Reining
NRHA Derby Added Money More Than Doubles to $615,000
Nomination Program brings nearly $375,000 more to the Derby!
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors recently discussed major changes to the 2012 NRHA Derby (June 25-30 in Oklahoma City, Okla.). These changes and enhancements for 2012 include massive increases in added money due to the NRHA Nomination Program, an increase in the number of Level 4 and Level 3 Non Pro finalists and granting five- and six-year-olds the ability to compete for Nomination Program added money (excluding Nominator Incentives). Find more details on these and other items below.
March 1 Entry Deadline Approaching
The entry deadline for the NRHA Derby is March 1. Conditions and entry forms can be found at nrhaderby.com.
Added Money More than Doubles Thanks to Nomination Program
*Note – All added monies (except Prime Time) are estimated and are subject to change due to the Nomination Program. Nomination Program money allocations were predetermined by the program’s conditions.
Jan 30, 2012, 11:13
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2012 NRHA European Championship in Austria Again
Wiener Neustadt, Austria, July 4-7, 2012
From July 4 until 7, 2012, H & D Schulz’s facility at Wiener Neustadt (Austria) will once more host the NRHA European Affiliate Championship. The top 10 reiners of each European country and the European Top 20 are entitled to compete in nine divisions for the trophy saddles, the Champion buckles and especially the European Champion titles. The event will be judged by fine international judges: Eugenio Latorre/ITA, Maik Bartmann/GER, Filippo Masi/ITA, Edwin Cridge/USA and Hilde Jarc (AUT). Besides the EC classes, there will be the NRHA approved Austrian Western Star Circuit. Altogether, the event offers a total purse of $ 30,700.
Wiener Neustadt is a centre of top class international reining. The facility offers perfect conditions for fine international shows like the $ 100,000 added Austrian Futurity. In 2011, Europe’s premier reiners met here for the FEI European Reining Championships. The facility already hosted the NRHA European Affiliate Championships in 2006 and 2007.
Jan 30, 2012, 10:50
Reining
NRHyA Awards Varsity Reining Club Scholarships
The National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) offers members an online program that rewards youth for leadership and community service activities outside of the show arena. The Varsity Reining Club (VRC) provides scholarships totaling $5,000, to be awarded to the most active participants in two age groups. In its sixth year, VRC will provide 13 youth scholarship monies, with the top-placing individual in each age group receiving special recognition as “Youths of the Year.”
Youth members are awarded points by doing any combination of projects listed at vrc.nrhya.com. Participants can submit activity reports in four subject areas: philanthropy, creativity, publicity and academics. Members aged 14 years and older are placed in the varsity category and members 13 years and under are classified as junior varsity.
Jan 16, 2012, 21:39
Reining
NRHA European Futurity 2012 & NRHA Show: Website and Enrollment Form online now
Kreuth (Germany), March 18- 24, 2012
The enrollment form as well as further information for participants and exhibitors of the 4th NRHA European Futurity & NRHA Show are now online at www.nrhaeuropeanfuturity.com. The NRHA European Futurity & NRHA Show 2012 is scheduled for March 18 until 24, 2012 at the beautiful Kreuth facility in Germany. Like the three years before, the biggest NRHA show outside the American continent offers a purse of EUR 200,000 added attracting the world’s best reiners. But the event will also be a showcase for renowned exhibitors from all over Europe. All those who would like to present their products should contact Ute Wilhelm of La Mesa Ranch as fast as possible as premier exhibition spaces are limited: please send any requests to NrhaEuFuturity@aol.com.
The NRHA European Futurity begins on March 18 with the first section of the open Futurity oo rounds. The second open section as well as the non pro go rounds will follow on March 19. The Consolation Run as well as the NRHA Bronze Trophy open are scheduled for March 21. The highlights will be the Roleski Non Pro Futurity finals on Friday, March 23 and the Open Futurity finals on Saturday, March 24. Deadline for entries in the Futurity shows is February 1, 2012.
Jan 16, 2012, 21:20
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NRHA Board of Directors to Hold First Meeting of 2012
The NRHA Board of Directors will be holding their first meeting of 2012 in Oklahoma City on January 21st and 22nd in Oklahoma City, Okla. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn located on Meridian Avenue. Members are welcome to attend and are encouraged to review the agenda prior to making travel arrangements.
Due to the confidential manner of various agenda items, please note items listed as “Executive Session.” The Board often designates items as “Executive Session” if they contain information that is proprietary, concerns contract negotiations, relates to discipline, etc. Executive Session items are for NRHA Board discussion and comment only. If a member wishes to submit comments to the Board on any Executive Session agenda items, please send them in writing via email, fax or regular mail (to be received no later than January 20th at 5 p.m.).
