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Three time WEG Gold Medalist Shawn Flarida
The Personal Trainer Series has now been live for over a year and continues to grow each month. This innovative concept will allow everyone to participate in Shawn’s clinics, no matter where you live. “Since the clinics will be held on the web, there is no limit to the number of riders I can work with each month,” says Shawn. “Over the years, I have always been disappointed that we have had to turn folks away from my clinics.”
Shawn’s “Personal Training Series” mirrors the clinics he has done over the years, but without the time limit of a normal clinic, he will be able to delve a little deeper in to each maneuver and spend more time helping you work through any problems. He has covered everything from selecting a prospect, equipment, starting your two year old to correcting issues with a finished reining horse. There is something for everyone and the learning never stops. In addition, Shawn enjoys hearing from his subscribers and answers every question during an episode.
With the first episodes airing in 2010, members have been very happy with what they are learning. The episodes are filmed on a monthly basis and are featuring in-depth training techniques as well as a video diary on Shawn’s three-year-old prospects as they prepare for the fall futurity season.
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2012 Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup
April 28, 2012 – With just a fews preparation, Shawn and Rick Clark’s Wimps Chocolate Chip topped the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup with an impressive 228! Much thanks to Ariat International for their support of the Kentucky Reining Cup and also as sponsors of our team, which consisted of Shawn, Sam Smith & Shane Brown. The boots, shirts & jeans that they provided were super and looked great on the guys! Also, thanks to Purina for hosting the autograph session that following the Kentuck Reining Cup. Finally, many thanks to Rick Clark for giving Shawn the opportunity to show Chip in this event and to Rebecca & Pat Adkins for the great care they took of Chip all week.
Also, I would like to thank Ariat International as well as Purina, for all of their support throughout the year.
2012 NRBC
Arpil 21, 2012 – Shawn earned his fourth NRBC Open Level 4 championship aboard Spooks Gotta Whiz, owned by Michell Ann Kimball. The flashy bay stallion has only been with Shawn since January, but the duo hit it off right from the start. This was there first show together and Shawn asked the 2010 Open Level 4 futurity champion for all he had on finals night. “I asked and he answered,” Shawn said after his winning run which marked a score of 236. “He was so much fun to show!”
Shine Chic Shine, the 2011 NRBC Open Level 4 champion owned by Amabile & Strusiner placed fifth with a score of 229.5. Shine had to work extra hard for his points on Saturday night, as he lost a slide plate some where between the first stop/back up & his spins. What an incredible show horse with so much heart!
Quistador, owned by Gus & Gaynia Revenberg was Shawn’s third finalist and tried his heart out like he always does. They were draw 7 and marked a 226, with a bobble in the right circles that cost them some points. Despite the penalty, they placed eleventh.
At the end of the evening, Shawn’s earnings totaled an impressive $124,000 at the 2012 NRBC.
Sammy’s First Win!
April 7, 2012 – Shawn’s youngest son, Sammy, showing for the first time, rode to his first NRHA win today aboard Whittle Man Whizard. Marking a 71 to win the Short Stirrup class, the third generation Flarida shows all the skills that have made his Hall of Fame Dad famous. Congratulations Sammy!
2012 Bluegrass Reining Stakes
March 12-15, 2012 – Shawn continued his domination of the Wimpys Little Step & Gordyville Breeders Derby in 2012 with another win in both events aboard Gus & Gaynia Revenberg’s Quistador with a score of 224.5. Shawn also placed tie third aboard Big Shiner for Erica Medalha de Ouro. Shawn also won the Level 4 Open division of the 7 & Up class aboard Rick Clark’s faithful mount Wimps Chocolate Chip!
2012 Regional Clinic Series
March 3-4, 2012 – Shawn & Mike Flarida hosted a two day reining clinic at th C Bar C Arena, Cloverdale, IN to benefit the NRHyA. Shawn was the first to host a Regional clinic when the program started five years ago and has donated his time every year since. “It’s a great program and I really enjoy helping folks learn how to become better showman as well as working through problems they may be having with their horses.” Check the Regional Clinic schedule at www.nrha.com to find a clinic near you.
