‘Reining News’

The Reiners recently returned from Katy, TX and had a great time at the National Reining Breeders Classic, held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center. Good times were had with friends and family during our stay at the horse show! Special thanks to Sean Brown, Pauline “Cookie” Cook, and the Great Southwest Equestrian Center for once again making the NRBC such a special event! Also thank you to Mike Christian and his team, including Colleen’s nephew Chad Vanderlinde (who comes to help us each year after completing several months of the Wellington Horse Shows), and Cheryl Cody with the ProManagement team; along with our great team of officials, this group produces a show like no other!  

Friday afternoon proved to be a huge success for Mandy McCutcheon and McQuay Stables, as the Non Pro Finals took place. A big Congratulations to our Non Pro Classic Champions, Mandy McCutcheon and Always Gotyer Gunsup (Gunner x Always A Dunit), owned by McQuay Stables! Mandy and “Polly” slid to the top scoring a remarkable 231, pushing Mandy to her fifth NRBC title.  

Mandy also took home the Reserve Championship with Shiney Enterprise (Smart And Shiney x My Royal Enterprise), owned by McQuay Stables! She marked a 227.5 on “Madonna”, and says, “I was really proud of both of them. From the time I ran through the gate they put their heads down and went to work.” 

All in all, Mandy earned over $70,000, a saddle from Pard’s Western Shop, two Gist Silversmiths buckles, a pair of Rios of Mercedes boots, a Catena Watch from Catena USA, a custom embroidered jacket from Just Stitch It, product from M3 Products, Santa Cruz Animal Health, SmartPak Smart Omega 3, as well as the signature blue crystal trophy and other NRBC memorabilia. Since Mandy selected the Men’s Catena Watch for her dad, Tim gives special thanks to Bill Kraft of Catena USA.  

 Congratulations to our other Non Pro Classic Finalists, Lyle Lovett and Mistress With A Gun (Gunner x Shiners Mistress), tied for twelfth and owned by Lyle, and to Lexie Stovel and Last Pop Star (Smart Starbuck x Mm Jiffy Pop), owned by Lexie! We’re glad our Non Pros had a great time horse showing! Thank you so much to Jerry Kimmel for sponsoring the Dun Gotta Gun & Mister Nicadual USEF Reception Friday evening! We had a great time! Saturday marked the start of the Open Classic Finals. Congratulations to our finalists, Tim and Show Your Guns (Gunner x Good Time Showgirl), owned by Ken Stovel, and  Sam Schaffhauser and Master Pepto (Peptoboonsmal x Shiney Missy), owned by Lyle Lovett! Tim and Sam are very thankful to Ken and Lyle for letting them show these very nice horses! Also on Saturday was the USEF Youth Qualifier, where Lexie Stovel was Champion with her horse Solano Glo Rey CT (“Jesse”). Congratulations, Lexie!

Sunday was the Non Pro Classic Challenge, the NRBC’s 7 & Up class. Congratulations to Cade McCutcheon and Dun It Got Lucky (Hollywood Dun It x My Lucky Moonstone), Champions in the Level 1, Co-Champions in the Level 2, and tied for third in the Levels 3 and 4! Cade also won the Unrestricted Youth class on Two Cee Command. Way to go, Cade!!

Visit our facebook page for more pictures from the NRBC!

Congratulations to Jerry Kimmel, who won $6,241 in NRHA Nomination money and owned the most horses in the Open Futurity Finals at the 2011 NRHA Futurity! David Silva was tied for 2nd highest owner of horses in the Open Finals, and Gunner sired the most Open Finalists! Way to go, Gunner! We are very proud to have these wonderful owners on our team!

Congratulations to Tim McQuay and Hollywood Gotta Gun, fourth in the Level 4 Open Futurity! Hollywood Gotta Gun is by Hollywood Dun It and out of Katie Gun, a full brother to Dun Gotta Gun; both stallions are owned by Jerry Kimmel. Tim also placed third on Hollywood Gotta Gun in the Prime Time Open, taking home over $67,000 in the two divisions!  

Marco Ricotta tied for eighteenth in the Level 4 Open Futurity Finals with Showdownintinseltown (Gunner x Miss Tinseltown), owned by Dave & Bonnie Silva, earning over $12,000! Sam Schaffhauser scored a 211 on Smokinhollywoodchex (Gunner x Chex From Hollywood), also owned by the Silvas, in the Level 2 Open Finals. Dave Silva had a great time showing his gelding, Rubys Hollywood Kid in the Non Pro Futurity. A big Thank You to Dave & Bonnie for allowing us to show their very nice horses!

Mandy also had a very successful Futurity, placing top five on all three of her horses! Mandy and Justa Smart Star were Reserve Champions in the Non Pro Level 4 Futurity, Mandy and Starbucks Deja Vu tied for third, as well as Mandy and Dun Git A Nicadual, owned by McQuay Stables, tying for fifth. She walked out with over $60,000! Dun Git A Nicadual is by Mister Nicadual, owned by Jerry Kimmel, and out of Gotta Git Ya Dun, owned by Monica Hicks. Great job, Mandy!!

Click here to watch Mandy and Justa Smart Star’s winning run from the Non Pro Futurity Finals!!

Congratulations also to Jerry for his stallions’ success at the Futurity. Both Dun Gotta Gun and Mister Nicadual (both standing at McQuay Stables) had finalists in the Futurity!  Great job to Trey Pool who tied for fourth with Jerry’s stallion, Check This Dually (Mister Nicadual x Footworks Yellow Jac) in the Level 1 Open! Trey also placed seventh in the Level 1 with Nicastar Lite (Mister Nicadual x Dun It On A Star), taking home over $28,000 collectively! Way to go!

