NRCHA’s Rancher’s Reunion Draws Top Cowboys to Fort Worth
The National Reined Cow Horse Association's (NRCHA) Rancher's Reunion, held on Feb. 18 at the John Justin Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, was a resounding success as part of the NRCHA Kalpower Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions. The event featured two competitions: the Cowboy Class and the Stray Gathering.
The Cowboy Class, which had $25,000 added, thanks to 6666 Ranch, drew the top working ranch cowboys, who competed in the rein work, cow work, and modified steer stopping. Orren Koontz and DT Hickorys Sedona emerged victorious, scoring a 145 in the rein work, a 149.5 in the cow work, and a 149.5 in the steer stopping, for a composite score of 444. DT Hickorys Sedona, sired by $2 million sire Hickory Holly Time, is owned by Durrett Cattle Co.
The Stray Gathering, sponsored by Durrett Cattle Co., was open to NRCHA members and consisted of 4-man teams drawn by the NRCHA Office. The winning team, comprising Nick Eiquren of the Eigruren Ranch, Slick Robinson of Robinson Ranch, Wade Meador, and Bryson Bassinger, each took home a Randy Paul Bit. The Stray Gathering raised $6,350 for the National Reined Cow Horse Youth Association, which promotes the sport of reined cow horse through event classes specifically for the youth, youth clinic programs and scholarship opportunities.
The Kalpower Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions will continue until Feb. 24, with more news and results to come. Stay tuned!
