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As reining payouts increase and the quality of horses improves, the judges must scrutinize them more and more closely at the National Reining Horse Association Futurity. For the Futurity, the judges’ standard of excellence must be impeccable, along with their ethics and judgment. “We have selected carefully from the best of the AAA judges for […]

Flat Hat Rags, a vendor at the National Reining Horse Association Futurity and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships, has joined with Warren Performance Horses and other anonymous donors to design and manufacture t-shirts and hoodies in honor of the late Guy Vernon.  Guy Vernon was a former NRHA Board member who was active on numerous […]

Experienced Horsemen to Comment on NRHA MS Diamonds TX Level 4 Open Finals Two longtime friends will share their educated opinions about horses and reining during the National Reining Horse Association Futurity Finals. They might even talk about the extraordinary mentors they have known. NRHA Professional Pete Kyle will join fellow NRHA Professional Steve Ross […]

First-Timer Sarah Kelsey Finds Kindness at the NRHA Futurity Lifelong rider Sarah Kelsey had never been to the National Reining Horse Association Futurity and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships, and her husband, equine dentist Roger Kelsey, planned to see clients at the show. So Sarah and Roger both came to Oklahoma City for the annual […]

Pivoting has been the name of the game throughout Amy Roy’s life.  Curveballs ranging from a cancer diagnosis to a horse that wouldn’t breed all had big impacts on Roy’s road to the NRHA Futurity.  “I was a horse nut as a kid,” Roy said. “Of course, I grew up and got away from it, […]

Grey’s Anatomy. House. E.R. Scrubs. The Good Doctor.  Many people love to watch the action, fast pace, and drama that comes with being a doctor.  Fewer people choose to take that path and make it their reality.  Vanessa Rogers of Blairmore, Alberta, Canada, works as a rural medicine doctor in an area she describes as, […]

The NRHA Markel Futurity Sales, held annually at the NRHA Futurity & Adequan NAAC, are known for the exceptional caliber of horse that comes through. This year, a special consignment is one that’s drawing a lot of interest – NRHA Million Dollar Sire Electric Code. The talented stallion will sell as Hip Number 333 on […]