Lyle Lovett also visited, and had a great time showing his horses in the Non Pro Futurity, Limited Non Pro, and Novice Horse Non Pro 1 and 2. Congratulations to Lyle and his horse, Master Pepto, for placing fifth in both the Novice Horse Level 1 and 2! Lyle and his mares, Fifth Avenue Dun It and Mistress With A Gun, also had a great time showing in this class, as did his gelding, SNS Uvalde King, who he showed in the Non Pro Futurity. Sam Shaffhauser also placed six with Master Pepto in the Novice Horse Open Level 1! Way to go, Lyle and Sam!

Lexie Stovel enjoyed her visit to Oklahoma City as well, showing her two horses, Two Cee Command and Solano Glo Rey CT, in the Limited Non Pro, Novice Horse Non Pro, and Youth classes. We had a great time cheering Lexie on, alongside the Stovels! Good job, Lexie! 

Claude and Becky Lindsey were also part of the team at the Futurity. Claude had fun showing his gelding, Rudy Dunit, in the North American Affiliate Championship Non Pro divisions, as well as with his mare, Roxy Gunner, in the Non Pro Futurity! We enjoyed their visit and watching Claude in his classes! Great job, Claude!

Jerry gives Hollywood Gotta Gun a treat for a job well done!

Lyle and SNS Uvalde King watch their Non Pro Futurity run.

Cade, Marco and Roger enjoying their time in Oklahoma City!

Frank and Hailey Ordner at the Draw Party!

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Great job, team McQuay! See you all at next year’s NRHA Futurity!

Watch the finals here! www.nrhafuturity.com

Gunner is now a Three Millon Dollar sire!!
Visit http://reiner.nrha.com/?p=5548 to read the press release from the NRHA.
Thank you to all the mare owners, breeders and trainers out there who made this achievement possible.
Congratulations, Gunner!

Congratulations to all our winners at the SWRHA Futurity, held in Ardmore, OK October 16-23, 2011. Congratulations to:

~Mandy McCutcheon and Dun Git A Nicadual, owned by McQuay Stables, Non Pro Futurity Reserve Champions!
~Tim McQuay and Hollywood Gotta Gun, owned by Jerry Kimmel, tied for 6th in the Open Futurity
~Marco Ricotta and Showdownintinseltown, owned by Dave & Bonnie Silva, Open Futurity Finalists
~Sam Schaffhauser with Smokinhollywoodchex, owned by Dave & Bonnie Silva, Open Futurity Level 2 Finalists
~Sam Schaffhauser and Master Pepto, owned by Lyle Lovett, winners in the Novice Horse Open Level 2
~Tim and Show Your Guns, owned by Ken Stovel, winners in the Novice Horse Open Level 2
~Mandy McCutcheon and Lil Gee Boy, owned by Tom & Mandy, winners in the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2
~Cade McCutcheon and Dun It Got Lucky, owned by Cade, third in the Youth 13 & Under
~Lexie Stovel and Solano Glo Rey CT, owned by Lexie, third in the Youth 14-18, and took home a check in the Ltd NP
~Lexie Stovel and Two Cee Command, owned by Lexie, tied for fourth in the Youth 14-18, and also took home a check in the Rookie 2

The McQuay team had a great time at the show, especially Carlee McCutcheon, who decided to trick-or-treat with Two Cee Command (James), owned by Lexie Stovel!

Congratulations to Shaunda Ruckman and her purchase of Coronas In Hollywood (Hollywood Dun It x Coronas Missin Star).
After his win in Vegas, we know he has gone to a good home. Best wishes!!

Congratulations to Mandy McCutcheon and Coronas In Hollywood, owned by McQuay Stables, Champions in the Non Pro Futurity!! Coronas In Hollywood is by Hollywood Dun It and out of Coronas Missin Star. Our other winners include:

~ Mandy McCutcheon and Starstruck Girl, owned by McQuay Stables, tied for third in the Non Pro Derby as well as tied for fourth in the Non Pro
~ Tim McQuay and Shiney Enterprise, owned by McQuay Stables, tied for tenth in the Level 4 Open Futurity
~ Sam Schaffhauser and Smokinhollywoodchex, owned by Dave & Bonnie Silva, Champions in the Ltd. Open Futurity and tied for fourth in the Int. Open Futurity
~ Lexie Stovel and Two Cee Command, owned by Lexie, tied for fifth in the Rookie II
~ Bob Racich and Stengel, owned by Bob, who took home a check in the Non Pro
~ Lexie Stovel and Last Pop Star, owned by Lexie, third in the Ltd. Non Pro
~ Lexie Stovel and Solano Glo Rey CT, owned by Lexie, who also took home a check from the Ltd. Non Pro

Mandy wins the John Deere Non Pro Futurity at the 2011 Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic!

Congratulations to Mandy McCutcheon and Dun Git A Nicadual, owned by McQuay Stables, and by the great Mister Nicadual: Champions in the John Deere Non Pro Futurity! Mandy also placed third with Coronas In Hollywood, also owned by Tim and Colleen McQuay. Way to go, Mandy!

