The largest National Reining Breeders Classic Non Pro competition ever wrapped up the first section of the preliminary round on Sunday, April 16. The field of 258 will compete across three sections, with the top scorers in the preliminary round advancing to the Finals on Friday, April 21.
Riders advancing to the Finals will learn their draw position during the Markel Insurance Non Pro Draw Party on Wednesday evening.
There is currently a tie for the Level 4 Lead between Rita Clausen and Xtra Kiss Me Again, and William Clutter and Smokinintheboyzroom. Each marked a 220, which all but secures a spot in Friday’s Finals.
Current Level Leaders:
L4, L3, & L2 – 220 – Rita Clausen & Xtra Kiss Me Again (Boom Shernic x SS Kiss Me Kate). 2017 gelding owned by Clay Clausen and bred by Silver Spurs Equine.
L4 – 220 – William Clutter & Smokinintheboyzroom (Magnum Chic Dream x Green Smokin Jacket). 2019 mare owned by Jay Clutter and bred by Dennis Carlton.
L1 – 217.5 – Alana Becker & GT Chex (Gunners Tinseltown x USS Nu Chex). 2017 gelding owned by Becker Stables and bred by Franco Olivero.
Prime Time – 220 (adjusted) – Dawn Butler & TR Mic Magnum (Magnum Chic Dream x Hung Up On The Girl). 2016 gelding owned by Dawn Butler and bred by Tamarack Ranch
There are two titles which will be decided in the Non Pro Preliminary round; the Novice Horse Non Pro and the Non Pro Chrome Cash.
Currently leading the new Novice Horse Non Pro, which will award an impressive $8,086 to the winner, is Steven Borgia and Whatta Special Nite with a 218. Whatta Special Nite, by Gunners Special Nite out of Whatta Royal Vintage, is a 2018 gelding bred by Tom McCutcheon.
The current leader of the American Paint Horse Association Chrome Cash Non Pro is Mary Riley Cachat and A Smalltown Trick with a 219. A Smalltown Trick is by Tricked Out Spook out of A Smalltown Gal. The 2017 gelding was bred by Mark Blackwell.
Complete results, draws, schedules, and a link to the live webcast can be found at NRBC.com. Follow the NRBC on social media on Facebook @NationalReiningBreedersClassic and on Instagram @NRBC2023.