HA/AA Open Reining Derby · 2026 US Arabian Nationals

2026 US Arabian Nationals Monday, October 26

VINTAGE SWAGGER and COLBY POWELL won the HA/AA Open Reining Derby, taking over from 2025 champions LJ CHARLOTTE and CRYSTAL MCNUTT. CRYSTAL MCNUTT has won more HA/AA Open Reining Derby championships than any other rider (3).

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Earlier: Will LJ CHARLOTTE make it back-to-back? Crystal McNutt rode it to the 2025 title.

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