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shown in the same bridle for all fourphases, and the highest composite scoretakes the coveted title. The phases occurthroughout the NRCHA Derby, with thechampion being named on Friday, June 5,after the steer stopping.Last year, Stefani Wagley and BoonDoxx earned a a composite of 580 and acheck for $13,200.%u201cI%u2019ve watched all the other non prosthat I show against show in [the World%u2019sGreatest Non Pro], and they%u2019ve been verycompetitive at it,%u201d Wagley said. %u201cI thoughtit%u2019d be something to push me past mycomfort zone and try to become a betterhorseman.%u201dThe Run For A Million QualifierIf you%u2019ve watched The Last Cowboy,you%u2019ve heard of The Run for a Million,which features reined cow horse as one ofits marquee events. The NRCHA Derbyoffers one of three opportunities forNRCHA competitors to qualify for thisyear%u2019s big event in Las Vegas during theOpen Bridle Spectacular. The reined worktakes place on Monday, June 1, and thecow work takes center stage on Friday,June 5.Spectacular Cow HorsesThe Open and Non Pro Bridle Spectaculars feature the pinnacle of reined cowhorse tradition. Horses ages 7 and olderare shown in the bridle - having completed training in the snaffle, hackamoreand two rein - in herd, reined and fencework. Additional excitement comes whensteer stopping is added for the Open andNon Pro Bridle Super Spectaculars. Theseare truly the stars of the reined cow horseworld, so you won%u2019t want to miss them!Youth Cow Horse ClinicThanks to the generosity of NRCHAprofessionals donating their time and talent, the NRCHA Derby will once againhost a free youth cow horse clinic open toriders 18 and under of all skill levels andbackgrounds. Bring your young rider (18and under) to youth reined cow horseclinic on May 27. Young riders will refinetheir skills and grow their confidence inthe world of reined cow horse. A specialthank-you to the NRCHA Foundation forsponsoring this event, which ensures thatit%u2019s completely free for all participants.Best In The West ShoppingThe cow horse world is all about tradition, and with that comes authenticallyWestern vendors at all NRCHA events.Don%u2019t miss shopping some of the best inWestern apparel, jewelry, tack, gear andart at the NRCHA Derby. Be sure to visitthe many vendors during arena drags toshop for new clothes for your closet, saddles and pads for your tack room, andWestern d%u00e9cor for your home. oThe Run for a Millionqualifier featuresthe cream of the reinedcow horse crop withbridle horses takingcenter stage. The topfive riders from thisand two other qualifiersget to compete in the$25,000 Cow HorseFence Challenge in LasVegas on August 14,2026. Pictured is Abbie Phillips riding Peptos Stylin Time.Thanks to theNRCHA Foundationand its commitmentto growing and enriching youth riders,the NRCHA Derbywill once again host a free clinic for ridersof all backgroundsunder 18 years of age.14 Arizona Horse Connection June, 2026Horses available sired by Metallics MVP, Dont Stopp Believin, Hickory Holly Time.Cow Horse, Cutting, Ropingand Barrel ProspectsPlease Give Us A Call!DUSTY A RANCH %u2022 Amado, AZB.K. Thwaits, D.V.M. Shelby Thwaits (520) 940-3573