2024 EAC: July 17–21 / Le Pin, France
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Bernard Fonck and Girinon Share the $10,000-Added NRHA European Affiliate Championship Open; Jodie Fonck Clinches the $500-Added NRHA EAC Donut Limited Open
Le Pin, July 20 — The 2024 edition of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships counting 292 entries closed with the exciting $10,000-Added NRHA EA Open Championship run class in class with the $500-Added Donut NRHA EA Limited Open Championship. NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider Bernard Fonck and Arnaud Girinon both performed to a 225 score and opted to share the Championship. The EA Limited Open Championship remained in the Fonck family as 18-year-old Jody rode to a 220.5 and the top step of the podium.
$10,000-Added NRHA EAC Open
Late in the draw Arnaud Girinon of France and Honey First Gunny flew in the arena to perform a phenomenal NRHA pattern #10. The duo walked out happy with a strong 225 holding top honors in the $10,000-added NRHA EAC Open. Second to last to go, Fonck of Belgium and the Golden Paint Ranch entry GP The Stud in Town (NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire Hollywoodstinseltown x Cp Surprise) performed to the same score and the two riders opted for the Co-Championship. “I'm really happy,” said Girinon. “For the first time since I’ve been showing ‘Gunny’ I managed to achieve a great result after a series of mistakes in various finals we competed in . Today everything went well and I was hoping for this result without making any mistakes, and he was very good. During our run I pushed him a little less and he performed a little better and in my opinion this is the key to his success. I always knew he could perform +1 maneuvers and I always looked for them and pushed him. This time I listened to him more and it worked out.” About the decision to share the Co-Championship Girinon said: “Bernard and I agreed right away to tie for the Championship given the friendship and respect towards each other, and above all for the respect of our horses. It was so hot and it wouldn't have made sense to bring them back to the arena for another run. They were both great and deserved to be at the top together.”
The 9-year-old stallion by NRHA Fourteen Million Dollar Sire Gunner and out of ARC Honey Chick is owned by Soc. Agr. Le Fattorie di Matilde and is a double registered AQHA/APHA. That also gave him the opportunity to compete in the $500-added APHA Chrome Cash Open which he pair also claimed. “I am happy to have won the this title once again because it is a great opportunity for both the rider and the horse, so thank you APHA. I look forward to more riders registering their Paint horses!”
Second to last in the draw, Fonck and the 6-year-old palomino stallion were determined to claim top honors when they ran in the Le Petit Far West arena and that is exactly what they did. “I am super happy with tonight’s run. Even though we had a penalty, I was happy with how he performed. I concentrated on our turns this week because last week [at the 100X European Classic] I noticed that on the score cards they were not very good so I tried to improve them here and I really felt like he was there for me today. Also in the circles I had loose reins and he was with me. He is for sure an open horse; he has a lot of mind and is very sensitive, so you have to ride him with a lot of feeling otherwise it can be a problem.” Fonck explained that the two professionals decided not to run off due to the heat conditions at the show. “It is really hot here and it just wouldn’t be fair to the horses. That is the most important to me. Arnaud is a great rider and I am happy to share the Co-Championship with him and his horse. I am also a proud father today because my daughter [Jody] just won the EAC Limited Open, so it is a great feeling to share the podiums with her today.”
Fonck also rode to the third step of the podium with a 220 score aboard JJ Pleasedforanite (NRHA Seven Million Dollar Sire Gunners Special Nite out of Chic Of Florence), a 5-year-old gelding owned by Deboti BVBA, together with France’s Axel Pesek and his 10-year-old stallion Reloaded Gun (NRHA Fourteen Million Dollar Sire Gunner x Shes Berry Flashy).
$500-Added NRHA EAC Donut Limited Open
Jody Fonck of Belgium rode Sabrina Adams’ Arnels Spat Olena (NRHA Million Dollar Sire Spat Olena x RS Arnels Feo Jac) in the first section of the EAC Open classes. The young rider did not hold back and guided the 7-year-old stallion to an impressive score of 220.5. As the second section concluded in the evening, Fonck’s score still held and the duo clinched the $500-Added NRHA EAC Donut Limited Open Championship. “I feel amazing today; I have a super sweet horse and a great supportive owner, so this was great,” she said. “I think the key is to give our horses confidence and love and ride them well. When we go in, they just do it for us. He also gives me enough confidence. I know when I show and I need him, he is always there for me and has my back.”
