With the conclusion of Monday’s ancillary classes at the National Reining Breeders Classic, the field is nearly set for Thursday’s clean-slate Shootouts in the Ford Arena. The Yellowstone Rookie Shootout qualifiers will be finalized following the second slate of Rookie classes, which will take place Tuesday.

Due to the growing popularity of the Yellowstone Rookie Shootout, the NRBC has expanded the Shootout lineup to include the Green Reiner, Masters Non Pro, and Legends Non Pro divisions. These additions were made possible thanks to generous sponsorships from longtime NRBC supporters.

The Green Reiner Shootout is sponsored by the Rios of Mercedes Family of Brands. Mike and Joanne Garnett, owners of Blo Gun, and Kim and Martin Muehlstaetter, owners of Spooks Grand Slam, have stepped up to sponsor the Masters Non Pro Shootout. Andrea and Tish Fappani, along with their stallion Spooks N Jewels, are sponsoring the Legends Non Pro Shootout.

Riders with the top five composite scores from both slates of competition have earned a place in their respective Shootouts. The qualifiers are as follows:

Green Reiner Shootout (Rios of Mercedes Family of Brands)
• Becky Parrish & Gunning For Paris
• April Gentry & Alpha Onespecialnite
• Kelley Gravenslund & Gunna Dream Big
• Brian Carsey & Shine Colt Shine
• Lyndsey Norris & Dirty Diamonds

Masters Non Pro Shootout (Blo Gun / Spooks Grand Slam)
• Paula Lyon & Drinkin Moonshine
• Donna Duvall & Xtra Beetle Juice
• Linda Sawyer & Spooksgotaprettyboy
• Gayle Samuelson & Westcoast Paleface
• Bettina Bellini & Slick Tricks

Legends Non Pro Shootout (Fappani / Spooks N Jewels)
• Linda Sawyer & Spooksgottaprettyboy
• Gayle Samuelson & Westcoast Paleface
• Bettina Bellini & Slick Tricks
• Paul Simonson & Smart And Tuckered
• Cheryl Lauder & Little White Diamond

The Shootouts will take place Thursday in the Ford Arena, showcasing a series of exciting head-to-head performances from some of the best combinations in each division.