NRHA Hall Of Fame
The NRHA Hall of Fame is the sport’s most prestigious honor. Induction is awarded to individuals and horses who have had a profound impact on the association and sport through lasting accomplishments and significant contributions.The Hall of Fame is an official project of the Reining Horse Foundation and honorees are recognized each year at Sliders’ Night Out presented by Toyon Ranch.
Honorees are presented with a gold Lawson Trophy and medallion as they are recognized with their esteemed NRHA Hall of Fame class.
NRHA members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals and horses that meet the criteria for induction. Read more about the criteria and the nomination process here.
Visit the forms page for nomination forms or contact Liz Kelsey at lkelsey@nrha.com for more information!
* Awarded in previous year
Hall Of Fame - People
| Year | Person |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Dale Wilkinson |
| 1987 | No Inductees |
| 1988 | R. D. Baker, Stretch Bradley, Mickie Glenn, Paul Horn, Bill Garvey |
| 1989 | C.T. Fuller, Kaye Potts |
| 1990 | Paul Schuh, Guy Gauthier, Clayton Woosley |
| 1991 | No Inductees |
| 1992 | Jim Willoughby, Bob Loomis, Bill Horn, Bob Anthony |
| 1993 | Dick Pieper |
| 1994 | Clark Bradley, John Snobelen |
| 1995 | No Inductees |
| 1996 | No Inductees |
| 1997 | No Inductees |
| 1998 | No Inductees |
| 1999 | No Inductees |
| 2000 | Richie Greenberg, Tim McQuay, Tim Bartlett |
| 2001 | Frank Costantini |
| 2002 | No Inductees |
| 2003 | Linda Matthews |
| 2004 | Eleuterio Arcese, Pat Feuerstein, Charles Smith, Dick & Barb Waltenberry |
| 2005 | Clint Haverty |
| 2006 | Doug Milholland, Rocky Dare |
| 2007 | Keith Bradley |
| 2008 | American Quarter Horse Association, Dr. Jim Morgan, DVM |
| 2009 | Roger Brazeau, Mike Flarida |
| 2010 | Jack Brainard, John Hoyt |
| 2011 | Shawn Flarida, Bob Kiser, Mandy McCutcheon, Ronnie Sharpe |
| 2012 | No Inductees |
| 2013 | Rick Weaver, Carol Trimmer |
| 2014 | Colleen McQuay |
| 2015 | Terry Thompson |
| 2016 | Don Motsenbocker |
| 2017 | Carol Rose, Rosanne Sternberg |
| 2018 | Bill Bradley, Vaughn Zimmerman* |
| 2019 | Roberto Cuoghi, Claudio Risso |
| 2020 | Sally Brown, Jerry Kimmel |
| 2021 | Doug Carpenter, Jose Vazquez |
| 2022 | Dutch Chapman, Jim & Pat Warren |
| 2023 | Dell Hendricks, Bob Mac (Bob McDonnell) |
| 2024 | Andrea Fappani |
Hall Of Fame - Horses
| Year | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1986 | No Inductees |
| 1987 | No Inductees |
| 1988 | Continental King |
| 1989 | Joe Cody |
| 1990 | Enterprise Lady, Glenda Echols |
| 1991 | High Proof |
| 1992 | Hollywood Smoke, Banker Bar Leo, Mr Doin Good |
| 1993 | Miss White Trash, Hollywood Jac 86, Cee Leo Step |
| 1994 | No Inductees |
| 1995 | Cee Blair Sailor, Great Pine |
| 1996 | Diamonds Sparkle, Topsail Cody, Trashadeous |
| 1997 | Be Aech Enterprise, Nifty Jodieann |
| 1998 | Great Simon Sez, Mr Feelin Good |
| 1999 | No Inductees |
| 2000 | Hollywood Dun It |
| 2001 | No Inductees |
| 2002 | Miss Cee Blair |
| 2003 | Dodsons Little Star, Gunner, Topsail Whiz |
| 2004 | Smart Chic Olena |
| 2008 | Mr Gun Smoke, Taris Little Vintage, Miss Okie Too |
| 2009 | Custom Crome, Mega Ditto |
| 2010 | Rest Stop, Nu Chex To Cash |
| 2011 | Boomernic, Collena Chic Olena, Shining Spark, Wimpys Little Step |
| 2012 | Wimpys Little Chic |
| 2013 | No Inductees |
| 2014 | No Inductees |
| 2015 | Miss Tinseltown, Smart Spook |
| 2016 | Princess In Diamonds, Ebony Shines, Magnum Chic Dream |
| 2017 | Smart Like Juice |
| 2018 | Dun It For Chex |
| 2019 | Snip O Gun |
| 2020 | No Inductees |
| 2021 | No Inductees |
| 2022 | Spooks Gotta Whiz |
| 2023 | Gunnatrashya |
| 2024 | Snow Gun, Wind Her Up Chic, Wind Her Up Shiner |
NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award
| Year | Person |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Sally Brown |
| 2009 | Don Burt |
| 2009 | Don Hotz |
| 2010 | CR Morrison |
| 2012 | Tracy Lynch |
| 2014 | Jerry Kimmel, Pat Warren |
| 2015 | Ken Eppers, Bob Stinner | 2016 | Sharon Barr, Mehl Lawson |
| 2017 | Tim Katona |
| 2018 | Lyle Lovett*, William Shatner |
| 2019 | David Silva |
| 2020 | Michael Carrier |
| 2021 | Charles Vaughan |
| 2022 | Dwight Sanders |
| 2023 | Dave Belson, Jenifer Reynolds & Chris Cook |
| 2024 | Markel |