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    Behind The Slide – Beth Kelley

    Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. The motto of the Special Olympics organization is known worldwide and can be particularly applied to Beth Kelley, an athlete competing in the NRHA para reining. Born with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Kelley has spinal degeneration and is partially paralyzed in […]

    Posted on June 23, 2023 - 12:44 pm by
    Behind The Slide – Cooper Leather

    If you ask any professional in the industry what it takes to be successful, their list would likely include two little words, “work ethic.” Fortunately for 17-year-old Cooper Leather, that quality comes naturally. Leather, an incoming high school senior from Wahoo, Nebraska, has a list of references that many industry hopefuls would covet. At this […]

    Posted on June 23, 2023 - 12:41 pm by
    Taylor Zimmerman Wins Invitational Freestyle presented by OKCVB

    In the second annual $20,000-added Freestyle Reining presented by Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau held at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel, 12 creative and captivating runs were performed by riders of all levels. The exciting evening started on a celebratory note when the Level 4 Non Pro Finalists were introduced, setting the […]

    Posted on June 23, 2023 - 2:29 am by
    Behind The Slide – Igor Rozman

    Situated in the south central region of Europe, bordering Italy, Hungary, and Austria, is the scenic country of Slovenia. This small nation, about the size of the state of Massachusetts, is home to approximately two million people… and a rapidly increasing number of reining horses. Igor Rozman, president of the Slovenian Quarter Horse Association, is […]

    Posted on June 22, 2023 - 12:42 pm by