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    6666 NRHA Derby Presented by Markel—Daily Updates

    6.25.23: Ancillary Champions Crowned on Final Day of 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel 6.25.23: Jennifer Flanagan Wins Dechra Para-Reining Championship at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel 6.24.23: Ancillary Action Continues at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel 6.24.23: Casey Deary & Down Right Amazing Dazzle in Open Finals at 6666 NRHA Derby presented […]

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    American Horse Council Honors Four Champions of the Industry

    The American Horse Council (AHC) will honor the equine industry’s brightest leaders at its annual meeting and national issues forum on June 5, 2023. The conference will be held in Denver, Colorado. Four champions of the industry will be awarded with the presentations of the Van Ness Award, the Hickey Award, the Rolapp Award, the […]

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    NRHA and AQHA Announce Cooperative Agreement Between Farnam AQHA World Championship Show and NRHA Futurity

    Following discussions between American Quarter Horse Association Director of Competition Scott Neuman, National Reining Horse Association Commissioner Gary Carpenter, and NRHA Show Manager Cheryl Cody, an agreement has been reached regarding event dates. This pact will benefit the Farnam AQHA World Championship Show and the NRHA Futurity, both held at the Oklahoma State Fair Park […]

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    NRHA Hires Billy Smith as Next Commissioner

    Following the announcement of current NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter’s retirement at the end of the year, NRHA has hired Billy Smith as his replacement to lead the association. “We are thrilled to bring Billy on to take over the reins in the wake of Gary’s retirement”, said NRHA President Mark Blake. “I want to thank Jim Harlan […]

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    Behind The Slide – Patrick Weaver

    Members of the Western industry are likely to feel that the equine industry is comparable to a small family— always lending a helping hand and supporting one another. Like farmers, horse owners often run into unforeseen events and must troubleshoot accordingly. Patrick Weaver, located at Dunatos Ranch (Dunatos Quarter Horses), recently stepped in to help […]

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    2023 NRHA European Futurity—Daily Updates

    5.26.23: Capello and Shya Shine Non Pro Futurity Champions 5.25.23: Ancillary Action 5.25.23: Cortesi and July Joe Snap Lead the Open Qualifier 5.23.23: Matteo Capello and Shya Shine top the Non Pro Qualifier 5.21.23: 2023 NRHA European Futurity: The highest-paying edition with a record number of entries welcomes the World Youth Reining Cup More at […]

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    Reining Horse Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

    The Reining Horse Foundation (RHF) doubled the total amount of RHF Scholarship dollars awarded, added two additional scholarships, and raised the three top awards to $5,000 in 2022. The total was increased again in 2023, which raised four award amounts from previous levels. This growth in the program has been made possible by increased donor […]

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