Reining events have begun to last longer in recent years, based on the number of entries and opportunities. At the National Reining Breeders Classic, reiners have long been treated to early morning coffee and donuts, but this year, that amenity will expand to a special Reiner Snack Station, thanks to Diamond Dub Quarter Horses.
Every reiner has experienced time in a facility when the concession stand is not open, the vending machines are empty, and there are very few options. To make the experience better, the Diamond Dub Reiner Snack Station will provide a needed resource for not just coffee and donuts, but for fruit, snacks, and freshly popped popcorn.
NRBC Secretary-Treasurer Cheryl Cody was excited to launch this new benefit for exhibitors. She said, “Thanks to Shane and Kalicia Walters’ Diamond Dub Quarter Horses, we will locate the snack station near the in-gate area of the coliseum so that it is easily accessible from all parts of the facility.”
The Walters, along with their daughters Lilly and Linkoln and sons, Bronc and Curry, live on a historic ranch in Love County, Okla. It is home to Diamond Dub Quarter Horses, their stallion Tinker With Dreams, and a cattle operation.
Kalicia noted, “We have focused a lot of our attention on the performance horses in the sport of reining. We recently built a new training facility on the ranch for our trainers, Tremblay Reining Horses. Our goal is to build a long-lasting legacy for our children to continue to be part of the western lifestyle.”
The ranch, which was the former Washington Ranch, has a captivating history. Among the array of colorful Oklahoma characters, few equal the stature of William “Billy” Washington, the original owner of Washington Ranch. From about 1880 until 1920, Washington was a dominating force from the Red River to the Arbuckle Mountains, amassing a huge herd of cattle, a great fortune, and not a few enemies. Today, the heart of his empire is home to Diamond Dub Quarter Horses, the centerpiece of which is an 8,500-square foot mansion. Known as “The Cattleman’s Castle,” it was built in 1888 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Kalicia was happy to increase Diamond Dub’s involvement with the NRBC. “It is a wonderful organization to get behind. Its leadership has worked to benefit reining and the show not only pays great but gives opportunities to compete on different levels. Supporting an event that helps our sport grow is a no-brainer for us. At the end of the day, it helps us all. We are proud to be a sponsor,” she said.
Now the home of Tremblay Reining Horses, the facility at Diamond Dub Quarter Horses is a modern one featuring all the requisite horse amenities. For more information on Diamond Dub Quarter Horses, visit the website at diamonddubqh.com.
Since its inception, the NRBC has grown to include over 225 subscribed stallions with over 30 new sires coming into the program in the past year. The 25th Annual National Reining Breeders Classic will take place April 17-24 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas, and by its end, the NRBC will have paid out over $25 Million in its history. For information on the NRBC, visit the website at www.nrbc.com or call 580-759-3939.