The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly welcomes Redhot Walla to an elite group of mares as the association’s newest Million Dollar Dam. The 2011 mare, by Walla Walla Whiz and out of Roosters Redhot, was bred by Liz and Richard Willett and is owned by Ixtul Quarter Horses, LLC. Before building her legacy as […]

The Reining Horse Foundation and NRHA mourn the passing of Bryan Hancock, 72, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina on August 30, 2026. Bryan was an accomplished equestrian during her childhood and early adult years where she met and married her husband, Mike, who is the current president of the NRHA. Their love of horses only […]

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly announces Spooks Gotta Whiz as its newest $15 Million Sire, another landmark achievement for a stallion whose influence continues to be felt at the highest levels of reining. The 2007 stallion, by Spooks Gotta Gun and out of Prettywhizprettydoes, is owned by Michell Anne Kimball and was bred […]

Mezcalera Amazonas RA, producer of small-batch, artisanal mezcal, has entered into a Corporate Partnership with the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), the world’s leading membership organization for the sport of reining. As part of the partnership, Mezcalera Amazonas RA will showcase its flagship mezcals, Metallic Style and Ruftify Leono, at the 60th Anniversary Foals R […]

Clear your calendar for Saturday, August 22. Reining is taking center stage on national television — twice in one day. And if there was ever a day for the reining community to tune in, this is it. The day begins at 10:30 a.m. ET on FS1 with Wild World of Western Sports, featuring the World […]

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. […]