Toyon Ranch Returns as NRBC Rookie Sponsor
Rookie riders at the 2025 National Reining Breeders Classic can, once again, enter and compete without paying entry fees, thanks to John and Nancy Tague of Toyon Ranch!
Cheryl Cody, NRBC Secretary-Treasurer said, “The Toyon Ranch support of rookies in recent years has helped bring attention to the class and attract new fans. “People make an effort to watch the Rookie classes in order to support this entry-level group of reiners because their enthusiasm, determination, and focus appeal to everyone! Plus, they inspire people watching this competition to try it for themselves.”
The Tagues have been committed patrons of the reining industry for years. They serve on various boards and committees and have consistently given back to the industry by supporting multiple facets of the National Reining Horse Association and the Reining Horse Foundation.
Toyon Ranch is located in Pilot Point, Texas. Its stated focus is on breeding and raising the finest prospects the reining industry has to offer. An exceptional band of broodmares with over 4 million in combined earnings/produce and 30 NRHA Major Event champions has been a big part of this. Crossed on the industry’s top stallions, they produce a high quality and diverse group of prospects each year.
In addition to the mare program Toyon Ranch stands some of the industry’s top stallions: Gunna Stop, Inferno Sixty Six, Jerseys Baby Driver, Maytheforcebewhizyou, Gunner Dun It Again, Dun It For Whizkey, and Best Shine. The ranch also represent the following stallions with frozen semen only: Yankee Gun, Shiners Voodoo, Colonels Dancing Gun, Shining In Town and Topsail Whiz (ICSI only). For information, visit toyonranchllc.com.
The annual National Reining Breeders Classic, slated for April 15-26 at Tulsa’s Expo Square Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex , is one of the reining industry’s most innovative and historic shows and it has paid out nearly $30 Million in its history. The majority of the prize money comes from its successful stallion and foal enrollment program. For more information, visit nrbc.com.