Congratulations to our other winners:
~ Sam Schaffhauser and Rey Of De Playboy, owned by Joe Wood, Jr, Champions in the Hollywoodstinseltown Open Level 2 Derby
~ Sam Schaffhauser and JJS Twisted Surprise, owned by Joe & Sandy Johnson, Champions in the Spooks Gotta Whiz Developing Horse Level 2 Futurity
~ Trey Pool and Nicastar Lite, owned by Jerry Kimmel, Champions in the John Deere Open Level 3 & 2 Futurity
~ Frank Ordner and My Hollywood Girl, owned by Dave & Bonnie Silva, Champions in the Limited Non Pro
~ Lexie Stovel and Solano Glo Rey CT, owned by Lexie, who placed 5th in the Limited Non Pro

We had a great and successful time in Tulsa. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped support the show!

In March of 2012, Hollywood Dun It will be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame, along with Bob Loomis, Gordon Hannagan, Walter Fletcher, Indigo Illusion, and Streakin La Jolla. We are so proud and excited for this amazing honor, and also congratulate his fellow inductees.

The announcement of his induction will take place at the AQHA Convention, March 9-12, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and there will also be a Hollywood Dun It exhibit unveiled at the AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, TX.

Read the full story below, courtesy of the American Quarter Horse Journal.
http://aqha.com/en/News/News-Articles/08012011-HOF-Inductees.aspx

Congratulations to Andrea Fappani and Tinker With Guns (Gunner x Tinker Nic), Open Derby Champions at
this year’s Reining By The Bay in Woodside, CA.

Visit www.reiningbythebay.com for all other results.

On June 30, 2011, Mandy McCutcheon was inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame, joining dad, Tim McQuay, Hollywood Dun It, Miss Okie Too, and Gunner. Read her speech below, commemorating this milestone event!

“Thank you, Frank. I know you had a great deal to do with my induction. Thank you and the entire Hall of Fame committee. This is an honor that I don’t feel I earned on my own. I need to say thank you to a very long list of people.

First, my parents, who have given me every opportunity to ride the best horses they could get their hands on. There are two things I can always hear when I’m in the arena; the faint whistle of my mom and the reassuring voice of my dad as I lope past. There have been a few horses that they provided that taught me just how humbling showing can be, but I learned to accept defeat and to remember there will always be another horse show. My parents have amazing horse sense and have instilled in me the appreciation of a great horse. Throughout my life they have been there to support me at every turn I chose to take, without judgement- maybe not without an opinion about how it should be done- but with total support in helping me achieve my goals. Mom and Dad, I only hope I can be as good a parent to my kids as you have been to me.

Tom, I don’t know where to begin. You have been an incredible support to me in every avenue of our lives together. I am so proud of what we have achieved together. The past year has been something I will never forget; two World Equestrian Games gold medals, USEF Equestrian of the Year and FEI World Reining Finals Champion. I couldn’t be more proud of you or more grateful to have you in my life. Thank you for taking care of me and giving me two amazing kids. Cade and Carlee, I am so proud of you both. Watching you both enjoy the horses as much as I do is the best part of my day.

Most of you knew my Grandfather, John McQuay. He may have been slightly ornery but he was always there for me; whether I needed a little cash for the day or my horse hauled from Texas to North Carolina, it was done. My grandparents Norm and Rita showed up at countless shows across the country just to watch. Rita, thank you for tailoring my show clothes- mostly shortening them! Tonight, my grandfather Norm made yet another trip to be here to support me, and I know Grandpa John and Grandma Rita are watching, too. I also have four wonderful aunts to thank. Peggy, Terri, Bessie and Jeannie, you have always been there for me. Jeannie and Terri, thank you for the countless hours you spent helping me to get to shows. And Jeannie, you did you very best to teach me to keep my heels down and clean my tack! The entire McCutcheon family, thank you for babysitting, kid hauling, horse hauling, and providing some great horses for me.

And I couldn’t ask for better friends. The entire horse industry has brought the most extraordinary people into my life. Dick and Barb Waltenberry have been taking pictures of me since I was about two or three years old, and recorded my riding history in the Reining world. In addition to that, when I need them, they came and photographed our wedding. So many of you have played a large part in getting me here. Ken and Diane Eppers, thank you for helping me get my first walk trot pony. Diane said, “Jughead only walks and trots. When it’s time to lope I have another pony for her.” But Tim thought I could make Jughead lope, and I did! Right after she kicked Tim in the leg, that pony and I loped at a very high speed across the field, right under a creep feeder, which is where she left me hanging on the fence. My Mother and Diane were so impressed they decided it was time for that new pony. Pat, Chuck and Mimi Laubersheimer, thank you for helping raise me and giving me the honor of showing Rustybuck. He definitely got me hooked on horse showing. Debbie, thank you for the countless mornings you were up before the sun getting my ponies and horses braided for the Hunter shows, and for being there the moment the gates opened for my very first Reining. If you hadn’t been standing there with me, there’s a strong possibility I would have gone straight back to the barn! You have been there since the beginning. Kelly, thank you for a friendship I cannot describe- from the age five to this very day. Andi, thank you for being a great friend, always making sure I do only four spins and being at the gate with a smile and sometimes a laugh when I come out. Monica, thank you for the hours of behind the scenes help and dedication you have given me. No matter the time of day or night, if I need help with horses, kids, or my name stitched on something you never hesitate to take care of it for me. The Hendricks, the Bergens, the Heikes, the Pauls and all the Latimers, you have all been great friends and have given me some of the funniest and best memories of my life. All of you have donated your time for the youth clinics whenever I’ve asked, and I thank you for that. Except Duane, who still owes me one! Kim, you have been a great friend both inside and outside the arena. There are very few people I would want to be a Co-Champion with, but I am proud to say we won the NRBC together. Dr. John McCarroll, thank you for helping my horses be the best they can and always reassuring me they will be fine by the horse show. And to the countless people that have worked for my parents and for Tom and me- you guys have played a huge part in my success. Debbie, Mark, Brian, Ben, Helen, Barbara, Luke, Jared, Stefano, Gunny, Melanie, Sebastian, Joe, Megan, Marco, Lars and Roger, thank you all. And Barb, thank you for giving Tom and me fourteen years of extraordinary dedication to our business and for being a great friend. I’m looking forward to the next fourteen!

