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TOPSAIL WHIZ BECOMES NRHA’S FIRST EIGHT MILLION DOLLAR SIRE

Oklahoma City, Okla. – November 10, 2011 – The name Topsail Whiz has become synonymous with record-breaking achievements in the sport of Reining. In 2008, the NRHA Hall of Fame inductee reached the top of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) all-time sire list with total offspring earnings of $5,527,700 surpassing Hollywood Dun It’s mark of $5,494,100.
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Equi-Stat Elite $1 Million Sire: Rowdy Yankee

Another stallion has joined the ranks of Equi-Stat Elite $1 Million Sires. The newest member of the club is 1994 stallion Rowdy Yankee, owned by the Rowdy Partners, Lucama, N.C. Rowdy Yankee’s Equi-Stat sire record boasts 106 offspring performers who have earned a total of $1,001,841.
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AMERICANA 2011 „The most beautiful Americana ever“ - 300 riders from 16 nations - € 150,000 prize money – 36,000 visitors

About 300 riders from 16 nations and 239 exhibitors came to 2011 Americana which celebrated its 25th Anniversary. More that € 150,000 prize money were paid out in 38 classes. 36,000 visitors came to see the show and the fair. Among the many beautiful shows, there were the highlights:
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Americana 2011: Johanna Grabner and Hot Lil Machine leading after Masters Pleasure Go round

There were 25 horses in the go of the Americana Masters Pleasure , and the winner came from Austria: Johanna Grabner riding Hot Lil Machine, a 3-year-old gelding by A Hot Machine that was Amateur Pleasure Celebration Champion with his owner Ing. Gunter Pock this year.
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Americana 2011 - Sabine Brasche wins ERCHA Working Cowhorse Non Pro

Simone Brasche and Larues Imperialil won the Working Cowhorse Non Pro scoring a total of 292 points.
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Americana 2011 - Sabine Brasche wins ERCHA Working Cowhorse Non Pro

Simone Brasche and Larues Imperialil won the Working Cowhorse Non Pro scoring a total of 292 points.
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2011 Americana opens its Doors for Visitors tomorrow: Almost 240 Exhibitors – 263 Horses from 17 Nations - $ 190,000 Purse / Sports Highlight: Open Bronze Trophy Go Round

Tomorrow, Wednesday August 31, Europe’s premier western event opens its doors in Augsburg. Until Sunday, September 4, visitors have got the chance of shopping at one of the almost 240 exhibitors, talk to horse owners and trainers or visit the famous western forum.
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Americana 2011: Fine Performance of Aint It The Blues in Western Riding Go Round

When a rider collects plus points in eight out of twelve maneuvres in Western Riding, this is really something.
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AMERICANA 2011: Ten in the World Open Trail Final – Carolin Lenz leading aboard Lil Freckled Playboy after Go Round

From 25 competitors in the go round, the top ten made it to the final of the $ 5,000 added Americana World Open Trail.
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2011 AMERICANA: more than $ 163,000 added Money – 11 Trophy Saddles

Only about six more weeks until the 2011 AMERICANA at Augsburg. For exhibitors, Europe’s premier western riden event starts on August 28, for visitors on August 31, and lasts until September 4. There is a total purse of over $ 163,000 added money including the $ 40, 000 added NRHA Lawson Bronze Trophy Open. Eleven trophy saddles await the Champions of the various classes, among them a top handmade saddle in the Working Cow Horse.
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Simona Diale

Born in Savona, Simona Diale grew up in East Africa with her family and moved to Italy in order to attend the University of Genova where she graduated in Ecomics and Business Management. A member of the International Alliance Of Equestrian Journalists, she has a post-graduate diploma in Freelance Journalism from the London School of Jounalism. Simona Diale Cascina Bombrina, 17 15060 MONTALDEO (AL) -ITALY Tel: +39 0143 849 139 Fax: +39 0143 849 914 Cell: +39 340 53 54 629