About:
 Since
its inception in 2007, Rein In Cancer has raised tens of thousands
of dollars for cancer research and for supporting people with
cancer. The equine industry group was created to recognize the
willingness of the horse community to help with this cause.
Good friends Cheryl Magoteaux, owner of Pro Management, Inc. of
Byars, Oklahoma and Shorty Koger, owner of Shorty’s Caboy Hattery in
Oklahoma City, teamed up to create Rein In Cancer. Both had sisters
who had cancer and Koger, herself, is a cancer survivor. Magoteaux
explains, “If you or a member of your family or someone you love has
been challenged by this disease, you know how important this fights
is. Rein In Cancer exists to honor those who have fought or are
still fighting this disease.”
She continues, “Just because people who show horses aren’t home on
the weekend when local fundraisers usually take place, it doesn’t
mean they don’t feel strongly about helping. Creating events and
options at the shows has been tremendously successful because the
horse community is made up of folks who are willing to commit funds
and, more importantly, their time to work for this cause.”
Rein In Cancer has been featured a variety of events across the
country, including the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle
Bit Futurity, the National Reining Horse Association Futurity and
the National Reining Breeders Classic. Activities range from “Think
To Wear Pink” days, where exhibitors who wear pink receive Rein In
Cancer wristbands, to silent auctions and special events.
Watch for new excitement in coming months. At the upcoming NRCHA
Snaffle Bit Futurity in Reno, an awesome pair of Pink Chinks is
being raffled off to raise money. A custom Shorty’s Pink hat will be
an auction item at the Hall of Fame Banquet Silent Auction, and
October 1st is “Think to Wear Pink” day!
Then at Southwest Reining Futurity in Ardmore, Oklahoma in October,
the Rein In Cancer Reiners’ Pleasure and Reiners’ Halter will see
top reiners and reining horses in events a lot different from the
normal – all in good fun to raise money for the cause. At the
upcoming National Reining Breeders Classic in April, things will
really go to the dogs when the First Annual Performance Horse
Magazine - Rein In Cancer Strut Your Mutt Show will be a highlight.
Magoteaux explains, “Events like these at the Arizona Classic - are
a fun way to work for the cause and every dollar raised moves us one
step closer to a cure. That’s worth everything!”
For information on Rein in Cancer, visit the web site at
www.reinincancer.com.
If your association or group would like to get
behind the cause, please contact us at
info@reinincancer.com.
100% of all proceeds collected go to the Fund.
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