![]() The fact that Porsche can show so well back-to-back and with two different riders shows what a great mare she is. “It was incredible to win both high points. She was as good through her last stop as she was in the first,” he said. ![]() “We had a full schedule of classes, but Porsche stayed honest. And even though their classes were all held within three consecutive days, Melissa also earned the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 High Point title by placing first in both slates. She’s a really good mover, lopes smoothly and never wants any trouble.” Wurst was invited to show the mare again at the NRHA Derby. “From the first day I rode her I just loved her. “I was ecstatic for the opportunity to get to show her,” Wurst said. Since the mare hadn’t been in the show pen for three years, the Baird’s asked him to show her at the National Reining Breeder’s Classic (NRBC) where the duo went on to win the Limited Open High Point award. Originally, Wurst’s goal was to prepare “Porsche” for Melissa to show in non pro classes. This year, it was aboard Easy Money Miss, a 9-year-old mare owned by Marshall and Melissa Baird of Valley View, Texas. Parker Wurst claimed the Limited Open High Point title for the second year in a row. “I’m thankful for all of the support from Mojo’s owners, Morgan Stables, my girlfriend Ashley and all of my clients,” he added. “He’s an overachiever and tries hard every time. “He was honest and really strong in his turnaround and stops,” said Aires. After a slow and steady recovery, Aires is thankful to report that Mojo is 100 percent sound and back on track to becoming a great show horse. After months of inves-tigating, they finally discovered a bone chip in his left front near the fetlock and scheduled surgery. ![]() However, the now 6-year-old gelding owned by Morgan Stables, was out of commission for two of those years due to an injury. Aires has trained “Mojo” since he was a 2-year-old. In Slate 2, they posted a 212.5 to tie for third place. In Slate #1, they scored a 141.5 to tie for the win with Matt Armenta aboard FS Vintage Sidekick. Limited Open Parker Wurst, Tioga, Texas Easy Money Miss Marshall & Melissa Baird, Valley View, Texas Intermediate Open Aires De Mello, Gainesville, Texas Wimpys Smart Whiz Morgan Stables LLC, Chino Valley, Arizona In the intermediate open high-point com-petition, Aires De Mello of Gainesville, Texas rode Wimpys Smart Whiz to the high point title and over $1,000 in NRHA LTE. “I tried to repay the favor by letting her show him the next day and she scored higher than me,” he laughed. Aires De Mello and Wimpys Smart Whiz Parker Wurst and Easy Money Miss Mandy Faust and Highlanders Scandal In addition to Bases’ owner, Mathison was also thankful to his assistant, Hava Vital who helped prepare Bases and also showed him to win the Slate #2’s inter-mediate open class with a score of 220. ![]()
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