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    2021 NRHA Professionals of the Year Announced

    In 2012, the National Reining Horse Association created the Professionals of the Year awards to recognize those members who go above and beyond to advocate for the sport, fellow members, and of course, the horses. NRHA affiliates may nominate NRHA Professionals for the awards, which include the NRHA Professional Horseman of the Year, the NRHA […]

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    Our Condolences – Chocolate Chic Olena 1993-2022

    National Reining Horse Association Million Dollar Sire Chocolate Chic Olena was laid to rest on January 22. The 29-year-old stallion, by Smart Chic Olena out of Jae Bar Felcia, left his mark on the industry. With his owner Carter M Smith, he finished third at the 1996 NRHA Futurity, then the pair came back the […]

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    Our Condolences – Clark Bradley

    The reining and equine industry lost an incredible horseman on January 18. Clark Bradley, Ohio, was a two-time NRHA Open Futurity Champion, winning those coveted titles in 1968 and 1974. He was inducted to NRHA’s Hall of Fame in 1994. Clark also served as President of NRHA, as President of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association […]

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    White River Ag Products becomes New NRHA Corporate Partner

    At the urging of industry peers, White River Ag Products has joined the lineup of National Reining Horse Association Corporate Partners. White River Ag Products is owned by a trio of Vernon brothers: Richard, Todd, and Craig. Richard Vernon met Kevin Colston of NRHA Corporate Partner Colston Paving, and the two hit it off. “Kevin […]

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    Using the Eligibility Tool on NRHA ReinerSuite™

    Gone are the days of long, extenuating lists of member ineligibility lists thanks to an online, member portal: National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) ReinerSuite™. All it takes is an email address, NRHA member number, and PIN for reiners to gain access to their eligibility and that of their equine partners. To check eligibility, members need […]

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    Behind the Slide – Anna Woolsey

    Anna Woolsey, an NRHA Non Pro from Skiatook, Oklahoma, can’t recall a life without horses. She showed her first horse in a halter class at just three years old. When she turned seven, she began showing reining horses, and has ever since, dabbling in numerous events and disciplines including ranch riding, showmanship, horsemanship, and equitation. […]

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    Our Condolences – Shining Spark 1989-2021

    On New Years Eve 2021, Carol Rose announced that National Reining Horse Association Four Million Dollar Sire Shining Spark had been laid to rest on December 27. Immediately, condolences and memories began to flood the pages of social media, telling how the palomino stallion, by Genuine Doc out of Diamonds Sparkle, had affected their life. […]

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    Enjoy LLC Joins NRHA Corporate Partner Family

    The National Reining Horse Association welcomed a bevy of new partners in the 11th hour of 2021, including Enjoy LLC, based out of Whitesboro, Texas. Owners Stefano and Elena Ronco of Italy partnered with longtime friend and NRHA Professional Francesco Martinotti to create the business. “Enjoy LLC was created by Stefano and Elena, who have […]

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