Younger Agency reins in cutting event

The Younger Agency, a Reno-based public relations firm, will be managing The Breeder's Invitational Derby being held at the Reno Livestock Events Center June 3-14.

The Breeder's Invitational is the top cutting event of the year, with over 175 stallions, and will offer a purse that should exceed $1.5 million.

Gary Martin will serve as show manager, assisted by Ted Gerone, ground manager.

Pat Russell is cattle boss, assisted by Dominic Jenko.

Show secretary for the BI is Kathryn Webb, assisted by Colleen Holt.

Cutting horse announcer Tom Holt will call the event.

Younger Agency staffers Sandy Clark, Bev Crocker, Amy Horning and Stacy Root will handle sponsorship services.

Shelli Fine and Tiffany Frisch, of Ding Communications, will handle logistics and publicity of the show.