2012 Florida Classic
February 25, 2012 – It’s show time! Shawn and his crew started the new year off in sunny Tampa, FL for the Florida Classic Derby. Flarida got the year started off right with a win the Level 4 Open Derby aboard Big Shiner with an impressive score of 151.5! “He is such a show horse,” Shawn said about the four year old palomino stallion. “He makes it look so easy. I’m so excited about my derby horses this year,” he added. “I couldn’t have planned a better start to the show season and I hope it only gets better from here!”
Shawn’s crew will be heading to the Bluegrass Reining Stakes, featuring the Wimpys Little Step Derby & Gordyville Breeders Cup, in mid March. He will be showing more derby horses as well as coaching several non pros. Look for us there!
2011 NRHA Futurity
December 3, 2011 – The 2011 edition of the NRHA Futurity was another good show for Team Flarida. Blue Collar Tag and Smart Merada Rey made the open finals with great performances in the go rounds. With just a few weeks for Shawn to get to know him, Blue Collar Tag certainly performed well in the finals. Together they marked a 223.5, which placed them sixth and earned $48,456. Smart Merada Rey has been a go-to show ring partner for Shawn this fall and he didn’t disappoint in Oklahoma City. Known by his fans as “John Wayne”, Smart Merada Rey tied to win the first go round and then came back in the finals to place seventh. They earned a total of $38,946.25 at the Futurity.
Shawn didn’t just collect paychecks in the futurity. He teamed up with old friend, Whizkey N Diamonds, AKA Foster, to take home the $100,000 Open Shootout reserve championship. They marked a 229.5 and earned $23,817.50 for their performance. In all, Shawn earned $84,979.57 at the 2011 Futurity.
Carolina Fall Classic
October 29, 2011 – Shawn made his annual trek to the Carolina Fall Classic, Williamston, NC, to test drive a two futurity horses that he had not shown up until this point. It was a successful trip, with Shawn marking a 147.5 on Big Shiner to win the Open Level 4 Futurity and placing third aboard Blue Collar Tag with a 146.
“This event is a great place to test drive these futurity horses to see if they can handle pattern 7 and keep it together in a big pen. The Williamston show facility is one of the best and when I can get them shown here, I know that they have what it takes to be successful at the big futurity.”
Check out news page for more information and pictures.
2011 CONGRESS
October 12, 2011 – Shawn rode Shez Dun Steppin & Smart Merada Rey to the Congress Open Futurity co-reserve championship with matching scores of 223.5. He also won the $3000 Open class aboard Quistador. Rick Clark rode Wallawalla Bangbang to the Congress Non Pro futurity reserve championship. Karen Shedlauskas and Kim Crupper were also Non Pro futurity finalists. Ann Admonius rode Wimpys Tonnob to win the $3000 Non Pro and $1000 Intermediate Non Pro classes. Check our News page for more information.
NRHA REGIONAL CLINIC SERIES
September 24 & 25, 2011 – Don’t miss this great opportunity to work with NRHA professionals Shawn Flarida and Francis Mercier at Jose Suetter’s training facility in Colbert, GA. This is one of the NRHA Regional Clinic Series events that features these great training providing hands-on training for those in attendance. Go to www.nrhya.com for more information on this great event. Hope to see you there!
THE TRADITION FUTURITY
Smart Merada Rey
September 10, 2011 – Congratulations to Gus & Gaynia Revenberg and Smart Merada Rey, the winner of the $7500 Tradition Open Futurity with Shawn in the saddle. This fancy duo marked a 226 to claim the title. Shawn’s closest competition on Saturday night was himself as he rode Splashin In The Wave, also owned by the Revenberg’s, to a 219.5 and earned the reserve championship.
Shawn’s group of non pro’s had a pretty good weekend too. Karen Shedlauskas rode Hesa Genuine Friend to the $5000 Non Pro Futurity Level 3 championship and placed third in the $7500 Non Pro Futurity Level 4. Kim Crupper rode Heza Little Twisted to the Level 3 reserve championship and placed fourth in the Level 4. Allen Crupper rode Prize Chex to win the Non Pro Futurity Level 1 & 2 championships. Ann Admonius rode Wimpys Tonnob to a third place finish in the $5000 Non Pro & $1000 Intermediate Non Pro on Friday afternoon with a score of 217.5. Jeannie McGuire rode Chicmeout to fourth place in the Intermediate Non Pro with a score of 215. Next stop for this group is the Congress!
