2025 NRHA European Futurity
16. Jun. 2025 / by /   News / 0 comments

Paint power shines at 2025 NRHA European Futurity with record Chrome Cash payouts

Paint power shines at 2025 NRHA European Futurity with record Chrome Cash payouts

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Reining fans across Europe witnessed a surge of color and talent at the 2025 NRHA European Futurity in Cremona, Italy, where the American Paint Horse Association’s Chrome Cash program took center stage. With a record-breaking 70 entries—a huge increase in participation from previous years—the Paint Horse presence was undeniable, and so was the payout: more than $12,000 in Chrome Cash was awarded, including $8,000 in added money courtesy of APHA.

“This year’s turnout was incredible, and the level of competition was inspiring,” said Irene Stamatelakys, APHA’s director of international membership. “From Non-Pro to Open, riders and owners proved that Paints can compete and win at the highest levels in Europe.”

Topping it all was the electric performance of Andrea Fappani and Hosss, who thrilled the crowd with a stunning 225.5 to capture the NRHA Euro Futurity Open Level 4 Chrome Cash title. Their ride wasn’t just a win—it was a homecoming celebration that underscored the international power of the Paint Horse in the reining pen.

Congratulations to our 2025 NRHA Euro Futurity champions:

  • PL Thestepbewithme & Martina Panizza: NRHA Euro Futurity Non-Pro Level 1 & 2 Chrome Cash Champions

    Martina Panizza and PL Thestepbewithme (pictured right) marked a 207.5 to win both the NRHA Euro Futurity Non-Pro Level 1 and 2 Chrome Cash titles and $1,480. Bred by Luigi Parise of Schiavon, Italy, the 2021 sorrel solid mare is by Maytheforcebewhizyou and out of PL Imperius Step (QH); she is owned by Lucilla Panizza of Robecco d’Oglio (CR), Italy.

  • Artemide Spatwhiz 76 & Gregory Morat: NRHA Euro Futurity Non Pro Level 3 & 4 Chrome Cash Co-Champions

    Frenchman Gregory Morat guided Artemide Spatwhiz 76 (pictured right, near right) to notch a 206.5 and become this year’s NRHA Euro Futurity Non-Pro Level 3 & 4 Chrome Cash Co-Champion with Camilla Orlandini. Each earned $1,173 in Chrome Cash. Owned by BO Ranch of La Chapelle La Reine, France, the 2021 bay solid mare by Spooks Gotta Whiz and out of RS Countach Olena (QH) was bred by Alfredo Di Caro of Pozzuolo Martesana (MI), Italy.

  • BH Gunna Step Ya & Camilla Orlandini: NRHA Euro Futurity Non Pro Level 3 & 4 Chrome Cash Co-Champions

    Italian reiner Camilla Orlandini rode BH Gunna Step Ya (pictured right, far right) to earn a score of 206.5 to share the NRHA Euro Futurity Non-Pro Level 3 & 4 Chrome Cash Co-Champion title with Gregory Morat. Each earned a paycheck of $1,173. The 2021 buckskin solid gelding by Gunnatrashya and out of Star Wimpis Delmaso (QH) is owned by Alice Marioni of Bergnano (CO), Italy, and bred by Bosin Hubert of Predazzo (TN), Italy.

  • Oak Fashion Face & Daniel Moro: NRHA Euro Futurity Open Level 1 Chrome Cash Champions

    Breeder, owner and rider Daniel Moro of Fontanafredda (PN), Italy, made it fashionable to ride a Paint, winning the NRHA Euro Futurity Open Level 1 Chrome Cash title with Oak Fashion Face (pictured right). With a score of 216, the duo added $690 to their lifetime earnings. The 2021 chestnut solid mare is by Pale Face Dunnit and out of PC Fashion Electrix (QH).

  • Dolly Face Whiz & Angelo Benedusi: NRHA Euro Futurity Open Level 2 & 3 Chrome Cash Champions

    Chrome Cash paid off nicely for owner Melissa Faraco from Rome, Italy. Under the smooth guidance of Angelo Benedusi, Dolly Face Whiz (pictured below) earned a score of 220, NRHA Euro Futurity Open Level 2 & 3 Chrome Cash Champion titles, and $1,440 in Chrome Cash. The 2021 bay solid mare, by Pale Face Dunnit and out of Smaart Baby Whiz (QH) was bred by Rodolfo Marchetti of Giaveno (TO), Italy.

  • Hosss & Andrea Fappani: NRHA Euro Futurity Open Level 4 Chrome Cash Champions

    Italy’s favorite son came home to a hero’s welcome and a celebration of champions. Andrea Fappani and Hosss (APHA name: The Hoss; pictured at top) laid down a 225.5 for a roaring crowd and were justly rewarded with the NRHA Euro Futurity Open Level 4 Champion title, with a tidy $725 in Chrome Cash to boot. Owners Nancy Wheeler and Jimmy Nichols of Templeton, California, couldn’t be prouder of their 2021 sorrel overo stallion, who is by Colonels Shining Gun and out of Brennas Dream (QH). He was bred by Loren Booth Living Trust of Orange Cove, California,

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The 2025 NRHA European Futurity is just the beginning of a thrilling Chrome Cash season in Europe.

As the first of three major reining events offering APHA’s Chrome Cash incentives, it set the bar high—and there’s still time to join the action. Up next: the NRHA European Affiliate Championship and the NRHA European Derby, offering $2,500 and $8,000 in Chrome Cash, respectively. If your Paint isn’t APHA-registered yet, don’t wait—visit apha.com/chromecash to get started and make your ride count.

Dolly Face Whiz & Angelo Benedusi

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