Jan 15, 2012, 22:19
Reining
FRHA 2012 Show Schedule
FRHA 2012 Show Schedule
Click ==> Dates for Class Details - Description for Stalls - Location for Directions
Show Dates Description Location
1/21/2012 - 1/22/2012 FRHA Jackpot / NRHA Slate / Affiliate Ocala - OEC
2/23/2012 - 2/26/2012 Two NRHA Slates / Florida Classic Derby / Affiliate Tampa
3/30/2012 - 4/1/2012 FRHA Jackpot / NRHA Slate / Affiliate / Awards Banquet Ocala - OEC
4/28/2012 - 4/29/2012 FRHA Jackpot / NRHA Slate / Affiliate Ocala - OEC
5/26/2012 - 5/27/2012 FRHA Jackpot / NRHA Slate / Affiliate Triple J Ranch
7/21/2012 - 7/22/2012 Two FRHA Jackpot Days / Counts for Year-End TBA
9/15/2012 - 9/16/2012 FRHA Jackpot / NRHA Slate / Futurity Tampa
10/20/2012 - 10/21/2012 FRHA Jackpot / NRHA Slate / Seven & Older Ocala - OEC
Jan 14, 2012, 18:13
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SOUTHWEST REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
Feb 10-12, 2012
(Fri-Sun) Winter Slide Ardmore, OK
Feb 26-27, 2012
(Sat-Sun) Warm Up 1 Waco, TX
March 5-11, 2012 (Mon-Sun) Cowboy Capital Classic Stephenville, TX
March 16-17, 2012
(Fri-Sun) Glen Rose, TX
April 16-22, 2012 (Mon-Sun) NRBC
Katy, TX
May 9-13, 2012
(Wed-Sun) History and Champions
Ardmore, OK
Jan 14, 2012, 18:11
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Southwest Reining Horse Association 2011 Year End Standings
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEARS YEAR END AWARD WINNERS
Open Champion-Dell Hendricks
Open Reserve Champion-Kinzy Donnelly
Int Open Champion-Clint Haverty
Int Open Reserve-Kinzy Donnelly
Ltd Open Champion-Carla Clay
Ltd Open Reserve-Ferrell Skelton
Novice Horse Open Champion-Jared LeClair
Novice Horse Open Reserve Champion-Kinzy Donnelly
Novice Horse Non Pro Champion-Jordan Donnelly
Novice Horse Non Pro Reserve Champion-Jordan Donnelly
Non Pro Champion-Jordan Donnelly
Non Pro Reserve Champion-Jordan Donnelly
Int Non Pro Champion-Tracy Higginbottom
Int Non Pro Reserve Champion-Katrina Kaiser
Ltd Non Pro Champion-Kathleen Ray
Ltd Non Pro Reserve Champion-Katrina Kaiser
Rookie II Champion-Susan Henard
Rookie II Reserve Champion-Jenny Germany
Youth 14-18 Champion-Jordan Donnelly
Youth 14-18 Reserve Champion-Jaci Marley
Youth 13 & Under Champion-Katie Firmin
Youth 13 & Under Reserve Champion-Cole Davis
Jan 14, 2012, 18:09
Reining
West Coast Reining Horse Association 2012 Events
2012 SHOW DATES
January 27th – 29th, 2012 – Schooling
Location: Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, Ca.
Contact: Kelli Brooksby @ 209 748-1909
March 3rd, 2012 – CSHA Reining Series
Location: Saddle Creek Ranch, Oroville, Ca.
Contact: Meg Castrop @ 530 824-9711
March 23rd – 25th, 2012 – Gold N Grand Spring
Location: Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, Ca.
Contact: Shady Schneider @ 916 985-7334
March 30th – April 1st, 2012 – Affiliate #1
(schooling March 29th)
Location: Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, Ca.
Contact: Kelli Brooksby @ 209 748-1909
Jan 14, 2012, 18:04
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TRHA Show Schedule
2012 Show Schedule
*Feb 2 – 5: HOT Winter Slide – Waco, Tx
(2011 TRHA Year End Awards Banquet) showbill results
* Feb 24 – 26: Warmup 1 – Waco, Tx
* March 2 – 4: Great Escape Winter Slide – Katy, Tx
March 14 – 18: Stampede Show – Glen Rose, Tx
*April 16 – 22: NRBC – Katy, Tx (Second Slate of Classes count for TRHA Affiliate and Year End Points)
*May 18 – 20: Warmup 2 – Waco, Tx
June 1 – 3: Great Southwest Equestrian Center – Katy, Tx
July 24 – 29: One HOT Reining – Waco, Tx
September 21 – 23: Warmup 3 and Futurity – Waco, Tx
October 5 – 8: East Meets West – Katy, Tx
(TRHA Silent Auction Fundraiser)
Shows marked with an * are TRHA Affiliate Qualifying Shows. For more information on how to qualify and compete in the NRHA Affiliate, refer to the NRHA Website: http://nrha1.com/affiliate .