Just a half point behind French rider Christelle Graffeuil slid her own 12-year-old gelding Customized Whizcrome (Custom Black Crome x Roxy Whiz Pine) to the second step of the podium.
Miroslav Baniari of Slovakia and the 9-year-old black stallion LV Barny Remedys (Remedys Moonshine x Majors Queen Mary) owned by Slovakian Daša Zahradníková scored 218 closing the podium.
$3,500-Added NRHA EAC Intermediate Non Pro
Earlier in the day, Dries Verschueren of Belgium and GP A Spook In Town performed a stellar run closing with a 220.5 score,which earned them the first step of the podium in the $3,500 NRHA EAC Intermediate Non Pro. The 8-year-old stallion, sired by NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire Hollywoodstinseltown out of Spook N Perla, is owned by Golden Paint Ranch. “He was there for me as always,” said an enthused Verschueren. “Yesterday, we had some penalties in the EAC Non Pro, but today we improved and the run was just perfect. I am so proud of him because we are in the middle of breeding season and he is still focused and does his best in the show pen.” Verschueren, who bred the palomino stallion, took over the reins last year after the stallion already had a successful career with Ann and Bernard Fonck and right from the get go, the duo finished third in the 2023 NRHA European Level 4 Non Pro Derby. “He is eight this year and we plan to finish the season strong at the European Derby since it’s his last derby year,” he added. “There is no difference if he is in the breeding shed, show pen or just his stall…he is always cuddly and wants to play. He looks like a Barbie horse and is super sweet. We also have his dam, who is very special to us as she had won over $100,000 in Europe and this is her first baby, so he turned out pretty great and I am looking forward to continuing this bloodline. His first babies are two years old this year, and we look forward to seeing them in the show pen next year. I’m sure it will be a great show season for us.”
Tying for the second step of the podium with a 217 score was Jody Fonck of Belgium aboard the 8-year-old gelding Smart Spooky Joe (NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire Lil Joe Cash x Spookody) owned by J&J comm v score 217 and France’s Alexandre Giarratano with his own 6-year-old gelding The Electric Bandit (Dont Miss My Guns x Electra Stop Ruff).
The 2025 edition of the prestigious NRHA EAC will return to Le Petit Far West located in Le Pin, France.
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A Youthful Morning at the NRHA European Affiliate Championships in France
Le Pin, July 20 — The last day of the 22nd edition of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships held in Le Pin, France, welcomed the youth riders vying for the Youth 14-18 and Youth 13 & Under Championships as well as the NRHA EAC Youth Team Tournament. The great group representing eight European countries came together, competing against each other for the titles at stake in the show arena, but building friendships outside the pen.$100-added MARKEL/NRHA EAC Youth 14-18
Arfwid Grytfors and his own Voodoosbigenterprise, a 7-year-old mare sired by NRHA Four Million Dollar Sire Shiners Voodoo Dr out of Just Miss Enterprise, slid to the highest step of the podium after performing to a 212.5. With a 210 score, the Swedish rider also placed third with his second mount, Gumps Hummer BB, a 12-year-old gelding sired by Little Gump out of Groovie Quintana. “It feels good and I am happy about our run. We had some minor mistakes, but it went really well overall. My mare did the best she could. I really liked the first set of spins and also enjoyed the last stop.” Grytfors, who rides with NRHA Professional Roy van der Hoeven, traveled to the EAC all the way from Sweden. “It took us three days to get here, but it was worth it. I keep my horses at home and I ride them myself but about once a month I go ride with Roy and get ready for the shows there,” said the young rider after his win. The team was unsure about future plans but since the flashy palomino mare is only 7 years old, Grytfors would like to take her to the NRHA European Derby in Lyon, France, this fall.
Joana Sequeira of France and her own Fury Sweetlove Dream, an 8-year-old gelding sired by Smart Furys Remedy out of Loves Lealeta Dream, rode to second place honors with a 210.5.
