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    New NRHyA Youth Affiliate Liaisons Announced

    New NRHyA Youth Affiliate Liaisons Announced At last year’s May meeting of the National Reining Horse Association Board of Directors, a proposal from the Youth Committee was approved that created a new, optional position for youth who want to pursue a leadership role in the National Reining Horse Youth Association. Called the Youth Affiliate Liaison, […]

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    RHF Dale Wilkinson Crisis Fund Assistance Available to NRHA Members Impacted by Recent Disasters

    When a member of the National Reining Horse Association experiences catastrophe and demonstrates financial need, the Reining Horse Foundation stands in the gap to assist through its Dale Wilkinson Memorial Crisis Fund. The nature of a qualifying catastrophe may be medical, accident or illness, or natural disasters such as fires, floods, and tornadoes. With the […]

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    NRHA Announces Creation of Oceania Youth Council

    The reining bug is catching on in the land down under, and that was evident during the 2021 National Reining Horse Association Oceania Affiliate Championships, which were held February 27–March 5 in Weribee, Victoria, Australia. It was during that inaugural event that National Reining Horse Youth Association members formed the first-ever Oceania Youth Council with […]

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    2022 Oceania Affiliate Championships Location & Dates Announced

    The city of Maryborough in Queensland, Australia, is the birthplace of Mary Poppins’ author Pamella Lyndon Travers. It’s fitting that the picturesque and historical town has been chosen as the location for the 2022 National Reining Horse Association Oceania Affiliate Championships, where magical moments and memories will be plentiful. The Championships will be held October […]

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    Behind the Slide – Tasmania

    Tasmanian NRHA members attend the Oceania Regional Championships Tell me about the journey to arrive at the Oceania Affiliate Regional Championships from Tasmania. Kath Milbourne: We had to come by boat. Our horses stayed in their float [trailer] throughout the whole journey. We had to drive around one hour to the boat and they had […]

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    Behind the Slide – Wendy O’Sullivan

    If every successful event has a strong leader, the Oceania Championships in Weribee, Australia, can be extra thankful for the Victorian Reining Horse Association (VRHA) President of 12 years, Wendy O’Sullivan. Throughout 500 runs and 15-hour workdays, Wendy held the event with pride and determination, and all as a volunteer.  “I just like waking up […]

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    NRHA Announces Leading Events for 2021

    National Reining Horse Association events around the world have grown dramatically in recent years, both in size and payout. Nowhere is that more evident than on the 2021 Leading Event rankings. Sorted by total purse, the shows span the globe and give an idea of the importance of reining worldwide. Not surprisingly, the NRHA Futurity […]

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    NRHA Announces Longtime Event Sponsor Priefert as a New Corporate Partner

    Longtime National Reining Horse Association event sponsor Priefert has recently joined the Association’s impressive list of Corporate Partners. It’s hard to picture the NRHA Futurity and 6666 Ranch NRHA Derby presented by Markel without the signature, high-quality Priefert panels and products that can be found around the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. Priefert has been an Event […]

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