World-class horsemanship, precision and athleticism took centre stage Tuesday evening as the Calgary Stampede's Reining Showcase returned to the Nutrien Western Event Centre for its second year. Featuring internationally acclaimed competitors alongside Canada's top professionals and emerging youth talent, the event delivered thrilling performances that highlighted one of the fastest-growing western equestrian disciplines.
Competition was held in three classes: the Invitational Open, Canadian Open and Youth Challenge.
In the Invitational Open class, Dany Tremblay of Marietta, Oklahoma and horse Legitness captured the championship and a $10,000 payday. Shawn Flarida of Springfield, Ohio and horse White Hot N Electric finished second to earn $9,000, while Jason Vanlandingham of Whitesboro, Texas and horse Sparkin Off Spooks placed third and earned $8,000.
The Invitational Open brought together six elite NRHA Professionals, including five of the association's all-time leading money earners. Never before has a reining event of this calibre been staged in Canada. Riding Canadian-owned and Canadian-trained horses, the competitors vied for their share of a $50,000 CAD added purse and the coveted Calgary Stampede Champion buckle.
In the Canadian Open class, Haley Franc of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and horse Electric Force claimed the championship and $2,000, with Kailin Hipkiss of Daysland, Alberta and horse Looks Electra Fyed finishing second to earn $1,250.
The Canadian Open featured eight Canadian NRHA Professionals representing all four Western Canadian provinces. Competitors earned their place through qualifying events at the EquinoX and the Reining Alberta Spring Classic before competing for a $5,000 CAD added purse and a Calgary Stampede Champion buckle.
The Youth Challenge class showcased six of Canada's top young reining competitors, who qualified through the Reining Alberta Spring Classic. Natalie Draper and horse Shooting Off Sparks claimed the Calgary Stampede Champion buckle after an outstanding performance in front of the enthusiastic crowd.
All results for the Calgary Stampede Reining Showcase can be found on this page.
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