$100-added MARKEL/NRHA EAC Youth 13 & Under
Emanuel Gebert of Germany and Wimpys Wanna Dance, a 9-year-old gelding sired by NRHA Thirteen Million Dollar Sire Wimpys Little Step out of Dance Little Spook, owned by Birgitt Wagner, performed to the highest score in the youth competition — a 216 — claiming the EAC Youth 13 & Under Championship. Though 11 years old, Gebert is no stranger to the winners’ circle and his performance was awarded not only by the judges but also the audience, who cheered for him through the whole run. “My parents always cheer the loudest for me,” said the young talented rider. “Our run was really good today. I enjoyed the circles a lot. My dad actually rode this horse at the Italian futurity as a 3-year-old and I get to ride him now and I really like him.”
Anna Palasová of the Czech Republic and Dr Who (NRHA Four Million Dollar Sire Shiners Voodoo Dr x Peppergun), a 7-year-old gelding owned by Petr Palas, scored a 212.5 earning second place.
Victoire Molla Guisset of France and her own 10-year-old gelding Whizkey Coated Kiss (NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire Whizkey N Diamonds x Einsteinshersheykiss) completed the podium with a 207.
NRHA Youth Team Tournament
Youth riders representing Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Sweden, competed for the first place NRHA Team Tournament buckles and NRHA medals. There were eight teams, each composed by two 13 & U riders and two 14-18 riders. The scores from the Championship classes were added together with the lowest score dropped.
MARKEL Ice Cream Party
NRHA Corporate Partner Markel Equine offered the European youth and friends a very special ice cream party: An original French-style ice cream cart made it's way to Le Pin along with Markel Equine’s Muriel de Moubray as host.
Youth Rider Spotlight
Anna Palasová and her 7-year-old gelding Dr Who came to the 2024 edition as the only representative from the Czech Republic. The duo, qualified for the EAC in Rookie Level 1 and Youth 13 & Under, returned to the European stage after last year’s success where they won the latter. This year, the pair got close to repeating the results finishing as Reserve Champions in the Youth 13 & Under as well as placing fourth in the Rookie Level 1. Anna enjoyed especially the facility hosting the show. “It is a little sad that we are here alone this year, but there are a lot of youth from the other countries so it is nice to have someone to talk to. I really like the arenas here; the ground is great and there is enough space everywhere, so it is perfect for my horse.” Palasová qualified for the EAC at an NRHA Czech show and came to Le Pin with her trainer Eva Nováčková. After the event, the team is deciding whether to return to France for the NRHA European Derby in Lyon or attend Autumn Derby in Slovakia.
Rider Spotlight
NRHA Professional Axel Pesek of France had a busy week during the 2024 EAC having six youth competitors under his guidance competing in the EAC Youth classes. A successful youth competitor himself not too long ago, Axel opened up about his experience with coaching the youth while also concentrating on his open horses. “I had six youth riders this morning and also three open horses this afternoon, so it is a busy day for sure. I am very proud of all my youth riders. I’ve been competing from a very young age so I try to pass my experience on to them and help them to find their way both in riding and showing. I know how it feels to be at big shows, how to work with the pressure and a loud crowd, so this is something I can help them with and prepare them for the shows.” The past WEG contestant as well as the FEI Junior World Championship Individual gold medalist admitted that it is easier for him to communicate with young riders since they are closer to him in age. “I have been riding horses since I was three years old and I’ve always wanted to be a horse trainer, so I enjoy working with the youth because I have been involved with youth programs all my life. I have ridden with a lot of good trainers and riders and I credit my success to them for sure. Also, without my family, I wouldn’t be able to do what I love and accomplish what I have so far,” closed the professional who just crossed $80.000 in his NRHA lifetime earnings.
