Americasnextgunmodel Joins Elite Ranks of NRHA $1 Million Dams

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is thrilled to announce Americasnextgunmodel as the association’s tenth $1 Million Dam. This prestigious achievement recognizes Americasnextgunmodel’s exceptional breeding influence within the reining community.

During her time in the show pen, Arcese Quarter Horses USA’s Americasnextgunmodel (Colonels Smoking Gun “Gunner” x Cee Dun It Do It x Hollywood Dun It) earned nearly $290,000 in NRHA Lifetime Earnings (LTE), all with NRHA $4 Million Rider Casey Deary at the reins. The duo reached the pinnacle of success in 2012 when they rode to the NRHA Level 4 Open Futurity Championship, earning $165,000. They also had remarkable finishes at other premier reining events, including the NRHA Derby, the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC), and the High Roller Reining Classic.

While the David Silva Sr.-bred mare undoubtedly had a successful show career, her true legacy lies in the remarkable achievements of her offspring. Twelve talented reiners sired by various stallions boast her bloodlines, collectively earning more than $1 million in NRHA competition. This accomplishment places Americasnextgunmodel amongst the elite company of NRHA $1 Million Mares, a distinguished group of females who have demonstrably shaped the future of reining horses.

The 2009 mare’s most renowned offspring, Americasnexttopgun, has added nearly $426,000 to the dam’s offspring earnings. And, just like his mother, all earnings came with Deary at the reins. Together, they won championships at both the 2020 NRBC Level 4 Open and the 2022 NRHA Level 4 Open Derby. Their top check came during their third-place finish at the 2022 The Run For A Million’s Million Dollar Competition.

Americasnextgunmodel’s top-earning progeny include:

• Americasnexttopgun (by Walla Walla Whiz), owned by Puno Performance Horses LLC and Jody Puno, bred by Arcese Quarter Horses USA, earning $425,893
• Americas Supermodel (by Walla Walla Whiz), owned by Witmarsh Arcese Partnership, bred by Arcese Quarter Horses USA, earning $231,254
• Americasnextcovrgirl (by Walla Walla Whiz), owned by Maria Fiorucci, bred by Arcese Quarter Horses USA, earning $101,160
• Live N On A Prayer (by In Like Flinn), owned by Neiberger Performance Horses LLC, bred by Curtis Performance Horses LLC, earning $75,651
• Americas Gunslinger (by Walla Walla Whiz), owned by Bosque Ranch Performance Horses LLC, bred by Arcese Quarter Horses USA, earning $56,094

NRHA extends its heartfelt congratulations to Americasnextgunmodel’s owners and breeders for their dedication and foresight in recognizing her remarkable potential. Americasnextgunmodel’s journey to becoming an NRHA $1 Million Dam is a testament to her unique qualities and a source of inspiration for breeders and reining enthusiasts worldwide.