2009 Sponsor Drive
Our Sponsorship Drive is continuing for the 2009 season and I hope that you will all take a moment to review our 2009 Sponsorship package located in the Sponsor section of this website and discover how you can help the WRHA continue the tradition of hosting the best reining shows held in the Northwest. Our Sponsors receive many benefits and we have made it easier to maintain previous levels of support by reducing the required amount for each level of Sponsorship. Our members and fans appreciate your support. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 253-740-4114 or davemckim@msn.com.
New NRHA Classes and Eligibility
WRHA showbills will look a little different this year, with new divisions in Rookie and Novice Horse, and eligibility for all non pro classes has changed as well. Please review the abridged parameters of each, as your eligibility may have changed, and entering into a division for which you are not eligible will result in fines and penalties from NRHA. Full details of eligibility requirements in each class can be found in the 2009 NRHA rulebook, which can be reviewed online here: www.nrha.com/handbook.php
The Rookie class is now split into Rookie I and Rookie II. The North American Affiliate Championship qualifiers will come from the Rookie II class.
• Rookie I is open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who has earned less than $200 in lifetime earnings in all NRHA categories except 3,7 and 9 or 50 youth points (excluding points earned in Youth 10&U Short Stirrup class). Riders may use a horse without the restrictions of ownership as defined under non pro conditions.
• Rookie II is open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who has earned less than $500 in lifetime earnings in all NRHA categories except 3, 7 and 9 or 100 youth points (excluding points earned in Youth 10&U Short Stirrup class). Riders may use a horse without the restrictions of ownership as defined under non pro conditions.
Limited Non Pro is open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who has earned less than $4500 in all NRHA categories except 3, 7 and 9 over the three previous calendar years. This is up from $2500 previously.
Intermediate Non Pro is open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who has earned less than $15,000 in all NRHA categories except 3, 7 and 9 over the three previous calendar years. This is up from $10,000 previously.
Novice Horse classes were split into two divisions, and now include category 1 AND 2 earnings in determining eligibility:
• Level 2: Restricted to horses that have not earned more than $25,000 LTE in all NRHA categories except 3, 7 and 9.
• Level 1: Restricted to horses that have not earned more than $5000 LTE in all NRHA categories except 3, 7 and 9.
Aged Events: Eligibility has changed for aged event (derby and futurity) classes as well. If you are planning on competing in aged events, please check the 2009 NRHA rulebook to verify your eligibility for the various divisions.
Thank You Jeff!
After many years of service as WRHA Show Secretary and volunteering as WRHA Treasurer, Jeff Lansidel is stepping down. We are in search of a show secretary and treasurer, and they don’t need to be the same person.
The show secretary needs to be NRHA Certified, and is a paid position. The show committee is currently reviewing proposals for the show secretary position. The treasurer position will be covered by a WRHA BOD member until a replacement is located, so a volunteer is needed soon to alleviate multiple responsibilities on one individual. Please contact any WRHA BOD member if you are interested or have any questions about either position. Thank you Jeff, for all you have done for WRHA. You will be missed and you certainly leave us with big shoes to fill!
2008 Fall Spectacular Show Results
The Northwest Regional Affiliate Finals were held October 9-12, 2008, hosted by the Washington Reining Horse Association at the Appleatchee Riding Club in Wenatchee Washington in conjunction with the Fall Futurity Spectacular sponsored by Caton Ranches. Kicking off the show was the freestyle classes while exhibitors enjoyed a pizza feed sponsored by the Reining Horse Association of the Northwest. Friday night Washington Reining Horse Association provided a Dessert Social, and Saturday night the 2008 WRHA Fall Futurity Spectacular Non-Pro, Open, and Limited Open classes were held in conjunction with a catered BBQ dinner for exhibitors.
