The USEF Qualifying Event was held during the show, and the medalists, Tom McCutcheon (Gold), Tim McQuay (Silver) and Terry Thompson (Bronze) were recognized on the medals stand, then invited up on the stage where singer Lee Greenwood sang “God Bless the USA.”
Tom brought his son, Cade on the stage, as well.
2001 was a landmark year for the NRBC. The show moved to Katy, Texas, and it was the first year of maturity for any enrolled foals, so the added purse soared to over $450,000. Plus, the NRBC payout
zoomed past the half-million dollar mark to exceed $646,000! The Lee Greenwood concert was held
during the event, and reiners also got to show off their golf skills in the inaugural NRBC Golf Tournament.