Holly Francois Finishes On Top at 2017 NCHA Super Stakes Ltd Non Pro

April 15th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Holly Francois was elated to win her first major title in the Will Rogers when she took out the limited Non Pro Final at the 2017 NCHA Super Stakes.

Holly, from Murchison, Tx, rode Smart Dual Kat and marked a 217.5, more than 2 points ahead of the field.

Holly, who is married to professional trainer Lee Francois, won more than $11,000, taking her lifetime earnings to $132,000.

She told CHTO’s Simone Cobb she only just purchased the horse before the event and also made the Non Pro finals on it.

Dual Smart Kat is a Dual Smart Rey out of Puddykat.

Becky Galyean on Smooth Little Linda won Reserve with a 215 and Charles Israel came third aboard Twisted Metal marking 213.5.


Ryan Rapp Claims Ltd Non Pro Derby Championship at 2016 NCHA Summer Spectacular!

August 10th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Ryan Rapp put on an impressive display of cutting action to take out the Limited Non Pro Final at the 2016 NCHA Summer Spectacular.
Fifteen-year-old Ryan rode Tuff Julie and scored a 222, a strong six points ahead of second place.

Tuff Julie was sired by Woody Be Tuff out of the dam Missys Powder and has now won more than $35,000. Meanwhile, Ryan himself has increased his winnings to more than $54,000.
Ryan told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he’s proud to be following in his parent’s (Phil and Mary Ann) footsteps.

Teresa Padgett won the Reserve buckle on Cutting N Black with a 216, while Douglas Pritchett came third aboard Dual Glen Rey 012 scoring 214.5.


Judy Rogers Claims Second Ltd Non Pro Classic Challenge Title

July 22nd, 2016 by CHTO

Judy Rogers clinched her second Ltd Non Pro title in the Classic Challenge of the 2016 NCHA Summer Spectacular in Fort Worth.

Judy rode Dualin Cat Lena to victory by marking a 223. It was only the second time she’d ever shown the 5-year-old gelding, but the first time she says laughing, that she got along with it.

Judy’s husband, Trainer Jonathan Rogers trained the horse as a 3 year old. The 5-year-old gelding is by Dualin Boon and out of Little Cat Lena.

Judy first won the event in 2014 when she tied with Cade Shepard for first on CD Pretty Lady.

An elated Judy spoke with Simone Cobb about how it all came together for her.

First out in the herd, Jaylee Hall placed second on High Brow CD Deuce after marking a 221.


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