Winning a Lawson Bronze, a Bob Berg buckle and $1336.30, the 2008 WRHA Fall Futurity Spectacular Open Class Champion was JP Don’t Jac Whiz Me, shown by David Hanson and owned by Jac Point Quarter Horses of Clements, CA. Reserve champion was Okies N Crème, shown by John Irish and owned by Maria Irish of Eagle Point, OR, taking home a Cowhorse Equipment saddle pad and $1002.23. The limited open futurity was won by What Whiz That, owned and shown by LaRae Powell of Auburn, WA, winning a Morrison Bronze, a Bob Berg buckle and $538.70. Reserve champion of the limited open futurity was Katelyns Little Step, ridden by Robby Bianchi and owned by Frank Orozco of Central Point, OR. They took home a Cowhorse Equipment saddle pad and $404.03. Winner of a Lawson Bronze, a Bob Berg buckle and $1332.34 in the non-pro futurity was Don’t Joke With Chic, owned and shown by Janice Free of Bondurant, WY. The reserve champion of the non-pro futurity was Talk Of The Flock, owned and shown by Jennifer Veva Slough, taking home a Cowhorse Equipment saddle pad and $1036.26.
Other show results from the WRHA Fall Spectacular and Northwest Regional Affiliate Finals are as follows:
RAF Open: Champion: Mike Boyle on El Rapido Gato, owned by Jake Cagle of Campbell, CA. Reserve Champion: Darren Stancik on Parnelli Chic Olena, owned by Judy Caton of Snohomish, WA. 3rd: Kim Yancey on Winsome Peppy, owned by Kristen Zuraek of Los Altos Hills, CA. 4th: Scott Seeklander on Jeweld Dualin Pistol, owned by Ellen Richart of Kettle Falls, WA.
NRHA Open (1st slate): 1st: Darren Stancik on Parnelli Chic Olena, owned by Judy Caton of Snohomish, WA. 2nd: Doug Stroud on Peppys Lil Dun It, owned by Ben Sawchuk-Fraser of North Vancouver, BC. 3rd: Doug Stroud on Little Too Chexy, owned by Twenty Eights LLC of Issaquah, WA. 4th: Mike Helsen on Peppy Lil Aprilena, owned by Cheryl McLean of Federal Way, WA.
NRHA Open (2nd slate): 1st: Mike Boyle on El Rapido Gato, owned by Jake Cagle of Campbell, CA. 2nd: Darren Stancik on Parnelli Chic Olena, owned by Judy Caton of Snohomish, WA. 3rd: Doug Stroud on Peppys Lil Dun It, owned by Ben Sawchuk-Fraser of North Vancouver, BC. 4th: Tie between Doug Stroud on Little Too Chexy, owned by Twenty Eights LLC of Issaquah, WA; and Sean McBurney on Hail N Jose, owned by Rhodes River Ranch of Arlington, WA.
RAF Intermediate Open: Champion: Darren Stancik on Parnelli Chic Olena, owned by Judy Caton of Snohomish, WA. Reserve Champion: Gina Olibas on Top Of The League, owned by Mario Ghilotti of San Rafeal, CA.
NRHA Intermediate Open: 1st: D Darren Stancik on Parnelli Chic Olena, owned by Judy Caton of Snohomish, WA. 2nd: Doug Stroud on Peppys Lil Dun It, owned by Ben Sawchuk-Fraser of North Vancouver, BC. 3rd: Tie between Doug Stroud on Little Too Chexy, owned by Twenty Eights LLC of Issaquah, WA; and Sean McBurney on Hail N Jose, owned by Rhodes River Ranch of Arlington, WA.
RAF Limited Open: Champion: Robby Bianchi on Shining Freckle, owned by Frank Orozco of Central Point, OR. Reserve Champion: Deanna Lally on Working For Chexs, owned by Deanna Lally of Snohomish, WA. 3rd: Inger Helsen on Peppy San Elan, owned by Alayne Blickle of Maple Valley, WA. 4th: Gina Olibas on Top Of The League, owned by Mario Ghilotti of San Rafeal, CA
NRHA Limited Open: 1st: Robby Bianchi on Shining Freckle, owned by Frank Orozco of Central Point, OR. 2nd. Working For Chexs, owned and shown by Deanna Lally of Snohomish, WA. 3rd: Andrea Koehn on Power Trip Nic, owned by Keith Johnson of Pasco, WA. 4th: Eddie Biegler on Dun Its King, owned by Mary Kaplan of Spangle, WA.
