Author Archives: Haley Carmen

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 […]

At the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), we know our youth members shine in the arena—but their talents don’t stop there. Many of our National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) members also excel in creative expression, and we’re proud to provide a platform to celebrate that through the annual NRHyA Art & Photo Contest. We’re […]

Have you been a fan of reining and want to give it a spin for yourself? The 2025 Buy-A-Pro Auction begins on March 26 and offers an entry point into the reining community for those who have wanted to participate or improve their existing skills. The auction offers buyers a chance to purchase a two-lesson […]

In recognition of outstanding dedication and excellence within our vibrant community, the National Reining Horse Association proudly presents the 2024 Professionals of the Year award recipients. Since their establishment in 2012, these honors have celebrated individuals exemplifying leadership and excellence in the sport of reining. This award goes beyond accomplishments in the show pen—it acknowledges […]

The Reining Horse Foundation and NRHA mourn the passing of Edward “Ed” Howard Minchin, Jr. on March 3, 2025. Ed Minchin, most recently resided in Southern Pines, North Carolina. More than a horseman, Ed loved his country, was a respected patriarch, a mentor, and a friend who lived life with unbridled enthusiasm. His legacy is […]

Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on July 19, 2025 to Host Western Sports Spectacle Returning champions Adan Banuelos & Casey Deary set to defend titles as event grows to eight competitors per discipline; Tickets on sale beginning Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (Fort Worth, Texas), February 24, 2025— Teton Ridge, the premier brand in Western […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) celebrates as three exceptional 2007 stallions have achieved significant milestones, underscoring their enduring impact on the reining industry. Colonels Shining Gun, Shine Chic Shine, and Shiners Voodoo Dr have each reached new heights, cementing their legacies as NRHA Multi-Million Dollar Sires. Colonels Shining Gun: NRHA $3 Million Sire Known […]