In 2020, youth riders at the National Reining Breeders Classic were able to compete in the youth classes for free, thanks to Brad and Amanda Kelly of Adh Mor Ranch. The Kellys, under the name of their stallion PS Mega Shine Chic, known in the industry as Crush, covered all youth horse show entry expenses, including entry, video, drug, and judges’ fees.
The sponsorship – Crushing the Fees – will continue at this year’s NRBC, which will be held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center April 19 – 25.
The 2021 sponsorship illustrates the Kellys’ commitment to supporting youth in the reining industry. Amanda said, “We love this opportunity to showcase the youth and reward them, especially after last year when so many had to endure disappointment from dealing with COVID. Hopefully, this will help them to feel rewarded for their talent and achievements with reining horses.”
NRBC Vice President Colleen McQuay noted, “In every industry, it is of utmost importance to support the next generation. The Kellys, with their innovative idea to pay the fees associated with the youth classes, are ensuring that these young riders can come and compete in this great atmosphere. We believe that their sponsorship will help bring more youth to, and keep them in, the reining industry.”
Cheryl Cody, NRBC Secretary-Treasurer, added, “Reining can be expensive. This partnership with Brad and Amanda – and Crush – gives the parents a financial break so that the kids can get on their horses and do what they love to do, which is go show!”
One of the most successful National Reining Horse Association Markel Futurity Prospect Sale Alumni in history, PS Mega Shine Chic is an 8-year-old AQHA stallion by Shine Chic Shine out of Megas Sugar Baby. He was a 2016 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Finalist and 2017 NRBC Open Reserve Champion. In 2019, Dany Tremblay rode him to win the Level 3 Open NRBC Championship, as well as the $100,000 Open Shootout at the Run For A Million. PS Mega Shine Chic’s first foals will be debut on the futurity scene in 2021.