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In a quick trip to the land Down Under, Weatherford, Texas, trainer Clint Allen topped the field of 145

3-year-olds to win the Australian NCHA Tamarang Futurity Open on Ducks Dux. They marked a final-round score of 152 and collected $75,000.

“I had a really good feel-ing about her,” Allen said. “She worked well before the finals. The cows in the set before us were really good, and they were run-ning in the same type of cows

for our set, so I thought we were going to have a really good shot at it; this is a really special win.”

The mare Ducks Dux (Sophisticated Catt x Dashing Duckling x Docs Spinifex) is the product of owner and trainer John Brekelmans’ Gracemere, Queensland, mare-oriented breed-ing program. The Futurity title was what Brekelmans, who also finished eighth/ninth in the Holmes Cutting Horses Futurity Non-Pro on Precious Duck (Sophisticated Catt [IS] x Ducks Playtime x Playboy Roy [IMP]), had in mind when he opted to match his “duck” mares with the young stallion Sophisticated Catt.

“He’s got a great dam line, and Gordon Evans, the agent [in Australia] for Sophisticated Catt, he just about lives next door to me, so it all worked out – it was fate I suppose,” Breklemans said.

An earner of $176,124, Brekelmans humbly stated that he knew Ducks Dux was too good of a horse for him to ride in the Open, so he jumped at the chance to have Allen show her.

“There’s no way in the world I would have shown her to win that,” Brekelmans said of the pair of 76s that Allen marked in the finals.

The Reserve Championship went to Aaron Wheatley, Victoria, and the Tri Star Quarter Horses-owned RBH Shes Pretty Stylish (Peptos Stylish Oak [IMP] x RBH Just Dreamin x Tassa Lena [IMP]) with a score of 150. Wheatley also fin-ished third, fourth and 11th and was the only trainer to get all his horses to the finals. —BKC

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n champion Times TwoOlena Oak and California trainer Ron Emmons returned to the Magnificent 7 All Around Stock Horse Championship to defend their title at the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento, Calif.

n From Hide to HeadstallMatt Bessler of leading leather tannery Wicket and Craig dis-cusses the tanning process and how the economy, both nationally and internationally, has affected the trade.

n competitive edgeQuarter Horse News columnist Anna Mitchell offers a number of useful suggestions for how you can make the best out of a bad situation.

n QHN News DeskGet the latest from the horse and agriculture industries. Find out why medication is cited as the reason for horse racing’s decline in the U.S., and see how far the severe drought has spread in the southern United States. Also, get the latest information about the equine herpesvirus.

Australian Futurity Open Champion Ducks Dux with owner John Brekelmans (left) and trainer Clint Allen

— Photo by Lisa Hewitt

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Run DOwn Olivia Evans and Fifty Fifty Chance warm up before the WCRHA Non-Pro Shootout. Big DepOsit (right) Gina Hunter, Level 2 Limited Non-Pro winner, shows off her nearly $2,000 check to Cam Essick’s phone.

BABy BuCkAROO Conner Galligan, born April 20, has his first ride in his new saddle, a gift from Galligan Performance Horses clients. His dad, Ollie, and mom, Gillian, supervised. COAst tO COAst (above right) Antony De Lorenzis, visiting from Italy, competed in the Non-Pro Shootout, then gave a ride to Aurora Nicolazzi, daughter of reining professional Ricki Nicolazzi.

HAppy mOment Kirsten Zuraek and Connie Glavis agree that girls just want to have fun.

time Out In the afternoon heat, exhibitor Joe Stone takes a nap and gives his wife, Bobby, time to do some texting. Built FOR twO (above right) Susan Collins, Martinez, Calif., bikes with her 6-month-old Jack Russell Terrier, “Ally.”

Best in the West Golden moments were captured at the West Coast Reining Horse Association Best in the West affiliate show, June 9-12, in Rancho Murieta, Calif. —Photos by John O’Hara

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Horse News, compiles and researches money earned within equine performance events and then enters this information into its database for use in producing statistical reports. These performance events include cutting, reining, reined cow horse as well as barrel racing, pleasure horse and ranch versatility. Equi-Stat’s statistical informa-tion helps performance horse events present a more accurate picture of their particular event to entrants, breeders, owners and potential sponsors. For more information about Equi-Stat and what it might do for you, visit equistat.com.

Everybody craves a moment in the spot-light, and The Non Pro Plus The Open provides that chance to a deserving sec-

tor of the cutting industry. The event empha-sizes non-pros and amateurs, giving them the priority and the big headlines.

The Non Pro, a brainchild of Monty Johnson, was held in Amarillo, Texas, from 1985 through 1993; then it moved to Oklahoma City. In 2006, the show added limited-age Open divisions to its featured 4- and 5/6-Year-Old Non-Pro divi-sions in order to become National Cutting Horse Association-approved, but the non-pros remain the featured players.

