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    Smart Spook Reaches NRHA $9 Million Sire Milestone

    The National Reining Horse Association recognizes Smart Spook as its newest $9 Million Sire, adding another accolade to the stallion’s already legendary resume. The milestone was officially crossed at the 2025 National Reining Breeders Classic, reinforcing Smart Spook’s enduring impact on the sport of reining. Bred and owned by NRHA Hall of Famer Rosanne Sternberg, […]

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    Announcing the 2025 RHF Scholarship Recipients

    For Immediate Release – June 4, 2025 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The Reining Horse Foundation (RHF) Scholarships are the pinnacle awards in an overall program that now offers nearly $90,000 in scholarships per year. RHF is proud to announce the 10 RHF Scholarship winners for 2025. The 10 RHF Scholarships are structured as three at […]

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    Hollywoodstinseltown Announced as NRHA $4 Million Sire

    The National Reining Horse Association recognizes Hollywoodstinseltown as its newest $4 Million Sire, marking another impressive milestone for the 2004 palomino stallion whose legacy continues to shape the reining industry. Bred and owned by David Silva, Sr. of Pilot Point, Texas, Hollywoodstinseltown is the product of reining royalty. He is by NRHA Hall of Famer […]

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    2025 CINCH NRHyA Speaking Contest

    Youth attending the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel can participate in the CINCH National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) Speaking contest to earn scholarships. This annual event serves as an opportunity for NRHyA members to increase their skills and earn scholarship dollars regardless of their age. NRHyA is a program funded through the Reining […]

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    2026 Rule Changes

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors met via Zoom to discuss and vote on 2026 Rule Changes and other topics relating to the future of reining. Every other year, NRHA Members and committees may submit rule-change proposals for addition to the following year’s official handbook. The NRHA Board of […]

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    NRHA’s This Right Here is Reining Podcast Wins Best Podcast at 2025 AHP Equine Media Awards

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce that its official podcast, This Right Here is Reining, has been awarded Best Equine-Related Podcast during the 2025 American Horse Publications (AHP) Equine Media Awards, held in Dallas, Texas. The AHP Equine Media Awards have honored excellence in journalism, storytelling, and multimedia since 1976. Winning Best […]

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    NRHA European Futurity: 20–24 May / Cremona, Italy

    2025 NRHA European Futurity Presented by DeNiroBootCo: Non Pros Hit the Ground in Cremona NRHA European Futurity 2025: Europe’s Only $1 Million Reining Breaks Records Alongside Host Event ‘Salone del Cavallo Americano’ $1 Million-Added NRHA European Futurity Presented by DeNiroBootCo: Zehetbauer and SS Gunnafreezeya Top the $300.000-Added European Futurity Non Pro Qualifier $1 Million-Added NRHA […]

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    RHF Announces 2025 Merit Scholarship Winners

    The Reining Horse Foundation (RHF) is announcing its Merit scholarship winners and has doubled the award amounts from $1,500 to $3,000 per winner. The 2025 Merit scholarship winners include Lydia Bell, Logan Carroll, Katelyn Cofell, Ava Egbert, and Raegan Rapier. Established in 2024, the RHF Merit Scholarships reward NRHA members who have not previously won an […]

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