The National Reining Breeders Classic-aged event might be the highlight of the event, but there are several opportunities for riders and horses to win. That includes National Reining Horse Association approved ancillary classes which not only award money and prizes daily but also count towards year-end standings.
Brownshadel and Edgmon Split Int. & Ltd. Open (1)
Wins Patti Brownshadel and Tell Edgmon tied for the Championship of both the Intermediate and Limited Open classes with scores of 144.5. Brownshadel was riding Magnetised, by Im The Chic Magnet out of Gee Golly Whiz, while Edgmon rode Docs Shining Crome, also an 8-year-old stallion, by Custom Crome out of Shining Pearl.
It’s the first major horse show back for Browshadel and Magnetised, who’ve both been sidelined for health issues in recent years. In 2016, the two made the NRHA Derby Open Level 4 finals, but health problems kept them out of competition a couple of years. “I had so much fun today, even before I went in the arena to show. I trained all my life and didn’t realize what I had until I couldn’t do it for a while,” Brownshadel said. “This was Magnetised’s first show back to actually get dolled up, and he was just like he was when I showed him the last time. He was absolutely honest. He wants to please and gives me his heart.”
It’s clear the 8-year-old stallion is special. “He’s by my stud. I raised him, and even though he’s had a short-show career, he’s so honest and easy to train. He makes the job fun, and I knew he was special from the beginning,” she said.
The NRBC is Edgmon and Docs Shining Crome’s first big show together, and if it’s any indication of the future, the pair will be successful. “It went really well. He waited on me the whole time and was really quiet,” Edgmon said. “I probably could have pushed him a little more, but I’m trying to save him for a couple of days down the road, so I just cruised him through.”
Edgmon has only been riding the 8-year-old, who’s owned by Michael Marks, for a few months, but said the horse is making it easy. “He hasn’t been with me very long, but he’s a real nice horse. He’s really getting quiet, and it won’t take much for him to mark big. He’s so easy to turn and stop. No matter how he’s running to his stop, he’s going to do it every time,” Edgmon explained.
Giannasi and Ruf Till The End Win Rookie Professional (1)
Eduardo Maranho Giannasi rode Ruf Till The End to a score of 141.5, clinching the Rookie Professional win. “She was really good today. She turned really good and her circles were ok. She’s a big stopper, and I just trust her every time,” Giannasi, originally of Brazil, said.
Ruf Till The End, owned by Cardinal Hill Training Center, is by Lil Ruf Peppy and out of Remedys Sure Slide. Giannasi has been riding the six-year-old mare since she was a two-year-old. “We’ve been getting better and better every year. I enjoyed showing her today. I have worked for Cardinal and Franco Bertolani for five years, and I just appreciate all the opportunities.”
Paige Pastorino Wins Limited Non Pro (1) on Taylor Made Magnum
Paige Pastorino claimed the first win at the Wheless arena with her score of 73 on Taylor Made Magnum, a 12-year-old stallion by Magnum Chic Dream out of Beaus Liberty Belle. “My run today was awesome. I think it was the fastest I’ve ever gone in my circles, and it paid off and it looked really nice. I really tried to push myself today because we’ve been working on stepping it up,” Pastorino said following her run.
Pastorino has owned Taylor Made Magnum for a couple of years and credits the horse’s honesty in the show pen for their success. “He’s awesome and everything I could ask for. He’s taught me a lot, never pulls any tricks, and when I take him out of his stall, I know exactly what I have,” she explained.
Although Pastorino lives in California, her trainer, Dany Tremblay, lives in Oklahoma. “We bought a horse from him and Fred (Tremblay) a couple years ago and decided that is where we wanted to be. I have to thank both Dany and Fred. They always have everything worked out, and they’re both awesome,” she said.
Pastorino and Taylor Made Magnum have a big week. They’ll show in both go-rounds of the Yellowstone Rookie Shootout as well as the second slate of Limited Non Pro. Complete results, as well as the live webcast, can be found at www.NRBC.com.