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The NRHA European Affiliate Championship Start With A Bang
Le Pin, July 19 – Le Petit Far West, the state-of-the-art facility in Le Pin, France, welcomed the 22nd edition of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships (EAC) bright and early on Friday morning. Riders of 13 countries qualified for the prestigious NRHA European titles arrived to the small town outside of Paris, the site of the 2024 Olympics. While the French capital is getting ready for the largest sports event of the world, reining enthusiasts enjoyed the welcoming and family atmosphere of the western facility in the French countryside while crowning the first of the ten Champions.$200-Added Rookie Level 1
Dutch rider Martijn Warnecke and his 11-year-old gelding Whizzin Wimp (Wimpys Little Tejano x Alicias Conquistador) performed a top honors run during the first class of the the day. Their run earned them a score of 215, which held through the 43 runs in the $200-added Rookie L1. “This is my last Rookie class, so I am excited for this result,” said the young rider of the Netherlands. “My favorite part was the last stop, because he went really deep and I had my hand loose and he just went for it, so it felt so good.” Warnecke purchased the sorrel gelding a year ago and has been more than happy with how he turned out. “Last year we placed at every show that we went to, so that is why I will be out of Rookie next year,” smiled the Champion and continued, “this afternoon we will show again in the EAC Limited Non Pro and Non Pro, so I am hoping to repeat the success.” Warnecke thanked his wife for her her continuous support. “We just got married few weeks ago, so she is a really good sport here during the show.”
Wannes Verschueren of Belgium and his mount TG West Joe Cash, a 9-year-old gelding (NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire Lil Joe Cash x West Coast Chic) owned by Golden Paint Ranch scored 211 to receive second place honors.
The third step of the podium belonged to Belgian Julie Douillet and the 6-year-old stallion Vintage Days RM (NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire A Sparkling Vintage x Starmax Rm) owned by Benjamin El Hichri and Julie Douillet after scoring a 210.5.
$500-Added ELEMENTA Rookie Professional
French professional Samia Loutis piloted AJ Commander Dun Gun, a 9-year-old gelding (NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire Colonels Shining Gun x AJ Dunnit Lady), owned by French Gregory Legrand, to a score of 215.5 sliding to the highest step of the podium in the $500-added ELEMENTA Rookie Professional. “This horse is just amazing,” said Loutis about her mount. “He has come so far since we bought him. He got hurt as a 2-year-old but we got him back on track and I started riding him two years ago. Our first season was a little complicated, we had to get used to each other, but this year we are on the roll. We won at the Bo Ranch Maturity and now here, so I cannot thank him enough and I am super proud of him.” Loutis also thanked her team for their support. The duo will return to the arena tomorrow for the EAC Limited Open and then continue the season with the French Championship Finals and a finish at the NRHA European Derby in Lyon, France.
Reserve honors with a 210 also went to France’s Lucile Buisson riding Annabel Tayssier’s 5-year-old mare Walla Jameen Step (ARC Wallys Dun x Wimps Little Jameen).
Yet another French combination, Claudia Giurisato and her 6-year-old mare Fame At The Bar (Star At The Bar x Madeline Melody), rode their way with a 206.5 score to the third step of the podium.
$4,500-Added FAUTRAS Intermediate Open
Kim Obenhaus of Germany showed GP Sparkin N Muffin for the first time today and didn’t come out with anything less than a win in the $4,500-added FAUTRAS Intermediate Open scoring an impressive 220.5 and a big cheer from the audience. Her mount, a 5-year-old stallion by Smart N Sparkin out of Cp Surprise, is owned by Golden Paint Ranch of Belgium. “This horse has been riding really well all week,” said an enthused Obenhaus. “It’s my first time showing him and the rider that had him before told me to just trust him and that he would there for me. His best maneuver was definitely the circles and last night when I was riding him, he felt he could go really fast – which we did today. He was always between the reins and his transitions were great too, and this was the best part about him. Future plans include a small show in Belgium and, since he’s for sale, if he doesn’t sell I will bring him to the NRHA European Derby in Lyon.”
Belgian Jody Fonck came out of the pen just one point short behind Obenhaus aboard Jaqueline Seger’s 5-year-old stallion Iam A Voodoo Dr (NRHA Four Million Dollar Sire Shiners Voodoo Dr x Show Tennic).
Two French riders tied for third step of the podium with a 217.5 score: Dutch Anne Grether riding Tr Voodoo Doll (NRHA Four Million Dollar Sire Shiners Voodoo Dr x Wallawhizagun), a 6-year-old mare owned by Rs Reininghorses, and Jeremy Vandenabeele of France aboard ARH Volcano Surprise (NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire Inferno Sixty Six x ARC Lena Surprise), a 5-year-old stallion owned by Sylvain Barbier.
