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    Behind the Slide – Alexis Mann

    Horsing Around with Alexis Mann A small town in the lower peninsula of Michigan, Gladwin, is the birthplace of Alexis Mann, a college freshman with boundless ambition and the thirst to achieve her dreams. The love of horses came naturally to Alexis as they have been a part of her life for as long as […]

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    NRHyA Members Can Become Working Students Beginning in 2022

    Young riders in the National Reining Horse Youth Association enjoy being part of the reining world. It’s all about competition, camaraderie, and the fun of reining. They develop a love for reining and create friendships and long-lasting ties. Most plan to continue competing as they attend college and embark on their careers. Others dream of […]

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    Behind the Slide – Karla Ruiz-Soto

    From Crippling Fear to Rookie of the Year Karla Ruiz is a reiner who wasn’t born in the horse world. In fact, for many years, she could only dream of life in the country. Her start came in the beautiful Queretaro City in central Mexico. She yearned for wide-open spaces and fresh air, and loved […]

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    Judges Chosen for 2022 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

    As the temperatures rise and summer approaches, the excitement for the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel begins to build. Preparations have begun on all fronts and NRHA has announced the officials who will evaluate the performances at the show that will pay out more than one million dollars. Chosen for the […]

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    NRHA Sr. Director of Corporate Relations Search to be Conducted by MJM Global Search

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Executive Committee has hired Jim Harlan, President and CEO of MJM Global Search, Inc., to support its efforts in filling the full-time position of Sr. Director of Corporate Relations. MJM Global’s search will begin immediately with analysis of the position and identification of candidates. The primary purpose of this […]

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    Nathan Piper Surpasses $1 Million in NRHA Earnings

    It was nearly three decades ago that Nathan Piper showed for the first time in a National Reining Horse Association-sanctioned event. He and Faith Dry Doc topped the Youth 14–18 class at a Texas Reining Horse Association show, and the scene was set for a career that would take him to the highest levels of […]

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    NRHyA Art & Photo Contest Returns in 2022

    National Reining Horse Youth Association members most often show their skills horseback, but many have other special talents. A showcase for some of those is the annual NRHyA Art & Photo contest. The contest will be sponsored by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for the third year in a row. This partnership allows […]

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    Jamming for the Reining Horse Foundation

    Lance and Terri Griffin and Gunny Mathison Team Up for a Cause Fans of reining and fans of music alike will want to attend a jam session at 902 Bar & Grill in Lake Kiowa, Texas. The night of fun will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. Headlining the session will be National […]

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