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The 2024 American Performance Horseman Athletes Announced

Five of the National Reining Horse Association’s most accomplished professionals will compete for $1 million in prize money at The American Performance Horseman (TAPH) presented by Teton Ridge. The top five riders who qualified to represent the reining community are NRHA $8 Million Rider Andrea Fappani, NRHA $2 Million Rider Brian Bell, NRHA $4 Million […]

Wimpys Little Step Jumps to $13 Million

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is thrilled to announce a historic milestone in the world of reining, as the legendary stallion Wimpys Little Step becomes the second stallion to reach $13 million in offspring earnings. This remarkable achievement underscores Wimpys Little Step’s enduring legacy as a preeminent sire in the reining industry and further […]

Behind the Slide – Cooper Smith 

Many of the names known in the sport of reining have made their home in the industry for decades. A newer name that is making its mark is that of Cooper Smith.  “My dad has always had halter horses,” said Smith. “So we’ve always been in the horse business, and growing up, I was always […]

Behind the Slide – Naming Winners with Steve Ross

We’re not just raising winners, we’re naming winners.  When running at any major National Reining Horse Association event, a horse that makes the finals is bound to have their name announced a few dozen times. At events such as the NRHA Futurity and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships or the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by […]

NRHA Markel Sales Graduates Succeed at the 2023 NRHA Futurity

Equine graduates of the National Reining Horse Association Markel Futurity Sales are making a splash at the 2023 NRHA Futurity. NRHA Million Dollar Rider on NRHA Markel Futurity Sales graduate and 2023 CINCH Non Pro Futurity Finalist Greytest Showman. Photo courtesy of Chelsesa Schneider Media. Six Open finalists and three Non Pro finalists are riding […]