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    Judging Contest Returns to NRHA Futurity

    The National Horse Judging Team Coaches’ Association, National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), and American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) collaborated to bring the Collegiate and Youth Reining Judging Contest back to the 2024 NRHA Futurity and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC). The contest will be held December 3–4 in Oklahoma City. Collegiate and youth competitors […]

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    Fappani Lauded as NRHA’s First $9 Million Rider

    Just one year after becoming the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) first-ever $8 Million Rider, Andrea Fappani has etched his name in the history books once again as the first rider to surpass $9 million in earnings. This remarkable accomplishment coincides with his induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame, marking 2024 as another defining […]

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    NRHA Introduces New Leadership Gathering

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) officially unveiled its new Leadership Gathering, held Downtown Oklahoma City Omni Hotel February 2–3, 2025. The two-day event is open to all NRHA members and will feature experts on a variety of important topics including financial planning for horse operations, mastering NRHA governance, finding and retaining farm staff, and […]

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    Four Phenoms Cross Multi-Million Dollar Sire Milestones

    After big performances by offspring at The Run For A Million and the 100X Reining Classic, four stallions have crossed multi-million-dollar milestones with the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA): Topsail Whiz, Magnum Chic Dream, Spooks Gotta Whiz, and Pale Face Dunnit. Topsail Whiz – NRHA $13 Million Sire Bred by Tom McBeath, Topsail Whiz (Topsail […]

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    Road to the Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships

    The road to the Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) is a journey showcasing the best talent from National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) affiliates across North America. This prestigious event is the culmination of hard work, dedication and skill, offering competitors the opportunity to compete for national titles. To qualify for the NAAC, it is […]

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    Gunner Makes History Again

    National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Hall of Famer and All-Time Leading Sire, Gunner, has reached yet another historic milestone as the only NRHA $15 Million Sire. Born in 1993, Gunner is the product of a stellar pedigree. He was sired by Colonelfourfreckle and out of the great mare Katie Gun. Bred by Eric Storey, Gunner […]

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    Fappani Flies to $1 Million

    Less than 18 months after signing his professional card, Luca Fappani has flown to the top of the ranks and is now an NRHA Million Dollar Rider. Possessing a surname synonymous with reining excellence, Fappani grew up with a front row seat to the journeys of two reining greats. His mother, Tish, is consistently at […]

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