Author Archives: Haley Carmen

The National Reining Horse Association is proud to welcome Matthew Palmer of Elverson, Pennsylvania, to the prestigious group of NRHA Million Dollar Riders. Palmer, a 43-year-old NRHA Professional, surpassed the million-dollar mark during The Homecoming Reining Series 1 after earning top placings in Levels 4 and 3 of the Open Derby. Aboard Late N Hollywood, […]

The National Reining Horse Association, in conjunction with Teton Ridge, has announced a competitor update for The American Performance Horseman, taking place July 19 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. NRHA Million Dollar Rider Fernando Salgado, of Gainesville, Texas, was injured in a riding accident on Tuesday, July 8, during the SERHA Main Event […]

The National Reining Horse Association congratulates Spooks Gotta Whiz on crossing the $11 million sire milestone. Less than six months after reaching the $10 million mark, the legendary stallion achieved this elite status at the 2025 National Reining Breeders Classic, reinforcing his legacy as one of the sport’s most influential sires. The 2007 stallion was […]

The NRHA Executive Committee and Board of Directors are responsible for managing the business of the Association and for representing the best interests of its members and the Association as a whole. Each year, NRHA opens nominations and hosts elections for a variety of leadership positions. Each year, the NRHA election nomination process allows affiliates […]

The National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 NRHyA Art & Photo Contest, sponsored by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This annual contest invites youth members to express their creativity and passion for the Western lifestyle through original artwork and photography. This year’s entries reflected […]

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, […]

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 […]