Daniel Reed & Probably Smart N Nu Nab Top Spot at ARHFA Sun Circuit Futurity Heeling

Probably Smart N Nu, ridden by Daniel Reed and owned by Chris Sutton, nabs the top spot at the 2024 ARHFA Sun Circuit Futurity Heeling earning $10,800.

In a display of precision and skill, Probably Smart N Nu, sired by Smart Nu Shiner and out of Probably Red Buck, emerged victorious at the 2024 American Rope Horse Futurity Association (ARHFA) Sun Circuit Futurity Heeling on Sunday, March 3.

Owned by Chris Sutton of Ada, Okla, and expertly ridden by Daniel Reed, the 2019 gelding showcased exceptional talent and finesse, securing the top spot with a total score of 915.17 and earning a significant payout of $10,800.

The competition, held at WestWorld of Scottsdale, witnessed intense rivalry among top-tier roping horses. Securing the second position was SLR Swinging Hickory, sired by Hickory Holly Time and out of Swingin Tule. Jeremy Buhler, of Maricopa, Ariz., guided the 2019 mare owned by Stump Lake Ranch & Cattle Co. to an impressive score of 911.00, earning $8,640 in prize money.

Claiming the third spot was Nacho Cats Alibi, by Nacho Cat out of Pistol Annies Alibi. Under the skilled guidance of rider Cole Davison, the 2019 mare, owned by Kyle and Amanda Spitz of Lamar, Colo., displayed remarkable agility and prowess, clinching a total score of 907.89 and a payout of $7,020.

The ARHFA Arizona Sun Circuit continues Monday, March 4 with the Non-Pro Heading and Non-Pro Heeling.

ARHFA Arizona Sun Circuit 2024 Futurity Heeling Results:

(Horse (Sire, Dam), Rider, Owner, Total Score, Payout)

1. Probably Smart N Nu (S: Smart Nu Shiner D: Probably Red Buck), Daniel Reed, Chris Sutton, Ada, OK, 915.17, $10,800

2. SLR Swinging Hickory (S: Hickory Holly Time D: Swingin Tule), Jeremy Buhler, Maricopa, AZ, Stump Lake Ranch & Cattle Co, 911.00, $8,640

3. Nacho Cats Alibi (S: Nacho Cat D: Pistol Annies Alibi), Cole Davison, Stephenville, TX, Kyle & Amanda Spitz, Lamar, CO, 907.89, $7,020 

4. Kattr Rey (S: Tr Dual Rey D: Kat Five), Jake Bourdet, Hollister, CA, Jake Bourdet, Hollister, CA, 903.86, $5,940

5. Pride And Joyy (S: Stevie Rey Von D: Fun N Fancy Free), Jeremy Buhler, Maricopa, AZ, Relentless Remuda/Solo Select/Kaleb Terlip, 903.63, $4,860 

6. Prince Pearl (S: One Time Royalty D: Black Pearl), Blaine Ketscher, Exeter, CA, Cortney &/Or Shad Lawrence, Clovis, CA, 901.37, $3,780

7. Mayhemm (S: Metallic Rebel D: Katniss), Dakota Kirchenschlager, Whitesboro, TX, Andrew Sherrerd, 898.76, $3,780

8. Josey Walez (S: Hashtags D: Winenshineme), Daniel Reed, Kirk Hostetler, 897.58, $2,700

9. Kualeidoscope (S: Dual Rey D: Kual Gun), Billie Jack Saebens, Nowata, OK, Southern Ranches, Waxahachie, TX, 896.50, $2,700

10. DT Hickorys Kingwhiz (S: Hickory Holly Time D: Slynking Sugar Whiz), Patrick O'Brien, Fort Worth, TX, Patrick O'Brien, Fort Worth, TX, 895.10, $2,160

11. Zacky Taffy (S: High Brow CD D: Zacks Fifth Avenue), Ryan Motes, Weatherford, TX, Nick Parish, Millsap, TX, 893.6, $1,620