The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is turning up the excitement at the 2025 NRHA Futurity® & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships with the launch of the Elements of Reining ProAm, proudly sponsored by Spooks Gotta Whiz. This brand-new event is designed to bring a fresh twist to Futurity week, celebrating our veterans by announcing participants and their branch of service, while also boosting fan engagement with a red theme for the evening. More details are now being unveiled, along with opening the competition up to all NRHA riders, regardless of competition level!
Save the Date: Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m. | OG&E Coliseum, OKC Fairgrounds
This high-energy evening also marks Military Appreciation Night. Attendees are encouraged to wear red in support of service members, and veterans competing in the class will receive special recognition during the performance. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Two Ravens Foundation, which supports veteran therapy through horsemanship.
How It Works
Teams of Two: One NRHA Professional + one NRHA Non Pro or Youth rider per team. Any NRHA-licensed horse can be shown. Each rider will compete on a different horse.
“Handicap” for Teams: Riders of all levels can enter as part of a team. However, to ramp up the friendly competition, teams will be handicapped, with the team rankings not to exceed a combined level of “6.” See the breakdown of examples below:
- A L4 rider on a team with a L2 rider (4+2=6)
- A L4 rider on a team with a L1 rider (4+1=5)
- A L3 rider on a team with a L3 rider (3+3=6)
- A L3 rider on a team with a L2 rider (3+2=5)
- A L3 rider on a team with a L1 rider (3+1=4)
- A L2 rider with any other rider
- A L1 rider with any other rider
Split Pattern Format/Scoring: Riders compete on separate horses, each performing half of NRHA Pattern 10. The Pro rides maneuvers 1–4, then exits the arena. The Non Pro/Youth enters and completes maneuvers 5–8. Combined scores determine team placings. Further explanation is provided here:
- Maneuver 1-4: The NRHA Professional will complete Maneuver 1-4, ending with the left lead change. After the lead change, the Professional will no longer be judged and will continue the circle to exit the arena to watch their teammate perform the remaining maneuvers.
- Maneuver 5-8: As the Professional exits the arena, at any time following the left lead change, the NRHA Non Pro/Youth will enter the arena to be judged on the remaining maneuvers. They will begin on the left lead and continue to the center of the arena to begin Maneuver 5, without stopping or breaking gait. The Non Pro/Youth will then perform maneuver 5-8, ending with final stop and hesitate.
Entry & Payout
- Entry Fee: $250 per team
- Entry Cap: 20 teams (first-come, first-served)
- Added Money: $20,000 (Note: Earnings do not count toward NRHA Lifetime Earnings as this is an unapproved class)
- Entry Deadline: November 3. Get the entry form here.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Spooks Gotta Whiz is the Platinum Sponsor of the ProAm. Gold ($10,000) and Silver ($5,000) sponsorship opportunities are available to elevate the event and boost added prize money. For sponsorship inquiries, contact Christy Landwehr at clandwehr@nrha.com or 405-946-7400 ext. 122.
