FEI World Reining Masters Final 2004: The Finalists

Switzerland will be represented at the FEI World Reining Masters Final by Jeannette Kraehenbuehl an den Start gehen. Jeannette lives in Zurich and operates a horse trailer business together with her husband. She is leading the NRHA Non Pro ranking worldwide this year.

Jeannette started riding as a kid. In 1996 she met Steve and Peggy Braun in Texas and thus came to western riding. Her first western horse was a Paint called Skippin Spring Snow which she trained herself and became Swiss Amateur Reining Champion with in 1997. In 2001 Jeannette Kraehenbuehl bought her first American Quarter Horse: ARC Golden Boy. The two developed into a truly winning combination winning several Bronze Trophies in Germany and competing successfully on a European level. Buying Taristorm and training with Australian Champion Martin Larcombe proved to be another milestone in Jeannettes career. Jeannette Kraehenbühl and ARC Golden Boy won the prestigious EUR 30 000,-- NRHA Non Pro Trophy at the 2004 World Reining Trophy in Mooslargue scoring 219.

On December 2, Jeannette Kraehenbuehl will saddle her ARC Golden Boy. The 8-year-old Palomino is by Surprise Enterprise and was bred by Arcese Quarter Horses, Italy. According to recent informations, Jeannette and her horse are already in the U.S. preparing for the Final.

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