06/22/2026
What an incredible two weeks at the 2026 NRHA - National Reining Horse Association Derby!
This show is never about just one run, one horse, or one person. It is the result of an entire team showing up every single day and putting in the work long before anyone walks through the gate to show.
I am incredibly proud of what our horses, owners, and riders accomplished in Oklahoma City.
⭐ Americas Superstar & Dany Tremblay — Reserve Level 4 Open Derby Champions, earning over $58,000 for Smith Ranch and pushing my LTE to over $1.94 Million.
⭐ Lilly Walters & Gunna Prosper — Level 2 Non Pro Derby Champions, 4th in the Level 3 and 3rd in the Youth, earning over $25,000 and capturing their first major Derby title.
⭐ Dana Pastorino & Ziggy Rocks — NAAC Intermediate Non Pro Champions, NAAC Prime Time Champions, NAAC Non Pro Reserve Champions, Intermediate Non Pro Champions, Prime Time Champions, Reserve Non Pro Ancillary Champions, earning over $6,500 in addition to being Level 3 Co-Reserve Champions, Prime Time Reserve Champions, Level 4 4th Place and Non Pro 5th Place in the 8 & Up Challenge while qualifying for The Run For A Million Non Pro Challenge in Las Vegas.
⭐ Jeffrey Touroute-Thomas & Gunna Enter To Win — Open Derby Finalists with a strong 219.5 finals run for Diamond Dub Quarter Horses.
⭐ Jeffrey Touroute-Thomas & Chics Crush — Open Derby Finalists for Smith Ranch and added over $3,100 in the 4-Year-Old Stakes.
⭐ Christine Trautman & Big Benz — Continued building a great partnership with a solid performance in the Non Pro Derby Finals.
⭐ Lindsey Lester & My Best Dream — Marked a 213.5 in the Youth after the mare had already posted a 218.5 in the Open Derby Prelims, proving just how versatile and talented she is.
⭐ Dana Pastorino & Walla Bea Balla — A great showing in the Non Pro Derby Prelims.
⭐ Kelsey Flessner & Pawn Stars — Marked a 214.5 in the Non Pro Derby Prelims and continue developing into a strong team.
⭐ Lindsey Lester & Walla Sunshine — A successful first show together in both the Non Pro Derby Prelims and 4-Year-Old Stakes.
Results like these do not happen by accident.
To our owners who trust us with their horses, thank you. To our customers who believe in our program, thank you. To every sponsor, veterinarian, farrier, chiropractor, supplier, and support person who helps keep these horses feeling their best, thank you.
Most importantly, thank you to our entire Tremblay Reining Horses team. The long days, early mornings, late nights, endless preparations, and countless hours behind the scenes often go unnoticed, but they are the foundation of every success we celebrate. Your dedication to these horses and to our clients never goes unnoticed, and none of these accomplishments would be possible without you.
I am incredibly grateful for every person who is part of this journey.
Congratulations to all of our riders, owners, and horses. We are proud of every one of you and excited for what lies ahead.
