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QHN 250 The heck Out C Industry’s • Tack & Equipment ires Hottest S / $3.99 / JANUARY 15, 2012 VOLUME 34, NUMBER 2 EWS.COM J QUARTERHORSEN WEEK OF JANUARY 16, 2012 QUARTERHORSENEWS.COM Get the Latest Online at After months ready to get cutting again. He finally started really working n Augusta Back Where of struggle, J.B. horses on Dec. 12. Futurity Schedule After getting a little time McLamb has made Check the schedule for the back in the pen, McLamb He Belongs it out of the woods upcoming Augusta Futurity, ventured to Abilene for the which takes place Jan. 21-28. and is back where Spectacular. Though he didn’t he belongs – on make the finals, he marked a n Boyd Rice, Show 216 and 213.5 – pretty darn Horses Recovering the back of a good for someone still break- Texas trainer Boyd Rice talks cutting horse. ing in his new knees. about his awful accident last “I still have a little pain, week. Thankfully, Rice was OK “They took both knees out but it doesn’t bother me at but one horse did perish and in February [2011],” McLamb all when I’m riding,” McLamb several had to be rescued when recalled. “They replaced them said. “I feel very blessed, the truck and trailer flipped after Feb. 25. On Aug. 9, they took because there for a while, we hitting a slick spot on the road. my left knee out and put a didn’t know whether we were n Competitive Edge spacer in there. I didn’t get going to have a leg or not. I Could excessive alcohol con- a knee back until Oct. sumption be crippling your 25.” efforts to excel in your sport? After fighting off a Staph infection, n Kids & Mustangs McLamb underwent A youth division has been his last surgery fol- added to the 2012 Supreme lowing having no left Extreme Mustang Makeover, an knee for more than event that takes place in Fort two months. But even Worth, Texas, Sept. 13-15. Kids though his body was 8-18 have a chance to compete free from infection, for $50,000 in prize money. his troubles were not n The QHN News Desk yet over. See what’s happening in the “I had been stiff for McLamb is finally back in the saddle. —Photo by Kellie Carr horse and ranching industries. so long with the spac- According to the North Carolina er in there that we Department of Agriculture, an couldn’t get very much EHV-1 case has been confirmed movement at all,” McLamb thank God and the doctors in that state. Also, there were explained. “I told them from and my customers and all more than 50 Thoroughbred the first surgery, I went back the people that prayed for me horses that were taken from a to riding in about four weeks. and helped us. Louisiana breeding farm because So, the therapist put me to “We’ll go to the Bonanza of “alleged mistreatment.” walking and trotting [horses]. and probably the Super When he did that, the range Stakes,” McLamb continued J.B. McLamb debuted his new knees at the See the Action Video Abilene Spectacular aboard Moms Smooth of motion increased nearly about his plans for 2012. Central “We did good. I hope we’re Cat. —Photo by Suzanne Forrest 100 percent in three days.” Watch Abilene Spectacular After using horses for his back blowing and going.” 4YO Non-Pro Champions Kelle rehabilitation, McLamb was —KP Earnheart and Dual With Style at quarterhorsenews.com. Digital Update Out ‘N’ About Amarillo Memorabilia Working Ranch Cowboys Association contestants and their families enjoy shopping during an auction to raise funds for the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation during the 16th annual WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas. — Photos by Cathy Martindale Bomb-Proof Bridget Taylor rode this gelding that had 90 days under saddle, right into the Civic Center to show his calm disposition to bidders at the auction. 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Morris III PRESIDENT Will S. Morris IV Cowgirl Cutie Don’t Get Any Closer Cole Hawk, “almost 4,” from Florence, Allie Jo Roberts, 5, models Colo., gave a toy rifle a thorough workout. a set of chaps donated to the WRCF auction. It’s Not Mine (right) Tom Brockman, Kress, Texas, took a large ration of good-natured teasing as he strolled through the rodeo trade ALL CONTENTS COPYRIGHT 2012 show carrying this pink sequined purse for his womenfolk. QUARTER HORSE NEWS / QHN Insider A Gem Indeed! Princess In Diamonds Offspring Rank Horse Foaled/Gender Earnings 1 WHIZKEY N DIAMONDS 06 S $213,549 2 CROMED OUT MERCEDES 05 S $146,645 3 PRINCESSONTHEPROWL 04 M $37,506 4 ONE NIGHT ROOST 04 S $22,739 Princess In 5 DOWNUNDER DIVA 03 M $13,157 Diamonds and Todd Crawford 6 BLING BLING CHIC 05 S $8,813 —Photo by 7 CHICS DIG SCARS 08 S $1,829 Waltenberry TOTAL $444,238 I think the horses out of her Diamonds placed fourth in the 2001 offspring. Ridden by Shawn Flarida, will change the industry,” NRHA Futurity Open finals. Crawford Springfield, Ohio, this 2006 stallion was Steve Archer, Richmond, showed the mare in just four events and, third in the 2009 NRHA Futurity, won the “ according to Equi-Stat, earned $77,002. 2011 Gordyville Breeders Cup and Wimpys Texas, said after winning the 2011 According to the NRHA, Princess In Little Step Derby and tied for second in the National Reining Horse Association/ Diamonds has 29 offspring. Anderson 2011 NRHA Derby. Adequan North American Affiliate knows a good thing when he sees it. By way Ridden by Andrea Fappani, Scottsdale, Championship Open title on Carolyn of embryo transfer, Princess In Diamonds Ariz., Cromed Out Mercedes, by Custom Tellepsen’s One Night Roost. has had multiple foals just about every Crome, tied for eighth place in the 2008 year. Of the 12 foals old enough to compete, NRHA Futurity before winning the 2009 Considering the talent exhibited by One seven have earned a total of $444,238. National Reining Breeders Classic. With Night Roost, a stallion by Gallo Del Cielo And there are quite a few up-and-comers. $146,654 in NRHA earnings, Cromed Out and out of Princess In Diamonds, Archer Princess In Diamonds produced five foals in Mercedes, owned by Bob Loomis, Marietta, has a valid point: Princess In Diamonds 2009 and 2011 and seven foals in 2010, all Okla., sits second on his dam’s money- is indeed a gem, and as a broodmare, by a variety of stallions. earning offspring list. she’s already making an impact on the “I doesn’t matter what you cross her Princessontheprowl, a 2004 mare by reining horse industry. on, you’re going to get something good,” High Brow Cat, was ridden by Brent Princess In Diamonds (Shining Spark x Anderson said. “I just try to breed her to Wright, Clinton Anderson, Donnie Bricker Eyed Be A Princess x Eyed Be Impressive), popular stallions that have good confor- and Erin Moran. They all earned NRHA owned by Clinton Anderson, Stephenville, mation and seem to produce willing, train- paychecks. Wright and Princessontheprowl Texas, is a 1998 mare bred by Gay Lynn able horses.” were finalists in the 2007 NRHA Futurity, Owens, Creston, Iowa. With reining earnings of $213,549, and Anderson was the 2008 NRBC Level When owned by Cristin Schuetz and Whizkey N Diamonds, by Topsail Whiz, 2 Limited Open Champion.