photo by Primo Morales courtesy of NRCHA

When Nicolas Barthelemy qualified Jamminalena for the National Reined Cow Horse Association Jack and Phoebe Cooke Derby Open, Intermediate Open and Limited Open Derby Finals in Paso Robles, Calif., he decided he had nothing to lose. He asked for everything the 4-year-old gelding had to give, and came home with the Limited Open Championship, Intermediate Open Reserve, and a 10th place tie in the Derby Open - $12,609 in combined paychecks.

"He was really good today. He gave me everything he's got. He was really good out of the herd. He was really good in the reining, as always, just a bobble on my first stop because he tried too hard. And down the fence, he went all out. I called on him and delivered," Barthelemy said.

Jamminalena scored a 215.5 in the herd work, 216 in the reined work and handled a tough cow in the fence work for a 220. Barthelemy, who lives and trains in Descanso, Calif., was all smiles after the win, and especially pleased that Jamminalena's owner, Shari Jamieson, was at the Paso Robles Event Center to see her horse work.



"She is such a wonderful client. She is a big fan of the sport and the horses, and she is really dedicated," he said.



The Limited Open Championship came with a Gist Silversmiths buckle and a C.R. Morrison Trophy from the NRCHA.



The Limited Open Reserve Champion was Priceless Chic, owned and shown by Jenny Sherbo, Acampo, Calif. Priceless Chic is sired by Smart Chic Olena out of Camolena Badger. Sherbo guided the 5-year-old mare to a 210.5 in the herd work, a 213.5 in the reined work and a 218.5 in the cow work. The combined 642.5 score earned $2,542.



The National Reined Cow Horse Association, now in its 62nd year, is the 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 Bob's Custom Saddles, Cinch, Classic Equine, Gist Silversmiths, John Deere, Markel Insurance Company, Platinum Performance, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes, Santa Cruz Biotechnologies, the Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino, Merial products UlcerGard and EQUIOXX and Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship, 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.

photo by Primo Morales courtesy of NRCHA

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