Jon Roeser & Mister Smart Remedy Take Early Lead in Hackamore Classic

Paso Robles, CA - April 29, 2005 – At the National Reined Cow Horse Association's Hackamore Classic in Paso Robles, California, the herd work ended up just as it did a year earlier, with Jon Roeser at the top of the pack.

This year, the newly crowned World’s Greatest Horseman is partnered with Mister Smart Remedy, owned by Larry and Sharon Rose, and the score was a sizzling 147. Roeser also tied for second on Heart of A Fox, owned by Twisselman and Roeser. That tie, at 146, was with another former Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion, Sandy Collier, on CD Survivor, owned by Holy Cow Performance Horses.

Lance Johnston topped the Intermediate Open Herd Work, with a 142.5 on his own horse, Cee Mr Hickory and in the Limited Open division, Jimmy Stickler rode Mel Smith’s Shesa Taris Catalyst to a 141 to lead that division.

Marc Bourdett marked 144 on Quanah Remedy Too to lead all the Non Pro Hackamore Classic entries, plus top the Intermediate division. Just behind with 143 were John Showalter on Im Real Classy and Futurity Champions Dema Paul and Shiners Dulena with 143. Irena Harris rode Tangys Classy Master to a 143 score to lead the Amateur division.

In the Open Bridle Spectacular herd work, the lead belongs to Ed Robertson on Pick N Shovel (Lena May Day X Athenas Minerva), with a score of 149 – the high marking of the day. Pick N Shovel is owned by Cathie Twisselman. Stacey Warnock on My Peppy Jeep and Jo Anne Carollo on One Hot Plan were to leaders in the Non Pro Bridle Spectacular Herd Work, at 142.

The show continues on Saturday at 8 am, with the second leg of Classic competition, the rein work.

Last year’s Hackamore Classic, the first at Paso Robles, was an initial step in establishing Paso Robles as a focal point for reined cow horse competition. Strong support from the Paso Robles community continues in 2005, with the much-appreciated patronage and support of Jack and Phoebe Cook, George and Sue Hearst, Golden Hills Auto Center, Paso Robles Inn and JB Dewar, Inc. Lacey Livestock is also on board as the sponsor of the Bob’s Custom Saddle to be given to the Open Champion.

Plus, exhibitors and fans were treated to a special complimentary barbecue on Friday evening hosted by the California Mid-State Fair Board.

The National Reined Cow Horse Association, the 56-year-old governing body of cow horse competition, is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards of competition and educating members and the public about the history and tradition of the cow horse. Through the support of a Corporate Partner family that includes Bayer Corporation, Bob's Custom Saddles, Cinch, Inc., Classic Equine, EQ Solutions, MD Barns, Platinum Performance, Inc., Nutrena, Skyline Gold and Silversmiths, Sundowner Trailers, National Ropers Supply, Quarter Horse News & Western Horseman magazine, the Reno Hilton, Dan Gamel's RV Centers, Farnam products Vetrolin Liniment and Farnam dewormers IverCare, ComboCare, LiquiCare P and Continuex, Fort Dodge West Nile Innovator, Rios of Mercedes, Great American Insurance Company and the Silver Legacy, the association works to keep the vaquero tradition alive in today’s equine industry. For information on the National Reined Cow Horse Association, call 580-759-4949 or visit the NRCHA Official Web Site at www.nrcha.com.