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Classic Equine Presents Rookie Day - 2008 Calendar
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2008 Taste of Reining Ad

02.28.08 Press Release - Expert Training for Rookie
Reiners at RHSF Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine

click to enlargeThe First 2008 RHSF Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine Hailed a Success!
Rookie reiners are participating in the opportunity of a lifetime. They’re receiving one on one instruction from top reining trainers and benefiting a good cause at the same time. The Reining Horse Sports Foundation’s Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine are now underway. 

The first Rookie Day was held at the end ofMarch in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Close to 30 riders participated raising nearly $5,000 for the RHSFclick to enlarge Crisis Fund.  The RHSF thanks Tina Kuenzli for organizing the Scottsdale Rookie Day forthe third year in a row and all of the trainers who donated their time, Matt Mills; BrentNaylor; Al Kuenzli; Patrick Flaherty; Martin Muehlstaetter; Abby Cosenza; Marc Cosenza; Ben Balow; Thiago Sobral and Dallas Wedel. 

The winning rookie rider was Kelly Riley, of Cave Creek, AZ.  She was coached by AbbyCosenza and Ben Balow.

Vicki Hawkins, of Litchfield, AZ, won Reserve Champion.  She was coached by Al click to enlargeKuenzli and Patrick Flaherty.

The Youth winner at the Scottsdale Rookie Day was Makenzie Lemons, of Chino Valley, AZ.  Makenzie was coached by Marc Cosenza and Matt Mills.

If you’d like to participate, there are a lot more Rookie Day clinics ahead.  Click here to find an RHSF Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine near you.

Picture #1: Abby Cosenza, Kelly Riley, Ben Balow and Balow’s son BenBen
Picture #2: Al Kuenzli, Patrick Flaherty and Vicki Hawkins
Picture #3: Marc Cosenza, Makenzie Lemons & Matt Mills

Rookie Day Schedule & Contacts
(submit your entry form to the appropriate contact)

Pueblo, CO
May 31, 2008
Wendy Lind
P.O. Box 774292
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

Gowanda, NY
June 21, 2008
Frank Schlossin
13105 Centerline Rd.
South Wales, NY 14139

Woodside, CA
July 20, 2008
Tracy Lynch
RT 1 Box 600
Marietta, OK 73448

Ardmore, OK
August 9, 2008
Tracy Lynch
RT 1 Box 600
Marietta, OK 73448

2008 Scholarship Application
2008 RHSF Donor List & Form

"Taking Care of Our Own"
Crisis Fund Testimonial



 OUR MISSION

DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING THE SPORT OF REINING WORLDWIDE

The Reining Horse Sports Foundation was established in 1999 to act as a supporting organization for the National Reining Horse Association. The RHSF is your Foundation, supported by you and established specifically for you, in an effort to develop and enhance the sport of Reining worldwide. The RHSF is committed to carrying the sport onward through our youth; who, through your support, have access to college scholarships and leadership opportunities. Through our Crisis Fund, we take care of our family, reaching out to them in times of need. Additionally, we are focused not only on supporting our current masters and remembering our past legends, but also by growing our sport throughout the world. The funding the Reining Horse Sports Foundation can provide as Reining moves towards Olympic inclusion will prove invaluable as we realize the dream of seeing Reining become an Olympic discipline. Your financial support is instrumental in growing the RHSF and in making your dreams a reality.

There are many great memories from the sport of Reining, and there are a great many more waiting in the warm-up pen for their turn. By donating today, you can help in the building of those memories and in the building of the Foundation of Reining.

To make a donation, contact RHSF
at 405.946.7400 or by email at rhsf@nrha.com

Making a contribution to the Reining Horse Sports Foundation,
means investing in the  sport of Reining.


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