AQHA SELECT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
August 30, 2011 – Congratulations to Team Green member Jeannie McGuire and her good mare, Chicmeout, for winning the Intermediate Championship and placing fifth at the AQHA Select World Championship Show in Reining. The Intermediate Championship is awarded to riders who have never placed in the Top Ten of any AQHA World Show. Great job Jeannie & congratulations!
NRHA COWTOWN CLASSIC
August 27, 2011 – The first NRHA Cowtwon Classic is in the books, and it looks to have been a success. Shawn rode Shez Dun Steppin, owned by Clark-Wolfe Performance Horses, to 8th place in the Open Pre-Futurity Level 4 with a score of 218.5. Flarida assistant, Keith Ceddia earned the Level 1 co-reserve championship aboard Wimpy Bar The Door, owned by Barren Ranch/Meeks Family Trust. This fancy mare also placed tie 3rd in the Level 2 and 11th in the Level 3. Rick Clark rode Wallawalla Bangbang to a 4th place finish in the Non Pro Pre-Futurity Level 3 and placed 8th in the Level 4.
Shawn rode Custom Del Cielo for Ruben van Dorp to a tie for 5th place in the Open Novice Horse Derby Level 4 with a score of 220. Keith placed tie 6th in the Open Novice Horse Derby Level 1 and 8th in the Level 2 aboard Miz Whizconsin owned by Beth Himes. He also rode Chics Lil Trash, owned by Peter Wrenn, to tie 8th in the Level 1 and tie 9th in the Level 2.
It was a great show but we are on to the next one! Shawn is headed to Amarillo, TX to coach Jeanne McGuire at the AQHA Select World Show and then he will head to Tulsa with another group of futurity horses.
DRHA DORMINY PLANTATION FUTURITY
August 13, 2011 – Shawn was on the road for the third weekend in a row in an effort to sort through his string of futurity horses. This weekend he picked up his third consecutive futurity win aboard Rowdys Pistol, owned by Jeff Stern.
NCRHA FUTURITY
August 6, 2011 – It seemed like we just got home from Kentucky and had to turn around and load up for St. Paul, MN. It was worth the trip as Shez Dun Steppin, owned by Clark Reining Horses and bred, raised and trained at Shawn Flarida Reiners, marked an impressive 224.5 to win the $10,000 Open futurity. This pretty palomino filly is definitely a source of pride for us!
CLAYTON WOOSLEY HOF REINING
July 30, 2011 – Although it seemed like the weekend would never end, Shawn Flarida Reiners certainly had a lot to brag about when it finally did end. Shawn rode Smart Merada Rey, owned by Gus & Gaynia Revenberg, to win the $3000 Open Futurity with a 222.5. Flarida assistant, Keith Ceddia, rode Wimpy Bar The Door owned by Barren Ranch, to the co-championship in the Open Levels 1, 2 & 3 with a score of 220. Kim Crupper rode Chics Love Chrome to win the Leve 3 Non Pro futurity with a score of 212.5 and her husband Allen, rode Prize Chex to win the Level 1 & 2 Non Pro futurity with a score of 212.5.
Shawn rode Quistador, owned by Gus & Gaynia Revenberg, to a score of 231 to win the $8000 Open Derby. Ann Admonius earned a paycheck in every Non Pro Derby division as well as the Prime Time reserve championship with a score of 218.5 riding Wimpys Tonnob. Check out our NEWS page for more info and always check our Facebook page, Shawn Flarida Reiners, for updates from the show.
NRHA DERBY
July 2, 2011 – Although the brutal heat made for long days, the Team Green managed to make the best of it in Oklahoma City for the 2011 NRHA Derby. It was a busy week with Shawn qualifying three horses for the Open finals and posting a 229 to tie for the lead of the first go round aboard Quistador. Rick Clark and Jose Vazquez earned finals positions too.
