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Amateur Division Conditions Approved for Trial Year The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Executive Committee recently final-
ized and approved conditions for a trial phase an amateur division. For 2020, any producer of an NRHA-approved non pro derby who wants to offer an am-
ateur division that meets the criteria can submit a request for approval to the NRHA office. The criteria are as follows: * To compete in the amateur division, the same horse/rider must be cross-entered into
the NRHA-approved non pro derby. * There will only be one level of amateur. * Riders entering the amateur division must be non pros. * Riders must abide by the non pro ownership rules as outlined in the NRHA Handbook. * During the test period, this will be classified as a Category 11 class. * All other NRHA rules apply. The following riders are excluded from competing in the amateur division: * Youth (as defined by the youth membership requirements in the NRHA Handbook). * Legal dependents of professional equine trainers. * Spouses or legal partners/mates of professional equine trainers. * Anyone who has exceeded NRHA lifetime earnings of $100,000 in Category 2, 6, and
8 as of 12/31/19 or is currently eligible for Level(L) 4 non pro only. “We’re glad to be able to provide an opportunity for flexibility in our programs to allow
growth in NRHA competition,” remarked NRHA President Mike Hancock. “We’re ap- proaching this trial phase with anticipation that it could grow into something big for the sport of reining. We appreciate the original supporters and backers of this program for their inter- est in the sport and its expansion.” An amateur division will be debuting at the 2020 Cactus Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona.
For more information about how to enter or to check your eligibility, contact the NRHA of- fice at (405) 946-7400 or visit
nrha.com.w
Snip O Gun Cont from page 24 Snip’s conformation emulates the foundational blood-
lines of the American Quarter Horse. That, paired with her “cool” temperament, made her an ideal match for Nu Chex To Cash. Once he was done breeding, Hutton knew Snip would also cross well with Gunnatrashya and Colonels Shining Gun. “Snip is just very calm, cool, and collected,” Hutton
said. “I’m guessing if she would’ve had more than 30 days under saddle she would’ve been extremely athletic; she’s made for it. But she’s so laid back that you would’ve had to really ask her to do what you wanted; but that’s probably why she works well on different stallions.” Hutton said, “She’s round from the tip of her nose to
the tip of her tail.” “She has a big, soft, intelligent eye,” Hutton added. “She
has a pretty neck that ties into her shoulder perfectly. She has a lot of bone, substance, and depth.” Not to mention she stands on four strong feet. Perhaps it’s just personal bias, or it’s the bold-face truth,
Hutton said she’d be hard-pressed to find a fault in the mare. In the end, it was Snip’s personality and demeanor that cap- tured Hutton’s heart. “She’s very sweet, quiet, and laid back,” Hutton said.
“She likes to graze and be with her horse buddies, but she’s also the first one to the gate when I whistle.” w
26 SouthWest Horse Trader February 2020
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