Jan 12, 2012, 15:06
Reining
TRHA YEAR END AWARDS BANQUET
Banquet is Friday, Feb 3rd during the HOT Winter Slide in Waco.
FRIDAY NIGHT @ 6:00PM
(at the Back Porch Club in the Coliseum)
$20/person
MICHNA’S BBQ
DOOR PRIZES!!!
CONTACT LISA KLAUS (byrl@chevron.com) or PAM DAY (faithtraveler@aol.com) FOR RESERVATIONS!!!
TRHA Members, the final 2011 Year End Standings is now posted and we are already planning the Year End Awards Banquet! It will be held during the HOT Winter Slide Show in Waco again this year. More details will follow shortly.
Jan 12, 2012, 14:52
Reining
Looking Back at a Lucrative 2011 and Forward to 2012
As 2011 rolls to an end, the NRHA is thrilled to look back at a year marked with moments to remember. Among the top of that list are the lucrative purses and nomination incentives distributed at the 2011 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show; the impressive sale of reining horses during the NRHA / Markel Insurance Futurity Prospect, Marketplace and Breeders Select Showcase Sales; as well as the addition of two NRHA-owned events, the NRHA Cowtown Classic and NRHA European Derby. The Association encourages horsemen to mark their calendars for these events in 2012!
NRHA Futurity Becomes Richer
The NRHA Futurity is the richest NRHA-approved show in the world – and it became even richer this year. The following are just a few examples of how much more money went into people’s wallets following the show:
The Futurity purse equaled more than $2 million in 2011 for a 28% increase over 2010
The total show, including the Adequan North American Affiliate Championships and ancillary classes, paid out $2.3 million in 2011 vs. $1.9 million in 2010
The Level 4 Open Champion earned $150,000, including the $7,500 nominator incentive
More than $100,000 went to nominators in the program’s first show
More than 80 horses have already earned their nomination fee back for their nominator (i.e. earned $300 or more in nominator incentive money alone)
Jan 11, 2012, 10:03
Reining
Explanation of NRHA Futurity Payouts and Nominator Incentives
Nomination Program Impact
The NRHA Futurity saw a massive increase in added money due to the NRHA Nomination Program. According to NRHA Chief Financial Officer John Foy, with the addition of the North American Nomination Program’s added monies, there was an increase of more than $600,000 in added money with over $420,000 in the NRHA Open Futurity and $180,000 in the Cinch NRHA Non Pro Futurity. The total purse for just the Futurity was more than $2 million (a 28%+ increase). Nominators collected more than $100,000 – even if they didn’t still own the horse!
How to Read Futurity Results
When looking at NRHA Futurity results, please note that the amount “won” includes the 5% nominator incentive won by the horse.
In 2010, first place in the Level 4 Open Futurity paid $125,000. In 2011, the owner of the horse received $142,500 and the nominator received $7,500. This is a total of $150,000 earned by the horse.
Jan 11, 2012, 09:50
Reining
2012 NRHA European Futurity Preview
New Show Management Onboard
Added Money Totals More than EUR 200,000
Roleski Ranch to Sponsor Non Pro Futurity
The European show season starts for reiners in Kreuth, Germany March 18 – 24, 2012 with one of Europe’s premier events – the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Futurity Show. The event is the biggest NRHA-approved show to be held outside of North America and offers one of the biggest purses in reining worldwide. The Open Futurity boasts added money of EUR 138,000 while the Non Pro Futurity offers EUR 50,000 in added money. In addition, the show holds a full slate of NRHA classes including the EUR 10,000 added NRHA Lawson Trophy Open.
New Show Management Onboard
The 2012 NRHA European Futurity welcomes a new organizational team. Eric Obrecht will serve as the show manager and Cristina Serra will be the show secretary. Obrecht was responsible for the management of the World Reining Trophy and organizes the renowned shows of CS Ranch. Serra from the Italian Reining Horse Association (IRHA) is well known from her involvement with the IRHA Futurity, IRHA Derby and NRHA European Derby. Ute and Gerd Wilhelm will manage sponsorships for the event, as well as trade show exhibitors.