All the people who have supported McQuay Stables and Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses, you all have had a hand in making all our successes possible. Sarah Willeman, Roxanne Koepsell, Bob Stinner, Curtis Burlin, Lyle Lovett, The Kimmels, The Silvas, and Dr. Steve Harris, thank you all so very much.

All of these people have been a part of whatI am today and have touched my life and my career in their own special ways. You all have given me belief in myself and that has been a huge part of my success in the arena.

Of course I couldn’t achieve anything without the great partners I’ve had in the show arena: Champs Susie, Rustybuck, Peppermint Bon Bon, Stallone, Silver Spirit, Biko, Miss Okie Too, Doc Bronson, Kaliflower, Jiffy Pop, Cross Over Rosie, Hollywood Striker, Mi Hollywood Darlin, Jodies Doc Tari, Don’t Miss This, Rawhides Banjo, I Spin For Chics, Haidachino Hollywood, Smart Scat, West Coast Mizzen and now Always Gotyer Gunsup. I want to thank them for giving me their hearts time and time again.

To be in the company of people who have made such a huge impact on the Reining horse industry is truly an honor. I hope I can continue to help our sport grow. It means so much to me to join my father and all the great horsemen in the NRHA Hall of Fame. I will remember this night forever.”

Congratulations to Andrea Fappani and Tinker With Guns, who scored a 228 to win the Level 4 Derby Open division championship! Tinker With Guns (Gunner x Tinker Nic) is a five-year-old stallion owned by Rancho Oso Rio, LLC.  As the sire of the NRHA Derby Level 4 Open Champion, Gunner, owned by McQuay Stables, won the NRHA Sire & Dam award including $1,500 and a Sire & Dam Bronze trophy.

A big Congratulations to Mandy McCutcheon and Starstruck Girl, owned by McQuay Stables, who placed third in the Level 4 Non-Pro division!

Watch the top daily runs from the Derby here!

Congratulations to our 2011 NRHA Derby Finalists!

Tim McQuay and Show Your Guns, owned by Steve Harris Marco Ricotta and Fifth Avenue Shine, owned by Lyle Lovett Sam Schaffhauser and Rey of De Playboy, owned by Joe Wood Jr. Trey Pool and Lucky Cee Blair, owned by Jerry Kimmel Mandy McCutcheon and Starstruck Girl, owned by McQuay Stables Mandy McCutcheon and Chic Out My Ride, owned by Mandy

Craig Schmersal and Lost In Tinseltown

More information and results can be viewed here: http://s336880212.onlinehome.us/events/reining

Gun Dealer, a 2002 stallion by Gunner and out of Peppy Oak, is featured in this month’s NRHA Reiner magazine as the 2010 NRHA Limited Open World Champion. Gun Dealer is owned by Tim and Lisa Stanton from Pickering, Ontario, Canada, and ridden by Lisa Stanton at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. Click the link below to read the article!

http://digitaleditions.sheridan.com/publication/index.php?i=61807&m=&l=&p=6&pre=&ver=flex 

Congratulations to Tom McCutcheon, USEF Equestrian of the Year, and Gunners Special Nite, USEF Horse of the Year!

This certainly has been a year to remember for Tom McCutcheon and Gunners Special Nite. After winning the Individual and Team Gold at the 2010 World Equestrian Games, Tom and Gunners Special Nite find themselves in the spotlight yet again. After celebrating Gunners Special Nite being awarded USEF Horse of the Year on Friday, Tom found himself on stage again Saturday, this time to to be crowned USEF Equestrian of the Year.

To read the article on Tom and Gunners Special Nite, visit the link below:
http://usef.org/_IFrames/newsDisplay/viewPR.aspx?id=6559

Congratulations to Jordan Larson and Spooks Gotta Whiz, winners of the 2010 NRHA Futurity!
The duo scored a 227 in the Level 4 Open Finals.

A Big Congratulations to Tim and Always Gotyer Gunsup finishing 7th in the Open Futurity Finals and claiming the Open Prime Time Champion title! Mandy McCutcheon also placed in the Top 10 with 2 of her horses in the Non Pro. A special congratulations to Cade McCutcheon on earning a check in his first Non Pro Futurity Class!!
Great job Team McQuay!!

 Visit www.nrhafuturity.com for more photos and videos!

