TEMECULA – The Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association buckled up its business of the year just past on Jan. 22 with a club awards banquet at Sweet Lumpys Barbeque in Temecula.

The standing-room only event illustrated the popularity of the SRCHA, which continues to enjoy growth in participation and membership during what to this point has been a sluggish economy.

President Laura Edwards honored sponsors and year-end high-points with an awards distribution.

“It is all about the members for me,” said Edward, who looks at 2012 with optimism for continued momentum. “I am hoping with the fresh faces at our ‘parent company.’ the NRCHA, there will be a renewed commitment to the members and affiliates – that will make us even stronger.”

The youth division is an important one with the SCRCHA, and last year the club implemented a “no cattle fee” for youth exhibitors.

“It’s just a little thing that adds up throughout the year,” Edwards said. “We hope this will continue to allow our youth to show as many times as possible.”

She added that the addition of the Non Pro Triple Crown not only exposed SCRCHA to more Non Pros, but it also encouraged camaraderie amongst the exhibitors.

In addition to keeping the Triple Crown, Edwards said the club has added a series of “schooling shows” that where so successful they have been changed them into a Summer Circuit.

A special award was given to every horse and rider that competed in all three shows.

Edwards favorite addition to the calendar last year, the “Cut for a Cause,” raised over $6,000 for the Rebecca Goss Boo Yaah Foundation.

2011 SCRCHA HIGH-POINT CHAMPIONS & RESERVES

HORSE RIDER OWNER

Class: Open Bridle

Ch – Finalight, Glen Aspinall, Linda Wolfinger
Res – Half Time Report, Roy A. Rich, Barbara J. Hastings

Class: Limited Open Bridle

Ch – Half Time Report, Roy A. Rich, Barbara J. Hastings
Res – Miss Cattlemaster, Roy A. Rich, Jodi Sypherd

Class: Non Pro Bridle

Ch – Boomba Chic, John T. Farris, John T. Farris
Res – Lenas Gray Ghost, Remy Greer, James E. Greer

Class: Intermediate Non Pro Bridle

Ch – Boomba Chic, John T. Farris, John T. Farris
Res – Smart Time Tuck, Murray G. Thompson, Murray G. Thompson

Class: Novice Non Pro Bridle

Ch – Be Smart Go Smokum, Sandy M. Miller, Sandy M. Miller
Res – Skeets Majic Peppy, Darleen Wood, Darleen Wood

Class: Non Pro Hackamore

Ch – Top Rienmakin Blonde, Tia Lisa Harari, Tia Lisa Harari
Res – Nu Prize, Tammy J. Johnston, Trystin L. Johnston

Class: Rookie Rider

Ch – SCR Sams Playgun, Whitney Sims, Whitney Sims
Res – Starlight Macchiato, Rudolph Petris, Rudolf & Irene Petris

Class: Open Hackamore

Ch – Very Smart And Sure, Roy A. Rich, Sarah J. Bradley
Res – Fresnos Indian Chief, Roy A. Rich, Sandi Heitritter

Class: Limited Open Hackamore

Ch – Very Smart And Sure, Roy A. Rich, Sarah J. Bradley
Res – Fresnos Indian Chief, Roy A. Rich, Sandi Heitritter

Class: Youth Bridle

Ch – Tangys Sugar Nic, Tiffany Neal, Tiffany Neal
Res – Dual Awhittle Doceye, Lauren K. Lynch, Lauren K. Lynch

Class: Open Two Rein

Ch – Half Time Report, Roy A. Rich, Barbara J. Hastings
Res – Miss Skeets Cowgirl, Roy A. Rich, Barbara J. Hastings

Class: Non Pro Two Rein

Ch – Rein My Belle, Claire L. Edwards, Laura J. Edwards
Res – Shining Lifeof Riley, Kelly C. Weaver, Kelly C. Weaver

Class: Youth Limited

Ch – Soula Boom Star, Rene I. Ferini, Dakota Anderson
Res – Okies Golden Gal, Andre Andraos, Kim K. Andraos

Class: Junior Youth Limited

Ch – TF Montalena, Kailly Culligan, Shannon Culligan
Res – Smart Crescent Cash, Kelsey Lynch, Kelsey Lynch

Class: 5K Non Pro Limited

Ch – Legendinhisowntime, Cheryl Harmon-Teets, Cheryl Harmon
Res – Tommy Olena, James A. Vangelos, Ingrid Vangelos

Class: NPL Rookie

Ch – Stop N Light, Katie C. Breslin, Katie C. Breslin
Res – Reminics Double Chex, Steven Debolt, Steven &/or Kathleen Debolt

Class: Non Pro Limited

Ch – Legendinhisowntime, Cheryl Harmon-Teets, Cheryl Harmon
Res – Play Lika Martin, Daniella Irvine, Daniella Irvine

Class: Open Herd

Ch – Redman Moon, Charles F. Stevens, Erin Ellison
Res – Oh So Spooky, Roy A. Rich, Shelley Schaffer

Class: Non Pro Herd

Ch – Rockin Remenic, Jessica Steffien, Jessica Steffien
Res – TR High Yield CD, Juan J. Acosta, Juan J. Acosta