Longtime show producer Della Hillerman expects a good turnout at this year’s event, which is the first major NCHA-approved show to take place since the mid-May cancellation of cutting events due to an outbreak of equine herpesvirus.

While the event often provides a venue for first-time winners, many repeat competitors have

taken home prize money. The biggest winner in the show’s history is Bobby Pidgeon, Germantown, Tenn. Pidgeon, the owner of Bar H Ranche, Equi-Stat’s No. 2 all-time cutting breeder, earned $75,940 at the show and still holds the No. 1 spot, even though he hasn’t competed since 2005.

Pidgeon’s top horse at the event is 1985 stallion Dual Pep (Peppy San Badger x Miss Dual Doc x Doc’s Remedy), Equi-Stat’s No. 5 all-time cut-ting sire. The pair first competed at the show in 1989 and earned $1,277 in the go-rounds. The next year, they were the 5/6-Year-Old Reserve Champions with a 220.5 score in the finals and earned $5,883. As a 6-year-old, Dual Pep and Pidgeon won third place and $3,302, which con-tributed to his eventual $3807,384 in lifetime earnings.

With $9,762 won at The Non Pro, Patty La Dual (Dual Pep x OH Barriers Pat x Barrier’s Bert) is Pidgeon’s second-highest money-earner at show. The 1993 mare, bred by Pidgeon, won the

4-Year-Old division and $6,242 in 1997 with a 222 finals score, and she was third the next year as a 5-year-old.

Tommy Manion, Aubrey, Texas, also a long-time patron of the show, is second after Pidgeon. He’s won $70,949 at The Non-Pro, and his leading horse is 1986 gelding Smartolena (Smart Little Lena x Jay Moss x Rey Jay). Smartolena earned $18,724 at The Non Pro. In 1990, he was second in both go-rounds and won the 4-Year-Old finals for a $6,647 total paycheck. The next year, he won again, earning the 5/6-Year-Old Championship and $7,258. His near-perfect record at the show was completed in 1992 with 5/6-Year-Old Reserve Championship and $4,819. —EH

Non-Pros Shine The NoN Pro’s ToP 10

No. Non-Pro/City Earnings

1 Bobby Pidgeon $75,940 Germantown, TN

2 Tommy Manion $70,949 Aubrey, TX

3 Cindy Love $55,300 Sunset, TX

4 Julie Hansma $52,828 Weatherford, TX

5 Monty Johnson $45,776 Amarillo, TX

6 Frank Merrill $42,855 Purcell, OK

7 Gil Galyean $36,917 Purcell, OK

8 Mary Ann Rapp $35,579 Weatherford, TX

9 Mary Jo Milner $35,033 Soutlake, TX

10 Bucki James $34,056 Purcell, OK

In 1997, Bobby Pidgeon

and Patty La Dual were 4-Year-Old Champions at The Non Pro.

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Olena Oak and California trainer Ron emmons once again proved their cow horse mettle by returning to the magnificent 7 All Around stock Horse Championship to capture the event title for the second year in a row. the duo showed in four events – herd work, reined work, fence work and steer stopping – and bested an elite field of 12 entries.

The event was held in conjunction with the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento, Calif., and was sponsored by Western Horseman magazine.

Olena Oak (Smart Chic Olena x Fritzs Oak E Doakie x Doc’s Oak), a 2003 stallion, is owned by Mel Smith and Nichole Scott. Since his show career began in 2005, the sorrel stallion, nick-named “Ernie,” has accumulated $222,557 in equi-stat earnings. Emmons now has more than $750,000 on his equi-stat record after this win.

Hes Wright On (Lenas Wright On x Shesa Lota Nic x Reminic), a 2003 stallion owned by Gardiner Quarter Horses, was ridden by Doug Williamson for the Reserve Championship. —SW

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Digital Update

1. Tire Failer There are two types of flat tires: passive flats that happen while your vehicle is parked, and blow-outs that scare the dick-ens out of you while going down the road. If a blowout occurs, take your foot off the accelerator, concentrate on keeping the vehicle under control and brake gently. Proceed slowly to the near-est safe place to pull over. Unload your horses if you can safely do so. What you need: Make sure you have one spare tire in good condition – inflated properly, on a wheel that fits your truck – and one spare on a wheel that fits your trailer. Prevention: Both under-inflating and overloading tires create excessive heat which can cause blowouts. That’s why you should prop-erly inflate your tires. Buy an accurate tire-pressure gauge and use it to check your tires when they’re cold (before driving more than a mile).

