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    Postponed 2025 NAAC to Be Held During the 2026 6666 NRHA Derby Presented by Markel | June 8–21, 2026

    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 […]

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    2025 NRHA Futurity: Nov 29–Dec 7

    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 […]

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    NRHA Confirms: World Title Program and Year-End Awards Will Proceed Unchanged

    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 […]

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    Reining Horse Foundation Expands Affiliate Regional Youth Scholarships for 2025

    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 […]

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    NRHA announces new Futurity start date

    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 […]

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    NRHA Futurity Bio-Security Update

    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 […]

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    NRHA Welcomes New Partners Advancing Excellence in Reining Horse Breeding and Performance

    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 […]

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