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First High Point Championships Awarded at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

First High Point Championships Awarded at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel As the weekend came to a close at the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel,  the Adequan® Arena saw more than 110 runs in the ancillary Classic Equine Green Reiner and Toyon Rookie Free-For-All classes. NRHA Corporate Partner Toyon Ranch has long been a supporter […]
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Grischa Ludwig is NRHA’s Newest Million Dollar Rider

Grischa Ludwig is NRHA’s Newest Million Dollar Rider On Friday, May 26, Grischa Ludwig walked to the center of the arena to receive his awards at the 2023 NRHA European Futurity. Not only did he earn the NRHA Open class championship and American Paint Horse Association Chrome Cash, but these checks also pushed him past the threshold to become NRHA’s […]
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6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel Already Setting Records as Move In Starts

6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel Already Setting Records as Move In Starts The 2023 edition of the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel kicks off Friday, June 16, with the first section of the Open preliminary round. While the official Derby start is still days away, the OKC Fairgrounds is a hive of activity, as facility […]
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American Horse Council Honors Four Champions of the Industry

American Horse Council Honors Four Champions of the Industry The American Horse Council (AHC) will honor the equine industry’s brightest leaders at its annual meeting and national issues forum on June 5, 2023. The conference will be held in Denver, Colorado. Four champions of the industry will be awarded with the presentations of the Van Ness Award, the Hickey Award, […]
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NRHA Hires Billy Smith as Next Commissioner

NRHA Hires Billy Smith as Next Commissioner Following the announcement of current NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter’s retirement at the end of the year, NRHA has hired Billy Smith as his replacement to lead the association. “We are thrilled to bring Billy on to take over the reins in the wake of Gary’s retirement”, said NRHA President Mark Blake. “I want to thank […]
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RHF Announces Expansion of Crisis Fund and Scholarship Programs

RHF Announces Expansion of Crisis Fund and Scholarship Programs During the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Winter Meeting, the Reining Horse Foundation (RHF) Board of Directors met and approved significant expansion to two of its flagship programs: the Dale Wilkinson Memorial Crisis Fund and the RHF Scholarship program. Increased donor support in recent years has made it feasible for more […]
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2023 Affiliate Regional Championship and NAAC Qualification

2023 Affiliate Regional Championship and NAAC Qualification The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors met during the 2023 Winter Meeting and voted on the qualification process for Affiliate Regional Championships (ARC) and the Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC). To qualify for a 2023 Affiliate Regional Championship, a rider must be an NRHA member and a member of […]
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NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter Announces Planned Retirement

NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter Announces Planned Retirement NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter has announced his plan to retire at the end of 2023, culminating a leadership role held since 2014. Carpenter made the announcement at the National Reining Horse Association Annual General Membership Meeting held on February 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. “It has been an honor and a privilege to […]
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Youth Championship to Join the Run for a Million

Youth Championship to Join the Run for a Million The Run for a Million (TRFAM) has continued to grow immensely after its inception in 2019, and it will continue that growth by adding a Youth Championship to the event in 2023. The Youth Championship will function similarly to the Non Pro and Rookie Championships by having a qualifying process. For […]