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elcome to the January issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. The re- sults are pouring in from our National and World shows across the region. Our coverage continues in this issue. And, before we blink,


it’s Livestock Show time. I feel like I just finished the season and now I’m back in full training. I got one of those, “Ok, your mare has had enough time off. It’s time to get back to work,” phone calls. I was given no opportunity to “but,” an excuse. A disappointed, “yes, sir,” was about all I could muster. And with that, vacation was over. As abruptly as the vacation ends, the goal setting begins. What are my


goals for the upcoming season? Should I campaign hard? Should I move up a division and take it easy? How about change the association I show with? Or should I just go have fun by showing if and when I want and in multiple disciplines? There are many options available and many paths you can pursue. After all, these are your goals. In order to set goals that we can expect to achieve, we need to sit down


and be honest with ourselves. We need to have an accurate assessment of where we are as a rider. What do we do well? What do we need to improve in order to step up a level? Where do we stand on last year’s goals? Did we reach them too quickly or not at all? Keep all of this positive. Nothing will be accomplished by beating yourself up for last year. It’s just that, last year. Now you need to plan. How are you going to accomplish this goal? For


some, you may find it easier to have benchmarks or mini-goals to reach on your way to accomplishing the “big” goal. It’s a good way to see if you are


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staying on track or if you are riding distracted. Once you set realistic goals, don’t get distracted by someone else’s goals. Next you need to evaluate your horse. Is this the horse to accom-


plish this goal? What are your horse’s weaknesses? How much addi- tional training will your horse require? You may find you will have to adjust your goals to accommodate your horse or get a new horse. If you get a new horse, instant success is rare. After all, you are partners and well it takes time to complete each other’s sentences. You also need to evaluate your training program. This includes


your lesson program. Are you with the right trainer to accomplish this goal? How many times do you need to be in front of your trainer? Does your horse require additional training? Are you training correctly on a day-to-day basis? While trail riding is fun and a great way to reward your horse, it is not a substitute for tedious, boring ring work. Yes, I said it; ring work is slow, repetitious, and boring. The final step is to take this plan and share it with your trainer. Yep,


you need your trainer’s sign-off. They add the reality to the plan. They have to believe that you are capable and dedicated enough to reach the goals that you have set and that your horse is going to be able to carry you to your goal. Then they put your plan into motion and push, prod, and polish you into the competitive team you want to be. Be prepared to work hard, make mistakes, be frustrated, and then to smile as it all comes together when you least expect it. w


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Spooks Gotta Whiz Win the NRHA Futurity


Contributed by Katie Hendrickson, NRHA Reiner Photography by Waltenberry


The 2010 National Reining Horse Association


$170,000 added National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Open Futurity Finals brought an exciting end to the NRHA Futurity at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. This year’s riders were mounted on world-class reining horses all aiming for the $125,000 championship purse and their share of NRHA Corporate Partner and Futurity Sponsor awards. Jordan Larson and Spooks Gotta Whiz were


crowned the 2010 Level 4 Open Futurity champions. The duo scored a 227 in the finals and a $125,000 check for the win. Michell Anne Kimball of Encinita, CA owns the stallion by Spooks Gotta Gun and out of Pret- tywhizprettydoes. Level 4 Open Futurity Reserve Champion, Mike


McEntire of Selma, NC, rode Red Stripe Spook (Smart Spook x Ms Red Capri) to a 226.5 and $120,764 in earnings. The stallion is co-owned by McEntire and David Evans. Arno Honstetter, San Marcos, CA topped the Level


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aboard Russell Flint’s stallion Hollys Electric- spark (Jacs Elec- tric Spark x Dunit N Conti- nental). Gauthier also championed the Level 1 Open Futurity division.


3 Open Futurity division with a 222 aboard Rancho Oso Rio’s stallion Chicsdundreamin (Magnum Chic Dream x Goody Goody Dun Drop). The trainer from San Marcos, CA, earned over $71,000 for his win and a fourth place finish in the Level 4 Open division. In the Level 2 Open Futurity, a co-cham-


pionship was awarded to Thiago Boechat and Jonathan Gauthier, each scoring a 218.5. Boechat, Purcell, OK, rode Prudencio Flores’ stallion Wimpyneedsacocktail (Wimpys Little Step x Seven S Mimosa) while Gauthier, Lu-


Tim McQuay of Tioga, TX, was


named the Prime Time Open Futurity champion earlier this week. This division winner is determined by the composite score of the first and second go round. The NRHA Million Dollar Rider and Owner marked a 455 composite (222.5 – 1st Go, 222.5 – 2nd Go) aboard McQuay Stables’ Always Gotyer Gunsup, a mare by his NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire Gunner.


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