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Gunnatrashya has joined an elite class as an NRHA $15 Million Sire, tying with his legendary sire Gunner at the milestone mark. The 2023 NRHA Hall of Fame inductee continues to cement his legacy as one of the most influential sires in the sport, with a pedigree and record that set him apart. Bred by Katarina Dorminy of Georgia, the 2006 stallion is out of Natrasha and has been owned by NRHA Corporate Partner Arcese Quarter Horses USA since the start of his career, achieving remarkable success both in the show pen and in the breeding shed.

Though his time in the arena was brief, Gunnatrashya left an indelible mark. With NRHA Hall of Fame inductee Shawn Flarida in the saddle, he earned nearly $220,000 in NRHA lifetime earnings. The pair’s most notable triumphs came in 2009 and 2010 when they captured the Level 4 Open Championships at the NRHA Futurity and the subsequent NRHA Derby.

Gunnatrashya’s success as a sire is defined by the consistent excellence of his offspring. Thirty-four of his foals have earned more than $100,000 each in NRHA LTE. At the 2025 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel, seven of his offspring advanced to the Non Pro Finals, and 16 competed in the Open Finals. NRHA Million Dollar Rider Martin Muehlstaetter and Good Time To Trashya (out of Good Time Gota Shine) claimed the Level 3 Open Derby Championship, adding $35,000 to Gunnatrashya’s progeny earnings. Good Time To Trashya, owned by Jamie Walters, was bred by nominator Redhead Reining LLC.

Gunnatrashya’s highest-earning offspring include:

• Gunnabebigtime (out of Big Time Jazzy); bred, nominated, and owned by Tami Nelson; $864,903 NRHA LTE
• Gunna Stop (out of Stop Little Sister); bred and nominated by NRHA Corporate Partner Toyon Ranch LLC; owned by Amber Gokey; $672,762 NRHA LTE
• NRHA Markel Sale Graduate Andiamoe (out of Wimpys Little Chic); bred, nominated, and owned by Arcese Quarter Horses USA; $438,139 NRHA LTE
• Ten Thirty (out of Dainty Little Step); bred and nominated by Brooke Wharton; owned by Rancho El Fortin; $418,788 NRHA LTE
• Super Marioo (out of HA Chic A Tune) bred and nominated by Hillis Akin Family Partnership; owned by Tom and Mandy McCutcheon; $338,891 NRHA LTE

Gunnatrashya and Gunner now stand as the only father-son duo in NRHA history to both surpass the $15 million sire mark. Their combined influence has reshaped modern reining bloodlines, producing generations of elite horses known for their athleticism, style, and heart. This milestone underscores not only Gunnatrashya’s dominance as a sire but also the lasting impact of his lineage on the sport.

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The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to recognize Gina Schumacher of Gordonville, Texas, as its newest $2 Million Rider. The 28-year-old Swiss native reached the milestone during the 2025 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel.

Schumacher earned more than $20,000 at the event, including a seventh-place finish in the Colston Paving Inc. 4-Year-Old Non Pro Stakes and qualifying two horses for the Level 4 Non Pro Finals. Entering the Derby needing less than $11,000 to cross the $2 million mark, she delivered another standout performance to secure her place in the NRHA record books.

A member of NRHA since 2006, Schumacher earned her first check that same year by winning the Youth 13 & Under at the Swiss Slide aboard her gelding, Top Jac Boy. Since then, she has evolved into one of the sport’s most accomplished non pro riders, capturing major wins at the NRHA Futurity, NRHA Derby, National Reining Breeders Classic, 100X Reining Classic Stakes, and more. In 2023, she proved she could compete with the best in the world when she placed third in The Run For A Million’s Million Dollar Competition, going head-to-head with top NRHA Professionals.

Schumacher’s top-earning finishes in the show pen include:

• 2023 100X Reining Classic Level 4 Non Pro Stakes Champion aboard CS Nifty Sailor earning $100,000
• 2023 The Run For A Million – Million Dollar Competition third place aboard Gunnastepya earning $75,000
• 2024 100X Cowtown Classic Level 4 Open Stakes Champion aboard Take Out The Trash earning $71,000
• 2022 The Invitational Level 4 Non Pro Champion aboard CS O Bingo earning $65,000
• 2022 NRHA Level 4 Non Pro Futurity Champion aboard Gunnin For The Nite earning $60,000

Schumacher became an NRHA Million Dollar Rider in 2022 and continues to ride horses owned by her mother, NRHA $2 Million Owner Corinna Schumacher. With a career built on talent, determination, and a deep passion for the sport, Gina Schumacher’s latest achievement reflects her passion for reining.

The National Reining Horse Association welcomes ARC Gunnabeabigstar to the distinguished group of NRHA Million Dollar Sires, a milestone achieved during the 2025 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel.

