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Join us at the Foals R Us NRHA Futurity for an Elevated Experience!
October 23, 2026: Celebrate 60 years of reining at the 60th Anniversary Foals R Us NRHA Futurity and Adequan North American Affiliate Championships, November 23–December 5 in Oklahoma City! Elevate your Futurity experience…
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Foals R Us owned by Lorenzo Lotti Named Title Sponsor of the NRHA Futurity®
April 23, 2026: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to welcome NRHA Corporate Partner Foals R Us as the title sponsor of the NRHA Futurity, marking a significant and exciting milestone…
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Postponed 2025 NAAC to Be Held During the 2026 6666 NRHA Derby Presented by Markel | June 8–21, 2026
December 12, 2025: The National Reining Horse Association announces that the 2025 Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC), postponed due to concerns with the equine herpesvirus (EHV), will be conducted in conjunction with…
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2025 NRHA Futurity Open Champions
December 7, 2025: The 2025 NRHA Futurity® paid more than $2.7 million in the open finals alone. After a week of top-notch competition, the stage was set for the 2025 NRHA MS Diamonds…
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Unprecedented Circumstances set Tone for NRHA Markel Futurity Sale
December 7, 2025: Not a single horse physically walked through the ring during the 2025 NRHA Markel Futurity Sale, but buyers and sellers prevailed nonetheless. Less than three weeks ahead of the Oklahoma…
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2025 NRHA Non Pro Futurity Wraps with Record-Breaking Competition and Over $1.1 Million Paid in Finals
December 6, 2025: The 2025 NRHA Non Pro Futurity concluded with a thrilling slate of finals and more than $1.1 million paid across the Non Pro divisions, once again proving why this event…
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NRHA Announces Unprecedented Biosecurity Measures for 2025 NRHA Futurity®
November 30, 2025: In response to recent EHV-1 concerns and with the health of horses as its top priority, the National Reining Horse Association is implementing the most extensive biosecurity plan ever used…
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NRHA Kicks Off the 2025 NRHA Futurity® with Record-Breaking Purses, Expanded Offerings, and Exciting New Fan Experiences
November 30, 2025: Oklahoma City, Okla. — The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly kicks off the 2025 NRHA Futurity®—returning to the OKC Fairgrounds with a history-making purse, a full slate of world-class…
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NRHA announces new Futurity start date
November 20, 2025: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is unwavering in its commitment to the health and welfare of every horse participating in our events. After continued consultation with the State Veterinarians…
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NRHA Futurity Bio-Security Update
November 19, 2025: The National Reining Horse Association is actively monitoring the current equine herpesvirus (EHV) situation in coordination with multiple state animal health officials. We are committed to keeping our horses, members,…
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The Final Curtain
December 7, 2024: As the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) bids adieu to the storied Jim Norick Coliseum, The Firemen and Kaci O’Rourke made history tonight. They scored a 229 to win the…
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Behind the Slide – Brandon Brant
December 7, 2024: Rising From the Ashes One day short of six months ago, National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Professional Brandon Brant probably couldn’t imagine himself qualifying for this year’s NRHA Level 4…
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Tish Fappani and Wish I Was Yours Take Home CINCH NRHA Non Pro Futurity Win
December 6, 2024: Wishes and dreams came true tonight in Oklahoma City as the winners of the CINCH Non Pro finals were crowned at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity. A total…
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Youth Riders Close the 2024 NAAC
December 6, 2024: The 2024 edition of the Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) concluded today in the Adequan® Arena with tough competition in the Youth 14-18 classes. Sixty-two entries walked through the…
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Youth Riders Take the Reins in the Adequan® Arena
December 5, 2024: NAAC Youth 13 & Under & NRHA Youth 13 & Under Sydney Muehlstaetter and Xtra Voodoo Step had a strong run in the Adequan® Arena, walking out with a 217,…
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Novice Horse Non Pro Competition Heats Up
December 4, 2024: The Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) continued to see tough competition which concluded in a run off to decide the champions of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) classes.…
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Showdown Rounds Take Center Stage
December 4, 2024: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity kicked off the day with the showdown rounds courtesy of NRHA Corporate Partners Bob’s Custom Saddles and Toyon Ranch. The top Rookie Level…
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Inaugural Military and NRHA Futurity Slide
December 4, 2024: The Jim Norick Coliseum was filled with cheering and standing ovations for the inaugural National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Military and Futurity Slides. For the Military Slide, NRHA partnered with…
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2024 NRHA Futurity Continues to Break Records
