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12.02.07
Down to the Wire Finish at 2007 NRHA Open Futurity Finals

The 2007 NRHA Open Futurity Champion wasn’t decided until the very last run of the night when NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida edged out the highest score of the evening.

11.30.07
McCutcheon Goes from Consolation Round to Become 2007 Cinch NRHA Non Pro Futurity Champion

NRHA Million Dollar Rider Mandy McCutcheon came from the Cinch NRHA Non Pro Futurity Consolation Round to win the Non Pro Futurity.

11.07.07
Einsteins Revolution’s Earnings Make NRHA History

Einsteins Revolution has accomplished something no other reining horse has ever done before in the history of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA).

10.26.07
Topsail Whiz Slides Into Five Million Dollar Sire Status

Legendary reining sire and NRHA Hall of Fame inductee Topsail Whiz has become only the second stallion to earn this incredible distinction, which is based on offspring earnings. 

10.11.07
NRHA Announces Results of Election and By-Law Vote

Before a standing room only crowd, members of the National Reining Horse Association held their General Membership Meeting, October 11, 2007, at 10 am – 12 noon EDT, in Columbus, Ohio, during the All American Quarter Horse Congress.

10.10.07
Gunner Becomes Million Dollar Sire

Gunner has long been the horse the whole world loves. When he was shown, the cheering started as soon as his name was announced, long before he made it into the ring, and he never disappointed his fans.

09.25.07
New Family Vacation Destination: the 2008 NRHA Derby

A bigger and better NRHA Derby is coming in 2008! The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is revamping its major event for 4, 5, and 6 year old horses held annually at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK.

09.04.07
Germany Wins Gold at FEI World Championship

The 2007 FEI European Reining Championship had Mooslargue, France, spinning, sliding and stopping August 16-18. Seven national teams competed at the event and the large crowds were treated to great reining action.

08.16.07
Reining Horse Sports Foundation Awards $5,000 In Scholarships

The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) honors leadership and achievement within the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA).

07.09.07
Records Broken at the NRHA European Affiliate Open Championship

A lively crowd ready to cheer on the best reiners in Europe packed the stands at the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) European Affiliate Championship.

07.19.07
Sally Brown Honored With First-Ever NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award

TThe National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is pleased to announce the inaugural recipient of the NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award.

06.21.07
Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship Scheduled for June 30th

The USEF will be looking to crown a new reining champion on June 30th at the 2007 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship.

06.20.07
The Sport of Reining Featured on “The 2010 Countdown Show”

The sport of Reining and the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) will be featured this Sunday, June 24, on “The 2010 Countdown Show.”

06.20.07
NRHA European Affiliate Championship Just One Month Away

There is a lot of excitement in the European reining community. The NRHA European Affiliate Championship (EAC) is just one month away!

06.18.07
“NRHA Inside Reining” Releases New Training Secrets DVD

Just released! The NRHA hit TV program on RFD-TV, “Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining”, is now offering a new DVD.

06.14.07
New NRHA All Time Leading Money-Earning Horse

Einsteins Revolution becomes the new All Time Leading Money-Earning Horse for the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA).

05.22.07
Youth Competition Highlighted At 2007 NRHA Derby

The youth are the future of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) and on Saturday, May 19, the youth became a highlight of the 2007 NRHA Derby.

05.22.07
Shawn Flarida Becomes NRHA All-Time Leading Money Earner at 2007 NRHA Derby

NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider and 2007 NRHA Open Derby Champion Shawn Flarida can add yet another accomplishment to his already lengthy list.

05.20.07
Shawn Flarida Wins 2007 NRHA Open Derby

The NRHA's Two Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida, from Springfield, OH, wowed the crowd during the Open Finals at the 2007 NRHA Derby at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK.

05.19.07
Mandy McCutcheon Wins 2007 NRHA Non Pro Derby Championship
NRHA's first Non Pro and first woman to earn one million dollars in NRHA Lifetime Earnings, Mandy McCutcheon, is adding another $23,739.20 to her coffers following the 2007 NRHA Non Pro Derby Finals.

06.16.07
NRHA Launches Free Live Streaming Video at 2007 NRHA Derby

It’s brand new at the 2007 NRHA Derby and it’s already a huge success! This year, the NRHA Derby features FREE live streaming video on the internet and in just two days it has already allowed thousands of viewers to watch all the Derby action on their computers.

05.15.07
Oklahoma City Wins Bid to Host 2007 FEI World Reining Masters

One of the most prestigious Reining competitions in the world is coming back to Oklahoma City!

05.04.07
Grays Starlight Named NRHA Million Dollar Sire
A new stallion has just been added to the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) list of Million Dollar Sires! Grays Starlight, owned by Polo Ranch in Marietta, OK, has just broken into the elite group.

