The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) will induct two people and one horse into its prestigious Hall of Fame on April 10, 2026, during the NRCHA CINCH Stallion Stakes in Las Vegas at the South Point Hotel and Casino.
Hall of Fame Inductees
Jo Anne Carollo, Atascadero, California, made a name for herself as a non pro competitor as well as a breeder of top reined cow horses. She won the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® three times—1997, 199 and 2001—and holds numerous other accolades.
Robert Chown, Gainesville, Texas, is a multiple-time finalist in NRCHA premier events. He pulled his first NRCHA check on record in 1999 and continues to be a formidable open competitor. He’s also well-known for coaching his successful string of non pros to top titles.
Very Smart Remedy (Smart Little Lena x Remedys Response x Docs Remedy) earned more than $83,000 in the NRCHA show pen and went on to become an NRCHA Two Million Dollar Sire. He won the 2003 and 2004 NRCHA Derby Championships and the 2005 World’s Greatest Horseman® title, each with NRCHA Hall of Fame member Jon Roeser. The honor will be presented to Very Smart Remedy’s owner, Anne Reynolds.
Other Special Awards
Linda Mars will be inducted into the NRCHA Hall of Merit in recognition of her generous and extensive support of NRCHA and its mission. Mars owns top reined cow horses, including 2025 World’s Greatest Horseman® champion mount Hazardouz Material.
Tom Buckingham, Bruneau, Idaho, will receive the Vaquero Award, which honors the recipient’s service to NRCHA. Buckingham serves as a AAAA NRCHA Judge.
“NRCHA is proud to honor each of these individuals during our Hall of Fame ceremony,” said NRCHA Executive Director Emily Konkel. “We’re grateful for their contributions to the storied history of our sport and the ways they’ve helped elevate it thanks to their skills, horsemanship and dedication.”
Mark your calendar for April 10, 2026, and look for the opportunity to purchase tickets to the Hall of Fame event early in 2026. It’s a can’t-miss evening of celebration and camaraderie.
