The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) announces two new milestones crossings—Corinna Schumacher as an NRHA $3 Million Owner and SG Frozen Enterprize as an NRHA $3 Million Sire. Both have joined an elite group of NRHA’s most accomplished contributors to the sport of reining. These achievements further highlight the global reach and continued growth of NRHA competition and breeding programs.
Corinna Schumacher – NRHA $3 Million Owner
Corinna Schumacher has become only the second in NRHA history to reach the $3 million owner milestone. The Swiss native, who owns and operates XCS Ranch LLC and CS Ranch, surpassed the $2 million mark in August 2023. Since then, her daughter, Gina Schumacher, has continued to lead the charge, earning significant victories aboard their horses.
A former NRHA non pro competitor with over $55,000 in lifetime earnings (LTE), Corinna has a strong personal connection to the sport. However, it has been her daughter, Gina, who played a key role in helping her mother reach this remarkable milestone. Gina’s exceptional performances on Corinna’s horses have been instrumental in Corinna’s ascent to the $3 million owner mark.
In addition to her competitive accomplishments, Corinna has established herself as a remarkable breeder of elite reining horses. Her dedication to developing top-quality equine athletes has yielded numerous champions, with her horses consistently excelling at major NRHA events. In 2024 alone, Gina and XCS Ranch and CS Ranch horses have teamed up to contribute nearly $400,000 to Corinna’s owner record with standout performances at the 100X Cowtown Classic Stakes, National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC), 100X Reining Classic Derby, and the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel continue to build on the Schumacher family’s legacy in the sport of reining.
Significant performers owned by Corinna Schumacher include:
- Gunna Stepya (Gunnatrashya x SDP A Lasting Step), bred and nominated by Adh-Mor Ranch, owned by XCS Ranch LLC, $254,141 NRHA LTE
- CS Especially Moody (Gunners Special Nite x Judys a Little Moody), bred and nominated by XCS Ranch LLC, $229,059 NRHA LTE
- CS Nifty Sailor (Gotta Nifty Gun x La Bigia Sailor), bred and nominated by CS Ranch Management SA, owned by XCS Ranch LLC, NRHA LTE $145,424
- Snip O Lution (Einsteins Revolution x Snip O Chex), bred and nominated by Cinder Lakes Ranch, owned by XCS Ranch LLC, $108,563 NRHA LTE
- Gotta Nifty Gun (Dun It Gotta Gun x Custom Nifty Nic), bred and nominated (N.A.) by Carl Lambert, nominated (Europe) by Luga Quarter Horses, owned by XCS Ranch LLC, $97,923 NRHA LTE
SG Frozen Enterprize – NRHA $3 Million Sire
SG Frozen Enterprize has officially joined the ranks of NRHA $3 Million Sires, thanks to the remarkable performance of his offspring. Bred by Marco Franchini and owned by Silver Spurs Equine, the 2009 stallion (Frozen Sailor x RS Rose SJ) has been a standout under multiple NRHA Professionals. With $274,083 in NRHA LTE and notable victories like the 2015 NRBC Level 4 Open Championship with NRHA Hall of Famer Andrea Fappani and the 2012 IRHA Level 4 Open Futurity title under NRHA Professional Mirko Midili, SG Frozen Enterprize has left an impact worldwide.
A sire of over 250 NRHA money-earning offspring, five of which have surpassed $100,000 in NRHA LTE, SG Frozen Enterprize became a $2 million sire following the 2023 NRHA Futurity. His rise to the $3 million mark has been driven by a few of his top-earning offspring. Ice Face, who secured the reserve championship at the 2024 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel with NRHA Million Dollar Rider Trevor Dare, added nearly $55,000 to the sire’s earnings. Another key contributor is Frozen Sven, who, with NRHA Professional Manuel Cortesi at the reins, claimed the NRHA European Level 4 Open Futurity Reserve Championship and other top finishes, earning nearly $100,000 in 2024. Together, these standout performances have propelled SG Frozen Enterprize into the elite ranks of $3 million sires.
SG Frozen Enterprize’s top earners include:
- Ice Face (out of Dun Painting My Face), bred by Hickory Creek Ranch LLC, nominated by Ginger Schmersal, owned by Haras Bellini Inc., earning $198,030
- Icecube (out of Taris Designer Genes), bred by Rancho Oso Rio LLC, nominated by Andrea Fappani, owned by Teton Ridge Ranch, earning $176,759
- Whizsicle (out of Miss Whizzletown), bred and nominated by Jenny Ricotta, owned by Diane Yoder, earning $163,684
- Frozen Sven (out of Ladymaster), bred and nominated by Impresa Agricola Cuoghi, owned by 7 Heaven Reining Horses, earning $140,126
- Savage Love (out of Miss Whizzletown), bred, nominated, and owned by Jenny and Marco Ricotta, earning $121,0258
NRHA celebrates these remarkable achievements and the continued impact of both Corinna Schumacher and SG Frozen Enterprize on the sport of reining. Their contributions reflect the excellence, dedication, and passion that define the global NRHA community.