Darlene Turner of Thackerville, Oklahoma, and Emagined were placed at the top of the amateur 2-year-old stallions class by all five judges.
It was another touchdown for the Turner Bradshaw crew, thanks to Darlene Turner and Emagined. With crowds reading the November 14 issue of theJournal at the World newsletter featuring a photo of former Pittsburg Steeler Terry Bradshaw, Darlene tallied another win for the team in amateur 2-year-old stallions. Darlene and her husband, AQHA Professional Horseman and Team Wrangler Member Ted Turner, recently moved to Thackerville, Oklahoma, to foster a partnership with Terry. TheJournalvisited with Darlene after she was placed first across the board by all five judges to hear more about her win and the new collaboration.
Q: Congratulations, Darlene. Tell me how does it feel to be a world champion again?
Darlene: Great!
Q: Tell us a little bit about Emagined.
Darlene: We’ve had him all year; we bought him in December. We’ve showed him pretty much all year – he’s won quite a bit.
Q: We hear you have a new ranch, will you tell us about it? How do you like the new digs?
Darlene: We just moved to Thackerville, Oklahoma. My husband partnered with (former Pittsburg Steeler) Terry Bradshaw. We now live there at his place – that’s why the name changed, of the ranch and everything.
Q: What are your plans next for Emagined?
Darlene: He’s sold.
Fun Fact: Darlene's husband, Ted, has earned 63 world championships - more than any other exhibitor in World Show history.
WINNER STATS
Horse name: Emagined Pedigree: 2006 sorrel stallion by Imagined x A Cash Prior A Te by Prioritized Exhibitor: Darlene Turner, Thackerville, Oklahoma Owner: Darlene and Ted Turner, Thackerville, Oklahoma Trainer: Ted Turner
Total class entries: 11 Purse: $3,450
World Champion Prizes: Custom-designed gold-tone trophy, Montana Silversmiths buckle, neck wreath, gold medallion, Cripple Creek-logo jacket, world champion patch, Justin boots, Tex Tan product
