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NRHA Debuts Online Steward Recertification Series

NRHA Debuts Online Steward Recertification Series In early fall, the Stewards Committee of the National Reining Horse Association hosted the first two Online Steward Recertification programs. This change has meant that NRHA Stewards, who previously had to travel for recertification, can now conveniently do so online. The idea to change the recertification process was initiated by the Stewards Committee Chair […]

Gina Schumacher Wins The Invitational Non Pro to Become Newest NRHA Million Dollar Rider

Gina Schumacher Wins The Invitational Non Pro to Become Newest NRHA Million Dollar Rider When Gina Schumacher and CS O Bingo marked a 220 to win The Invitational Non Pro Championship at the Kimes Ranch Tulsa Reining Classic, it was more than just a win. Not only did Schumacher collect the largest check of her career, she also unofficially became […]

Shawn Flarida Surpasses $7 Million in NRHA Earnings

Shawn Flarida Surpasses $7 Million in NRHA Earnings Shawn Flarida, an icon in the National Reining Horse Association, recently passed a major career milestone. The charismatic trainer, who hails from Springfield, Ohio, became only the second NRHA member in history to pass more than $7,000,000 in lifetime earnings. “Reaching this milestone, it means everything to me. It is an honor […]

The Reining Industry Loses a Legend – Miss Tinseltown

The Reining Industry Loses a Legend – Miss Tinseltown The reining world said goodbye to one of its most successful broodmares on September 27, 2022, when Miss Tinseltown (Great Red Pine X Ms Holywood Showtime) passed. Foaled in 1994, NRHA Hall of Fame mare Miss Tinseltown wasn’t just a superstar in the show pen. After earning more than $114,000 in […]

The National Reining Horse Association Joins Inaugural Competition The American Performance Horseman

The National Reining Horse Association Joins Inaugural Competition The American Performance Horseman Expanding on its commitment to elevate and positively impact the Western industry, NRHA Corporate Partner Teton Ridge has unveiled an unprecedented new event — The American Performance Horseman (TAPH). The first-of-its-kind competition will make its debut on March 10 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, during The American Rodeo. […]

Upcoming NRHA Futurity & Derby to Feature Guaranteed Payouts for Multiple Levels

Upcoming NRHA Futurity & Derby to Feature Guaranteed Payouts for Multiple Levels Additional $100K Added to 4-Year-Old Division at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel Exciting changes were voted on and approved during the August 21 National Reining Horse Association Board of Directors meeting, with several being implemented by the end of 2022. A major development is the increased added […]

NRHA Futurity to Feature APHA’s Chrome Cash incentive

NRHA Futurity to Feature APHA’s Chrome Cash incentive The American Paint Horse Association’s popular Chrome Cash incentive program will add $5,000 exclusively for registered Paints at the 2022 National Reining Horse Association Futurity, set for November 24-December 3 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Chrome Cash classes will be offered as part of the Level 4 Open Futurity […]

Tom McCutcheon’s Recent Wins Catapult Earnings Past $2 Million

Tom McCutcheon’s Recent Wins Catapult Earnings Past $2 Million With over $2 Million Dollars in NRHA life time earnings, Tom McCutcheon is one of the all time leading trainers in the Reining industry, and comes from a long line of horse professionals. His winning record includes 2 individual and team gold medals at the World Equestrian Games, NRBC Open Derby Champion, […]

Exciting Changes Announced for 2022 NRHA Markel Futurity Sales

Exciting Changes Announced for 2022 NRHA Markel Futurity Sales The National Reining Horse Association Markel Futurity Sales have long been the place to find and purchase top reining prospects from reputable programs. Over the past 22 years, millions of dollars have changed hands, and countless horses have gone on to great success at major NRHA events. There is a long […]

Casey Deary Becomes NRHA’s Newest $3 Million Rider

Casey Deary Becomes NRHA’s Newest $3 Million Rider When Casey Deary and Americasnexttopgun won the Level 4 Open Championship at the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel, an incredible $75,000 was added to the lifetime earnings of both the horse and rider. That meant that Deary, already an NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider, was elevated to the […]