2. Overheating You’ll know your engine is overheating by the temperature gauge on the dashboard, by the coolant warning light or by

clouds of steam rising from under the hood. What to do: Pull over and keep the engine run-ning. This will take a load off the engine while allowing the fan to continue pulling cool air through the radia-tor. If the engine has stalled because it overheated, wait for it to cool before restart-ing it. Don’t remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled down for at least 15 minutes. While you are waiting, look for leaks in the radiator or hoses. Turn the engine off if the water-pump belt is broken or if coolant is leaking from a hole in the radiator or a hose. Either make repairs or call for help. What you need: First, you’ll need plenty of patience. Make sure you have a thick glove or rag to grasp the radiator cap so you won’t be scalded. You’ll also need water and/or radiator coolant, and con-tainers to fill with water at a rest area or from a nearby creek, pond, puddle or other source. Prevention: Check engine belts, hoses and radiator coolant level before every trip. Keep the front of the radiator free of bugs and debris.

3. Mechanical Breakdown Older trucks, before elec-tronic ignition, were much more conducive to roadside repair. Many of today’s trucks need specialized tools just to change a fan belt, let alone deal with ignition problems. Major break-downs – a broken spring or axel, burned out wheel bear-ing, broken hitch – require professional help. What to do: Get your rig off the road if possible. If along the road, set up a flare or reflective triangle 100 feet behind your vehicle to warn other motorists of your pres-ence. What you need: It’s smart to have a cell phone,

as well as a list of emer-gency phone numbers and your auto club identification number. Carry emergency flares, warning triangles, lead ropes, halters and a saddle and bridle in case you have to ride for help. Prevention: Keep your rig in top shape, and inspect it thoroughly before each trip. Let someone know before-hand when you’re leaving and when you expect to arrive. That way, if you have trouble and can’t get help, someone will come looking for you.

4. Hot Brakes: Overheated brakes are useless. An acrid chemical odor is often your first clue that your brakes are heating up, and the cause is usually a driver rid-ing the brake pedal. Smoke in your mirror could indicate that a trailer brake is stuck. What to do: As soon as you smell brake odor or see smoke, pull over and stop. Check the parking brake to make sure you didn’t leave it engaged. If you press on the brake pedal and noth-ing happens, don’t panic. Downshift one or more gears. Reach down to the trailer brake controller and squeeze the lever to apply the trailer brakes. If they can’t slow you down enough to pull over and stop, gently apply your parking brake without locking the rear wheels. What you need: A good sense of smell and a clear head will serve you well, as well as patience to let the brakes cool once you’ve stopped. Prevention: Keep brakes in good condition and adjust them before your trip. If you don’t know how to do this, take your rig to a mechanic. On downgrades, keep brakes cool by shifting to a lower gear and using your engine to control your speed.—Richard Klimesh and Cherry Hill

Olena Oak and Ron emmons —Photo by Kathy Higgins

FYI... How to Handle On-The-Road Emergencies The best way to handle a trailering emergency is to prevent it from happening in the first place. But, when the unex-pected happens, you need to know what to do and what not to do.

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We both agreed immediately not to go for the runoff. My horse was great for me from day one all the way to the finals. We really didn’t think it

was fair to ask for more. — 2011 Italian Reining Derby Co-Champion rider Sylvia

Rzepka, who rode Dreams And Prizes to tie for the win with Bernard Fonck and Sail On Top Whizard

slate River Ranch owner glade knight didn’t buy Bob Acre Doc, the horse he calls the ranch’s “first real superstar” until early 2001, when the chestnut stallion was already 20.

“Bob,” a career earner of $418,926 as a cutter, hadn’t competed since 1995. He’d been too busy with his successful new career as one of the sport’s all-time top sires. That’s why Knight bought the horse. But Bob’s new owner couldn’t resist riding him once.

“One time when nobody was around, I went out with him and got some cows. And he was dynamite,” Knight said. “It was right after we bought him. He gave me a good ride. At least I can say I rode Bob Acre Doc.”

Bob Acre Doc died unexpectedly later that same year, at age 20, after completing one standout season as a sire for Slate River Ranch. —MT

Knight Snuck A Ride On “Bob”

Bob Acre Doc, shown here with trainer sam wilson, was the national Cutting Horse Association’s 1991 Open world Champion and a career winner of $418,926. —Photo by Midge Ames

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retro PerspectiveDigital Update

Return on Investment1 Ranking of Quistador (Conquistador Whiz x Miss N Becky x Okie Paul Quixote) on the QHN’s Sale Report Card for the Class of 2010 (horses sold

through public performance horse sales that had their show debuts in 2010).$100,000 Amount Quistador sold for at the 2009 Markel Insurance/NRHA Futurity Prospect Sale. The stallion was consigned by Ron Thompson and purchased by Gus and Gaynia Revenberg.3 Placing of Quistador and Shawn Flarida in the Open division at the 2010 National Reining Horse Association Futurity.$128,050 Lifetime earnings of Quistador.

(left) Quistador and shawn Flarida —Photo by Primo Morales

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