$500-Added EURO HORSE Limited Non Pro
Jody Fonck had a successful day with both of her horses. She topped the $500-added EURO HORSE Limited Non Pro scoring a 221 aboard MT Okies Sweetnes (NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire SG Frozen Enterprize x Okies Eldorado), a 5-year-old mare owned by J&J comm v J&J comm. Scoring a 216.5, the 18-year-old also took the second place aboard her trusted companion Smart Spooky Joe (NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire Lil Joe Cash x Spookody), an 8-year-old gelding also owned by J&J comm v J&J comm. “This was fun,” she said after her runs. “My mare is really good minded and super sweet; she is there for me every single time. I get to ride my horses mostly by myself and when I need help, I usually turn to my dad. My mom is always there for me too, mostly for the mental support, so I get the best of both worlds. I would never be able to do all this without my parents, my whole family, and our entire team at home. They just do so much for us, I am very thankful for them.” The young rider admitted it is a family affair to come to the EAC. “My parents went to every single affiliate championship and I always enjoy coming to this show as well. It has such a nice and relaxed atmosphere and everyone is just very friendly here. It is sure a show not to be missed.”
Fresh off their Rookie L1 win, Dutch rider Martijn Warnecke and his 11-year-old gelding Whizzin Wimp (Wimpys Little Tejano x Alicias Conquistador) improved their score from this morning, receiving a 215.5 from the judges and tying for the third place together with Siebe van Bekhoven of Belgium and his 9-year-old gelding Ws Check My Pedigree (Wimpys Smoking Gun x Footworks Finetiming).
$5,000-Added EURO HORSE Non Pro
Alexandre Giarretano and his own The Electric Bandit (Dont Miss My Guns x Electra Stop Ruff) scored an electrifying 224 to win the $5,000-Added NRHA EAC Non Pro title. “This evening my horse was exceptional,” said the French rider who qualified with his mount for The Run For A Million this year in the past edition of the NRHA European Derby in Lyon. “Everything I ask of him he does, he is really healthy all-around, and is simply super. Last week at the 100X European Derby we had a bobble in the finals, but here he made up for it!” Giarretano purchased the flashy palomino from NRHA Professional Jeffrey Touroute-Thomas who broke and trained him and who also helps him in getting ready for competition. “Together we have done really well and though I qualified for TRFAM Non Pro Shootout on him, I will be riding another horse in Vegas trained by Cade McCutcheon,” he said.
Finishing the day strong, Fonck also claimed the Reserve Championship in the $5,000-added EURO HORSE Non Pro on MT Okies Sweetnes.
Closing the podium with a 217 score was Belgian Dries Verschueren aboard GP A Spook In Town (NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire Hollywoodstinseltown x Spook N Perla). The 8-year-old stallion is owned by Golden Paint Ranch.
$500-Added APHA Chrome Cash Amateur / CC EAC Rookie 1
Eric Leseur rode AC Gunna Be A Shin (NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire Colonels Shining Gun x Smart Lookin Whizard) owned by CJA Quarter Horses to a score of 205 to top the $500-added APHA Chrome Cash Amateur class run concurrently with the EAC Rookie L1. “My run wasn’t incredible but it was fun and my horse was with me all the way plus I’m really happy for this award because I really wanted to win it,” said Leseur. My spins were good and so was my first stop; the rest of the run wasn’t great but I reached my goal and brought home the APHA Chrome Cash.”
$500-Added APHA Chrome Cash Open / CC EAC Intermediate Open / EAC Rookie Pro
Anne Grether of France and Tr Voodoo Doll (NRHA Four Million Dollar Sire Shiners Voodoo Dr x Wallawhizagun), owned by RS Reininghorses, scored 217.5 to win the $500-added APHA Chrome Cash Open. “We made some mistakes but at the end of the day I’m really happy with my mare,” said Grether who came to the EAC after the 100X European Derby held the week before. “It’s been a great two weeks; I love horse shows and love showing this horse who I’ve had since last year and who I showed in last year’s EAC. At home she’s spooky but in the arena she’s great and I look forward to bringing her to the Euro Derby.”
