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“I see it being strong. As long as we are in only a semi economic turndown, it will be fine. "
– James Eakin, banker and buyer/seller of cutting horses, commenting on the condition of the cutting horse market

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Co-Champions in $10,000 Amateur at NCHA Western Nationals

Written by Mark Thompson

Jessica Devries and Ron Ferris

Two cutters who started competing four years ago, one while in her mid-teens and the other while in his early 50s, enjoyed the rides of their lives May 7 while tying as Co-Champions with 220 scores in the $10,000 Amateur finals at the National Cutting Horse Association Western Nationals in Ogden, Utah.

Jessica Devries, 19, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, and her 8-year-old gelding, Lucky Powder, marked their 220 from the No. 1 slot in the second cattle set, following a 13-horse set where five competitors lost cows.

Ron Ferris, 55, Gresham, Ore., and his 14-year-old gelding, Mia Doc Freckles, tied for the title from the ninth draw in the second set. Each rider earned $4,097. That’s the most money either had won at a show, and both posted career-best scores.

High Brow Cat Undergoes Surgery

Written by Katie Tims (John Brasseaux photo)

High Brow Cat

The cutting horse industry had quite a scare at the end of April when one of its most successful sires underwent surgery to remove an intestinal stone that was lodged in his colon. Dr. Jeffery Foland and his team at the Weatherford Equine Center in Weatherford, Texas, conducted the surgery late Monday night, April 28.

A week later, High Brow Cat, who is 20 years old, was recovering nicely.

“He’s doing very well,” Foland said.

Jack and Susan Waggoner, Bridgeport, Texas, owners of High Brow Cat, were delighted with the prognosis and condition of their stallion. High Brow Cat is scheduled to return home to DLR Stallion Station on Friday, May 9.

Written by Jessica Robbins and Mark Thompson (Hart Photos)

Mary Ann Rapp

Elizabeth Queen

Mary Ann Rapp, 42, Weatherford, Texas, finished one-two in the Derby Non-Pro on Want Frys Withat and Swingin Star Pepto, and Elizabeth Queen, 32, Lipan, Texas, won the Classic Non-Pro on Sister CD as the Cotton Stakes Classic ended on May 4 in West Monroe, La.

The Amateur titles were won by Caitlin Enright, riding Olive Royal, and Patrick Collin, riding Oh Cay Felix.

Austin Shepard, 30, Summerdale, Ala., added two more Open division titles to his list and more than $70,000 to his earnings record.

Men in Green

Written by Mr. E. Quine

Shawn Flarida

Austin Shepard

A mystical force surrounding two men
Has created a stir inside the show pen,
And they both wear green,
They’re men in green.

Some say it’s Louisiana black voodoo
That’s transformed green into a magical hue.
They’re charmed in green,
Those men in green.

Written by QHN Staff

Jerry Wells

Jerry Wells, 67, considered by many to be one of the leading horsemen of all time, passed away Saturday, May 3, at Baptist Medical Center in Norman, Okla., after suffering from a long bout with cancer. Family members were with him at the time of his death.

During his show career, Wells became a force to reckon with in the Quarter Horse industry, showing 59 World Champions, including Impressive, Conclusive, The Invester, Cluition, Boston Mac, Double L Straw and Te N Te, as well as 597 Grand Champions and 371 Reserve Grand Champions.

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