Million Dollar Rider

The name Ward is almost synonymous with reined cow horse, bringing to mind a long history of great wins and top-notch cow horses. John Ward, who currently resides in Kingsburg, California, won his second NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity title in 2008, on the home-bred Black Pearl. Ten years earlier, he won the Championship on Masteroani.

When notified of his $1 million accomplishment, the personable champion was enthusiastic and quipped, “This is great! That means that no matter how I do at the Futurity, I still get a prize on Sunday!”

Ward will receive the signature Carol Owens Bronze during the Opening Ceremonies/Awards Ceremony at the 2009 Snaffle Bit Futurity. With his already-long list of achievements, there is no doubt that he’ll continue to earn many more awards in the future.