Day: January 1, 2011

FORT WORTH, Texas – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) recently announced the five finalists for the Horse of the Year. One of them is the American Paint Horse reining phenomenon Colonels Nite Special (also known as Gunners Special Nite AQHA). The Horse of the Year award is the top equine honor across the span of equine breeds and equestrian disciplines governed by the USEF. Ridden by top reining competitor, Tom McCutcheon of Aubrey, Texas, the pair were an instrumental part of the success of the U.S. Reining Team at the World Equestrian Games earlier this year. The