The 2011 stallion, owned by Rancho Los Palominos and bred by NRHA Corporate Partner Arcese Quarter Horses USA, has made his mark both in the show pen and through his offspring. His parentage includes two NRHA Hall of Fame inductees (Gunnatrashya x Wimpys Little Chic), making him the product of two of the sport’s most celebrated legends.

Ridden exclusively by NRHA $3 Million Rider Jordan Larson, ARC Gunnabeabigstar boasts nearly $300,000 in NRHA lifetime earnings. The duo captured the coveted 2014 NRHA Level 4 Open Futurity Co-Championship and followed it with a reserve championship finish at the 2017 NRHA Level 4 Open Derby. Their consistency and brilliance in the arena cemented the stallion’s reputation as both a fierce competitor and a promising sire.

“I learned more from him than he probably learned from me,” Larson reflected. “He always put 100% out there. It wasn’t always perfect, but he always gave you everything he possibly could. He was a challenging horse because he was a lot of horse — he had the intensity of his mother. It was cool to get to ride her first baby.”

ARC Gunnabeabigstar’s impact continues through his offspring, who have carried on his winning legacy. The stallion officially crossed the million-dollar mark thanks to standout performances in Oklahoma City, including one by Jesse Boyd and Gunna Be First. The pair tied for third in the Level 4 Non Pro Derby and clinched the Level 3 Non Pro championship after scoring a 225, earning over $31,000 for owner Unhitched Partners.

“I think the ones that are like him are almost even better, which is incredible,” Larson said of ARC Gunnabeabigstar’s progeny. “He’s sired some exceptional horses.”

Top-performing offspring of ARC Gunnabeabigstar include:

• Gunnabeabrightstar (out of Abbie Be Tuff); bred by Solum & Andersen; nominated by Luis Guajardo; owned by Neiberger Performance Horses LLC; $157,018 NRHA LTE
• Walla Be A Bigstar (out of Smart Little Walla); bred and nominated by Danny Dalton; owned by Tim and MaryBeth Ruckman; $152,872 NRHA LTE
• Gunna Be First (out of ARC Wallas First); bred by William Newman Jr.; nominated by Trent Harvey; owned by Unhitched Partners; $111,603 NRHA LTE
• Gunnabeagreatdude (out of Great Dudes Whiz); bred by Societa Agricola Le Fattorie Di Matilde; nominated by Vittorio Rabboni; owned by Codan NV; $88,510 NRHA LTE
• Star Code (out of Lil Codette); bred and nominated by Lorenzo Lotti; owned by Jeff Sizelove; $83,054 NRHA LTE

ARC Gunnabeabigstar’s ascent to Million Dollar Sire status is a testament to his exceptional genetics, athleticism, and the dedication of the connections who believed in him from the start.

The National Reining Horse Association congratulates Magnum Chic Dream for becoming the fifth sire in NRHA history to cross the $13 million mark in offspring earnings. The 1996 stallion continues to make an enduring impact on the sport with nearly 900 money-earning progeny and 30 offspring each surpassing $100,000 in NRHA lifetime earnings.

Bred by Guy A Du Ponchel and owned by Viola Scott, Magnum Chic Dream was inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame in 2016. He is by NRHA Hall of Fame inductee Smart Chic Olena and out of Sailin Barbee. With NRHA lifetime earnings of $44,294, he notably won the 2004 American Quarter Horse Association Senior Reining World Championship with NRHA Million Dollar Rider and owner Casey Hinton.

The stallion’s influence in the show pen remains as strong as ever, most recently highlighted by the success of his leading money-earner, Customize My Dream. The standout stallion captured the Level 4 Open championship at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel, scoring a 233.5 from the last draw in Section 2 of the Open finals with NRHA $5 Million Rider Casey Deary. The win earned $100,000 for Customize My Dream, who is out of Gunna Be Custom, bred and owned by Devin Warren and nominated by Garth Hystad.

Magnum Chic Dream’s top-earning progeny include:

• Customize My Dream (out of Gunna Be Custom); bred and owned by Devin Warren; nominated by Garth Hystad; $401,887 NRHA LTE
• Mr Farenheit (out of Wimpy Little Girl); bred and nominated by Peter Morgan; owned by Morin and Vandorp; $380,897 NRHA LTE
• Custom Dreams (out of Gunna Be Custom); bred and nominated by Devin Warren; owned by Custom Dreams Brazil; $328,717 NRHA LTE
• Msdreamy (out of A Gal With A Gun); bred by Jana Simons; owned by Frederick Christen; NRHA Sire & Dam offspring; $263,131 NRHA LTE
• Chic Dreamin (out of Skeets Red Dunit); bred and nominated by Casey Hinton; owned by NRHA Million Dollar Owner Silver Spurs Equine; $250,421 NRHA LTE

Magnum Chic Dream’s rise to $13 million solidifies his place as one of the sport’s most consistent and influential sires, shaping generations of elite reiners and elevating the level of competition across the globe.