Once the go rounds were done, it was time to celebrate Shawn’s induction to the NRHA Hall of Fame on Thursday evening as well as his 2010 leading rider status. With the extended Flarida family in attendance, it was an emotional evening at the National Western Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame. Michele and Cody did an incredible job introducing Shawn and he provided a moving tribute to those, human and equine, that have been there for him over the years. “Being inducted to the Hall of Fame is most important to me because I have finally proved my fourth grade teacher wrong – I can make a living as a horse trainer!,” he said at the beginning of his speech.
Following the festivities on Thursday night it was back to business and preparation for the finals. Shawn set an early pace on Saturday night as draw #7 aboard his 2011 NRBC Open Champion Shine Chic Shine by posting a 226.5 to take the lead. About 12 horses later he tied himself for the lead aboard Whizkey N Diamonds with another 226.5. Eventually, they moved to a tie for second place and finished the event in that position. “I was really happy with all my horses tonight,” he said after the event. Working second to last on Quistador, Shawn was disappointed when a bobble resulted in a zero for the first go round co-champion. “His time to shine will come,” he said about the talented four year old.
CAROLINA CLASSIC
May 12, 2011 – Shawn’s non pro’s did well in the first go round of the Carolina Classic Derby. Under the guidance the assistant Chenzo Santos, all four non pros that traveled to Williamston, NC made the finals of the Carolina Classic and ABI derbies.
Rick Clark rode Wimps Chocolate Chip to lead the Classic and ABI Level 3 first go with a score of 216. Ann Admonius marked a 214 aboard Wimpys Tonnob to lead the first go of the Level 2 Carolina Classic and qualified for the Level 2, 3 and 4 finals on Saturday night. Jeff Kirkbride rode KR Smart Lil Devil to the Carolina Classic Derby level 3 and 4 finals as well as the the ABI Level 3 and 4 finals. Jeff Stern rode Sugars Lil Whiz to the Level 2, 3 and 4 finals. We can’t wait for the finals!
UPDATE! Team Green had a great finals. Jeff Kirkbride rode KR Smart Lil Devil to the Carolina Classic & ABI Intermediate Non Pro reserve championships. They also placed third in the Non Pro division. Jeff Stern rode Sugars Lil Whiz to paychecks in all four divisions, Rick Clark and Wimps Chocolate Chip placed in both the Non Pro and Intermediate Non Pro divisions of both events. Congratulations!!
KENTUCKY REINING CUP
May 1, 2011 – The Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY is one of Shawn’s favorite places to show and seems to like to win there too. Today he rode one of his favorite horses, KR Lil Conquistador, to win the first annual Kentucky Reining Cup Individual compeition with a score of 226.5. He also teamed up with Lyle Lovett and Lisa Coulter to form Team Ariat and they placed fourth in the team competition.
WHAT A SHOW!
April 24, 2011 – The NRBC is always one of our favorite shows and we couldn’t be any happier with the 2011 event. The Open finals had highs and lows for Shawn, who qualified all three of his mounts for the finals. Unfortunately, his first horse, Quistador, slipped during the turn around and when he gathered himself up, he was off pattern. Whizkey N Diamonds was draw #26 and really turned up the heat posting a score of 228.5. But it was as the last draw of the evening, #35, that Shawn and Shine Chic Shine turned up the heat. The gorgeous palomino stallion earned his first NRBC Open championship and Shawn earned his third with a run off score of 231. Shawn earned over $119,000 on Saturday night.
Jeff Kirkbride rode KR Lil Conquistador to the reserve championship in the very first $25,000 NRBC Non Pro Classic Challenge and $10,000 Intermediate Non Pro Classic Challenge. They also placed second in the concurrently run $5000 Non Pro class. They earned an impressive $7386.27 together with Shawn’s earnings aboard KR in the $20,000 Open Challenge and concurrently run classes, KR Lil Conquistador earned $8670.22 in Katy, TX.
Ann Admonius rode Wimpys Tonnob to place fourth in the Non Pro Level 2, third in the Level 1 and fourth in the Prime Time finals. Rick Clark rode Wimps Chocolate Chip to a finals berth in the Non Pro Level 4 and Level 3 finals.
