For nearly two decades, 236.5 stood as the number to beat. Set by NRHA Hall of Famer and $10 Million Rider Andrea Fappani and Custom Legend at the 2007 National Reining Breeders Classic, the score remained untouched at the top of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) record book for 19 years. Then, under the […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly recognizes Magnum Chic Dream as its newest $15 Million Sire, adding another remarkable achievement to the legacy of one of the sport’s most influential stallions. The 1996 stallion, by Smart Chic Olena and out of Sailin Barbee, was bred by Guy A. Du Ponchel and is owned by […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly recognizes Dun It For Whizkey as the association’s newest Million Dollar Sire after his offspring surpassed $1 million in NRHA lifetime earnings during the 2026 6666 NRHA Derby® presented by Markel. The 2013 stallion, owned and nominated in both the United States and Europe by Cardinal Hill Training […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly recognizes Guns R For Shootin as the association’s newest Million Dollar Sire after his offspring surpassed $1 million in NRHA lifetime earnings. The stallion, owned by Humphrey Quarter Horses and bred and nominated by Eric Storey, has steadily built a reputation for producing consistent, versatile performers capable of […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly welcomes Mirko Midili to the elite ranks of the association’s Million Dollar Riders after surpassing $1 million in NRHA lifetime earnings during the 2026 6666 NRHA Derby® presented by Markel. The Italian native, who now resides in Norman, Oklahoma, reached the milestone through standout performances at the Derby […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly recognizes Platinum Vintage as the association’s newest Million Dollar Sire after his offspring surpassed $1 million in NRHA lifetime earnings during the 2026 6666 NRHA Derby® presented by Markel. The 2010 stallion, owned by Silver Spurs Equine and bred and nominated by Petra Zeitler, reached the milestone as […]

Reining fans will soon have another opportunity to see the sport showcased on a national stage. The National Reining Horse Association is excited to announce that the World Reining CC, held at BO Ranch in La Chapelle-la-Reine, France, was featured in an upcoming episode of The Wild World of Western Sports on Fox Sports, FS1. […]

By Sarah Prather and Blanche Shafer Each year, the National Reining Horse Association recognizes five standout professionals whose contributions elevate both the sport and its community. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals represent the highest standard within an organization that spans more than 15,000 members worldwide. To be named among them is one […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly announces that Brandon Brant has officially surpassed $1 million in NRHA lifetime earnings, earning his place among the association’s elite ranks as NRHA’s newest Million Dollar Rider. Brant crossed the historic threshold at the 2026 Buckeye Reining Classic, where he topped both the Level 4 and Level 3 […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly celebrates a pair of extraordinary achievements as Pale Face Dunnit and SG Frozen Enterprize have each surpassed $5 million in NRHA offspring earnings, earning recognition as NRHA $5 Million Sires. While each stallion has forged his own path to success, both have become defining influences on modern reining […]

During the 2026 6666 NRHA Derby® presented by Markel, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) recognized Magnum Chic Dream as the recipient of the 2025 Peter Phinny Memorial Leading Futurity Sire Award. The award was accepted on behalf of the stallion by owner, Viola Scott. Established in 2021, the Peter Phinny Memorial Leading Futurity Sire […]

The Reining Horse Foundation and NRHA mourn the passing of Tim Bartlett, DVM, 70, of Vincennes, Indiana, on June 23, 2026. He lived a remarkable life enriched by his dedication to family, his profession, and the world of equine sports. Tim had a distinguished career as an equine veterinarian, dedicating three decades to the care, […]