The Short Score: Old West Part 2

We’re still not over the highest-paying rope horse futurity in history, the ARHFA Old West Rope Horse Futurity.

In this final feature of the Old West futurity, The Short Score brings you conversations withClay SmithandJoseph Harrisonafter their wins.

Clay Smithwas the first $100,000 winner of the weekend, taking home the win in the Open Futurity Heading on Lead On. Smith and the 5-year-old gelding won the Open Futurity Heading with a 930.24 on four.

Joseph Harrisonhad the biggest win of the week, not only winning the Open Futurity Heeling on Copperton, but also winning second on Nu One Time Blues and third on CR Better Be Tuff. All in all, between the average and the rounds, Harrison pocketed $168,480.

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