PURINA 60-DAY SEE THE DIFFERENCE CHALLENGE
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2011 SHOW SEASON STARTS WITH A WIN!
March 19, 2011 – Shawn Flarida Reiners headed to Gordyville USA this weekend for the Bluegrass Reining Stakes, which featured the Wimpys Little Step and Gordyville Breeders Cup derbies. This year Flarida earned his fifth consecutive Open Wimpys Little Step and Gordyville Breeders Cup championships. This year he rode Whizkey N Diamonds, owned by Rhodes River Ranch, to the win in both events, with a big score of 227.5, and collecting $8,591.75 in the Wimpys Little Step derby and $5,367.92 in the Gordyville Breeders Cup. Flarida also showed Its All Abourt Spark, owned by Equine Plus, to a tie for fifth place in both events with a score of 22.5. Flarida assistant, Chenzo Santos, rode Nu One Gun, owned by Arcese Quarter Horses USA to checks in the Level 1 & 2 divisions of both derbies.
Jose Vazquez rode SLJ Ruf Juice to win the Non Pro Wimpys Little Step and Gordyville Breeders Cup derbies, as well as the Prime Time derby, with a score of 222. Jose had an incredible weekend as he also won the Bluegrass Reining Stakes 7 & Up class aboard Wound By Juice markings an impressive 223. Peter Wrenn, a new member of Team Green, rode Chics Lil Trash to a score of 214 and earned paychecks in Level’s 1, 2 & 3. Jeanne McGuire rode her own Chicmeout, to checks in the Gordyville Breeders Cup Level 3.
What a great way to start the show season! We will see you next month at the NRBC, Katy, TX.
SPEND TWO DAYS TRAINING WITH SHAWN
March 13, 2011 – Spend two days training with NRHA’s only 4 Million Dollar Rider and learn his secrets first hand. Due to the incredible popularity of Shawn’s Personal Trainer series, he is offering a special opportunity to his fans. Submit a video of you and your horse that demonstrates a training or showing problem you may be having. Submissions will be accepted through April 1, 2011. Two winners will be selected from the videos submitted to attend a 2 day training session at Shawn’s farm in Springfield, OH. Portions of your training session with Shawn will be filmed for his Personal Training Series.
The video submissions must not be more than 4 minutes in length and recorded to DVD or submitted via a YouTube link. DVD’s should be mailed to Karen@thegreenshirt, PO Box 4174, Youngstown, OH, 44515. If submitting your video via YouTube, upload the video to your account and email the link to that video to Karen@thegreenshirt.com. Please include the following contact information: Name, Address, Phone number and Email address. Contest is for training only; travel/boarding expenses not included. Winners will be notified by email. All entries must be received no later than April 1, 2011.
LOTS OF GREAT REINING!
February 3, 2011 – We are excited to announce the immediate release of two new DVD’s from Shawn Flarida Reiners. The “230 Club” features a selection of nine of Shawn’s highest scoring runs including Wimpys Little Step, Einsteins Revolution, KR Lil Conquistador, Gunnatrashya and Wimpys Little Chic.
The “Futurity Champions” offers a selection of eight runs featuring Shawn’s five NRHA Futurity Champions to date – Wimpys Little Step, Smart Spook, KR Lil Conquistador, Wimpys Little Chic and Gunnatrashya. There are also bonus runs of some of Shawn’s NRHA Derby Champions. Both DVD’s feature Shawn’s personal commentary on several runs.
This is an incredible collection of great reining and is a must for any reining fans DVD collection. These DVD’s are now available in the “Team Green” online store. Order yours today! Each DVD is $39.95 and save $20 if you order both.
CONGRATULATIONS!
January 18, 2011 – The call came in today with exciting news. Dan Wall, NRHA Executive Director, called to congratulate Shawn on his induction to the NRHA Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held at the World Champion Banquet, during the NRHA Derby, in July. Shawn will join an impressive group of horsemen and women, including his brother Mike, who have changed the course of the reining horse industry through their contributions.
Wimpys Little Step, a horse that has had a huge impact on Shawn’s career, will also be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. Not only did Wimpy win the 2002 Open Futurity, he also became the first futurity champion to sire a champion and is also the youngest Million Dollar and Two Million Dollar sire in NRHA history.
