Reining
Schmersal and Mr Dual Rey Slide to Win
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Jul 2, 2008, 09:59

The Adequan®/USEF National Reining Championship (FEI CRI 4 Star) presented by Equine Coach determined Team USA for the 2008 FEI Reining World Championship in Manerbio, Italy, September 11-14. Some of the top reiners in the country competed for $25,000 added money Friday, June 27, at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK, as part of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) 2008 Derby. Craig Schmersal guided Mr Dual Rey (Mister Dual Pep x Robin Red Rae) owned by Holly Casey, Mansfield, GA, to win the class and earn a $7,000 paycheck.

Placing second was Jordan Larson riding Lena Gallo (Gallo Del Cielo x Heavenly Doc) owned by Lapke Quarter Horses, Logan, IA with a score of 223.5. They earned $5,500 for their efforts.

Rounding out the team of four were Tom McCutcheon on Ruf Hearted Jac(Lil Ruf Peppy x Miss Jac Of Hearts) and Pete Kyle on A Bueno Poco Dunit (Hollywood Dun It x Champs Poco Girl), both with scores of 222 for a third-place tie. Ruf Hearted Jac is owned by Sarah Willeman of Gloucester, MA. A Bueno Poco Dunit is owned by Michael Glass of Dallas, TX. Each team earned $4,125 for the tie.

Adequan® continued their sponsorship of this event and was on-hand to watch the thrilling evening of reining unfold. "We are excited to continue our support of the Adequan®/USEF National Open Reining Championship,” said Allyn Mann, Senior Manager of the Animal Health Division at Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. “As the sport continues to expand its presence globally, this championship will play a vital role in qualifying the top horses and riders in the U.S. for International competitions. Who knows, one day it could be the stepping stone to the Olympics."

With nearly one-half million dollars awarded, 2008 NRHA Derby ran June 23-28 in Oklahoma City. 20 corporate partners and derby sponsors make this major international reining event possible. Those sponsors include: Adequan®, Century Investment Group, Rocky Mountain Clothing Company, Cimarron Trailers, Classic Equine, C.R. Morrison, Kiser Arena Specialists, Jerry Kimmel, Land O' Lakes/Purina Mills LLC, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Markel Insurance Company, MD Barns, Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, Pard’s, Performance Horse, Platinum Performance, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes/Anderson Bean Boot Company and SmartPak. For more information on NRHA, visit www.NRHA.com.

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