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 […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is unwavering in its commitment to the health and welfare of every horse participating in our events. After continued consultation with the State Veterinarians of Oklahoma and Texas and a careful review of the evolving Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) situation, NRHA will delay the start of the NRHA Futurity, with […]

The National Reining Horse Association is actively monitoring the current equine herpesvirus (EHV) situation in coordination with multiple state animal health officials. We are committed to keeping our horses, members, owners, trainers, and NRHA Futurity participants informed and will provide an updated statement on the status of the event and any necessary precautions no later […]

The National Reining Horse Association is proud to announce that Arnaud Girinon of Putte, France, has officially become the association’s newest Million Dollar Rider. Girinon reached this prestigious milestone following his performance at the IRHA 3 Year Old Futurity where he piloted Con Calma (AB Peppy Diamond x Whiz Me a Diamond), owned and bred […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly welcomes seven distinguished partners to its growing network of industry leaders dedicated to advancing the sport of reining and the western performance horse community. These new partnerships exemplify the shared values of horsemanship, integrity, and a commitment to the future of the equine industry. They will be attending […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly welcomes Unbeetable Feeds as the Official Feed of the NRHA. This new partnership brings together two organizations committed to excellence in horsemanship, performance, and the western lifestyle. Reining is one of the most thrilling and precise western disciplines, where power, control, and connection between horse and rider define […]