Luca Fappani ties for the NRHA Level 2 Open Futurity Championship

In a dazzling showcase of reining prowess at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Level 2 Open Futurity, Gabriel Diano and Luca Fappani have etched their names into the history books as co-champions of the Level 2 Open Futurity. The dynamic duo mesmerized the audience in Oklahoma City, leaving an indelible mark on the reining world with impressive scores of 221.

Young gun, Luca Fappani, and Playing With Da Boys (Spooks Gotta Whiz x My Berry Best Gun x Colonels Smoking Gun) had an exceptional futurity showing for the Neiberger-Camp Partnership.

“She [Playing With Da Boys] was remarkable. We ran into the bright lights and vibrations, but nothing changed. She stopped, turned, circled exceptionally. I was pushing her the whole time and she never left me. With her heart, look, and performance she’s meant to be a special mare for the rest of her life,” Fappani said.

I just want to thank God first for putting me on this path, giving me this horse, and putting the heart in her that he did. She is such an incredible animal; thanks to Casey Deary for his help this year, mounting me up with good horses, but most importantly, the Neiberger-Camp families for their support with this horse; I’m not proven in the open and they gave me this horse, trusted me and believed in me, and I think it worked out well. I love this mare, and I love these people, so I’m happy for them,” Fappani said.

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by Niamh Sexton
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