$500-Added APHA Chrome Cash Amateur EAC Limited Non Pro
Siebe van Bekhoven of Belgium rode his 9-year-old gelding Ws Check My Pedigree (Wimpys Smoking Gun x Footworks Finetiming) to top the $500-Added APHA Chrome Cash Amateur EAC Limited Non Pro scoring 215.5 for the win. Siebe, who qualified for the EAC Limited Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro and Non Pro was happy with his horse’s performance as they placed in Top 5 of both entered classes today and won the APHA Chrome Cash Amateur class. “We had a lot of fun today. He was very nice. It was difficult to beat the heat but it turned out well for us. We have had a good progress over the week, so I am very satisfied. Tomorrow we have the EAC Intermediate Non Pro, so I hope to improve even more,” closed the Champion with his trusted spotted mount by his side.
Riders Spotlight
Daša Zahradníková of Slovakia traveled to her first NRHA Affiliate Championships this year together with her 9-year-old stallion LV Barny Remedys. The duo rides under the guidance of NRHA Professional Miroslav Baniari and qualified through their NRHA Czech affiliate. “The qualification was very unexpected for me,” said Daša about her journey to the EAC. “My trainer came to me and asked if he could qualify with my horse, and I told him ‘OK, but I want to try too’, so we did and surprisingly after the first try we ended up qualifying. Zahradníková purchased the stallion two years ago and has been showing him for about a year. “This is only our fifth show together and mine as well. My horse has shown at the EAC before with my previous trainer shortly after I bought him but for me, this is the first time and what an experience.” The Slovakian rider qualified in the Limited Non Pro and Baniari qualified the stallion in the Intermediate Open and Open. Zahradníková praised her horse for his ability to adjust to the rider he carries on his back. “He is a finished horse, so sometimes it can be a little difficult for me to ride him, but we have a great trainer, so that helps a lot.” Zahradníková and her black stallion plan to finish the season at NRHA Czech shows and hopes to return to the EAC next year. “Hopefully next year we will get on the podium as well,” wished the only rider representing Slovakia.
Tomorrow’s action will commence with the NRHA EAC Youth classes along with the NRHA Youth Team Tournament and will close with the $10,000-Added NRHA EAC Open counting 15 qualified riders.
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The NRHA European Affiliate Championships Offer the Second Day of Ancillary Action
Le Pin, July 18 – Action continued at the beautiful facility Le Petit Far West in Le Pin, France, where the 2024 edition of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships (EAC) is taking place. The day started with the youngest competitors saddling their mounts to perform to NRHA pattern #8. Following the young talents, professionals took the stage competing for the highest-added ancillary class of the week: The $8,000-added NRHA Open. When the sun set and the busy day was winding down, the Non Pro Champions were crowned as well.
Thursday Ancillary Champions
- $8,000-added NRHA Open: Nico Sicuro & Colonels Dancing Gun (NRHA Fourteen Million Dollar Sire Gunner x Dance Little Spook) owned by Quarter Dream rode to a 223, the highest score of the day.
- $3,000-added NRHA Intermediate Open and $500-added NRHA Limited Open: Christelle Graffeuil & her own Customized Whizcrome (Custom Black Crome x Roxy Whiz Pine) - score 218.
- NRHA Rookie Professional: Lucile Buisson & Walla Jameen Step (ARC Wallys Dun x Wimps Little Jameen), owned by Annabel Tayssier tied with Claudia Giurisato & her own Fame At The Bar (Star At The Bar x Madeline Melody) - score 212.
- $4,500 NRHA Non Pro: Three riders tied for the win with a 214.5 score - Jody Fonck & Smart Spooky Joe (NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire Lil Joe Cash x Spookody) owned by J&J comm; Siebe van Bekhoven & his own Ws Check My Pedigree (Wimpys Smoking Gun x Footworks Finetiming); and George Sternberg Allen & A Shining Gun (Shine My Gun x Lady Buena Freckles), owned by Francesca Sternberg. The latter and van Bekhovven tied to win the $2,500 NRHA Intermediate Non Pro.
- $500 NRHA Limited Non Pro: Casey Reynaud & his own Sparkin Step (Horizons Big Step x Shining Sparktolena) – score 215.5
- NRHA Youth 13&Under: Victoire Molla Guisset & her own Whizkey Coated Kiss (NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire Whizkey N Diamonds x Einsteinshersheykiss) - score 141.