RAF Rookie Professional: Champion: Stacey Cook on Steadys Dandy Doll, owned by Debbie Valdero Tweedy of Sanger, CA and Stacey Cook of Stanger, CA. Reserve Champion: Ricky Mueller on Lynxs Dunny Side Up, owned by Ricky Mueller of Sanger, CA. 3rd: Stacey Cook on Dunit With An Indian, owned by Gary and Joyce Van Hoosen of Sanger, CA.
RAF Saddle Series Open: Champion: Mike Boyle on El Rapido Gato, owned by Jake Cagle of Campbell, CA. Reserve Champion: Darren Stancik on Parnelli Chic Olena, owned by Judy Caton of Snohomish, WA. 3rd: Kim Yancey on Whizle Fritz, owned by Lea Boylan of Grass Valley, CA. 4th: Kim Yancey on Dun Its Chico, owned by Susan Williams of Gilroy, CA.
RAF Non Pro: Champion: Rebeca Martin on Cee A Chocolate Chic, owned by Rebeca Martin of Gold River, CA. Reserve Champion: Teresa Holland on Westcoast Connection, owned and shown by Teresa Holland of Lodi, CA. 3rd (tie): Shelly Martinez on Starbucks Dream Girl, owned and shown by Shelly Martinez of Winters, CA; and Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufer, OR.
NRHA Non Pro (1st slate): 1st: Cee A Chocolate Chic, owned and shown by Rebeca Martin of Gold River, CA. 2nd: Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR. 3rd: Parnelli Chic Olena, owned and shown by Judy Caton of Snohomish, WA. 4th: Tie between Sailano, owned and shown by Dave McKim of Enumclaw, WA; and Rollin Back Rawhide, owned and shown by Vicki Dias of Kingsburg, CA.
NRHA Non Pro (2nd slate): Cee a Chocolate Chic, owned and shown by Rebeca Martin of Gold River, CA. 2nd: Westcoast Connection, owned and shown by Teresa Holland of Lodi, CA. 3rd: Tie between Starbucks Dream Girl, owned and shown by Shelly Martinez of Winters, CA; and Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR.
WRHA Prime Time Non Pro: 1st: Bueno Sixty Six, owned and shown by Shelie Hartman-Gibbs of Forest Grove, OR. 2nd: Parnelli Chic Olena, owned and shown by Judy Caton of Snohomish, WA. 3rd: Tie between Sailano, owned and shown by Dave McKim of Enumclaw, WA; and Rollin Back Rawhide, owned and shown by Vicki Dias of Kingsburg, CA.
RAF Intermediate Non Pro: Champion: Teresa Holland on Westcoast Connection, owned by Teresa Holland of Lodi, CA. Reserve Champion: Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR. 3rd: Vicki Dias on Rollin Back Rawhide, owned by Vicki Dias of Kingsburg, CA. 4th (tie): Debbie McKinlay on Hollywood Sequoia, owned by Debbie and Jed McKinlay, DVM, of Colbert, WA; and Cathy Martin on Dealers Showdown, owned by Cathy Martin of Lake Stevens, WA.
NRHA Intermediate Non-Pro: 1st Westcoast Connection, owned and shown by Teresa Holland of Lodi, CA. 2nd: Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR. 3rd: Tie between Reining In Seattle, owned and shown by Larry Johnson of Port Angeles, WA; and Rollin Back Rawhide, owned and shown by Vicki Dias of Kingsburg, CA.
RAF Limited Non Pro: Co-Champions (3 way tie): Lorinda Soma on Ms Topsail Lee, owned by Lorinda Soma of Sacramento, CA; Teresa Holland on Westcoast Connection, owned by Teresa Holland of Lodi, CA; and Brooke Boyle on Shewhiz Hollywood, owned by Mike and Barbie Boyle of Ione, CA. 4th: Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR.
