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    Entry Deadline Extended for NRHA Derby Presented by Markel

    For Immediate Release – April 24, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has extended the entry deadline to May 15 for the rapidly approaching 2020 NRHA Derby presented by Markel, giving reiners two additional weeks to make plans to compete. If significant changes to the show date should occur, […]

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    2020 NRHA European Affiliate Championships Canceled

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Executive Board met to discuss the 2020 NRHA European Affiliate Championships in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to governmental restrictions surrounding the pandemic, the European Affiliate Championships can’t be held in Denmark in July. Considering this fact, the safety of our members, and the unknown conclusion […]

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    Our Condolences: Jerry Kimmel

    The Reining Horse Foundation and NRHA mourn the passing of Jerry Kimmel on April 3, 2020. Jerry was honored with the Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014, a fitting tribute to his passion for and commitment to the reining community. Success does not define a person. However, success seemed to follow Jerry Kimmel wherever […]

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    2020 NRHA European Derby to Be Held During Equita Lyon 2020, France

    For Immediate Release — Oklahoma City, 03.23.20 — The unfolding coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has significantly affected National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) approved and owned shows across the globe. The NRHA European Derby, scheduled to be held during the Western Horse Show in Wels, Austria, on May 21-24, has been postponed due to the cancellation of […]

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    NRHA Three-Million Dollar Sire Nu Chex To Cash Passes

    For Immediate Release – March 30, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma –National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Three Million Dollar Sire Nu Chex To Cash (NU Cash x Amarilla Chex) passed away on March 14, 2020. At 30 years old, Nu Chex To Cash’s contributions to the reining industry can’t be denied. Before entering the breeding […]

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    Behind the Slide – Julie Beach, California

    “It’s a miracle that I’m even alive, much less riding a reining horse,” Julie said about the recent events of life that ultimately lead her to the Classic Equine Green Reiner Program. “I rode a lot more in my early 30s, mostly in English and dressage classes.” After losing her partner, Debbie Warren, to cancer […]

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    NRHA Announces Judge’s Rating System

    For Immediate Release – March 5, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – During the 2020 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) winter meeting, members learned about a new judge’s rating system that’ll be used on a trial basis during 2020. The rating system aims to serve as a guideline for show management in regard to hiring […]

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    Kyle Zanetti Trailers Joins NRHA as a Trailer Sponsor

    For Immediate Release – March 4, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to welcome Kyle Zanetti Trailers of Weatherford, Texas, as an NRHA Corporate Partner. The family-owned trailer manufacturing and repair company provides high-quality products and top-notch customer service to the equine industry. Zanetti joins the association […]

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