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    Behind the Slide – Rachel Olson, Texas

    The city limits of Alexis, Illinois, served as the backdrop for Rachel Olson as her love for horses and the Western performance horse industry blossomed. Although Rachel’s parents bought her first horse in 2000, it was hard-earned lawn mowing money that got her another one just two years later.  “We joined the Warren County Saddle […]

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    2020 NRHA European Futurity Postponed to 2021

    The 2020 National Reining Horse Association European Futurity has been postponed to 2021 due to complications and restrictions related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Futurity, originally set for November 20–28 in Cremona, Italy, will be rescheduled and new dates for the event will be announced as soon as details have been finalized. President of […]

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    Pale Face Dunnit Crosses NRHA Two Million Dollar Milestone

    For Immediate Release – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – November 2, 2020 – Two million is the lucky number for many National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) riders, owners, and horses as 2020 winds down. Pale Face Dunnit is unofficially the newest NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire. Fondly referred to as “Gold Digger,” this 2007 palomino stallion […]

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    Dates Announced for 2020 and 2021 National Reining Horse Association European Derbies

    Following extensive discussion with its European Executive Board, the National Reining Horse Association announced plans for the future of the 2020 and 2021 NRHA European Derbies. The eleventh-hour cancelation of the 2020 Derby previously set for October 28–November 1 in Lyon, France had been made in consideration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following […]

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    NRHA Professional Matt Mills Reaches Million Dollar Milestone

    For Immediate Release – October 22, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Amidst a fall show schedule packed to the brim, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce NRHA Professional Matt Mills is unofficially the newest NRHA Million Dollar Rider. This accomplishment comes after top-tier finishes at the National Reining Breeders Classic […]

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    2020 NRHA Futurity and Adequan® NAAC Judges Selected

    For Immediate Release – October 18, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – As the temperatures drop, the excitement for the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity and the Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) begins to build. NRHA is pleased to announce the officials for the 2020 event: 2020 Adequan® NAAC Judges Doug Allen, United […]

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    2020 NRHA European Derby Postponed

    For Immediate Release – October 17, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – After many negotiations with event management, the French government, and our European Executive Board, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) made the decision to postpone the 2020 NRHA European Derby until 2021. Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in France, the […]

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    NRHA’s ReinerSuite Aids Move to Digital Transactions

    For Immediate Release – October 5, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is taking additional steps to streamline business practices, with the goal of improving accuracy and service to members. Thanks to the availability of online member tools to complete nearly all member transactions through NRHA’s ReinerSuite™, the following […]

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    Million Dollar Milestones Reached During 2020 NRBC

    For Immediate Release – October 4, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The 2020 National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) proved to be a pivotal event for riders, owners, and equine athletes. The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is pleased to announce that both a rider and owner unofficially crossed the two-million-dollar mark after the dust […]

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    Anderson And Niven Become NRHA Corporate Partners

    For Immediate Release – September 10, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) welcomes Tim Anderson and Kim Niven as first-time NRHA Corporate Partners. Carrying a torch for the sport of reining for the last 15 years, Anderson and Niven first dipped their toes into the NRHA arena in 2005. […]

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