As the depth of reining competition skyrockets, the systems in place must work to keep up. The ground is there and purses are rising to meet the challenge. Are the NRHA leveling structures and judging systems keeping pace? The numbers will tell in the analysis of the NRHA Open Derby Finals.
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Episode 32 has the #8 Open Rider from 2023, Gabriel Borges as he shares his insights into draws, preparation for competition, serious strategy on horse power and keeping young stock in the training supply line. Gabriel wins the 2023 100X stakes in Tulsa, is 4th in the 2024 Run for the Million, and 2nd in the 2024 100X Derby in Tulsa, on the same horse, 007, aka Bond.
A review of 2023 Run for the Million stats and riders list as we look toward 2024 Million Dollar Week. What did last year’s numbers say. This episode compares the 2023 riders list to the new best of the best 16 qualified list.
After the submission of an anonymous question about improving the reining judging system, past judges and NRHA monitors outline necessary steps and 3 practical ways advancement to officiating could happen.
A review and detailed analysis of the Open Derby competition through the officiating lens from the open derby 2024 in OKC. Answering the questions and addressing the myths around officiating such as: What do the results from this year’s NRHA open derby say? This episode compares the 2024 NRHA Open derby to the first half of 2024 open aged events.
A compilation judging analytics from open aged events in reining officiating from 2023 are analyzed and discussed. What do the results from this year’s NRBC and 100X Stales say? This episode compares the 2023 judging trends to the first half of 2024 open aged events.
The top scores were three points lower than the 2023 qualifying scores. The numbers are in and the analysis is complete. What do the results from this years’ qualifier say? This episode compares 2024 to last year’s qualifying event.
