Jon Roeser Leads NRCHA Hackamore Classic After Rein Work

Paso Robles, California – April 30, 2005 – After the second leg of the National Reined Cow Horse Association's Hackamore Classic, World’s Greatest Horseman, Jon Roeser, remains on top – on Heart Of A Fox, owned by Twisselman and Roeser. Jon marked 146 in the herd and the rein work for a 292 total to lead.

Sandy Collier is just behind, though, on Holy Cow Performance Horses’ CD Survivor, with a 291.5 composite. Sharing that score is Bob Avila on Futurity Champion Chics Magic Potion, owned by Kenneth Banks, at 290. Jon Roeser is just behind them with a 288 on his herd work winner, Mister Smart Remedy, owned by Larry and Sharon Rose.

Jake Gorrell leads the Intermediate Open division, with a 284.5 composite on Quick As Einstein, owned by Joe & Bobbie Stone. In the Limited Open division, Jimmy Stickler rode Mel Smith’s Shesa Taris Catalyst to a 284 composite.

Dema Paul and Shiners Dulena with marked a 146.5 in the rein work to take the Non Pro Classic lead with a 289.5 composite. In the Intermediate Non Pro Shannon McCarty marked a 146 on Captains Pony in the rein work to take that division lead with a 287 composite. Marcia Gagnon and Nice Peppynic lead the Amateur division with a 281.5.

The show concludes on Sunday, beginning at 8 am with the final leg of Classic competition, the cow 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.