Collena Chic Olena, the dam of NRHA’s highest money earning horse Wimpys Little Chic, is also being honored with an induction this year. This mare produced several winners for Shawn’s friend and client, Monica Watson of Double Run Farm. She definitely left her mark on the industry with just a few foals. ”These horses have played such a huge part in my career and success that I am honored to share the stage with them.”
Huge congratulations to the rest of the inductees as well. Mandy McCutcheon, Bob Kiser, Ronnie Sharpe as well as Boomernic.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January 4, 2011 – The new year is upon us and all of us here at Shawn Flarida Reiners are looking forward to the great prospect of 2011. As always, this is the place to stay in touch with Shawn and keep up with his show and clinic schedule. Our Personal Trainer series was a great hit last fall and will continue this year with new and interesting episodes. The January episode is already up and focuses on starting your new two year old as well as a sneak peak at some of Shawn’s 2011 hopefuls. Subscribe today and don’t miss an episode.
Last fall we started joined the 500,000 million Facebook users and brought Shawn into the age of social networking – he still doesn’t know what that means! But he does have a Facebook page that is updated regularly and will keep you up to date when he is away at the show. Please check out Shawn Flarida Reiners on Facebook today!
Shawn and Michele are excited about traveling to Brazil with Mike and Linda Flarida
to conduct an exclusive clinic this month. What a great opportunity for those clinic goers! Hosted by Medalha de Ouro, Demetrius Kotrozinis & Roger Barral in San Paulo, Brazil. For more information on the clinic contact Erica at erika@medalhadeouro.com or +551199326831. This is an incredible opportunity to ride and learn from two of most successful trainers and showman in the NRHA today.
A detailed version of Shawn’s 2011 schedule is available on this site under “Schedule”. Look for Shawn to return to the show pen next month in Florida and start on the path to another record setting year.
VOTE FOR SHAWN!
December 16, 2010 – America’s Favorite Equestrian is an interactive fund raising effort presented jointly by partnership of The EQUUS Foundation and The United States Equestrian Federation to raise funds to advance the equestrian sport on an annual basis.
Using mobile texting, you can vote to select America’s Favorite Equestrians and support The EQUUS Foundation with a $5 gift. 100% of all donations will be used to support charitable causes. Go to http://www.equusfoundation.org/afe.php and vote for Shawn Flarida as your favorite American Equestrian Reining Athlete. It’s fun and also supports charitable causes. As Bartles & James used to say: “Thanks for your support!”
LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
December 14, 2010 – We are excited to offer two Limited Edition prints of Shawn and 
his five NRHA Futurity Champions – Wimpys Little Step, Smart Spook, KR Lil Conquistador, Wimpys Little Chic and Gunnatrashya. These are five of the most popular NRHA superstars in the industry today and this is a rare opportunity to own a print that includes all five of them.
There are two prints available and they are also the images used as Shawn’s stall curtains at the 2010 futurity. The image of Shawn’s Three Million Dollar Rider ring and the five horses is a truly Limited Edition, as Shawn surpassed the $4 Million Dollar mark at the 2010 Futurity. Since this print is already out of date, this is a rare opportunity to own a collectible.
As an introductory offer, these prints are available in our online store for $49.95 and for an additional $5.00 Shawn will personally sign your print. These will make great Christmas gifts as well as a beautiful collectible. Get yours today!
$4 MILLION DOLLAR MAN!!!!!!
December 4, 2010 – With the conclusion of the Open finals at the NRHA Futurity, Shawn became the first and only rider to pass the $4 Million mark in NRHA earnings. Coming into the futurity event, Shawn needed just a little over $90,000 to hit the $4 Million dollar mark.
By placing third in the finals aboard Quistador, Flarida earned over $89,000. He also was a finalist aboard Shine Chic Shine which added another $8,283.35 to the pot. Like icing on the cake, Shawn rode Wimpys Little Chic to a tie for third place in the $100,000 Open Shootout and placed Wimpys Tonnob seventh to earn an additional $7,522.04.
All told Shawn took home over $117,455.06 from Oklahoma City, which does not include his futurity go round earnings!
