Toyon Ranch Returns as Sponsor of Rookie Free-For-All

Thanks to Toyon Ranch owners John and Nancy Tague, Rookie riders at the NRBC can, once again, compete at this year’s National Reining Breeders Classic without having to pay entry or judges fees!

“When you want a taste of competition that is measured as much in personal accomplishment as in scores, the rookie classes are the ones to watch. Sharing the excitement and enthusiasm of these riders is fun for everyone,” said Cheryl Cody, NRBC Secretary/Treasurer. “Our Rookie classes have grown significantly over the past several years, and John and Nancy’s sponsorship undoubtedly plays a big role in their popularity.”

The Tagues have been committed patrons of the reining industry for years. They have served on various boards and committees, along with strongly backing the grassroots members of the National Reining Horse Association. 

Toyon Ranch is well-known in reining circles, and not just amongst the sport’s elite. In addition to serving on various board and committees, the Tagues have strongly backed the grassroots members of the National Reining Horse Association, best known through the Toyon Ranch Rookie of the Year North American Affiliate Championship held during the NRHA Futurity. After sponsoring the Toyon Ranch Rookie Free-For-All at the 2022 NRBC, the response was so great that the couple elected to continue it at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel.

“It has been very rewarding to make it easier for competitors to give reining a try,” John Tague said. “As reiners we know if you give our sport a look, it is very hard to let it go.”

Toyon Ranch is located in the heart of horse country in Pilot Point, Texas. Focusing on breeding and raising the finest prospects the reining industry has to offer, they have accumulated an exceptional band of broodmares that are crossed on the industry’s top stallions to create one of the highest quality and most diverse groups of reining prospects every year.

In addition to the mare program, Toyon Ranch now manages and stands an array of top-level stallions. For more information about Toyon Ranch, visit the website at toyonranchllc.com.