History was made at the Kentucky Horse Park.  This is the first time that the World Equestrian Games have been held on US soil and today was the inaugural Medal ceremony of the Games.  Fittingly enough, it was for the only discipline to have originated in the United States, Reining, and the Gold was awarded to none other than the United States of America!
The opening session started at 9AM Saturday morning with the first go of the Team Competition. The first section saw the USA’s Tim McQuay, riding David Silva’s Hollywoodstinseltown, shoot to the top of the leader board with a score of 220.5. Martin Muhlstatter for Austria riding his wife, Kim Dooley’s Wimpys Little Buddy were right behind with a great run and a score of 219.5! It was a fun section to watch with dressage superstar, Anky van Grunsven debuting in Reining on the WEG stage! She showed Whizashiningwalla BB. for owner Arthur Beack, for Team Netherlands to a strong score of 211!
The afternoon session crowd was larger and louder than the morning and they were not disappointed. They got off to a great start with the second rider for Italy, Stefano Massignan piloting Arcese Quarter Horses’ Yellow Jersey to a huge score of 224 to take the lead in the Individual Standings. Just two riders later, USA’s Craig Schmersal got close to Massignan’s score with Mister Montana Nic, for owner Erika Smith, by marking a 223.5. Those top scores would dominate the rest of the section. The last rider to enter the arena was Germany’s Grischa Ludwig aboard Hot Smokin Chex for owner Curtis Hof. The pair laid down a fantastic run that culminated with great stops and a score of 220.5 to tie Tim McQuay for third in the standings.

After the strong showing Saturday, the US was leading going into Sunday’s competition. Tom McCutcheon started things off for the Team in the morning section by laying down a blistering 224 with Gunners Special Nite, owned by Sarah Willeman and Turnabout Farm.  The score tied them with Italy’s Stefano Massignan and Yellow Jersey. Those would stay at the top of the leader board until Shawn Flarida and RC Fancy Step entered the arena.  Flarida piloted the Buffalo Ranch owned RC Fancy Step to a massive score of 227.  The scores to follow were strong but not enough to catch the United States.  The final results, Team USA with the Gold, Team Belgium with Sliver and Team Italy with the Bronze.

With such an impressive showing in the Team competition, we are assured of an amazing Individual Final on Thursday.  The top 15 from the Team Competition advance to the Individual Final, along with the top five from the consolation round to be held on Tuesday.

Tom McCutcheon & Gunners Special Nite, Tim McQuay & Hollywoodstinseltown, Shawn Flarida & RC Fancy Step, Craig Schmersal & Mister Montana Nic – The Dream Team

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Hollywood Dun It is featured in this month’s edition of Quarter Horse News!

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Tim McQuay was featured, along with Tom McCutcheon, on the 2010 Radio Show!  The 2010 Radio Show is based out of Lexington, Kentucky and is a great source for all things relating to the World Equestrian Games!

2010 Radio Show

For Tim and Colleen McQuay, Hollywood Dun It was a dream come true.

Tim showed the flashy dun stallion in the 1986 National Reining Horse Association Futurity and won the 1987 NRHA Derby Open Championship. When he discovered “Dun It’s,” owners Cliff and Gwen Steif, were selling the horse, Tim wanted to buy him, but the price of $100,000 was a little steep. However, his wife, Colleen, convinced him they couldn’t let this opportunity slip away, and with a little creative financing, the McQuays became Dun It’s owners in 1987.

Although Dun It had proven himself in the show pen, Tim knew if the stallion was to be successful in the breeding shed, his offspring would have to be just as talented as their sire and that wouldn’t be known until they were started under saddle.

“When we bought Dun It as a 4-year-old, we were on a grace period,” Tim said. “He was so beautiful and athletic and had attracted a lot of attention so we had a lot of people who wanted to breed to him. I figured we had three years to pay for him and see if he was a sire.”

It didn’t take long with Melodys Dun It, a stallion from Dun It’s first foal crop born in 1989, finishing third in the 1992 NRHA Futurity Open Finals. The next year’s Futurity saw the palomino stallion’s full brother, Dunnit Like A Cowboy, winning the open reserve title. In all, Dun It’s first two foal crops earned more than $200,000.

“It was just easy going from there,” Tim said.

By the time Dun It was 16, he became the youngest NRHA sire at the time to reach the million-dollar mark. He was the first $2 million sire (2000), $3 million sire (2002), $4 million sire (2004) and $5 million sire (2007).

Despite passing away in 2005, the McQuays’ dream continues with Dun It’s offspring still winning in the reining arena and helping the NRHA Hall of Fame inductee stallion surpass the $6 million sire mark.

“We’ve bred a few mares with frozen semen but nothing like we used to when he was alive,” Tim said. “Dun It has gone above and beyond what a person can expect. We’re just looking forward to $7 million now.”

And without a doubt, Dun It’s legacy will continue. Tim will be riding his 6-year-old son, Hollywoodstinseltown, as part of Team USA in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Owned by Dave and Bonnie Silva, the palomino stallion has lifetime earnings of almost $170,000.

“It’s gratification for me to be taking a son of Dun It to the World Equestrian Games,” Tim said. “It makes you feel so proud of Dun It and I’m so proud of the horse I’ll be showing too. He’s another superstar, I think, but we’ll just have to see what his babies ride like.”

McQuay Stables, located in Tioga, Texas, is a leader in the reining horse industry. Home to the late Hollywood Dun It, it now features a roster of top stallions that includes NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee Gunner, Dun Gotta Gun, Mister Nicadual, Smart And Shiney, and Hollywoodstinseltown. Tim McQuay is also an NRHA Hall of Famer and NRHA $2 Million rider, and Colleen McQuay has served the industry as an NRHA Board Member and Executive Committee for many years.

Team USA was set Saturday night for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Watch the Team USA Equestrian Life Video here!

Visit www.equestrianlife.com for more!

Tim McQuay and Hollywoodstinseltown, owned by Dave and Bonnie Silva, will be part of the reining team which represents the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.  Joining Tim on the team are Craig Schmersal, Tom McCutcheon and Shawn Flarida.  The WEG will be held in Lexington, KY during the last week of September and the beginning of October.