Jan 11, 2012, 09:48
Reining
Complaint Update from Board of Directors 12/29/11
The Board of Directors wants to make the membership aware of a pending investigation. Following the NRHA Futurity, an anonymous complaint was submitted, asserting that the Association’s President improperly visited with judges during the Futurity, along with other complaints. The Executive Committee has retained an independent firm to conduct an investigation. As required by the NRHA Handbook, the investigation will be performed in a confidential manner. The Executive Committee or the Board will update the membership, as appropriate, of action taken following completion of the investigation. The Vice President will assume the responsibilities of the President during the pendency of the investigation. The Executive Director will continue in his official capacity.
Jan 11, 2012, 09:47
Reining
2012 NRHA European Futurity – High Class Sport and Shopping
Kreuth (Germany), March 18-24, 2012
Germany’s beautiful Kreuth horse show facility will once again be home to the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Futurity Show starting March 18th and ending March 24th. The show is the largest NRHA-approved show in history, in terms of entries, to be held outside of the U.S. It offers 200,000 EUR in added money attracting more than 300 horses and 200 riders each year. The world’s best reiners are making plans to attend with the Futurity entry deadline coming up in just a few weeks. In addition, vendors from all over European are packing up their goods to display and sell in the show’s western gift market.
FUTURITY ENTRIES DUE FEBRUARY 1ST
The NRHA European Futurity begins on March 18th with the first section of the Open Futurity go-round. The second open section and the Non Pro go-round will follow on March 19th. The Open and Non Pro Consolation rounds, as well as the NRHA Open class are scheduled for March 21st. The show concludes with two big nights of finals – the Roleski NRHA European Non Pro Futurity finals on Friday, March 23rd and the NRHA European Open Futurity finals on Saturday, March 24th.
Jan 11, 2012, 09:39
Reining
2012 NRHA European Futurity: High Class Sport and a European Show Shopping Showcase - Kreuth (Germany), March 18-24, 2012
Germany’s beautiful Kreuth horse show facility will once again be home to the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Futurity Show starting March 18th and ending March 24th. The show is the largest NRHA-approved show in history, in terms of entries, to be held outside of the U.S. It offers 200,000 EUR in added money attracting more than 300 horses and 200 riders each year. The world’s best reiners are making plans to attend with the Futurity entry deadline coming up in just a few weeks. In addition, vendors from all over European are packing up their goods to display and sell in the show’s western gift market.
Jan 9, 2012, 14:26
Reining
2012 NRHA European Futurity with new Show Management
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| 2011 Open Level 4 Champion Finest Copyshot with Rudi Kronsteiner in the saddle. courtesy: Andrea Bonaga)- |
More than EUR 200,000 added Prize Money – Roleski Ranch sponsors Non Pro Futurity
Kreuth (Germany), March 18 until 24, 2012
The European reining show season starts in Kreuth from March 18 until 24, 2014 with one of Europe’s premier highlights: the NRHA European Futurity. The event is the biggest NRHA Show outside of the American continent and offers one of the biggest purses in reining worldwide with e.g. EUR 138,000 added in the Open Futurity and EUR 50,000 added in the Non Pro Futurity. Also there will be an NRHA Full Slate Show again including a EUR 10,000 added NRHA Lawson Bronze Trophy Open. The 2012 NRHA European Futurity will be organized by a new team. Eric Obrecht will be show manager, Christina Serra show secretary. Eric was responsible for the management of the World Reining Trophy and organizes the renowned shows of CS Ranch. Christina Serra from the Italian Reining Horse Association is well known as well, e.g. from the Italian Futurity and Derby. Ute and Gerd Wilhelm will take care of the sponsors and the exhibitors.
The NRHA European Futurity begins on March 18 with the first section of the open Futurity oo rounds. The second open section as well as the non pro go rounds will follow on March 19. The Consolation Run as well as the NRHA Bronze Trophy open are scheduled for March 21. The highlights will be the Roleski Non Pro Futurity finals on Friday, March 23 and the Open Futurity finals on Saturday, March 24. Deadline for entries in the Futurity shows is February 1, 2012.
Dec 26, 2011, 10:37
Reining
Paints victorious at 2011 NRHA Futurity & Open World Championship Shootout
American Paint Horses dominated the standings at the 2011 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity and competition held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on November 24 - December 3, amassing over $116,000 in earnings at the event.
Gunner Boy and Brazilian rider Eduardo Salago were victorious in the $75,000-added level 2 open and $35,000-added Level 1 Open divisions of the NRHA Futurity with a score of 223.0 in the Level 1 and Level 2. The pair also tied to win the Level 3 before a runoff determined that Gunner Boy would be the reserve champion with a score of 225.5. They took home close to $30,000 in prize money along with numerous awards from sponsors. Gunner Boy is a 3-year-old stallion by Colonels Smokingun (Gunner) and out of Kat Jordan, owned by Jefferson Abbud.
