Arizona Reined Cow Horse News
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s anticipated, the 8th Annual SGM
Spectacular was the biggest show yet with
a total of 73 entries! The extreme heat
and wind in Temecula raised some concerns
for our event but nothing stopped cow horsers
from making the trip from as far away as
Montana. Actually the weather was more like
Arizona weather than that of California but by
show time temperatures were on a down turn:
Day 1 of the herd work. All the action did not
disappoint. High Score on the Herd Work after
day 1, Open: Phillip Ralls riding Dom Dualuise
owed by Christian C. Larson with a 74, NonPro: Christa Hampton riding her horse TR
Spooky Cat with a 72.
also won an Usher buckle sponsored by Mr.
& Mrs. Mike Gilkerson, a check for $2,970.00
and a saddle sponsored by Stray Dog Saddles,
The Trainers and The Nutro Company. Added
money of $5,000 was sponsored by Linda Mars
and Pedigree Pet Foods.
The practice pen had the biggest excitement of the
day when Bob Grant of Camp Verde, AZ had a horse
accident breaking 4 ribs! By late afternoon he was back
at the show grounds all cleaned up and enjoying the
party! Amazing! Thank you to all who assisted Bob
when he needed a hand!
Friday also saw the conclusion of the Open and Ltd
Open Hackamore Spectacular. Winning the Open was
Onetimeatbandcamp ridden by Corey Cushing with
a total of 221.5, the horse is owned by Allan Kaplan.
Reserve Champion was Shadd Parkinson riding
Smoking Red Pepper owned by Sue Schmitz with a
score of 219.5. The Limited Open was won by Let’s
Go Commando, owned by Bob and Becky Grant. Due
to Bob’s accident earlier in the day Trapper Rodgers
stepped aboard and showed Lets Go Commando
finishing with a score of 205.5. Reserve Champion
was Erika Lynn Roberts riding Tru Grrit for Beverly
Vaughn who also had the third place horse in this class
as well. NAME OF HORSE? Great job Erika!
Saturday dawned with cooler temperatures. We have
to take this opportunity to again thank SCRCHA
for working with us to combine these two shows for
a great weekend. All our competitors showed their
very best and awaited the annual BBQ for results and
awards. Thank you to Casner Ranch manager Cookie
LAST NAME? for having the BBQ area all dressed up
and ready to party. The BBQ was hosted by AZRCHA,
SCRCHA and Linda Mars of Pedigree Pet Foods. This
year it was complete with a real Chuck Wagon and
cook. Another fine meal was served and enjoyed as all
waited to hear the final results. Debbie Hotaling and
Mindy Barkemeyer were the emcees of the evening
with assistance from the little Barkemeyer men. We
were very pleased to have Sherri’s dad, Jack Hammond
and sister, Julie Hodge for Wyoming in attendance
as well as Marc’s mom and dad, Mr. & Mrs. Mike
Gilkerson from Montana.
We were pleased to present the high score dry work
and and fence work awards. WHAT ABOUT HERD
WORK? Dry work Open: Onetimeatbandcamp and
Corey Cushing , Non-Pro was Shawn Renshaw and
Genny’s Prize. Open Cow Work was Tucker’s Smart
Cat and Lyn Anderson with, get this, a 76.00! Non-Pro
winner was Lori Conrow and her horse Playing Skeets.
Great job guys and girls!
The winners are listed below but all results are available
on the AZRCHA and SCRCHA web sites. For the
third time the winner of the Open was Lyn Anderson
riding Tuckers Smart Cat owned by David and Barbara
Archer. Lyn commented that this is her favorite event
every year. It was with great pride that she received
The Perpetual Trophy. This trophy consists of Sherri’s
actual boots and donated by Marc Gilkerson, Colt
Bruegman and Hܛ