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Blakley Colgrove Claims 2017 NCHA Super Stakes Non Pro Classic

April 12th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

What a day for the Colgrove family! Grandad Joel, won the first final of the day and then his fifteen year old granddaughter Blakley Colgrove won the Classic Non Pro Finals at the 2017 Super Stakes!

Blakley rode her six year old gelding Paradox Cat to victory scoring an impressive 225 winning $17,412, adding to her current lifetime earnings of $539,323.

Blakley spoke to CHTOs Duncan Steele-Park about her win and where she plans to show Paradox Cat, now that he will be out of the aged events at the end of this year.

Traci Burgess won reserve on La Deja Vu with a 223 and Amando Costa Neto came third aboard Watch Me Whip just a half point behind.

Gary Rosenbach Dominates 2017 NCHA Super Stakes Unltd Amateur Final

April 5th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

No stranger to winning in the Will Rogers, Gary Rosenbach has taken out his third major title at the 2017 NCHA Super Stakes.

Gary and Herding Instincts marked a 220.5 to clinch the Unlimited Amateur four year old championship.

He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb, it was only the second time he ever competed on the horse, which he bought at a the Futurity last December.

Jimmy Baros Claims 2017 NCHA Super Stakes Unltd Amateur Classic

April 5th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Jimmy Baros from Blanco, TX clinched his first major title at the 2017 NCHA Super Stakes Unlimited Amateur Classic in Forth Worth.

Overjoyed with his horse, Two Time Dual, Jimmy marked a 220 to beat out 37 other finalists for the buckle.

He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb that his trainer Grant Setnicka helped make it all happen.

Jessica Feiner Claims 2017 NCHA Ltd Non Pro Classic

April 3rd, 2017 by Simone Cobb

It was an overjoyed Jessica Feiner who won her first major title in the Will Rogers when she placed first in the Limited Non Pro Classic at the 2017 Super Stakes in Fort Worth.

Jessica rode B Nimble to mark a 220, first out in the herd. Jessica bought the horse, by Dual Smart Rey out of Dennys Freckle, at the Breeders Invitational last year. Collecting just under $10,000 for the win, B Nimble has doubled its lifetime earnings, while Jessica’s now come to $156,000.

She told CHTO’s Simone Cobb she was excited to also make the Non Pro Classic finals on the horse, another first for her.

Reserve champion was won by Debbie Day on Ringtime Style scoring 216.5 and third was split three ways between Tracey Woodward on Stylish Look Bella, Hilary Watson aboard Shady Lil CD and Don Smith and his horse, Shes Precious Metal. They all marked a 212.

Beau Galyean Takes Out 2017 NCHA Super Stakes Classic Open

April 2nd, 2017 by Simone Cobb

It was a sweet victory for Beau Galyean, after realizing his goal of winning a second championship in the famed Will Rogers at the 2017 Super Stakes Classic Open Final.

Beau thrilled the crowd aboard Metallic Rebel, marking a 229 to dominate the event by 5 points.

Metallic Rebel is a stallion by Metallic Cat, another successful sire championed by Beau. Metallic Rebel is owned by Thomas Guinn and now won more than $240,000. This win takes Beau’s lifetime earnings to more than $2.9-million.

Beau was the 2008 Futurity winner, the first time he won a buckle at a Triple Crown event.

Beau told CHTO’s Simone Cobb that he had a good feeling coming into the final.

John Mitchell claimed the Reserve buckle on CR Tuff Lucy with a 224 and Wes Galyean and Button Down Supercat picked up third just two points behind.

Matt Gaines 2016 Futurity Run From Two Angles!

December 17th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Now you can study Matt Gaines’ awesome Futurity winning run from two angles, at once!

We videoed Matt and Second Spot’s run from behind and paired it with Video Wests to give you greater insight into this near perfect run. It’s a cool way to watch a great trainer and a great horse at their best.

Let us know what you think? Post your comments below.

Shane Crawford Claims Second World Title: $50K Amateur!

December 12th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Shane Crawford from Mount Olive, Ms, brought home his second world championship when he took out the 2016 Mercuria $50,000 Amateur World Title.

Shane and War Dually came into the finals almost $10,000 in the lead. He scored a 195 in the first go, but came back to win the second go with a 218 and take the title.

At just 14 years of age,  Shane and his horse War Dually could be considered experienced haulers, after three years on the road.

The pair also won the $2K Limited Rider in 2014. Shane told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he wants to be a trainer when he grows up.

Karen Bourghnou won the Reserve buckle on Copenhagen Cat and Shannon Lamb came third aboard Torino Ichi.

Matt Gaines Dominates 2016 Open Futurity Final!

December 11th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Second Spot defied her name and rode into the history books with one of the greatest trainers in the sport on her back, Matt Gaines.

Matt, who has won almost every major title on offer, finally grasped the Holy Grail of cutting when he took out the Open Futurity Final in Fort Worth.

The pair put on a spectacular display of precision and speed to notch up an amazing 229, some 7 points ahead of the field while the crowd roared its approval!

An emotional Matt told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he felt elated, relieved and blessed to experience this moment.

Second Spot was bred and raised by Gary and Shannon Barker of Madill, Ok by the sire Spots Hot out of Reycy Moon.

Matt, from Weatherford, Tx, wins more than $225,000 for the title, taking the second highest ever money earner’s total winnings to almost $7.9-million.

Austin Shepard, from Mobile, Al, won the Reserve Championship aboard Sir Long Legs with a 222, taking home $195,000. Sir Long Legs is a High Brow Cat owned by Lew Hall.