On To The Finals!
December 2, 2010 – Shine Chic Shine and Quistador are headed to the Open finals on Saturday night. Shine Chic Shine is the composite leader as well. Shawn will be showing Wimpys Little Chic and Wimpys Tonnob will be showing in the $100,000 Open Shootout tonight. Lexi is draw 6 and Marty (Wimpys Tonnob) is draw 33 out of draw 36.
We have four Non Pro’s heading to the Non Pro finals on Friday. Jose Vazquez and Moonshine Juice, Tami Wagman and Spooked Up, Jeff Kirkbride and Smart Little Devil, and Rick Clark riding Hesa Smoker will all be competing on Friday.
First go round is complete.
November 28, 2010 – The first go round of the open futurity is complete and Shawn is the current leader aboard Amabile & Strusiner’s Shine Chic Shine with a 227.5. “He was really sweet today and I can’t wait to show him again.” Quistador, owned by Gus & Gaynia Revenberg, finished the first go tied for fifth place with a 221.5. An unfortunate bobble on Time To Mark Big resulted in some penalty points, so Shawn has some ground to make up on him in the second go round. Stay tuned for updates and information.
The futurity is underway!
November 25, 2010- The 2010 NRHA Futurity started today with the first section of the first go of the Open Futurity. Shawn was draw 18 today on Quistador and marked a 221.5 to finish the day tied for second place in the section. Tomorrow he will show Time To Mark Big and Vincienzo Santos will be showing Barbies Tradition. Check back often for updates and don’t forget to check us out on Facebook at Shawn Flarida Reiners.
Flarida goes 1-2-3 at Carolina Fall Classic
October 31, 2010 – Shawn was still searching to fill out his futurity string when he headed south to Williamston, NC this weekend for the Carolina Fall Classic. His trailer was loaded with three “suspects” he had not shown yet and he hoped to discover which one was a show horse. Apparently all three of them were as he marked a 150 on Wimpyneedsacocktail, a 150.5 aboard Time To Mark Big and earned the Open futurity championship aboard Shine Chic Shine.
Shawn’s assistant, Vincienzo Santos was also in the winners circle this weekend. He rode Barbies Tradition to the Limited Open futurity co-championship.
There were a few non pro futurity horses on the trailer as well. Karen Shedlauskas won the Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro, ABI Non Pro and ABI Intermediate Non Pro futurities aboard Conquistadream with a 146. Rick Clark also earned futurity paychecks riding Hesa Smoker. The next stop is Oklahoma City for the NRHA Futurity!
While the rest of the team was in North Carolina, Tami Wagman ventured to the SWRHA Futurity with Spooked Up. It was certainly a succesful trip as Tami won the Intermediate Non Pro & Limited Non Pro futurities with a 219.
SDP Justice Is Coming Wins Congress Futurity
October 7, 2010 – As the second to last draw, Shawn and SDP Justice Is Coming, owned by the Buffalo Ranch, moved to the top of the class with a score of 223.5. “He is such a steady performer,” Shawn said after his run. “I knew I could count on him in every manuever. He’s such a huge and consistent stopper, I know I can depend on him to put points on the board every time.” Flarida also marked a 219.5 aboard Quistador to place third in the finals. Both horses are headed to Oklahoma City in November.
Vazquez Tops Non Pro Futurity
October 6, 2010 – Moonshine Juice, owned and shown by Jose Vazquez, slid to the Congress Non Pro Futurity Championship. The talented three year old gelding is a full brother to great show mare, Wound By Juice, that also spends her show year at Shawn Flarida Reiners. Karen Shedlauskas riding Conquistadream earned the Non Pro and Intermediate Non Pro futurity reserve championships. Tami Wagman rode Spooked Up to fifth place in the Intermediate Non Pro finals and Rick Clark on Hesa Smoker earned paychecks in both divisions. Great job!
