Portrait of the day – Shawn Flarida

Shawn Flarida hails from Springfield, Ohio, and has been competing in NRHA-approved events since 1981. He became NRHA’s third $1 million rider in 2003, the second $2 million rider in 2006, the first $3 million rider in 2008, the first $4 million rider in 2011 and the first $5 million rider last year. Aside from his NRHA winnings, Shawn has also earned many accolades in American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) competition.