NRHA Limited Non Pro (1st slate): 1st: Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR. 2nd: Mark Him a Whizard, owned and shown by Nanette Till of Cody, WY. 3rd: Sailano, owned and shown by Dave McKim of Enumclaw, WA. 4th: 4 way tie between SFC Ima Docs Lil Sis, owned and shown by Diana Johnson of Renton, WA; Peppy San Elan, owned and shown by Alayne Blickle of Maple Valley, WA; Chics Dry Eclipse, owned and shown by Julie Walker of Carnation, WA; and Smooth Chickory, owned and shown by Jeanine Kern of Monroe, WA.
NRHA Limited Non Pro (2nd slate): 1st: Tie between Westcoast Connection, owned and shown by Teresa Holland of Lodi, CA; and Brooke Boyle on Shewiz Hollywood, owned by Mike and Barbie Boyle of Ione, CA. 3rd: Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR. 4th: Steadys Dandy Doll, owned and shown by Debbie Valdero Tweedy of Sanger, CA.
RAF Prime Time Non Pro: Champion: Rebeca Martin on Cee A Chocolate Chic, owned by Rebeca Martin of Gold River, CA. Reserve Champion: Shelly Martinez on Starbucks Dream Girl, owned by Shelly Martinez of Winters, CA.
RAF Saddle Series Non Pro: Champion: Rebeca Martin on Cee A Chocolate Chic, owned by Rebeca Martin of Gold River, CA. Reserve Champion: Teresa Holland on Westcoast Connection, owned by Teresa Holland of Lodi, CA. 3rd (tie):Shelly Martinez on Starbucks Dream Girl, owned by Shelly Martinez of Winters, CA; and Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR.
RAF Novice Horse Non Pro: Co-Champions: Julie Brown on Custom Cash Flow, owned by Julie Brown of Reedley, CA; and Teresa Holland on Westcoast Connection, owned by Teresa Holland of Lodi, CA. 3rd (tie): Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR; and Cathy Martin on Dealers Showdown, owned by Cathy Martin of Lake Stevens, WA
NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro: 1st: Chocolate Hustler owned and shown by Terri Hunter of Ephrata, WA. 2nd: Tie between Custom Cash Flow, owned and shown by Julie Brown of Reedley, CA; and West Coast Connection, owned and shown by Teresa Holland of Lodi, CA. 4th: Tie between Tall Dark N Shiney, owned and shown by Sandy Henderson of Lynden, WA; and Ryann McKinzie on Whiztacular, owned by Cindy and George McKinzie of East Wenatchee, WA.
WRHA Novice Horse Non Pro: 1st: Whizzle Stop, owned and shown by Emma Myers of Yamhill, OR. 2nd: Chocolate Hustler, owned and shown by Terri Hunter of Ephrata, WA, 3rd: 3 way tie between Tall Dark N Shiney, owned and shown by Sandy Henderson of Lynden, WA; Ryann McKinzie on Whiztacular, owned by Cindy and George McKinzie of East Wenatchee, WA; and Jacs Peacemaker, owned and shown by Tiffany Andrews of Pleasant Hill, CA.
WRHA Novice Horse Non Pro Prime Time: 1st: Chocolate Hustler, owned and shown by Terri Hunter of Ephrata, WA. 2nd: Tall Dark N Shiney, owned and shown by Sandy Henderson of Lynden, WA. 3rd: Tie between Starbucks Dream Girl, owned and shown by Shelly Martinez of Winters, CA; and Dealers Showdown, owned and shown by Cathy Martin of Lake Stevens, WA.
RAF Novice Horse Open: Co-champions: Kim Yancey on Dun Its Chico, owned by Susan Williams of Gilroy CA; and Shawn Church on Top Dun Cody Rose, owned by Cindy Woodley of Silverton, OR. 3rd: Kim Yancey on Whizle Fritz, owned by Leah Boylan of Grass Valley, CA. 4th: Mike Boyle on Custom Cash Flow, owned by Julie Brown of Reedley, CA.
