Nov. 25 – Dec. 7, 2024
Oklahoma City, OK

2024 Futurity Events


NRHA Trade Show

From association merchandise to new clothing, jewelry and tack, there’s something for everyone. Admission to the show will be free Nov. 28, Nov. 29 and Dec. 5.

Thanksgiving Buffet hosted by the Reining Horse Foundation

Thursday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Barn 3 Sale Arena
Even though you’re away from home at the NRHA Futurity, you can still enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with your reining family. The Thanksgiving Buffet, hosted by the Reining Horse Foundation (RHF), is a relaxing way to mark the holiday without leaving the OKC Fairgrounds. The meal will feature traditional dishes, such as turkey, ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and two flavors of pie.

RHF Reiners Club donors can receive complimentary meals at the Contributor, Partner and Champion levels. Email rhf@nrha.com for more information. Make advance reservations to take advantage of the lowest pricing: Advance reservations and payment can be conveniently made online until midnight on November 27, the night before Thanksgiving.

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS

Advance reservations help make sure there is enough food and seating. Walk-up pricing increases to:

Platinum Performance Welcome Party

Saturday, Nov. 30, 5 p.m.
Sale Arena
Platinum Performance will host a Welcome Party for all show participants in the Sale Arena. A buffet dinner and drinks will be served as everyone prepares for and celebrates the week ahead.

Cocktail Reception

Monday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Phillips Pavilion at the Oklahoma Governors Mansion

NRHA Futurity Slide & Military Futurity Slide

Wednesday, Dec. 4, p.m.
Jim Norick Arena

International Reception

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m.
ReinerSuite Cantina

Bob’s Custom Saddles Showdowns

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 8 a.m.
Jim Norick Arena
The Bob’s Custom Saddles Showdowns offer a unique opportunity for NAAC competitors to show off their skills in the famed Jim Norick Arena. The top 10 finishers (plus ties) in the NAAC Intermediate Open, Intermediate Non Pro and Rookie Level 2 classes will earn a spot to run in the respective clean-slate, $10,000-added Showdowns.

Toyon Ranch Rookie of the Year

Friday, Nov. 29-Saturday, Nov. 30
Adequan Arena
The Toyon Ranch Rookie of the Year will be crowned following the NAAC Rookie Level 1 competition in Oklahoma City. All horse-and-rider teams that scored higher than a zero in the class at an ARC this year are eligible to compete for Rookie of the Year, a clean-slate class that has no entry fee. The top 10 finishers will also get the chance to show in the Jim Norick Arena on Dec. 3 in the Toyon Ranch Rookie of the Year Showdown.

Toyon Ranch Rookie Showdown

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 8 a.m.
Jim Norick Arena
Toyon Ranch’s support of reining’s rookies continues with the Toyon Ranch Rookie Showdown. With $10,000 added and a champion’s check of $5,000, the competition for the top 10 NAAC Rookie Level 1 finishers (plus ties) is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Be sure to come out and root for the rookies taking center stage in the Jim Norick Arena on Dec. 4 after the Intermediate Open and Non Pro Showdowns.

NRHyA Gathering & Games

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.
Platinum Zone
One of the best parts of attending the NRHA Futurity as an NRHyA member is getting the chance to spend time with your fellow youth reiners. Catch up with old friends and make new ones at the NRHyA Gathering, where you can also listen to speeches from the 2025 officer candidates and learn about ways to get more involved. You can also participate in games and a community service project.

Platinum Performance Draw Party

Thursday, Dec. 5, 8 a.m.
Sale Arena
Everyone is invited to the Sale Arena for the Platinum Performance Draw Party. Both Open and Non Pro finalists will draw for their positions in the finals, then have their photos taken for the official commemorative draw sheets. Thanks to our sponsor, the finalists will receive congratulatory gifts, and all attendees will be treated to a delicious breakfast.

NRHA Markel Futurity Sales

Thursday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.
Sale Arena
These sales offer an outstanding group of two-year-old reining prospects, yearlings, stallions, broodmares, and show horses from leading breeders, owners, and trainers.