Third place went to RL Chartier on Crafty With Cows and a score of 219.5.

Total prize money for the open amounted to $1.975 million, with a $65,000 bonus total awarded to first and second place thanks to Jerry’s Chevrolet and Great American Insurance Group.

Eric Schmoyer Dominates 2016 Mercuria $15K Amateur World Finals!

December 10th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Eric Schmoyer proved too dominant at the 2016 Mercuria World Finals, taking out the $15K Amateur Title and the show average.
Eric rode Ms Nita to finish the year with more than $17,600 in earnings. He beat Jim Townsend from Washington on MKMiss Trona Cat, who won the Reserve buckle, while Austin Paddock from California came third on AA Wild Way.

Eric, who began cutting about 5 years ago, made the World Finals in the same event in 2014.

Based in Pennsylvania, Eric told CHTO’s Simone Cobb about the challenges of cutting there and the help he got from his trainer Ben Roberson.

Jill Roth Claims 2016 Mercuria $25K Novice Non Pro World Final!

December 10th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Congratulations to Jill Roth who put in a strong showing at the 2016 Mercuria World Finals to win the $25K Novice/Non Pro Championship.
Jill, who comes from California, came into the finals in second place just $56 behind. After marking a massive 225 in the second go, Jill got just the boost she needed to take the title and the show average.She took home more than $32,500 for the year’s winnings.

Putting up a strong fight for the title was Sherry Graham, Tx, who won the Reserve Buckle on Lil Luigi Long Legs.

Jill spoke to CHTO’s Simone Cobb about what it meant to win her second world championship. Jill was the 2013 $50,000 Amateur World Champion.

Wade Smith Crowned 2016 Unlimited Amateur Futurity Champion!

December 9th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Wade Smith achieved a lifelong dream when he won the 2016 NCHA Unlimited Amateur Futurity Final in Fort Worth.

Wade, from Geary, OK, rode Metallic Candlelit to score 221 two points in front of the field.

Metallic Candlelit is by Metallic Cat and out of Light My Candle. Wade said he bought the horse about six weeks ago and got along instantly with it. He won more than $15,000 with the title.

Wade was Reserve Champion in 2014 at Super Stakes on Lil Pep N Time.
Wade told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he had a lot of fun showing the horse and talked about how he dreamed of winning as a kid when cutting with the likes of Bill Freeman.

Eddie Patterson from California won the Reserve buckle on Calculated Risk with a 219 and Alexis Stephas came third on Queen of Hots by marking a 217.5.

 

Austin Blake Wins His Second Non Pro Futurity!

December 9th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Austin Blake blew the field away when he showed Stuffin My Pockets and clinched the 2016 Non Pro Futurity Championship in Fort Worth.
Austin, from Canyon Tx, marked an impressive 224, two and half points in front of Greg Coalson who won the Reserve buckle.

Austin takes home just shy of $60,000 for the win.  It’s Austin’s second Non Pro Futurity Championship. He won his first buckle in 2010 on One Rockin Pepto.
Ever humble in victory, Austin told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he was just thrilled to put together a great run on a horse he bred. Austin also came third in the limited Non Pro Futurity final on a full sister to Stuffin My Pockets, called Lookin Sneaky which he also bred.

Stuffin My Pockets is by Dual Smart Rey and out of Smartys Gonna Pass. Austin’s winnings at the Futurity now take him past the half million mark in total earnings.

Greg Coalson rode Catywompus, while third place getter Glade Knight marked a 220 on Geronimos Catillac.

Dalton Vicar Grabs 2016 Mercuria $2K Ltd Rider World Title!

December 7th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Dalton Vicar won his first major buckle, the 2016 Mercuria $2K Ltd Rider World Title in Fort Worth, putting him well on his way to a professional career.

Dalton rode Cat In White Nikes over the year of hauling to finish with more than $15,000 in winnings.

After working for Mike Wood, Dalton told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he now plans to go out on his own as a two year old trainer.

Jody McGlothlin Takes Out 2016 NCHA Ltd Non Pro Futurity!

December 7th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Jody McGlothlin from Perrin, TX,  put in a solid performance to clinch the 2016 NCHA Ltd Non pro Futurity in Fort Worth.

Jody and Somethingtobelievein marked a 222, 3 points ahead of the field to claim more than $15,000 in prize money. The mare is a Hydrive Cat out of Playing T Etta.

Jody told CHTO’s Simone Cobb that she had a lot of fun showing the horse she only decided to compete on at the last minute after her husband Brett has some bad luck in the open on her.

Peter Ryan from Australia won the Reserve Championship buckle atop Drip Drop Of Reyn with a 219 and Austin Blake came third just a point behind on Lookin Sneaky.

Barnwell Ramsey Secures 2016 NCHA Amateur Futurity Championship!

December 7th, 2016 by Simone Cobb

Barnwell Ramsey proved to be a winning wager after taking out the 2016 NCHA Amateur Futurity Final in Fort Worth.

Barnwell, from Huntersville, NC, rode Reyzurbetsonthiscat and marked a solid 222, some four and half points ahead of the field.

It’s the same horse trainer Craig Thompson topped the first go round with scoring a 223.  Reyzurbetsonthiscat was sired by Bet Hesa Cat and was out of Ariel Rey.

Barwell takes home more than $15,000 for the win and a brand new goose neck trailer donated by Cowboy Trailer Sales.

Barnwell told CHTO’s Simone Cobb it’s the first time he ever finaled at the Will Rogers.

Blake Graham took the Reserve buckle on Zacks Smoothie while Peter Ryan from Australia came third aboard Drip Drop of Reyn.

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