The Non Pro Bridle National Reined Cow Horse Association Non Pro Bridle World Championship was decided Saturday afternoon at the First Community Credit Union Spur Arena in San Angelo, Texas. Frances Labourdette won the title by 13 points with a 446.5 with Smart Chic Aloha.

“I have never had the horse to get here. It’s a fairytale. It was great to get to the finals, but to actually win is amazing,” she said after the awards ceremony, at which she collected a bevy of prizes, including a Bob’s Custom Saddle sponsored by Jackson Land & Cattle Company, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Knight Haulers, Rios of Mercedes boots from Rios of Mercedes, a commemorative World Finals vest sponsored by Gist Silversmiths, a CR Morrison trophy and a CR Morrison commemorative medallion.

Labourdette, who came in as the last draw of the finals, explained that she didn’t know what she’d have to mark to win the class. “I stayed outside the whole time. I didn’t watch anyone else go and I just focused on what I was going to do,” she explained. Along with her prizes, Labourdette also took home a check for $5,131. Smart Chic Aloha is by Smart Chic Olena and out of Lei Aloha.

Former Non Pro Limited World Champion Dana Avila won the Reserve title on her veteran cow horse Brother White. She marked a 433.5, and collected $4,105. Avila also received a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Knight Haulers, custom spurs from Tom Balding Bits & Spurs, Rios of Mercedes boots from Rios of Mercedes, an ESP saddle pad from Classic Equine, a commemorative World Finals vest sponsored by Gist Silversmiths, and a CR Morrison commemorative medallion. Brother White is by Smart Little Lena and out of White On Right.

The NRCHA World Championship Show Presented by John Deere, is held as part of the Fort Dodge Animal Health Celebration of Champions. The Celebration of Champions is held annually in San Angelo, Texas, and also features the NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman and the Circle Y Ranch Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association Derby.

The National Reined Cow Horse Association, now in its 61st year, is the governing body of cow horse competition, is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards of competition and educating members and the public about the history and tradition of the cow horse. Through the support of a Corporate Partner family that includes Markel Insurance Company, Wide World of Horses, John Deere, AdequanR, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Cinch, Inc., Classic Equine, Gist Silversmiths, MD Barns, Platinum Performance, Inc., Nutrena, Quarter Horse News, Fort Dodge West Nile Innovator, Rios of Mercedes, Merial products ULCERGARD and EQUIOXX, Running W Designs, and the Silver Legacy Hotel, the association works to keep the vaquero tradition alive in today’s equine industry. For information on the National Reined Cow Horse Association, call 580-759-4949 or visit the NRCHA Official Web Site at www.nrcha.com.

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2010 World Show (San Angelo, TX) – 02/06/2010 Non Pro Bridle Finals COMPOSITE