Matt Mills Reining Horses returns to sponsor the 2018 National Reining Breeder’s Classic Victory Party following the completion of the Open Finals Competition on Saturday, April 21 at the in-gate in the Coliseum at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center.
This highlight event makes for a great way to end an exciting Saturday night with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dancing to the live music of The County Line Band. “We appreciate the support of long-time sponsors like Matt Mills,” said NRBC President Tom McCutcheon. “It’s great to have elite reiners from across the country be a part of this event and this program.”
Matt Mills is glad to be part of the annual show. “We support the NRBC every year because it has it all! Large payouts, exhibitor-friendly schedule, and genuine appreciation from management for our participation!”
Mills likes the idea of highlighting the Classic riders and giving them a special event to celebrate their accomplishments. He added, “We’ve been fortunate enough to win titles here at the NRBC, so sponsoring the Victory Party is an easy decision for us! Born and raised in Southern California, Matt began riding horses at an early age. He enjoyed a successful career as a youth rider, earning multiple championships throughout California in a variety of disciplines including western pleasure, horsemanship and trail.
In 1996 he switched his focus to reining and a few years later established his own training operation in Scottsdale, Arizona. He trains and shows futurity and derby horses and also coaches several successful non-pro and youth riders. One of his most memorable accomplishments was winning the 2006 USEF Open Reining Championship on Easy Otie Whiz in Lexington, Kentucky. With a career-high score of 231.5 that qualified him to be a member of Team USA that proudly brought home the gold medal from the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Aachen, Germany.
Matt has NRHA lifetime earnings of more than $500,000. He is regularly a finalist at major NRHA events and has received several titles including NRHA Intermediate Open Futurity Reserve Champion as well as multiple titles at the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC). He has also earned several large futurity and derby titles including RMRHA Summer Slide, High Roller Reining Classic, SWRHA Futurity, and NRHA Cowtown Classic.
In addition to his youth, skill and natural riding ability, he is well known for his professionalism, showmanship, and charismatic personality. Consequently, he is in high demand for clinics in the United States, Europe and Mexico. For more information on Matt Mills visit the website at mattmillsreining.com.