04.25.07
Reining Featured at 2007 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
It’s something one might not expect at the 2007 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Farnam. This year, the English discipline competition is taking on a Western flair!

04.25.07
Great Food & Great Fun for a Great Price at the “Taste of Reining”
The Reining Horse Sports Foundation is ready to serve up great food and great fun during the “Taste of Reining” at the 2007 NRHA Derby.

04.18.07
NRHyA’s Regional Clinic Series Features Many NRHA Professionals
The National Reining Horse Youth Association announces seven new regional training clinics.

04.18.07
Small Reiners Compete in New NRHA Short Stirrup Class
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) congratulates some of its youngest reiners!

04.18.07
Hollywood Dun It Reaches $5 Million

The National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame Inductee and All-Time Leading Sire’s offspring just surpassed five million dollars in earnings.

04.01.07
The 2007 NRHA Derby is coming!

Join the National Reining Horse Association, May 14–19 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK, for the NRHA’s prestigious event for four, five and six year old horses.

03.29.07
NRHA Professionals Train Rookie Reiners
How would you like to receive specialized one-on-one training from a NRHA Professional and contribute to a worthwhile cause at the same time?

03.28.07
NRHA Vies to Host 2007 FEI World Reining Masters
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has officially put in its bid to host the 2007 FEI World Reining Masters during its 2007 NRHA Futurity and Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show.

03.16.07
NRHA Reiner Named Finalist for Prestigious Award
The National Reining Horse Association congratulates Temecula Toy Boy, owned by Tara Carlson of Temecula, CA, for being named first runner up for a prestigious award.

03.15.07
NRHA Hires Executive Editor of NRHA Reiner Magazine
The NRHA has made a major addition to its NRHA Reiner magazine staff. The NRHA is pleased to announce that Kathy Swan will become Executive Editor of the NRHA Reiner, beginning April 1, 2007.

03.11.07
Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining

NRHA's new television program, Wide World of Horses presents Inside Reining, is on RFD-TV! NRHA Inside Reining airs Monday night at 9:30 PM CT & Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM CT on DISH Network 9409 & Direct TV 379.

03.07.07
Reining Qualifiers Underway for the USEF 2007 North American Young Riders’ Championships
Exciting news for young reiners! The NRHA is pleased to be included in a premiere equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders ages 14-21.

03.05.07
NRHA Withdraws Proposed Strategic Plan
The Executive Board of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has voted to withdraw the proposed Strategic Plan.

02.01.07
New Youth Reining Classes
For the first time ever, Reining has been added CATEGORY 3 YOUTH (10 & UNDER SHORT STIRRUP) Open to any Youth rider who is age 10 or under on January 1 of the current NRHA year.

01.05.07
Debut Nears for Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining

Oklahoma City, OK –The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce the January 8th debut of its new television program on RFD-TV.

01.05.07- Reining Competition Featured on NBC Television
Good news and the sport of Reining. Reining events from the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City will be featured during a special program on NBC Television.

12.29.06- 2006 NRHA Futurity Sales Hit Record Highs
Good news and the sport of Reining. Reining events from the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City will be featured during a special program on NBC Television.

12.29.06- NRHA's Tim McQuay & Mister Nicadual Receive Prestigous Honors
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce NRHA’s first Two Million Dollar Rider Tim McQuay and the horse he rode in the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Aachen, Germany, have both been nominated for prestigious honors.

12.13.06- NRHA’S Tom McCutcheon Reaches One Million Dollar Milestone
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is pleased to announce NRHA Professional Tom McCutcheon has reached a major milestone in his career.

12.13.06- First-Ever NRHA Sire & Dam Program Online Auction a Success
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) announces remarkable success for the very first NRHA Sire & Dam Program online auction.

12.13.06- NRHyA Elects New Youth Officers
The National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) is looking forward to continuing the Year of the Youth into 2007 and beyond with a newly elected officer team.

12.13.06- The National Reining Horse Youth Association Raises $60,000 at the 2006 Futurity!
During the past year the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) has celebrated the “Year of the Youth.”

12.03.06- Randy Paul Wins the NRHA Futurity on Taris Designer Genes …the first mare to win the event since 1990!
Randy Paul, Scottsdale, AZ, beat a field of spectacular three-year-olds to bring Taris Designer Genes (Mr Boomerjac x Taris Little Vintage), owned by Rancho Oso Rio, to the winner’s circle of the 2006 NRHA Futurity $100,000 added Open Division and a guaranteed paycheck of $125,000!

12.02.06- Kelle Smith Wins Cinch NRHA Non Pro Futurity on JD Conquista Anna at NRHA Futurity Show
Kelle Smith, Belle Center, OH, scored a 217.5 in the qualifying go round of the Cinch NRHA Non Pro Futurity to earn a slot in the Finals.

