South Dakota Reined Cow Horse Association (SDRCHA)

President:  Justin Lawrence, Alzada, MT
Vice President: Deb Brown, Camp Crook, SD
Secretary: Jill Swanhorst, Rapid City, SD
Treasurer:  Sonya Collahan,  Hermosa, SD
Board of Directors: Brian Dangel-Colton, SD; Levi Grimes-Kadoka , SD; Brad Lange-Oglala, SD; Mike Sigman-Rapid City, SD;  Nicole Wheeler-Baker, MT 

Next Board of Directors Meeting: September 5^th Futurity/Derby analysis meeting, immediately following the completion of the SDRCHA Futurity/Derby at the Events Center, Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City, SD. 

2010 SDRCHA Meeting Schedule: January 29^th; April 16^th; June 25^th; August 7^th; September 5^th (Futurity/Derby items only), and Annual Meeting (date to be set). 

Be sure to join us for the 2010 SDRCHA Stallion Stakes which will be held September 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th at the Events Center on the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, SD. Cattle practice will be available on September 2^nd.  Visit the SDRCHA website for more details.

The 2010 event will have a minimum of $20,000 added to the Stallion Stakes and an estimated $10,000 in the open division & ancillary classes.  The ancillary classes feature NRCHA sanctioned classes with added money and 100% payback.  SDRCHA also offers AQHA Open Working Cow Horse, AQHA Amateur Working Cow Horse, and AQHA Youth Working Cow Horse Classes.

In addition to added money, we also have the following prizes donated by our sponsors:  South Dakota Reined Cow Horse Association—13 buckles & co-sponsorship of Dale Martin Futurity Cow Horse Saddle for Champion Open 3 Year Old Futurity class; Ray’s Western Wear—co-sponsorship of Dale Martin Futurity Cow Horse Saddle for Champion Open 3 Year Old Futurity class; Ed Lawrence—Two (2) pairs of custom spurs for the Champion Non Pro 3 Year Old Futurity class & the Champion Open 4/5 Year Old Open Derby class.  K Bar J Leather Company—Two (2) pairs of Chinks/Chaps (Valued at $325 each) for Reserve Champion Open 3 Year Old class & Reserve Champion 4/5 Year Old Open Derby class; Brian Dangle—One (1) pair of chinks for Reserve Champion Non Pro 3 Year Old Futurity class; Fred & Clara Wilson—Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Bracelet for Women’s High Point Fence Score in the Futurity or Derby classes; Woody Hanson—Custom Knife for Men’s High Point Fence Score.  SDRCHA is very grateful for these generous donations!

A big thank-you is extended to all our competitors, volunteers, and sponsors who make this such a great event.  Entry forms are available in The Wrangler and on the SDRCHA website at www.sdrcha.com. 

WIN THIS COWHORSE!  The South Dakota Reined Cow Horse Association will raffle the 2007 gelding ZIP In Your Step, donated by Brian and Robin Dangel.  “Zip”

will have 45 days of professional training with Levi Grimes.  His sire, Smart Little Steps, is out of the legendary NRHA/NRCHA $10 million sire, Smart Chic Olena.  This is your chance to win a cow horse prospect with solid bloodlines and an excellent training foundation. Tickets are $5.00 each or a book of 10 for $45.00.  All proceeds from this raffle will benefit SDRCHA-sanctioned activities.  Contact any SDRCHA director or officer to purchase raffle tickets

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK.  Look up “SD Reined Cow Horse Association” and become a fan.  This is a great way to keep up to date on SDRCHA activities, meetings, clinics, special events, share information, and view photos.  A big thank you is extended to Jill Swanhorst for setting up our Facebook fan page.  Stallion owners, please be sure to add a photo of your SDRCHA nominated stallion to the photos page.

SDRCHA MEMBERSHIP:  2010 Membership Dues are $30 for family & partnerships and $25 for individuals. Contact Sonya Coolahan, SDRCHA Treasurer, for a membership application by calling 605-255-5637 or download a membership form at the SDRCHA website. 

ATTENTION STALLION STAKES SLOT OWNERS.  If you want a photo of your stallion included on the SDRCHA website, please email a photo to Deb Brown at nphorses@sdplains.com.  If you don’t have internet access, please mail your photo to:  Deb Brown, PO Box 655, Buffalo, SD  57720.  If you want your photo returned, please include a self addressed stamped envelope.

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!  Be sure to check out the SDRCHA website for news, forms, photographs, stallion auction information, and more at www.sdrcha.com.   

Please send your show results to Deb Brown at nphorses@sdplains.com or call 605-797-4514 or mail to Box 655, Buffalo, SD  57720-0655.  We will post your accomplishments in The Wrangler and on the SDRCHA website.   

The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) approves Non Pro Two Rein for 2011.  In a press release issued by the NRCHA, the Board of Directors decided on June 13, 2010, in Paso Robles, California, that the Non Pro Two Rein will be re-established as a fully-approved class in 2011.  Participants in the Non Pro Two Rein will compete for World Championship Qualifications, and participants will be eligible for World, National, and Regional awards.  NRCHA Non Pro Committee Chairman Paul Bailey explained, “The Two Rein phase of cow horse training is an integral part of the NRCHA’s history.  It was brought to the Non Pro Committee’s attention that this was an important class that non pros needed.”

Reminder to all members:  visit the NRCHA website at www.nrcha.com for show listings, results, rule changes, and other reined cow horse industry news.

Clara Wilson, Wilbur Newland, and Brenda Flottmeyer with gifts.