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TEAM WRANGLER SHOWDOWN THIRD NIGHT - REINING Vicky Holt, Lance Graves, Traci Johnting and Jason Martin saddled up for reining, willing to be judged by Jackie Krshka, Clark Bradley and celebrity judge Jim Pickens. The judges had a grading scale of 1-10 and took full advantage of it, arbitrarily plusing for bling and minusing for hairstyles. Vicky rode first, gaining approval for her wide smile, while Lance’s well-known curly locks drew approval from some judges and disapproval from others when he rode second. Net: a wash. Traci slid into the arena full of grit and grins but little glory. Riding last, Jason was called a ringer, as the judges awarded him near-perfect scores for his smooth run. Jason, known for his serious expression in the show ring, broke out into a catfish smile at the end of his run. Most of the crowd joined him. Did you miss the Team Wrangler Showdown? You can catch a link to the videos on www.youtube.com. Search for “aqhamarketing.” In the second night of the Team Wrangler Showdown, intrepid professionals attempted to prove that they can stay aboard a horse as it races around a cloverleaf. Here’s how that worked out. Chuck Briggs, Clay Farrell, Mitch Leckey, Wayne Halvorson, Tyson Furlong and Leslie Lange saddled up for speed. Remembering the pattern proved somewhat difficult for some of the competitors, as did the requirement that hats stay on and barrels stay up. Running last, Leslie added turquoise racing stripes to her horse's hip as well as some speedy pink splint boots. It proved to be a winning combination for Leslie and Team Riata. FIRST NIGHT - HUNTER HACK In the first night of the Team Wrangler Showdown, intrepid professionals attempted to prove that they can stay aboard a horse even if it jumps over a couple of fences. Here’s how that worked out. First up was Teddy Johnson, who had the advantage of having ridden in last year’s hunter hack showdown. The disadvantage was that the judges remembered last year’s performance and graded him on the curve of “better than last year.” Oh, well, at least he didn’t come off. Next up was G.R. Carter Jr., who wore the racing silks of Jack Brooks to smooth his way over the jumps. The legendary trainer’s brand wasn’t enough to save G.R. from the disapproving judges who pointed out that G.R. had left off an essential piece of jumping equipment – a safety helmet. Oh, well, at least he didn’t come off. Traci Johnting and Ron Stratton performed next, receiving the dubious compliments of “pretty good for a barrel racer” and “pretty good for a halter trainer.” Oh, well, at least they didn’t come off. John Briggs was next up, riding boldly to his fences and hanging on desperately. Oh, well, at least he didn’t come off. The final entrant was Steve Orth, bedecked in a blond wig, tight pants and an overnight beer belly that did not distract the eye enough to pull attention from his nontraditional mount and the fact that Steve’s legs nearly dragged the ground. Oh, well, at least he didn’t come off. After the class was called back into the ring for the rail work – and G.R. and Steve were penalized for racing and bumping – G.R. attempted to garner the judges’ favor by dismounting with his signature back flip. The crowd certainly approved, but it was too late to make up for the equipment violation that put him in last place for the duration. Too bad he came off – it didn’t help. In the end, Ron came out on top, winning 100 pounds of Nutrena feed. To see all the Team Wrangler Showdown fun, click here.
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