KK Run For Vegas JrNFR Qualifier In Bryan, TX

KK Run For Vegas JrNFR Qualifier In Bryan, TX

Kelly Kaminski's Run For Vegas in memory of her great horse "Rocky" saw a lot of fast runs and quick times as kids tried to qualify for the JrNFR in Las Vegas during the WNFR.

Mar 10, 2017 by Cassie Emerson Emerson
KK Run For Vegas JrNFR Qualifier In Bryan, TX
By: Whitney Thurmond 

BRYAN, TX-- The 2nd barrel race/qualifier for KK's Run for Vegas/JrNFR was held at the Bryan County Expo Center. This was the second, of ten qualifiers held around the country for girls ages 16 and under to qualify for the JrNFR barrel race in Las Vegas, Nevada on Dec 8-10.

The top 5 girls from each age group at each qualifier will advance to the semi finals of the JrNFR. Below are the results from the Bryan qualifier.

11& Under Age Group
1.      Sonilyn Miller riding Hagens Nugget 14.954
2.      Maylee McCray riding Hickorys Sugar Gal 14.966
3.      Riley Ross riding Play Cinco Rojo 14.988
4.      Kami Klepac riding Doc O Sugarita 15.009
5.     Reese Jacobs riding Jack 15.090

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12-16 Age Group
1.     Zoey Korenek riding Insane for Fame 14.880
2.     Madelin Castro riding Honky Tonk Kid 14.928
3.     Riley Arrington Lucy 15.027
4.     Madison Outhier riding RAZ 15.111
5.     Jayci Lee Byler riding Nicks Zephyr 15.114

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Madison Outhier, qualifier from the 12-16 age group, took the time to share her experience with the JrNFR. She qualified last year for the first annual JrNFR barrel race. Her and her horse, RAZ, qualified again this year 4th with a 15.111.

Madison said, "RAZ is family trained, so it was extra special to do so well on him."

The JrNFR payed out over $47,000 with over $40,000 in prizes.

Madison mentioned what a great turnout the first JrNFR was and why she is so excited to be returning for a second year in a row.

My experience at the JrNFR last year, was the most exciting week of my life. It was very well organized, they make you feel like you're competing in the actual NFR by getting us to sign autographs and be introduced in ceremonies, which was SO much fun!
Madison will be back for redemption this year from having a little tough luck last year.

"Unfortunately, I hit a barrel in the long-go last year, so I can't wait to do better this year and have another amazing experience at this amazing event."

Congratulations to all of the qualifiers this year from Bryan, and the best of luck in LAS VEGAS!!

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