NRHA Novice Horse Open: 1st: Tie between Kim Yancey on Dun Its Chico, owned by Susan Williams of Gilroy CA; and Shawn Church on Top Dun Cody Rose, owned by Cindy Woodley of Silverton, OR. 3rd: Tie between Mike Helsen on Power Trip Nic, owned by Keith Johnson of Pasco, WA; and Doug Stroud on Little Too Chexy, owned by Twenty Eights LLC of Issaquah, WA.
WRHA Novice Horse Open: 1st: Mike Helson on Power Trip Nic, owned by Keith Johnson of Pasco, WA. 2nd: Tie between Joni Carvin on Durable Diamond, owned by Derek Brummett of Sacramento, CA; and Sean McBurney on Heavy Duty Gun, owned by Carrie Rhodes and CDR Farms of Arlington, WA. 4th: Working For Chexs, owned and shown by Deanna Lally of Snohomish, WA.
RAF Rookie: Champion: Samantha Bayer on Please Nicker, owned by Linda Isola of Eagle Point, OR. Reserve Champion: George McKinzie on RU Missin Diamonds, owned by George and Cindy McKinzie of East Wenatchee, WA. 3rd: 3 way tie between Debbie McKinlay on Hollywood Sequoia, owned by Debbie and Jed McKinlay, DVM of Colbert, WA; Lorinda Soma on Ms Topsail Lee, owned by Lorinda Soma of Sacramento, CA; and Tobyann Faingold on Lean On The Bar, owned and shown by Tobyann Faingold of Lincoln, CA.
NRHA Rookie: 1st: Samantha Bayer on Please Nicker, owned by Linda Isola of Eagle Point, OR. 2nd: 3 way tie between Debbie McKinlay on Hollywood Sequoia, owned by Debbie and Jed McKinlay, DVM of Colbert, WA; Lorinda Soma on Ms Topsail Lee, owned by Lorinda Soma of Sacramento, CA; and Tobyann Faingold on Lean On The Bar, owned and shown by Tobyann Faingold of Lincoln, CA.
RAF Youth 13&U: Champion: Candy Kline on JD Dunit First, owned by Nancy Moffett of John Day, OR. Reserve Champion: Brooke Boyle on Shewhiz Hollywood, owned by Mike and Barbie Boyle of Ione, CA. 3rd: Mario Ghilotti on Gold King Flo, owned by Mario Ghilotti of San Rafael, CA. 4th (tie): DJ Stancik on Hob Nob Kip, owned by KJ Stancik of Monroe, WA; and Adriana Christensen on Sweet Nu Melody, owned by Bret Christensen of Lewiston, ID.
NRHA Youth 13&U (1st slate): 1st: Candy Kline on JD Dunit First, owned by Nancy Moffett of John Day, OR. 2nd: Holly Lansidel on Smart Like Steady, owned by Marge and Karl Eilers of Renton, WA. 3rd: 3 way tie between Gold King Flo, owned and shown by Mario Ghilotti of San Rafeal, CA; Maderas Little Peppy, owned and shown by Cheyanne Carpenter of Clements, CA; and Dolls Dry Advantage, owned and shown by Kelci Douglas of Anacortes, WA.
NRHA Youth 13&U (2nd slate): 1st: Candy Kline on JD Dunit First, owned by Nancy Moffett of John Day, OR. 2nd: Brooke Boyle on Shewhiz Hollywood, owned by Mike and Barbie Boyle of Ione, CA. 3rd: Gold King Flo, owned and shown by Mario Ghilotti of San Rafeal, CA. 4th: Holly Lansidel on Smart Like Steady, owned by Marge and Karl Eilers of Renton, WA.
RAF Youth 14-18: Champion: Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR. Reserve Champion: Megan Gaultney on Yankee N Smart, owned by Megan Gaultney of Dixon, CA. 3rd: Rachael Shirley on Meerly Inwhizable, owned by Judy Caton of Snohomish, WA. 4th: Kaitlyn Hurst on Anuther Smart Chic, owned by Kaitlyn Hurst of Granite Bay, CA.