Go to http://www.worldequestriangames.com/ for more information– we hope to see you there!!

Congratulations to Gunnatrashya and Shawn Flarida — 2010 NRHA Derby Open Level 4 Champions with a score of 235!

*Go to http://nrhaderby.com/ to see a video of the duo’s impressive run*

Congratulations to Susan Williams on her recent purchase of I Spin For Chics!  Best of Luck to Susan and Mike and Barbie Boyle — we will miss “Spinner!”

Congratulations to Jordan Larson and Dolled Up Gunner — 2010 APHA World Show 4-5 yr. old Challenge Champions!

Gunnatrashya (Gunner x Natrasha), shown by Shawn Flarida, does it again! After winning the 2009 NRHA Futurity, the duo claimed the Level 4 Derby Open Championship, scoring a phenomenal 235. Team McQuay was also among the Open finalists. Tim McQuay returned on Rudy Dunit, owned by Claude & Becky Lindsey, and on RR Dunit Like A Star, owned by Lundin Farm. Marco Ricotta also made the Level 4 Open finals on Reminic At Work, owned by David & Bonnie Silva, and on Fifth Avenue Shine, owned by Lyle Lovett.

Tim McQuay and RR Dunit Like A Star scored a 223 to win the Prime Time Open Championship. RR Dunit Like A Star (RR Star x Seven S Willow) is a six-year-old stallion owned and bred by Lundin Farm.

A big congratulations to Mandy McCutcheon aboard Starstuck Girl, owned by McQuay Stables, claiming the Non Pro Derby Reserve Championship. Other Team McQuay Non Pro Derby finalists were Roger Musacci on Sugar N Ruf, David Silva on Electric Footwork, and Tracy Higginbottom on Diamond Chic Tari.

Congratulations to Frankie Ordner, who scored a 142.5 in the Limited Non Pro class on Dunitinbrightlight, along with Lyle Lovett on Mistress With A Gun, Jerry Kimmel on A Ruf Master, and Cade McCutcheon on I Spin For Chics, who all went home with a winnings check. This was Cade’s first time showing in the Limited Non Pro class, scoring a 140.5! Cade also scored a 143 on Okie Dun Did It, owned by McQuay Stables, to tie for Reserve Champion in the Youth 13 & Under division, as well as claimed the AQHA 13 & Under Championship.

Congratulations Team McQuay on another successful NRHA Derby!

The 2010 NRBC was a huge success for Team McQuay bringing home over $100,000 in winnings!

Tim McQuay returned to the Saturday evening Open Derby Finals on three horses, Shining N Sassy, the 2008 NRHA Futurity winner owned by Roxanne Koepsell, Rudy Dun It owned by Claude and Rebecca Lindsey, and RR Dun It Like A Star owned by Richard and Rose Lundin.   Marco Ricotta also returned to the finals evening on both Hollywoodstinseltown owned by Dave and Bonnie Silva, whom everyone was waiting to catch a glimpse of after their last years performance and score of 232, and Fifth Avenue Shine owned by Lyle Lovett.

The results…..Tim McQuay and Shining N Sassy took the Open Prime Time Champion title and Tim and Rudy Dun It also claimed the Open Prime Time Reserve Champion title.  Marco and Hollywoodstinseltown scored a 227 placing them 4th overall in the finals.

Mandy McCutcheon qualified West Coast Mizzen in the Non-Pro Derby Finals with a score of 216.

Melanie Petroll aboard Mistress With A Gun owned by Lyle Lovett, qualified for the Limited Open Derby Finals with a score of 217.5.

Cade McCutcheon put on a stellar performance on all fronts!!  Cade claimed the Championship titles in the Youth 13 & Under and the 10 & Under Short Stirrup classes on Okie Dun Did It with scores of 143.5 and 143 respectively as well as the Reserve Champion titles in both classes on Dun Being An Okie with scores of 140 and 141 respectively!  Cade also rode away the high point champion earning him a total of three trophy buckles at age 9!

Congratulations to all!!

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (March  31, 2010) – Reining icon Tim McQuay of McQuay Stables has joined forces with SmartPak™, becoming the newest member of the Team SmartPak family.  Tim joins the list of 20+ other Olympians and professional equestrians in Team SmartPak that are currently using the patented daily dose supplement feeding system for their horses.

McQuay has been a trailblazer in the reining industry throughout his career.  He has won every major National Reining Horse Association sanctioned event, including the NRHA Futurity, the National Reining Breeders Classic, the NRHA Derby and the NRHA Superstakes.  In the past 31 years, Tim has earned reining prize money on an astounding 229 different horses, making him the NRHA’s first 2 million dollar rider and owner of its first 5 million dollar sire, the infamous Hollywood Dun It.

“Not only is Tim McQuay one of the horse world’s best athletes, but he exemplifies a superb level of horsemanship both in and out of the ring,” said Becky Minard, founder and president of SmartPak Equine. “Tim has revolutionized the world of Reining by introducing an unprecedented level of training and care for the horse, and we are thrilled to be part of his horse care program. Busy professionals like Tim can really benefit from the convenience and time savings that SmartPaks provide.”

