At the end of May, Clinton headed to Scottsdale, Arizona to compete in the Kimes Ranch Western Derby with two of his cow horses, Prada (Dropthatkittydownlow) and Reagan (Ima Hot Rey). Prada, a 5-year-old red roan mare, is owned by Tom and Melissa Sims, and Reagan, a 4-year-old gelding, is owned by Scott and Ashley Warren.
On Thursday, June 1st, Clinton showed the horses in the Open Derby rein work. Both horses put in solid performances with Prada going hard to earn a 222 and Reagan marking a 217.5. Prada’s smooth lead changes, powerful spins and big stops put her and Clinton at the top of the Limited Open rein work.
The show marks the second time Clinton and Prada have topped the rein work in their division. In February, they rode away with top honors in the Limited Open Derby at the Celebration of Champions in Fort Worth with a 220.
“I’m proud of both horses and the effort they give me. They’re a pleasure to have in my barn and train and always give me their best. We keep improving each time we go in the show pen – you can’t ask for more than that,” Clinton says. “I’m thankful for the horses’ owners for trusting me to train their horses and compete with them.”
Watch Clinton’s runs with both horses:
