NRBC has become one of the top reining shows in the country for a lot of reasons, one of the biggest being the dedication and generosity of its sponsors. Many sponsors return year after year to provide great collectible gifts for those entering the Classic.

Seen on reiners around the globe are the fashion-forward Electric Code ball caps that Jared Leclair provides. The caps are designed by Monica Mathison’s Just Stitch It and are always favorites. To learn more about Electric Code, go to ElectricCode.net.

Zimmerman Performance Horses continues to provide fashionable NRBC Not Ruf At All t-shirts for the warmer days at the show. Cam Essick designs these T’s with a flair for flattering everyone who wears them! For more information about Not Ruf At All, visit NotRufAtAll.com

Classic entries will also receive carry-all bags from another long-time sponsor. Jack and Viola Scott with their stallion, Magnum Chic Dream, have returned in 2018 to provide these handy bags, and reiners will be seen using them at other shows around the world. Visit MagnumChicDream.com for more information about the stallion.

The National Reining Breeders Classic welcomes Tamarack Ranch back as naming sponsor of the Open Draw Party. The Tamarack Ranch Open Draw Party – one of NRBC’s most popular events- is slated for Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 pm. It takes place upstairs in the Texas Children’s Hospital Arena Club at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas.

The evening features a Calcutta for attendees to bid on Open Finalist teams to raise money to benefit Rein In Cancer. Attendees may also look forward to a catered meal, drinks, and great camaraderie with the top reiners in the industry. Everyone is invited to attend and to bid on items in the silent auction.

As in years past, the Draw Party will be conducted using collectible finalist wine glasses that feature both the NRBC and Tamarack Ranch logos.

NRBC Secretary-Treasure Cheryl Cody spoke for the NRBC of the importance of Tamarack Ranch’s participation. “Our sponsors are the lifeblood of the NRBC Show each year,” she said. “We work hard to create an event that everyone can enjoy and Tamarack has become an important part of our sponsorship family.”

Tamarack Ranch Head Trainer Gabe Hutchins praised the event. “The NRBC is one of the best-reining shows – the purses, the great management and how exhibitor-friendly it is. Plus it’s a strong horse show for the future. We at Tamarack Ranch want to invest in the future so being an NRBC Sponsor fits with our goals.”

Tamarack Ranch was established by Pat and Suzy Simar. Located in Oregon’s mountainous northeast corner, the picturesque ranch is home to one of the country’s most exciting young reining operations and to an exceptional set of broodmares.

Hutchins has been in residence at the ranch for the past two years and easily admits that the time has gone by quickly. “The ranch has changed quickly; it’s come along faster than we thought. Our broodmares are the heart of our program and this year we have a futurity string of horses that were born and raised on the ranch and that’s exciting. Our goal is to have our horses get better each year and we aim for 25 babies a year.” For more information about Tamarack Ranch, call (541) 910-REIN or visit the website at www.tamarackreiners.com.

At the NRBC each year the double slate of NRHA Classes yields more than just class championships. The high point winners for each receive special custom Gist buckles created by our long-time sponsor Gist Silversmiths.

This year those high point categories are: Intermediate Open, Limited Open, Rookie Professional, Limited Non Pro, Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1, Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2, Rookie Level 1, Rookie Level 2, Rookie Prime Time, Novice Horse Open Level 1, Novice Horse Open Level 2, $25K Open Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro, Green Reiner Level 1, Green Reiner Level 2, Rookie Shootout Consolation, Youth 13 & Under, Youth 14 – 18, Unrestricted Youth, and 10 & Under Short Stirrup.

News is huge at National Reining Breeders Classic, with large payouts and classes for everyone! That is why it’s so special that Quarter Horse News keeps coming back to sponsor the Slide Street Journal year after year.

Quarter Horse News has been a longtime supporter of the NRBC and of the reining industry. At the NRBC, Quarter Horse News sponsored the NRBC Victory Party for over a decade then increased its support becoming the sponsor of The Slide Street Journal.

Quarter Horse News Senior Publisher Patty Tiberg is glad to support the event. “We are pleased to have a long-standing relationship with the NRBC as it is one of the most prestigious reining events in the world,” Tiberg said. “Through our sponsorship of the NRBC, Quarter Horse News is better able to serve the reining community by keeping competitors and enthusiasts informed on the sport of reining with an up-close and personal perspective during this premier event.”

Emailed periodically year-round, The Slide Street Journal is the voice of the NRBC, with news of the program and the event. During the show, The Slide Street Journal is printed and hand-delivered to the stall area early each morning along with being emailed around the globe in digital form.

The leading source for news in the western performance world, Quarter Horse News is a staple for any serious reining participant or fan for event coverage, profiles and in-depth reporting on issues that impact the industry. For information on Quarter Horse News, visit the website at www.quarterhorsenews.com For more information about NRBC, visit www.nrbc.com.

Deary Performance Horses returns to sponsor the 2018 National Reining Breeder’s Classic Open Finals Reception, which is slated for 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 in the Sponsor Pavilion at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center. The Open Finals Reception is the premier place for viewing the Open Finals action while enjoying great food and refreshments.

NRBC Secretary/Treasurer Cheryl Magoteaux Cody noted “We are proud that the Casey and Nicole choose to be a part of the NRBC. They are committed to giving back to the reining industry and their support is so important in making the NRBC special.”

The Dearys were quick to add their praise for the event. Casey said, “The NRBC show in Katy, Texas is outstanding in every way! The show provides excellent prize money payouts at the horse show and numerous parties and activities for exhibitors and owners! We appreciate the organized show management that facilitates the large ancillary classes and Derby.”

Nicole added, “There is something for everyone at the NRBC and it is a privilege to sponsor and give back to an organization that has improved our Reining industry in such a dynamic way.”

NRHA Million Dollar Rider Casey Deary is a two-time National Reining Horse Association Futurity Champion, with a host of other prestigious wins and finals qualifications to his credit. Deary Performance Horses is located in Weatherford, Texas and its mission is to breed, train, show, and sell quality horses for the reining horse industry.

Casey’s wife, Nicole, serves as ranch manager and the staff currently includes Josh Tishman, Abby Lengel, Kaci O’Roarke, Edward Harrison, Leslie Bingham, Oscar Viveros Vargaz, and Nestor Viveros Vargas. For more information on Deary Performance Horses, visit the website at DearyPerformance.com. Since its inception, the National Reining Breeders Classic has grown to include more than 220 subscribed stallions. For information on the NRBC, visit the website at NRBC.com or call 580-759-3939.

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.