Understanding that to keep top level reining horses healthy and performing their best requires a sound nutritional program, SmartPak is committed to offering supplements that provide targeted solutions to help offer additional support or to manage a particular problem.  And their very own SmartSupplement line of products includes over 40 cutting edge supplement formulas at a savings of up to 40% ingredient for ingredient when compared to similar products. The McQuay philosophy puts the horse first – and is a total program to attain a long-term career for a reining horse, making it a great fit with SmartPak.  With a worldwide clientele, McQuay travels stateside and abroad where he presents reining clinics and consults with horse owners and professionals.  His training program for professionals and Non Pros is one for the ages – and one that many other pros admittedly have copied.

“Supplements have been part of our game plan for years, whether they’re for the horses in training, breeding or competition, so this is an ideal match,” said McQuay. “SmartPak is a well known and respected brand with a proven supplement feeding system and over 300 products to choose from, including their very own SmartSupplement line of products. That’s why I’m so happy to be partnering with them.”

McQuay’s introduction to Team SmartPak comes on the heels of SmartPak’s new “What the Pro’s Use” campaign, giving horse owners a glimpse into what’s involved in taking care of some of the nation’s top equine athletes.  Via their website, Facebook and print advertisements SmartPak shares interviews from top riders across multiple disciplines discussing how they use supplements to keep their horses performing their best, what some of their favorite equine products are, and why they choose SmartPak for their horse’s health care needs. Whether it be the peace of mind they get from knowing their supplements will be fed correctly, the ease of traveling, retaining the potency of their supplements or the top notch customer service, every rider has their own reasons for using the leading daily dose supplement provider.  Horse owners also have the opportunity to learn more about the everyday lives of these top riders including what riding superstitions they have, what they like to do in their free time, and even what they like to eat.

SmartPak Equine was founded by riders and horse owners who ride and show Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Polo, Eventing, Reining, Western Pleasure and have logged many miles trail riding. In addition to the SmartPak supplement system, the company offers a broad line of horse health and rider items, dog supplies, and equine and canine pharmacy items sold through the company’s catalog, Web site and retail store.

For more information about What the Pro’s Use, go to www.SmartPakEquine.com/WhattheProsUse or call toll free at (800) 461-8898.

About SmartPak Equine

SmartPak Equine was founded in 1999 with the purpose of simplifying the administration of nutritional supplements and medications to horses.  The patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system has been adopted by thousands of barns and horse owners across the country, who value knowing that their supplements will be fed correctly.  The SmartPak system has been embraced by riders from all disciplines and all levels, including seven Olympic medalists. In addition to the SmartPak supplement system, the company offers a broad line of horse health and rider items, dog supplies, and equine and canine pharmacy items sold through the company’s catalog and Web site.  SmartPak was recently named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest growing private companies for the second straight year and is the only equine company ever named to the list.  The company was recently honored with a Best Bosses award presented by Fortune Small Business and Winning Workplaces. SmartPak also operates a retail store in Natick, MA.  For more information, visit www.SmartPak.com

Jana Simons and A Gal With A Gun debuted in their first-ever NRHA Futurity this week and have already been awarded with the First Time Non Pro award based on their performance in the go round. In the finals, Simons continued with her winning ways marking a 218.5 for third in the Level 4 Open and the first in the Level 3 Intermediate Non Pro, Level 2 Limited Non Pro and Level 1 Non Pro Futurity divisions. Her winnings totaled in excess of $50,000.

Coming off a win in this year’s All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurity Gunnatrashya (Gunner x Natrashya) and Shawn Flarida marked a 228.5 to take the Level 4 Open Futurity championship and the $125,000 purse for owner Arcese Quarter Horses USA.

Gunnatrashya and Flarida’s run is posted online at nrhafuturity.com along with West Coast Mizzen and Mandy McCutcheon’s run from Friday.

Congratulations to all the Gunner’s who competed in this years finals!  The talent, ability and performances were outstanding!

In draw two of the second section of the Non Pro finals, reining champion and NRHA’s first Non Pro and only woman Million Dollar Rider Mandy McCutcheon jumped to the front of the pack with a 219 on West Coast Mizzen. However, Whitesboro, Texas’ Matthew Armenta and Sparklin Chic came to the show hunting for the win. The pair marked a 219 to tie. In a dramatic run-off, McCutcheon and her mount put in the final effort to take the win and her sixth Non Pro Futurity Championship. The win ties her with NRHA Hall of Famer Bob Loomis for the most NRHA Futurity titles. Mandy and her husband Tom own the West Coast Whiz mare.

GEARING UP FOR THE FINALS!!!!!

This year’s futurity has proven a success for Gunner bred competitors!  Watch for the following horses in the Open Finals on Saturday:

Gunnatrashya shown by Shawn Flarida

Tinker With Guns shown by Randy Paul

Smoking Sundown shown by Marco Ricotta

Smoken Gunner shown by Casey Hinton

Baroom Gunslinger and Colonelsmokingpep both shown by Casey Hinton

In the Non-Pro Finals don’t miss A Gal With A Gun shown by Jana Simons

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO MADE THE FINALS AND GOOD LUCK!!

Posted Nov 30th, 2009:

The open first go round at this year’s NRHA Futurity has once again been a success for McQuay Stables on many fronts.  Team McQuay has a total of 7 horses advancing to the second go-round beginning Monday, November 30th, 2009.    In the first go, Smoking Sundown and Marco Ricotta  scored of 222.5 for owner Day Creek Ranch LLC for the second place position in the Level 3 Intermediate Open.

Day one of the first go-round of the Cinch / NRHA Non Pro Futurity hit the Coliseum arena Sunday afternoon. The competition was hot starting with the first run of the day.  Starstruck Cowgirl and Mandy McCutcheon finished the day with a 216 putting them in second place!