- NRHA Youth 14-18: Arfwid Grytfors & Gumps Hummer BB (Little Gump x Groovie Quintana) - score 140.
On Friday, July 19, the NRHA European Affiliate Championship Finals will start with the EAC Rookie L1 at 6 a.m. followed by the $500-added NRHA EAC Rookie Professional and $4,500-added NRHA EAC Intermediate Open. The day will close with the $500-added NRHA EAC Limited Non Pro and $5,000-added NRHA EAC Non Pro. Riders with registered Paint Horses will also have a chance to compete in the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Chrome Cash Incentive classes: $500-added EAC Rookie Pro/EAC Intermediate Open, $500-added EAC Limited Non-Pro/EAC Non-Pro, and $500 added Rookie L1.
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NRHA Ancillary Action and NRHA Youth Team Tournament Members Take Center Stage At the NRHA European Affiliate Championships in Le Pin, France
Le Pin, July 17 — Provided by Simona Diale — The 2024 edition of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships took off full blast today with NRHA Ancillary action and a youthful afternoon at Le Petit Far West in Le Pin, France, where over 200 horses and 141 riders representing 13 countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, The Netherlands) came together.
NRHYA EAC Youth Team Tournament riders and NRHA Professional Nico Sicuro
As competition took place, National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) members competing in the NRHA EAC Youth Team Tournament gathered for a fun-filled afternoon under the guidance of Sr. Director of International Affairs & Development and International Liaison Samantha Oldfield, Sr. Coordinator of Affiliate Programs & Shows Lauren Waymire, and NRHyA International Liaison Officer JG Codell. Seven teams, consisting of two 13 & Under and two 14-18 riders, came together; the team with the three highest scores posted in the NRHA EAC classes (the lowest score will be dropped) on Saturday morning will take home the NRHA buckles and all teams will be awarded with NRHA medals. The youth riders surprised NRHA Professional Nico Sicuro of Italy with a birthday cake celebrating his 28th trip around the sun. A surprised Sicuro was thrilled to answer the young rider’s questions!
Wednesday NRHA Ancillary Action Champions
- Rookie Level 1- Franziska Puehringer & her own Captain Spook (NRHA Eight Million Dollar Sire Smart Spook x Mizzen Captain) - score 141
- Rookie Level 2 - Alice van Happen & her own Joeys Special Nite (NRHA Seven Million Dollar Sire Gunners Special Nite x Peppys Pretty Woman) - score 140.5
- $300-added NRHA Novice Horse Open L3 -Bernard Fonck & MT Okies Sweetnes (NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire SG Frozen Enterprize x Okies Eldorado), owned by J&J comm v – score 142 / Miroslav Baniari & LV Barny Remedys (Remedys Moonshine x Majors Queen Mary), owned by Daša Zahradníková - score 142
- $300-added NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro L3 - Tom De Boever and GI Golden Gun (NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire Colonels Shining Gun x Golden Dream Chic), owned by Deboti BVBA - score140.5
More NRHA ancillary classes will be offered on Thursday and will be followed by the NRHA European Affiliate Championship Finals on Friday and Saturday. APHA (American Paint Horse Association) Chrome Cash will also shine by offering Paint owners competing in the $500-added EAC Rookie Pro/EAC Intermediate Open, $500-added EAC Limited Non-Pro/EAC Non-Pro, $500-added EAC Limited Open/EAC Open, and $500 added Rookie 1.
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Le Petit Far West welcomes the 2024 edition of the NRHA European Championships
Le Pin, France — Provided by Simona Diale — Host to the NRHA European Championships in 2014 and 2015, Le Petit Far West located in Le Pin, France, yesterday welcomed 200 horses and 150 riders representing 14 countries! Located 20 minutes from the center of Paris, yesterday those vying for the prestigious EAC titles also had the chance to enjoy the spectacle in the sky for the Bastille Day performed by the French Air Force (Patrouille de France) as well as the welcome party ‘the French way.’
Competition will commence on Wednesday with the NRHA Ancillary classes and will close on Friday and Saturday with the NRHA European Affiliate Championship finals. Click here for the full Schedule.
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