Ireydescent wins The Ike Open Classic

Ireydescent, owned by Brumbaugh Ranches, Aledo, Tex., claimed her first major win in January 2020, as champion of the Abilene Spectacular Open Futurity under Adan Banuelos. By the end of that year, the Dual Rey daughter had increased her earnings to $101,644. And on Tuesday,...

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Elizabeth Quirk Wins Second NCHA Non-Pro World Title

When Elizabeth Quirk won the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Non-Pro World Finals Championship title two years ago, she believed it was a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.   That year, it was a goal to win the year-end championship while riding her good mares, Cats Sheree and Kattlayst. Nothing...

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Two Mares Split Abilene Spectacular 4-Year-Old Open

Ireydescent, shown by Adan Banuelos, and Stole A Kiss, with James Payne, were the stars on Wednesday, January 8, at the Taylor County Expo Center, as 221.5-point co-champions of the 2020 Abilene Spectacular Derby.   Ireydescent, a Dual Rey daughter, is owned by Brumbaugh Ranches, Aledo, Tex.,...

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Breeders Invitational in Full Swing

Elizabeth Quirk scored 222 points to win the Classic/Challenge Non-Pro Finals on Catillac Reys LTE $154,755, by Metallic Cat, while Jessica Pounds scored 219 points for the reserve champion title, riding Etch N Sketch LTE $47,930, by Kit Kat Sugar. Greg Coalson, NCHA Non-Pro earner...

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Elizabeth Quirk’s Not Hauling — Probably

After a standout 2018 season that culminated with the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Non-Pro World title, Elizabeth Quirk was ready for a break. She wasn’t planning to haul this year, but that may change.   To say Quirk was stunned when she piloted Wood U N...

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