REINING BY THE BAY ADDS SEVEN (7) YEAR OLDS TO THE DERBY
Recently the National Reining Breeders Classic announced that in 2020 horses seven (7) years of age will be included in their NRHA Category 2 – Aged Event. Since this announcement, the topic is being widely discuss on social media and more events are falling in line with the NRBC changing the derby age to 4, 5, 6 and 7 year olds.
Brumley Management Group has also been requested to follow suit. While we feel it is a great idea to incorporate more ages, thus more horses, into our Derby events, we still have concern for our four year old horses. It is in the best interest of the Reining horse industry to add seven year olds to our Derbies, nevertheless we continue to stand by our four year olds. New for 2019, Reining by the Bay, Woodside, California, July 22-28 is offering a 4 Year Old Stakes in addition to adding 7 year olds to the 4, 5, and 6 year old Derby. The level 4 Open Derby division has $100,000 in added money, bringing the aged event added money to $300,000.
At the High Roller Reining Classic the Whizkey N Diamonds 4 Year Old Stakes has been an integral part of the event for many years. It only makes sense to add more throughout the year. In addition, the Tamarack Ranch Wild Card 4 Year Old Futurity continues at High Roller Reining Classic. The Tamarack Ranch Wild Card Futurity restricts horses who have ever been show in a NRHA Category 2 approved three year old Futurity from competing, leveling the playing field.
“As a Reining event producer I am always looking to expand and improve our industry,” said Amanda Brumley, President of Brumley Management Group, Inc. “The NRBC has often taken the lead to make bold changes and I applaud them for that. I still stand behind my belief that our four year old horses must have a place to compete independently from the older horses, and if by choice can cross enter into divisions with the older horses. This is why we feel so strongly, as do our partners at Rhodes River Ranch and Tamarack Ranch that we will continue to promote the four year old Stakes and Futurities.”
Brumley Management Group has also been requested to follow suit. While we feel it is a great idea to incorporate more ages, thus more horses, into our Derby events, we still have concern for our four year old horses. It is in the best interest of the Reining horse industry to add seven year olds to our Derbies, nevertheless we continue to stand by our four year olds. New for 2019, Reining by the Bay, Woodside, California, July 22-28 is offering a 4 Year Old Stakes in addition to adding 7 year olds to the 4, 5, and 6 year old Derby. The level 4 Open Derby division has $100,000 in added money, bringing the aged event added money to $300,000.
At the High Roller Reining Classic the Whizkey N Diamonds 4 Year Old Stakes has been an integral part of the event for many years. It only makes sense to add more throughout the year. In addition, the Tamarack Ranch Wild Card 4 Year Old Futurity continues at High Roller Reining Classic. The Tamarack Ranch Wild Card Futurity restricts horses who have ever been show in a NRHA Category 2 approved three year old Futurity from competing, leveling the playing field.
“As a Reining event producer I am always looking to expand and improve our industry,” said Amanda Brumley, President of Brumley Management Group, Inc. “The NRBC has often taken the lead to make bold changes and I applaud them for that. I still stand behind my belief that our four year old horses must have a place to compete independently from the older horses, and if by choice can cross enter into divisions with the older horses. This is why we feel so strongly, as do our partners at Rhodes River Ranch and Tamarack Ranch that we will continue to promote the four year old Stakes and Futurities.”
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