Elizabeth Queen marked 230 on NCHA’s leading active money earner, Sister CD, to win the Non-Pro, as the next to last rider in the first round of the 2009 Mercuria Energy NCHA World Finals in Fort Worth last night. She was followed by former Non-Pro World champion Paula Wood, who marked 226 on Donas Cool Cat.
“I tried to enjoy myself,” said Queen. “It was a great crowd and it was a lot of fun. I’m really thankful to (NCHA President) Chubby Turner and Mercuria and all the sponsors because it gave another opportunity to show him.”
Sister CD’s $6,410 paycheck gives him a career total of $771,060, and it moves Elizabeth Queen a little further ahead of seven-time Non-Pro World Champion Mary Jo Milner in the quest for this year’s title. After last night, Queen has an $8,483 lead over Milner in the year-end race.
Here’s a look at the first round of the Non-Pro World Finals:
| Score | Rider | Home | Horse | Earned | 2009 $ |
| 230.0 | Elizabeth Queen | Lipan, TX | Sister CD | $6,410 | $79,140 |
| 226.0 | Paula Wood | Stephenville, TX | Donas Cool Cat | $5,128 | $41,686 |
| 222.0 | McKenzie Mullins | Gordon, TX | Belles N Bullets | $3,846 | $37,901 |
| 221.5 | Wade Rust | Gordon, TX | Aljerita Annie | $3,077 | $30,949 |
| 220.5 | Julie Hansma | Weatherford, TX | Al Poocino | $2,564 | $30,313 |
| 218.5 | Joe Howard Williamson | Archer City, TX | NutN Buta Houndog | $2,051 | $37,679 |
| 215.0 | Mary Jo Milner | Southlake, TX | Show Biz Ben | $855 | $70,656 |
| 215.0 | Karen Hansen | Weatherford, TX | Woody Be Lucky | $855 | $27,619 |
| 215.0 | Dan Hansen | Weatherford, TX | Neverey | $855 | $26,896 |
| 213.5 | Janet Westfall | Los Olivos, CA | Jeeps Posi Traction | $27,781 | |
| 213.0 | Kathy Boone | West Columbia, TX | OneSmartOne | $28,475 | |
| 212.0 | Kate Gaughan | Las Vegas, NV | Instant Again | $31,849 | |
| 208.0 | Steve Norris | Colorado Springs, CO | Freckles Royally Doc | $28,166 | |
| 200.0 | Jessica McMakin | Sour Lake, TX | Lenas Star Acre | $24,971 | |
| 184.0 | Don Boone | West Columbia, TX | Lights on Hickory | $29,497 |