Any time a reined cow horse rider reaches the million dollar earnings mark, it’s a special and poignant event – highlighting a career of success and accomplishment.

But the dual accomplishment at the 2012 Snaffle Bit Futurity was even more a milestone as Corey Cushing, 32, became the youngest ever NRCHA Million Dollar honoree and the Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion – a long time dream.