo won the second slate of the ancillary Open and the highpoint for that class on his horse Spooks Gotta Outfire. “It was my birthday yesterday, so…
Non Pro High Point – Sally Berg and Had Us At Hello
With two consistent runs, Sally Berg bagged the Non Pro High Point title aboard Had Us At Hello (REF Black Mamba x Dunit N Continental). “She was great. She just got better and better, and I can’t thank her enough for a good ride,” Berg said. “She’s been very relaxed, and the environment at the…
Short Stirrup [2] Co-Champion – Cecilia Guimaraes and Tinseltown Gun
Cecilia Guimaraes is pleased with the progress she and Tinseltown Gun have made over their years together, and their hard work showed in second slate of the SWRHA Futurity Short Stirrup Sunday morning. “I really love him; I’ve had him for about two years now. He’s a really good horse. He’s improved a lot, so…
Non Pro [2] Co-Champion, Limited Non Pro [2] Champion, Intermediate and Limited Non Pro Highpoint – Joetta Bell and Dream On Whiz
The Bell family has a successful SWRHA Futurity and horse show, and Joetta Bell finished the event with a bang. She claimed the highpoint buckles for the Intermediate and Limited Non Pro ancillary classes, tied for the win of the second slate of Non Pro, and took sole possession of the top spot in the…