Dec 23, 2011, 00:06
Reining
Looking Back at a Lucrative 2011 and Forward to a Promising 2012
As 2011 rolls to an end, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is thrilled to look back at a year marked with moments to remember. Among the top of that list are the lucrative purses and nomination incentives distributed at the 2011 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show; the impressive sale of reining horses during the NRHA / Markel Insurance Futurity Prospect, Marketplace and Breeders Select Showcase Sales; as well as the addition of two NRHA-owned events, the NRHA Cowtown Classic and NRHA European Derby. The Association encourages horsemen to mark their calendars for these events in 2012!
Dec 23, 2011, 00:00
Reining
Legendary Reiner Bill Horn Passes Away
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| Bill Horn |
The reining community lost a treasured family member on Dec. 9, 2011, at 7:25 p.m. when Bill Horn died peacefully at home in the arms of his wife of 25 years, Kim Horn. At age 73, he left us too soon, but it’s a comfort to know he lived the way he wanted to live and he died the way he wanted to die.
To those who watched him ride he was legend. To those he mentored, coached and supported, he was a hero. To everyone who knew him, he was loved. He was “BH.”
When BH won a 1965 run-off reining on Continental King in Dayton, Ohio, it inspired the creation of the National Reining Horse Association. There’s no way to know how many people he inspired to rein and get involved in the sport as a trainer, non-pro, owner and/or breeder, but we do know that every time Bill Horn showed a reining horse, he lit that fire.
Dec 14, 2011, 15:31
Reining
NRBC - Don't Miss This Deadline!
It's that time again! The 2012 National Reining Breeders Classic is just months away and there is a major deadline that is quickly approaching.
On January 1, the fee to enroll 2011 foals will increase to $2,500 - so it's important to get all foal enrollments into the NRBC Office by December 31.
Dec 13, 2011, 16:25
Reining
Reining in Gilroy
Gabe Davide describes the sport of reining as "figure skating on a horse." It involves a series of orchestrated moves demonstrating the technical and athletic ability of the horse and rider with points awarded for skillfully completing maneuvers.
During competition, the rider must take the horse through a series of wide and tight turns at varying speeds, complete several fast stops and starts, smoothly execute varying speed transitions and perform other exhibitions of skill.
Reining is an international sport and its participants hope that one day it will be included in the Summer Olympics. For the riders and horses at the Buck N Horse Ranch in Gilroy and others like it, it is a hobby, something Davide says anyone can get involved in.
Dec 13, 2011, 16:23
Reining
NRHA Apprentice Program
The Apprentice Program was designed to allow individuals who are current NRHA Non Pros to learn, train, and show under a member of the NRHA Professionals as an Open rider. This gives the Non Pro the opportunity to explore the possibility of becoming an NRHA Professional, without facing the three to five year wait should they decide not to continue as a professional trainer and remain a Non Pro. An apprentice can do so under one or more members of the NRHA Professionals concurrently or consecutively during the twelve month period. All earnings that an individual has on record will be used to determine their eligibility while participating in the Apprentice Program. At any time during the twelve months should an individual decide not to continue with his or her apprenticeship, they must continue to sit out of Non Pro competition and are not able to re-apply for Non Pro status until the end of the twelve months. At the end of the twelve month apprenticeship, the individual can do one of two things:
They may choose to remain an Open rider and completely relinquish Non Pro status. If this is the case, all previous Non Pro earnings will be backed out and any Open earnings accumulated during the apprenticeship will be used to determine eligibility.
Or they can re-apply for Non Pro status without having to wait 3-5 years before showing as a Non Pro. All earnings accumulated during the apprenticeship will be used to determine eligibility.
Dec 13, 2011, 16:21
Reining
Update on Tim Bartlett
The family of NRHA Hall of Famer Tim Bartlett, DVM, could use our thoughts and prayers. Tim, Vincennes, Indiana, suffered a heart attack and stroke recently and is in ICU. Just a few weeks ago Tim was a Steward at the NRHA Futurity. Without question one of NRHA’s most successful Non Pro competitors he is an NRHA past president and board member. We will post updates as they become available. In the meantime you can send get well wishes to the Bartlett home:
Timothy D Bartlett, DVM
2305 N Balla Machre
Vincennes IN 47591
tkbartlett@avenuebroadband.com
Dec 13, 2011, 16:11
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