NRHA Youth 14-18 (1st slate): 1st: Ryann McKinzie on Whiztacular, owned by Cindy and George McKinzie of East Wenatchee, WA. 2nd: Peppys Lil Dun It, owned and shown by Ben Sawchuk-Fraser of North Vancouver, BC. 3rd: Tie between Yankee N Smart, owned and shown by Megan Gaultney of Dixon, CA; and Ryann McKinzie on Almond Bark Chic, owned by Cindy and George McKinzie of East Wenatchee, WA.
NRHA Youth 14-18 (2nd slate): 1st: Lindsey Bernbaum on Espressolina, owned by Roxie Bernbaum of Dufur, OR. 2nd: Chics in Demand, owned and shown by Skylar Powell of Auburn, WA. 3rd: Yankee N Smart, owned and shown by Megan Gaultney of Dixon, CA. 4th: Tie between Casey Branch on Watch and Learn, owned by Corliss Branch of Bothell, WA; and Rachael Shirley on Meerly Inwhizable, owned by Judy Caton of Snohomish, WA.
NRHA Non Pro Freestyle: 1st: Mr Royal Juice, owned and shown by Cody Smith of Livermore, CA. 2nd: Peppy San Elan, owned and shown by Alayne Blickle of Maple Valley, WA. 3rd: Smooth Chickory, owned and shown by Jeanine Kern of Monroe, WA. 4th: Imasmartlittlecheese, owned and shown by Courtney Yohey.
NRHA Open Freestyle: 1st: Vandys Final Play, owned and shown by Sue Muir of Lynnwood, WA. 2nd: Peppy San Elan, owned and shown by Alayne Blickle of Maple Valley, WA. 3rd: Smooth Chickory, owned and shown by Jeanine Kern of Monroe, WA. 4th: Imasmartlittlecheese, owned and shown by Courtney Yohey.
WRHA Green Horse: 1st: Tie between John Irish on Roohound, owned by Yvonne and Darren Frank of Gilchrist, OR; and What Whiz That, owned and shown by LaRae Powell of Auburn, WA. 3rd: Tie between Shawn Church on Talk Of The Flock, owned by Jennifer Veva Slough of Tigard, OR; and Cory Hutchings on Im Pleased To Shine, owned by Maureen Cosby of Victoria, BC.
WRHA Beginner Rider: 1st: Great Sailin Cody, owned and shown by Shawna Porter of Everett, WA. 2nd: Great Custom Dude, owned and shown by Suzie Knudson of Everett, WA. 3rd: Flash MA, owned and shown by David Thielman of Spokane, WA. 4th: Plumb Dry Tequila, owned and shown by Laurie Hughes of Snohomish, WA.
WRHA 4/5/6 YO Open: 1st: Inger Helsen on Dealin Pay Chex, owned by Alayne Blickle of Maple Valley, WA. 2nd: Mike Helsen on Five Star Whiz, owned by Debbie Proctor of Ravensdale, WA. 3rd: LaRae Powell on Wiley Quxote Pga, owned by Eve Willett of Port Orchard, WA. 4th: LaRae Powell on Lil Stopper, owned by David Thielman of Spokane, WA.
WRHA 4/5/6 YO Non Pro: 1st; Reining in Seattle, owned and shown by Larry Johnson of Port Angeles, WA. 2nd: Starbucks Dream Girl, owned and shown by Shelly Martinez of Winters, CA. 3rd: Matt Livengood on Dealin Pay Chex, owned by Alayne Blickle of Maple Valley, WA. 4th: Newtons Law, owned and shown by Amy Roy.
WRHA Aged Horse Non Pro: 1st: Peppy San Elan, owned and shown by Alayne Blickle of Maple Valley,WA. 2nd: Smooth Chickory, owned and shown by Jeanine Kern of Monroe, WA. 3rd: Plumb Dry Tequila, owned and shown by Laurie Hughes of Snohomish, WA. 4th: Tie between Sir Cadillac Playboy, owned and shown by Ashlee Farrar; and Great Sailin Cody, owned and shown by Shawna Porter.