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NRHA buckles are now available for sponsorship at the 2026 NRHA 6666 Derby Presented by Markel. Sponsorships range from $750 to $950 and include your ranch or company name engraved on the back of a buckle, two VIP event badges, a website listing, and additional benefits. Sponsor a buckle today! Go here to become a […]

Have you been a fan of reining and want to give it a spin for yourself? The 2026 NRHyA Buy-A-Pro Auction offers an entry point into the reining community for those who have wanted to participate or improve their existing skills. The auction offers buyers a chance to purchase a two-lesson package with NRHA Professionals […]

The Reining Horse Foundation and NRHA mourn the passing of Charles “Charley” Vaughan, 96, of Lafayette, Indiana, on February 21, 2026. Charley had a prolific career as a trial lawyer. Away from the courtroom, he had unbridled enthusiasm for horses and golf. He became a respected competitor and breeder in the National Reining Horse Association, […]

December 7, 2025: 2025 NRHA Futurity Open Champions December 7, 2025: Unprecedented Circumstances set Tone for NRHA Markel Futurity Sale December 6, 2025: 2025 NRHA Non Pro Futurity Wraps with Record-Breaking Competition and Over $1.1 Million Paid in Finals November 30, 2025: NRHA Announces Unprecedented Biosecurity Measures for 2025 NRHA Futurity® November 30, 2025: NRHA Kicks Off the 2025 NRHA […]

The This Right Here is Reining podcast, by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), welcomed two powerhouse guests in its latest episode: newly crowned Run for a Million Champion Arnaud Girinon and NRHA $9 Million Rider Andrea Fappani. Listeners can tune in to this special episode, as well as past installments of This Right Here […]

The National Reining Horse Association congratulates Magnum Chic Dream for becoming the fifth sire in NRHA history to cross the $13 million mark in offspring earnings. The 1996 stallion continues to make an enduring impact on the sport with nearly 900 money-earning progeny and 30 offspring each surpassing $100,000 in NRHA lifetime earnings. Bred by […]

7.19.25: Fonck Tops the $10,000-Added NRHA European Affiliate Open Championship 7.18.25: First EAC Champions Crowned at the 2025 NRHA European Affiliate Championships 7.17.25: Ancillary Action Continues at the 2025 NRHA European Affiliate Championships 7.16.25: NRHA Ancillary Classes Open the 2025 NRHA European Affiliate Championships 7.15.25: NRHA European Affiliate Championships Set to Begin With the NRHA […]

The National Reining Horse Association is proud to welcome Matthew Palmer of Elverson, Pennsylvania, to the prestigious group of NRHA Million Dollar Riders. Palmer, a 43-year-old NRHA Professional, surpassed the million-dollar mark during The Homecoming Reining Series 1 after earning top placings in Levels 4 and 3 of the Open Derby. Aboard Late N Hollywood, […]

The National Reining Horse Association, in conjunction with Teton Ridge, has announced a competitor update for The American Performance Horseman, taking place July 19 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. NRHA Million Dollar Rider Fernando Salgado, of Gainesville, Texas, was injured in a riding accident on Tuesday, July 8, during the SERHA Main Event […]

The National Reining Horse Association congratulates Spooks Gotta Whiz on crossing the $11 million sire milestone. Less than six months after reaching the $10 million mark, the legendary stallion achieved this elite status at the 2025 National Reining Breeders Classic, reinforcing his legacy as one of the sport’s most influential sires. The 2007 stallion was […]