The Southwest Reining Horse Association Even though the reining industry in the north Texas and southern Oklahoma areas was in its infancy, the dedicated reiners were people of action. Wayne Laske, who worked for the Tony Lama Boot Company, had moved to Ardmore. An avid proponent of and participant in reining, he remembered, “Jack Brainard…
Although many could not understand their decision, something about moving to Oklahoma resonated with a special group of reiners who felt a sense of homecoming on arrival. Like those who moved to Texas, the early immigrants created a new equine-centered community and a competitive but supportive culture. The Sooner state became home. There was plenty…
Since the first NRHA Non Pro Futurity was held in 1976, there have always been the standouts – the eye-of-the-tiger ultra-focused riders that seemed to rise above the field with multiple wins and reserves. Randy Alderson of Sharpsville, Indiana, won the first two Non Pro Futurities in 1976 and 1977 and was co-reserve in 1979….
Exodus is defined as a departure of a lot of people or in the second book of the Bible the liberation of the people of Israel. The book of Exodus teaches about people’s yearning to be free, but in the early eighties, the Exodus to Texas have been about reiner’s yearning to get out of the cold country….
The story of Shining Spark always begins with two other stallions – the first was Zan Parr Bar. Owned by Carol Rose, the three-time AQHA world champion halter horse was also a performer and producer of the 1985 National Reining Horse Association Futurity Champion, Sparkles Rosezana, out of American Quarter Horse Association Superhorse Diamonds Sparkle….
The Great BH One of the most legendary riders in reining history, Bill Horn, left an incredible and unforgettable impact – not just in reining’s history books but in the memories of people who knew him best. He was admired for his skill with his horses and revered for his mental toughness in the arena….