The National Reining Horse Association is proud to announce Rick Christen of Whitehouse, Ohio, as its newest NRHA Million Dollar Owner, marking a significant milestone in a career defined by long-term involvement, competitive success, and thoughtful ownership at the highest levels of the sport. Alongside his wife, Brenda, Christen is co-owner of Story Book Stables, […]

The National Reining Horse Association has officially entered a new era, and at its forefront stands Andrea Fappani. With the conclusion of the 2025 NRHA Futurity Open Finals, Fappani became the first and only NRHA rider to surpass $10 million in NRHA Lifetime Earnings, further solidifying his position as the most prolific professional in the […]

Two influential stallions have reached an elite benchmark in the reining industry, as Inferno Sixty Six and Colonels Shining Gun each surpass $5 million in NRHA progeny earnings. Their achievements reflect not only the strength of proven bloodlines, but also the critical role of the NRHA Futurity®, the sport’s most prestigious and lucrative event, in […]

The National Reining Horse Association is proud to announce that Gabriel Borges has officially surpassed $1 million in NRHA Lifetime Earnings, becoming the association’s newest Million Dollar Rider following his performance at the 2025 NRHA Futurity®. Borges reached the milestone after a strong showing in the Open Finals, where his results pushed his career earnings […]

The National Reining Horse Association is proud to announce that Kaci J. O’Rourke of Cross Roads, Texas, has officially become the association’s newest Million Dollar Rider. O’Rourke reached this career milestone following her performance at the 2025 NRHA Futurity®. O’Rourke rode A Black Tie Affaire (A Vintage Smoke x Shesouttayourleague) owned by 13Moonstruck, and nominated […]

The National Reining Horse Association is thrilled to announce that Peter DeFreitas of Whitesboro, Texas, has officially become the association’s newest Million Dollar Rider. DeFreitas crossed this career milestone following his performance at the 2025 NRHA Futurity®. DeFretias only needed to make one horse back to the level 4 finals to cross this prestigious milestone […]

The National Reining Horse Association announces that the 2025 Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC), postponed due to concerns with the equine herpesvirus (EHV), will be conducted in conjunction with the 2026 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel, scheduled for June 8–21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Following the postponement, NRHA reviewed available rescheduling options with […]

Not a single horse physically walked through the ring during the 2025 NRHA Markel Futurity Sale, but buyers and sellers prevailed nonetheless. Less than three weeks ahead of the Oklahoma City event, several positive cases of EHV-1 flipped the script and the sale adjusted accordingly. Sale horses remained at home, but bidders showed up and […]

December 7, 2025: 2025 NRHA Futurity Open Champions December 7, 2025: Unprecedented Circumstances set Tone for NRHA Markel Futurity Sale December 6, 2025: 2025 NRHA Non Pro Futurity Wraps with Record-Breaking Competition and Over $1.1 Million Paid in Finals November 30, 2025: NRHA Announces Unprecedented Biosecurity Measures for 2025 NRHA Futurity® November 30, 2025: NRHA Kicks Off the 2025 NRHA […]

In response to recent EHV-1 concerns and with the health of horses as its top priority, the National Reining Horse Association is implementing the most extensive biosecurity plan ever used at a western performance horse event. These measures exceed every recommendation from the Oklahoma State Veterinarian and go above and beyond protocols seen at any […]

The NRHA Executive Committee has confirmed that the postponement of the ancillary slate at the NRHA Futurity® & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show will not affect the NRHA World Title race or the naming of World Champions and Top 10 year-end award recipients across 17 classes. This immediate decision ensures certainty, fairness, and stability […]

The Reining Horse Foundation has announced increased scholarship awards for youth competitors participating in Affiliate Regional Championship Youth Team Tournaments worldwide. These Affiliate Regional Scholarships are available to NRHyA members who show in their Affiliate Regional Championship Youth Team Tournament. Youth from 13 regions across the globe—including the United States, Canada, Europe, Oceania, and Mexico—are […]