Clark Repeats Non Pro Win
October 5, 2010 – Rick Clark rode his own Wimps Chocolate Chip to win the $3000 Non Pro class for the second consecutive year. This year he rode the big palomino gelding to a great score of 222 for the win. “Shawn gave me the game plan before I showed. I tried to do exactly what he told me and it sure worked!” Clark has been riding under Shawn’s guidance for the last few years with great success. “He knows what type of horse suits me and always has them ready to go.” Rick and Chip won the Clayton Woosley Hall of Fame derby earlier this year and also were finalists at the NRBC and Carolina Classic. “Chip is done for this year, but I am really looking forward to showing him at all the major events next year.”
First Go Round Success
October 4, 2010 – The first go round of the Open Futurity went very well for Shawn. He lead the go round aboard Quistador with a score of 225.5 and was second aboard SDP Justice Is Comin. “They both showed well today,” Shawn said. “I’m looking forward to the finals on Thursday.”
Jose Vazquez rode Wound By Juice to a 219.5 and placed third in the huge AQHA Amatuer class last night as well. Tomorrow is all about the non pros, as the combined Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro and Limited Non Pro class will take up the better part of the day.
The Congress is Underway
October 4, 2010 – The 2010 All American Quarter Horse Congress is underway and things are going well for our team so far. Rick Clark got things started for our team on Saturday when he placed second in the Novice Horse Non Pro aboard Wimps Chocolate Chip. Sunday morning was the first go round of the Non Pro futurity and our Non Pros did well. Rick Clark on Hesa Smoker, Jose Vazquez on Moonshine Juice, Karen Shedlauskas on Conquistadream qualified for the Non Pro finals and Tammy Wagman on Spooked Up qualified for the Intermediate Non Pro finals.
Shawn finished up Sunday evening with a win in the AQHA Junior reining aboard Charlie Vaughan’s Wimpys Showstopper. Showstopper has been a steady player for both Shawn and Dean Brown. Dean made the NRBC Open finals on him earlier this year and Shawn rode him to win the Carolina Classic Open Derby. He also placed third in the AQHA Junior reining on Ann Admonius’s Tivios Lil Dunit. Shawn has three horses to show tomorrow in the Open Futurity first go. Check back for updates.
So Close, Yet So Far
September 30, 2010 – Today provided a mix of emotions for Shawn. “Once RC hit that first stop, I knew we were hooked up,” Shawn said after his run in the Individual Medal finals at the World Equestrian Games. “He was putting together an incredible run, when my left stirrup leather broke during the slow down in the right circles. Between the way RC slows down so hard, and my left stirrup falling off when the leather broke, I grabbed for the horn to keep things under contol. I couldn’t believe what just happened, but the only thing I knew for sure was that we had to keep showing.”
A review of the score cards after his run certainly indicated that Shawn & RC were on their way to a big run. Judges marked his first stop and back up in pattern 10 a +1, then marked his right turn around +1, the left turn around +1 1/2 and the right circles were a +1. For those not adding along that’s a 74.5 after just four manuevers and they still had four more manuevers to go! Unfortunately, he was assesed a 5 point penalty per judge because he touched the horn.
Once he touched the saddle horn, and realized that he had NO left stirrup, Shawn backed off the accelerator and eased RC through the rest of the pattern. They finished the pattern with a score of 207.5, which wasn’t even close to the medal stand. “Of course I’m disappointed, but I couldn’t have asked RC to be any better tonight. Although it was a tough day, I am turning my focus to my Congress futurity horses that I have to show in a couple of days. We were so close to finding the podium, but couldn’t have finished further away. Thanks so much to all my clients, friends and fans who have sent messages of support and understanding.”
Equestrian Life Profiles Shawn & Craig
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It’s Team Gold for the USA!
September 26, 2010 – The final two riders for Team USA helped put the the team on the top step of the podium today. Tom McCutcheon, riding Gunners Special Nite, rode to a 224 in the morning session. Just a few hours later, Shawn piloted RC Fancy Step to the high score of the games so far. Posting a 227, Shawn and RC put together an incredible run. The team posted scores of 220.5 and 223.5 on Saturday. Typically four member teams drop the lowest score, so Team USA posted a 674.5 and put up a 15 point lead over the Silver medalists. Belgium won the Silver and Italy earned the bronze.
We are looking forward to the Individual finals on Thursday. All four Team USA members qualified for this competition as well. USA-USA-USA!
