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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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    Place Your Bid for the 2025 Buy-A-Pro Auction

    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 […]

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    USDA Delays Horse Protection Act Expansion

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially postponed the implementation of new Horse Protection Act (HPA) rules, which could have subjected reining competitions and other equestrian events to additional inspections intended to eliminate intentional soring. The revised effective date for these amendments is now February 1, 2026. This decision by the USDA allows NRHA to […]

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    2024 NRHA Professionals of the Year

    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 […]

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