12.01.06- Kimberly Crupper Wins the North American Freestyle Non Pro Championship presented by Century Investment Group
Fresh off her win at the prestigious All American Quarter Horse Congress, Kimberly Crupper wowed the crowd with her Mustang Sally routine in the $2,500 added North American Championship Freestyle Non Pro class presented by the Century Investment Group.

11.26.06- National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame To Award Buckles for Top Female Riders at NRHA Futurity
The NRHA is pleased to announce the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame will be awarding belt buckles to the top female reiners in the 2006 NRHA Futurity.

11.20.06- Clinton Anderson Brings Popular “Downunder Horsemanship” Clinic to 2006 NRHA Futurity
World renowned Australian clinician Clinton Anderson will bring his “Downunder Horsemanship” clinic to the 2006 NRHA Futurity & Championship Show.

10.24.06 - Unofficial Results from FEI World Reining Masters Finals
Tough competition from the best reiners in the world over the weekend at the FEI World Reining Masters Finals held in Denver, Colorado, USA. Reiners from the USA and Canada took home the top awards in the Open Division...

10.24.06 - Reining Horse Sports Foundation Awards $5,000 In Scholarships
The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) is helping dreams of a college education come true for five National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) members. The RHSF recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to help the high school seniors further excel in their future careers and National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) competition...

10.22.06 Shawn Flarida Breaks Into Two Million Dollar Rider Club
In grand style and competing against the best reiners in the world, champion reiner Shawn Flarida, Springfield, Ohio, broke into the elite Two Million Dollar Rider Club Saturday night at the FEI World Reining Masters Finals in Denver, Colorado.

10.11.06 Andrea Fappani Breaks Into the NRHA Million Dollar Rider Club!
Andrea Fappani, San Marcos, California, broke another NRHA record when he became the first European rider to break the million dollar earnings mark and join the elite NRHA Million Dollar Rider club.

10.03.06 NRHA Takes You Inside the Sport of Reining on TV
We have exciting news about the action packed sport of Reining and the National Reining Horse Association. Beginning in January 2007, the NRHA will begin taking you inside the sport of Reining through a new television show airing on RFD-TV.

09.28.06 Historic NRHA Sanctioned Event In Africa
It was a history-making event as South Africa hosted its first ever National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) approved show. This NRHA historic milestone was held Saturday, September 9th at the Southern Riding Center in Johannesburg.

09.09.06 NRHA of Australia to Join NRHA Affiliate Program in 2007
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) goes “Down Under” as Australia commits to join the International Affiliate Program (IAP) in 2007. This important step was completed under the leadership of NRHA Vice President, Dr. Kim Sloan. Sloan attended the NRHA of Australia’s General Membership meeting in July.

09.04.06 Duane Latimer wins the gold for Canada!
Like any Reining competition, everything in Aachen has its own story. Sooner or later all stories about Aachen end with Charlemagne. It was the legend of Charlemagne’s horse pawing free a hot spring that established Aachen as spa rich with natural springs.

09.01.06 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games - USA Wins Team Competition!
The number of countries represented in the Reining competition at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Aachen, Germany, doubled from Reining’s inaugural debut at the 2002 WEG held in Jerez, Spain.

08.10.06 - More Than $370,000 Added to Italian RHA Futurity - Nov 12-18!
Long recognized as a leader in the sport of Reining, the Italian Reining Horse Association (IRHA) prepares to celebrate 20 years as an NRHA Affiliate, and continues to maintain a strong commitment to the sport of Reining.

08.09.06 - Be Aech Enterprise Dies at Age 31
Rex Hester, Bear Creek, North Carolina, recently notified the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) of the death, on July 29, 2006, of Be Aech Enterprise.

07.25.06 - Futurity Raffle
The NRHyA will be raffling a 2007 futurity prospect at the 2006 Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show. The drawing will take place on Saturday, December 2nd (winner need not be present). The two-year-old gelding, SCF Kiss My Cash is by Missin James and out of Kiss My Nic, a daughter of Reminic.

The tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the Futurity, or by contacting Heather Cline at the NRHA office at 405-946-7400 or by e-mail at rhsf@nrha.com. All of the proceeds will benefit the Youth Program.

07.11.06-NRHA Directors Approve Additional National Association Affiliates
The NRHA Board of Directors recently approved National Association Affiliate (NAA) status for the ANCR Brazil and the Italian Reining Horse Association. With only one Affiliate per country able to be recognized as a National Association Affiliate, the criteria for NAA status are substantial and the issuance of an endorsement by the NRHA Board of Directors should be considered one of the NRHA’s highest achievements.

06.30.06-United States Reining Team Announced for 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany
Following the completion of the Adequan® USEF Open Reining Championship, the United States Equestrian Federation® announced the members of Team USA that will represent the United States at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games to be held in Aachen, Germany, from August 20 to September 3, 2006.

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