Starting in 2024, all weanlings, yearlings, and show horses of NRHA Futurity and Derby age sold during the sales will be eligible for a 50% discount on their entry fees for the NRHA Futurity and/or 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel! Read more here.

Visit auctions.nrha.com to register to bid and to view the 286 lots.

NRHyA Stallion Breeding Auction

Thursday, Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m.
Barn 3 Sale Arena

The annual NRHyA Stallion Breeding Auction is set to kick off the NRHA Markel Futurity Sales. As we prepare to move into 2024, consider purchasing a breeding from the auction. This year’s donated stallions include:

These breedings feature the same benefits as the Sire & Dam program, with no nominations required, reduced Futurity and Derby entry fees and more. All proceeds will benefit NRHyA scholarships and programs through the RHF.

NRHyA Cowboy Prom

Thursday, Dec. 5, following the NRHA Markel Futurity Sales (approximately 7:30 p.m.)
West Concourse
After the NRHA Markel Futurity Sales wrap up, join us for NRHyA Cowboy Prom. Semiformal attire is encouraged. (Think winter formal or homecoming dance.) We will have snacks and photo opportunities while the sale wraps up.

CINCH Non Pro Futurity Finals

Friday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.
Jim Norick Arena
With $369,500 added to the CINCH Non Pro Futurity, it’ll be a show worth watching! Reiners are encouraged to come out and cheer for the finalists. Section 1 kicks off at 9 a.m., and section 2 will start at 4 p.m. The top 25 horses (plus ties) will advance in Levels 4-1, in addition to the top five horses (plus ties) from the CINCH consolation round, scheduled for Dec. 3. Thanks to the NRHA Futurity Challenge donors, the Level 4 Non Pro Futurity Champion is guaranteed a $75,000 paycheck, and the Level 3 Non Pro winner will receive $40,000.

Open Futurity Finals

Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.
Jim Norick Arena
The Open Futurity finals are breaking records again! Fueled by funds from the NRHA Futurity Challenge donors, the MS Diamonds TX Level 4 Open Futurity Championship will be accompanied by a $350,000 payday, the Level 3 Open title will be worth $70,000 and the Level 2 Open win will pay $50,000. You won’t want to miss the unforgettable $1,090,000-added finals, which will feature the top 30 horses (plus ties) in Levels 4-1. Section 1 is slated for 9 a.m., and section 2 will begin at 6 p.m.

Make-A-Wish Oklahoma Toy Drive

This year NRHyA is supporting Make-A-Wish Oklahoma by hosting a teen toy drive at the Futurity. Make-A-Wish toy drives benefit the children whose wishes are being granted by providing them with new, unwrapped toys and gifts. Please bring donations or send them to the NRHA Office ATTN: NRHyA, 3021 W. Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

Ideas for the teen toy drive include:

NRHA Official Photographer Waltenberry

NRHA Hall of Fame inductees Dick and Barb Waltenberry have spent decades capturing reining’s biggest moments in the arena as the NRHA Official Photographer. Be sure to swing by their booth in Room 1 of the Jim Norick Arena throughout the show to pick out high-quality images so you never forget your special moments in Oklahoma City. Proofs of their strobe-lit, high-resolution photos are also available for viewing and purchase on the Waltenberrys’ enhanced website, waltenberry.com.

NRHA Official Videographer Equine Promotion

You’ve worked hard to make it to Oklahoma City for the 2024 Futurity and Adequan® NAAC; you need videos of your runs to commemorate the trip. NRHA Official Videographer Equine Promotion is there from the first slide to the last, capturing high-definition videos of all the action. Shortly after your run, Equine Promotion will email a complimentary link to your videos for viewing and sharing, courtesy of sponsors Tim Anderson and Kim Niven.

NRHA Reiner

Be sure to check out upcoming issues of the NRHA Reiner magazine for complete coverage of the 2024 NRHA Futurity, NAAC and Markel Futurity Sales. Do you want to memorialize your team’s achievements in Oklahoma City this year in a big way? For details on how to place a congratulatory advertisement, contact Savanah Allen at 817-569-7106 or savanah.allen@cowboypublishing.com.