We are also excited and proud to announce that there are a number of 3 year olds by Gunner successfully competing at this year’s futurity!  Gunnatrashya and Shawn Flarida scored a 225 and are in second place in the Level 4 Open Futurity division.  Other outstanding performers in the Level 4 Open division were Tinker With Guns and Randy Paul scoring a 224 and Baroom Gunslinger and Mike McEntire scoring a 220.5.  A Gal With A Gun and Jana Simons made their mark with a 216.5 and leads all four divisions of the Non Pro Futurity.  Congratulations!!

If you are attending this year’s futurity please feel free to stop by our stalls on Reiner’s Row in the Superbarn and visit with us!  We also have horses for sale that are currently at the show and DVD previews of our upcoming futurity sale prospects!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

OPEN FUTURITY & INTERMEDIATE OPEN FUTURITY CHAMPIONS
FIFTH AVENUE SHINE AND MARCO RICOTTA, owned by Lyle Lovett

NON-PRO FUTURITY CHAMPION
WEST COAST MIZZEN AND MANDY McCUTCHEON

4TH PLACE – NON-PRO FUTURITY
GUNNERANIC AND MANDY McCUTCHEON

Congratulations to Jordan and Taylor Larson for Jordan’s big win on Dolled Up Gunner (Gunner X Mifs Doll by Mifillena). Jordan rode the 4-year-old mare to the 2009 APHA  4 & 5 Year Old Reining Challenge Open World Championship.

Todd Crawford rode CT Gunner (X DC Leigh by Be Aech Enterprise) to the 3-Year-Old Reining Challenge Open Reserve Championship. CT Gunner is owned by Rex and Helen Hester.

Another winner was Rose Colored Gunner, a 6-year-old mare by Gunner and out of Alicia Rose by Topsail Whiz.  Owner Isabell Silvertolpe rode her to the APHA Freestyle Reining Sweepstakes at the American Paint Horse Association World Championship show.

Congratulations to Mack Weaver and Maggie Gun (owned by Madison Bohman). Maggie Gun (by Gunner X Lookout Majestic by Majestic Dell)  was the Youth Reserve World Champion.

In the Amateur Reining Overall Finals first place went to Gunner Hold Your Fire riden by Charlotte Decoster from Prosper, Texas. She rides with Shelli Reis of Spin City Performance Horses out of Whitesboro, Texas. Congrats!!

We would also like to congratulate Marco Ricotta and Diamond Chic Tari -  APHA World Champion owned by Tracy Higginbottom.

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Teaching and helping others be their best is something about which Tim McQuay is passionate. Unfortunately, the NRHA $2 Million Rider’s vast pool of knowledge has been isolated except to those lucky enough to train with him. We are pleased to announce that Tim’s expertise is now readily available since  Tim and his wife, Colleen, have teamed up with InfoMedia Video to produce “The Art of Reining with Tim McQuay” video series.

“I’ve always enjoyed sharing what I have learned over the years. In the first video, The Art of the Turnaround, that maneuver is broken down into easy-to-understand segments,” explained McQuay. “I hope that this method will help explain some of the pieces that can make a difference.”

Order now to reserve your copy – Copies will begin shipping on or around June 15, 2009.

InfoMedia Video Inc., has already produced and marketed such videos as the highly successful Speed Williams Roping series. For more information on InfoMedia Video, or to order The Art of Reining for $49.95 plus $5 shipping and handling, please click Order Form for an order form or visit www.infomediavideo.com to order on-line.

Congratulations!
It was another great
National Reining Breeders Classic!
Team McQuay wins nearly $150K

2009 National Reining Breeders Classic
Intermediate Open Champion
Marco Ricotta and Hollywoodstinseltown

Score 232!!! (Highest score achieved, matching the Open Champion)
Congratulations Marco and owners David & Bonnie Silva

Tim McQuay
Top Ten Open Finals
Shining N Sassy Owned by Roxanne Koepsell
Rudy Dun It Owned by Claude Lindsay
Smart & Shiney owned by Tim McQuay and Lyle LovettMandy McCutcheon
3rd Non Pro Finals on Mega Jac Jess
Owned by Scott & Kathy McCutcheon
Open Finals Qualifier on I Spin For Chics
Owned by McQuay Stables

More Congratulations!

Lyle Lovett and Smart Shinetta
Ltd Non-Pro Circuit Buckle Winner
Ltd Non Pro Champion
(Smart Shinetta, owned by Lyle Lovett, trained by Todd Crawford)

Nic Howard and Shiners Nu Lena!
NRBC Rookie Professional Circuit Buckle Winner
Rookie Professional Champion
(Shiners Nu Lena owned by Lyle Lovett)

Melanie Goodwin
Rookie Professional – Tied for Reserve (2nd & 3rd )
(Okie Dun Did It owned by McQuay Stables)

Cade McCutcheon
10 & Under Short Stirrup – Reserve Champion
Okie Dun Did It owned by McQuay Stables

Thank you to all of our clients, staff and sponsors who assisted in making the 2009 NRBC a huge success!!
A very special thank you to Mike Christian, Chad Vanderlinde and the rest of the NRBC Staff. Also thank you to Sean Brown, Pauline “Cookie” Cook and everyone at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center. And thanks to everyone who attended John Hoyt’s 80th birthday party. All the attendees got “John Hoyt Look-alike” Red Suspenders!

Cade McCutcheon and Brian Latimer help celebrate John’s 80th.	Carlee McCutcheon	Scott McCutcheon and John Hoyt