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    2025 NRHA Pros of the Year

    By Sarah Prather and Blanche Shafer Each year, the National Reining Horse Association recognizes five standout professionals whose contributions elevate both the sport and its community. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals represent the highest standard within an organization that spans more than 15,000 members worldwide. To be named among them is one […]

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    Brandon Brant Becomes NRHA’s Newest Million Dollar Rider

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly announces that Brandon Brant has officially surpassed $1 million in NRHA lifetime earnings, earning his place among the association’s elite ranks as NRHA’s newest Million Dollar Rider. Brant crossed the historic threshold at the 2026 Buckeye Reining Classic, where he topped both the Level 4 and Level 3 […]

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    Two Industry Greats Reach a Historic Milestone as Pale Face Dunnit and SG Frozen Enterprize Become NRHA $5 Million Sires

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly celebrates a pair of extraordinary achievements as Pale Face Dunnit and SG Frozen Enterprize have each surpassed $5 million in NRHA offspring earnings, earning recognition as NRHA $5 Million Sires. While each stallion has forged his own path to success, both have become defining influences on modern reining […]

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    In Memory of Timothy Bartlett

    The Reining Horse Foundation and NRHA mourn the passing of Tim Bartlett, DVM, 70, of Vincennes, Indiana, on June 23, 2026. He lived a remarkable life enriched by his dedication to family, his profession, and the world of equine sports. Tim had a distinguished career as an equine veterinarian, dedicating three decades to the care, […]

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    NRHA 6666 Derby presented by Markel & Adequan NAAC

    OKC Fairgrounds | June 10–21 | NRHADerby.com June 20, 2026: 2026 6666 NRHA Derby® Presented by Markel Open Derby Finals Deliver Historic Night June 19, 2026: 2026 6666 NRHA Derby® Presented by Markel Non Pro Finals Crown Champions; More Than $650,000 Paid Out Across All Divisions June 17, 2026: Faith in the Unexpected: Missy’s Journey June 2, 2026: Build Your Edge: […]

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    A Vintage Smoke Becomes an NRHA Million Dollar Sire

    The National Reining Horse Association proudly recognizes A Vintage Smoke as NRHA’s newest Million Dollar Sire, marking an exciting new chapter in the legacy of one of reining’s most accomplished stallions. Owned by Diane Mesmer and bred and nominated by Karl Hapcic, the stallion is by A Sparkling Vintage and out of Lady Smoke Peppy. […]

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    Double Run Farm Joins NRHA’s Million Dollar Owner Club

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce that Double Run Farm, owned by Monica Watson of Leland, North Carolina, has officially become its newest Million Dollar Owner. The milestone was reached following results from the 2026 National Reining Breeders Classic, where the program’s sustained success across multiple major events carried it past […]

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    Amy Medows Becomes NRHA Million Dollar Owner

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly announces that Amy Medows has officially achieved Million Dollar Owner status, surpassing the milestone following standout performances at the 2026 NRBC Non Pro Classic. Medows crossed the million-dollar threshold thanks to a successful showing by riders and horses carrying her ownership in the Non Pro Classic, where earnings […]

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    2026 NRHA European Futurity

    19–23 MayCremona, Italynrhaeuropeanfuturity.com 5.23.26: Fonck Takes His Third European Futurity Open Championship 5.22.26: Kompatscher Flies To Victory in the $300,000-Added NRHA European Non Pro Futurity 5.21.26: Open Futurity Finalists for Saturday Night Are Determined 5.20.26: The Race to the Open Finals Begins as Non Pro Finalists Are Named 5.19.26: Big Numbers, Great Sport

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