A brand-new cash bonus PLUS a Harris silver trophy show halter will be up for grabs this year for the highest-placing individual in the Brad Borton Memorial Limited Non-Pro Longe Line class at the Tom Powers Futurity who is the breeder, owner AND exhibitor in the class.

The Borton family announced today that the bonus will be in addition to the cash and prizes that will be awarded to those placing in the Top 10 of the Brad Borton Memorial Limited Non-Pro Longe Line Class, scheduled for Thursday, June 27 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. All Memorial Class cash awards are in addition to the Tom Powers $1,000 added Limited Non-Pro Longe Line class payouts.

The Brad Borton Memorial Limited Non-Pro Longe Line class was established to honor the memory of InStride Edition Publisher Brad Borton who passed away last year at the age of 60, after a long battle with cancer. Brad had a real passion for the Longe Line class and for inspiring breeders and owners to showcase their young pleasure prospects.

“Our family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of donations and encouragement from friends in the industry,” said Corrine Borton, Brad’s wife of 37 years. “We want to go one step further this year in honoring Brad’s memory by encouraging the people who breed their mares, raise their foals and go show their babies themselves. Brad loved the Longe Line class and he believed firmly that the way to encourage growth in the industry was to establish a level playing field and pay down as far as possible.”

Donations are still coming in to the Brad Borton Memorial Fund so a final payout is not yet available for this year’s class. Every dollar raised goes directly back to the exhibitors in the form of cash and prizes presented as they exit the arena.

“We do know that the cash bonus for the breeder/owner/exhibitor will be at least equal to that of the Memorial Class winner and that all of the payouts will be even larger than last year,” Corrine said. “Plus, there will be some wonderful prizes for exhibitors.”

Tom Powers reports an increase in pre-entries for the class over last year and additional entries will be accepted until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 (the evening before the class).

“We are very proud of the horse family for their amazing support of the Brad Borton Memorial Fund,” Powers said. “We are happy to host the Limited Non-Pro division of our Longe Line class. This year it appears there will be a large turn-out again, probably larger than last year. We can’t wait!”

Last year the futurity offered a Non-Pro Longe Line class and Limited exhibitors were identified for placings in the Brad Borton Memorial. A total of 32 entered and 31 were shown. This year, Powers added the full Limited Non-Pro Longe Line with $1,000 in added money.

Last year’s payouts in the Memorial class were:

Champion: $1,200 plus the Brad Borton Memorial Trophy, donated by Tom & Dominique Powers.

Reserve: $1,000 plus a Harris show longe line

3^rd: $800 plus a Kendall’s 20x Felt Hat

4^thPlace: $600 plus a Kathy Williams Tail Extension

5^thPlace: $500 plus a Harris Silver Cleaning Kit

6^thPlace: $350 plus a fully loaded grooming arena bag

7^thPlace: $250 plus a Tales Show Shirt with crystal accents

8^thPlace: $150 plus 1 Gallon DAC Oil

9^thPlace: $100 plus a Harris Show Longe Whip

10^thPlace: $50 plus Horze ProBell Boots

For additional information about the Memorial Fund and class contact Corrine Borton at CorrineBorton@InStrideEdition.com. To find out more about the Tom Powers Futurity, including how to enter the class, visit www.tompowersfuturity.com.

Donations to the Brad Borton Memorial Fund can be sent to: Brad Borton Memorial Fund c/o Lenora Sheppard, 532 Church Street, Sewell, New Jersey, 08080

Donations can also be made at www.gofundme.com/f/the-brad-borton-memorial.