AQHA November / December 2019 Magazine AQHA NOV-DEC 2019 PRINT (2) | Page 30

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SHOW REPORT
Warren Backhouse and NPH Gunner Be A Goodnite Q-91426 - Champions of the Thomas Arena Products Gold Buckle Futurity L4, with connections
REINING AUSTRALIA
CELEBRATE THEIR 30 YEAR CELEBRATION
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
ARTICLE BY: GITA THOMAS / PHOTOS BY: KEN ANDERSON EQUINE PHOTOGRAPHY
Reining Australia
celebrated its
30 year National
Show in September
at the AELEC
Tamworth NSW.
A
TOTAL of 123 Professional, Non Pro and
Youth riders came from across Australia from
their Affiliate clubs to compete for 41 Reining
Australia National Titles and the coveted
Buckle. This year also saw the introduction of the very
popular Xtreme Genes OPEN Working Cowhorse
Event that was held on Saturday of the show, along
with a Ranch Versatility Show. The National event
showcases the best reining horse bloodlines produced
by Breeders from across Australia and worldwide.
Celebrating our 30 Year National Show was definitely a
highlight of the entire week, with the very first OPEN
Futurity Buckle won by Paul Farrell back in 1989 on
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