Get ready to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the future of reining at the 2026 NRHA Leadership Gathering in Denton, Texas! This unique event brings together NRHA members, affiliates, and industry leaders for valuable networking, educational opportunities, and exciting social events. What’s on the Agenda: Dates: February 1–5, 2026Location: Embassy Suites Denton, 3100 Town Center Tr, […]

The National Reining Horse Association is proud to recognize Kathy Gordon as its newest Million Dollar Owner. Alongside her husband, Marc Gordon—who earned his own NRHA Million Dollar Owner status in 2024—Kathy has been an instrumental force behind the success of Gordon Quarter Horses, a program that continues to shape the sport of reining with […]

The National Reining Horse Association will soon unveil a life-sized bronze Lawson Trophy at the entrance of the new OG&E Coliseum—a striking tribute to the horses, riders, and moments that define the sport. More than a statue, the Lawson will stand as a landmark of grit, grace, and greatness, greeting competitors and fans for generations. […]

The National Reining Horse Association is proud to announce Gunner Dun It Again as the association’s newest Million Dollar Sire, an honor reserved for stallions whose offspring earnings surpass the $1 million milestone in NRHA competition. A 2011 stallion, Gunner Dun It Again, is by NRHA Hall of Fame inductee Gunner and out of Dun […]

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 […]

The This Right Here is Reining podcast, by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), welcomed two powerhouse guests in its latest episode: newly crowned Run for a Million Champion Arnaud Girinon and NRHA $9 Million Rider Andrea Fappani. Listeners can tune in to this special episode, as well as past installments of This Right Here […]

The National Reining Horse Association is proud to announce that Katarzyna Roleska of Zglobice, Poland, has officially become an NRHA Million Dollar Owner, cementing her place among an elite group of global reining industry leaders. Roleska’s journey to this milestone is one defined by vision, commitment, and a passion for excellence. In 2010, she watched […]

NRHA members recently participated in the annual Board of Directors elections, held September 2–16, 2025. Two positions were on the ballot this year, with the elected members set to begin their two-year terms on January 1, 2026. We extend our gratitude to all candidates for their willingness to serve and to every member who took […]

The National Reining Horse Association proudly congratulates Tish Fappani on achieving the distinguished milestone of Million Dollar Rider, a feat she reached at the NRHA South Central Affiliate Regional Championship & 100X Reining Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tish’s accomplishment not only cements her place among reining’s elite but also completes a rare trifecta: with husband […]

The National Reining Horse Association is proud to announce that Jason Vanlandingham of Whitesboro, Texas, has officially joined the prestigious ranks of NRHA’s $5 Million Riders – the fifth ever to achieve the accomplishment. Vanlandingham surpassed the milestone at the NRHA South Central Affiliate Regional Championship and 100X Reining Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, further solidifying […]

The reining community came together in a big way for the Reining Horse Foundation (RHF) during the Super Slide Draw Party at the 100X Reining Classic, hosted August 27 at Tulsa Expo Square. At the invitation of show management, the RHF Benefit Auction followed the draw party and drew spirited bidding throughout the evening. Led […]

Organizers of The Run For a Million (TRFAM) have announced a new qualifying format debuting in 2026, with the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby® presented by Markel playing a pivotal role as both the official Semi-Final competition and the Last Chance Qualifier for Rookie, Youth, and Non Pro divisions. The updated system introduces a […]