Three National Reined Cow Horse Youth Association members have signed with the Baylor University Equestrian Team. Joining the program’s 2010-11 class are Alexis Gray, Claire Edwards and Shelbey Jackson.

“This is a fantastic group of student-athletes,” Head Coach Ellen White said. “I know they will help us continue to contend for conference and national championships.”

Alexis Gray is from Educational Plus Ministries in Argyle, Texas and is the daughter of Brian and Gina Gray. Her list of accomplishments include: 2004 NRCHA World Show Top 10 Youth Limited; 2005 NRCHA Reserve World Champion Youth Limited; 2006 NRCHA World Show Top 10 Youth Bridle; 2007, 2008 and 2009 NRCHA World Show Qualifier Youth Bridle; 2004 and 2006 SRCHA Youth Limited Regional Champion; 2007 and 2008 SRCHA Youth Bridle Regional Champion; 2008 NRCHA Youth Bridle Regional Champion; 2007, 2008 and 2009 AQHYA World Show Qualifier in Working Cow Horse.

Claire Edwards is from Temecula Valley High School in Temecula, Calif., and is the daughter of Jon and Laura Edwards. Her list of accomplishments include: 2006 NRCHA Regional Champion in the Youth Limited; 2008 NRCHA Reserve World Champion in the Youth Limited; 2008 NRCHA Reserve National Champion in Youth Limited; Fifth place finish in the 2009 AQHYA World Show in Working Cow Horse’ 2009 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Reserve Champion in Youth Bridle.

Shelbey Jackson is from Lakewood High School in Arlington, Washington, and is the daughter of Larry and Sheryl Jackson. Her list of accomplishments include: 2004 and 2005 AQHYA World Show Qualifier in reining; 2009 NRCHA World Show qualifier in Youth Bridle, Non Pro Bridle, Novice Non Pro Bridle and Open Bridle; 2009 AQHYA World Show Qualifier in Working Cow Horse; 2006-2009 WSQHA Year-End Youth Champion in Cutting; 2007 WSQHA Year-End Open Champion in Cutting; 2006 NWRCHA Year-End Youth Champion in Cutting; 2007 and 2008 NRCHA Northwest Region Top 10 Youth Limited; 2008 NWRCHA Year-End Youth Reserve Champion; 2008 IRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Youth Limited Champion; 2009 NWRCHA Year-End Senior Horse Non Pro Champion; 2009 NWRCHA Year-End Non Pro Bridle Reserve Champion; 2009 NWRCHA Year-End Novice Non Pro Bridle Champion; 2009 NWRCHA Year-End Youth Bridle Champion; 2009 NWRCHA Paul Dice Memorial Non Pro Champion; 2009 NWRCHA Year-End AQHA Youth Champion; 2009 WSQHA Year-End Youth Champion in Cow Horse; 2009 NRCHA Northwest Region Champion in Novice Non Pro Bridle and Youth Bridle; 2009 NRCHA Northwest Region Reserve Champion Non Pro Bridle.

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, Pfizer Animal Health, 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