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    Behind the Slide – Michael Woods, OKC

    Perhaps one of the most important people at Oklahoma State Fair Park, Michael is easily recognized by his Oklahoma State cap and ghostbuster’s style backpack. Hailing from Oklahoma City, Michael was looking for a job when he was called up by the fairgrounds. “I thought I would be shoveling stuff, but come to find out […]

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    2020 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® NAAC Begins Thursday

    The State Fair Park in Oklahoma City is buzzing with activity as the reining industry’s largest and most prestigious event gets underway on Thursday, November 26, and runs through Saturday, December 5. The 2020 National Reining Horse Association Futurity and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships is expected to feature the largest purse awarded in the […]

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    2020 NRHA Futurity News – Daily Updates

    The 2020  NRHA Futurity & Adequan NAAC will be held Nov 26 – Dec 5 in Oklahoma City. For more, check nrhafuturity.com 12.5 – Andrea Fappani Claims Level 4 Open Championship With All Bettss Are Off 12.5 – Carlee McCutcheon and The Wizster Win Adequan® NAAC Youth 14-18 Championship 12.4 – Mandy McCutcheon and Shining […]

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    2020 NRHA Futurity Update

    Dear Reiners: Despite the incredible challenges created by COVID-19, NRHA has fared reasonably well. This is not to minimize the personal losses of family and friends that many of us feel acutely. When facing uncertainty of any kind, we must continue to plan, prepare and move forward. The purpose of this communication is to do […]

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    Countdown to a Record NRHA Futurity

    For Immediate Release – November 18, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Just days from move-in, the  55th National Reining Horse Association Futurity and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships looks to be a record-breaker – and not just with its historic, first-ever quarter of a million dollar payment to the Open Futurity  Champion! Stall numbers […]

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    Six Million Reasons to Watch Andrea Fappani Rein

    For Immediate Release – November 12, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The name Fappani is synonymous with the winner’s circle and this fall was no different for the Italian-born reiner. The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) unofficially congratulates NRHA Professional Andrea Fappani for becoming the newest NRHA Six Million Dollar Rider. Fappani is only […]

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    Muehlstaetter Reaches NRHA Million Dollar Rider Status

    For Immediate Release ­– November 7, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – At just 12 years old, Martin Muehlstaetter knew he wanted to train reining horses for a living. He is now, unofficially, the newest National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Million Dollar Rider. Originally from Villach, Austria, Muehlstaetter’s first official mount was a warmblood on […]

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