December 3, 2024: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity is gearing up for another record-breaking year, reaffirming its status as the World’s Richest Reining. The 2024 NRHA Open Futurity purse has reached…
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Behind the Slide – Ryan Cowley, Tennessee
December 3, 2024: Retired Special Forces Weapon Sergeant Ryan Cowley became involved with horses about four years ago when he started working with mustangs. Over the last few years, he was introduced to…
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Behind the Slide – Daniela Ratschew, Austria
December 2, 2024: Austrian native Dr. Daniela Ratschew came to the 2024 NRHA Futurity to compete for the first time in the Non Pro Futurity. Riding under the guidance of NRHA Professional Mathieu…
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Floridians Fly to the Top in Adequan® NAAC Novice Horse Classes
December 2, 2024: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) continued today with Novice Horse Open competition. In the Adequan® NAAC Novice Horse Open Level 1, NRHA Professional…
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Behind the Slide – Dana Clark, Florida
December 2, 2024: Dana Clark brought a very special entry for her first-ever NRHA Futurity. Riding her own stallion, Mighty Mouuse, an offspring of her stallion Mighty Joe Gun, and her mare, One…
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McCutcheon Leads the Way to the CINCH Non Pro Finals
December 1, 2024: At the end of two days of Non Pro preliminary competition at the 2024 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity, it is NRHA Hall of Famer Mandy McCutcheon and Spookin…
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NRHA Professionals Take Home Adequan® NAAC Titles
December 1, 2024: The 20th anniversary of the Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) continues as National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Professionals entered the pen to compete for Limited Open and Rookie Professional titles.…
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Saddle Up for Run Guess—NRHA Fans to Test Their Skills and Win Big at the Level 4 Non Pro and Open Finals
December 1, 2024: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) announces the return of Run Guess, an exciting, interactive game putting reining fans in the judge’s seat at the Level 4 Non Pro and…
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Futurity Impact Group: Driving Growth and Record-Setting Investments in Reining
December 1, 2024: In 2020, the late National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Hall of Famer Doug Carpenter and NRHA past president Frank Costantini challenged the NRHA Board of Directors committed to elevating the…
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The NRHA Non Pro Futurity Kicks-Off
November 30, 2024: The World’s Richest Reining switched gears today as non pro competitors entered the historic Jim Norick Coliseum for the first day of preliminary competition. Vying for their share of more…
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Behind the Slide – Kevin Ball, Colorado
November 30, 2024: Kevin Ball recently relocated to Colorado to work at Chevron Corporation. Being involved with horses since his early childhood, this year’s NRHA Futurity is extra special for Ball as he…
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Rookie Riders Win Big
November 30, 2024: Adequan® NAAC Toyon Ranch Rookie of the Year NRHA Rookie Level 1 Adequan® NAAC Prime Time Rookie NRHA Prime Time Rookie Kristen Syburg had two horses entered in the Adequan® North American Affiliate…
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Behind the Slide – Zuri Bennett, Michigan
November 30, 2024: Last July 16-year-old Zuri Bennett experienced a setback that would keep many out of the show pen. She went through Scoliosis surgery that caused her to have total reconstruction of…
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Mirko Midili and Mark My Word Lead the Way to the Semi-Finals
November 29, 2024: NRHA Corporate Partner 7 Lakes’ resident trainer Mirko Midili rode Janice Laney’s stallion Mark My Word to the highest score of the 2024 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Open Futurity…
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Behind the Slide – Luis Blanco
November 29, 2024: The rodeo world has long been home to daring athletes who thrive on adrenaline, but few have traveled as far—literally and figuratively—as one man whose bull riding career took him…
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Behind the Slide – Yali Avraham, Israel
November 29, 2024: Israeli rider Yali Avraham rode her mare Infernos Mistress (Inferno Sixty Six x A Ruf Mistress), owned by 70 Stables and bred and nominated by Larry Weihing, through the gates…
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Champions Times Three in the Adequan® NAAC
November 28, 2024: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) Non Pro competition saw a three-way tie for first place. Wyatt Deary, Madison Rafacz, and Joetta Bell shared the…
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Behind the Slide – Ty Wilkerson, Texas
November 28, 2024: While a successful competitor in the Appaloosa world and a reining fan for a long time, this year will mark the first time Ty Wilkerson will compete in the NRHA…
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Midili Marks Major
November 28, 2024: On the third day of preliminary competition at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity, a new leader soared to the top of the Level 4 Open and the American…
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Behind the Slide – Lena Maas, Germany
November 28, 2024: Lena Mass moved to the U.S. just one year ago, and this year, she looks to enter the Jim Norrick Coliseum for the first time in the Open Futurity. “I…
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2024 NRHA Futurity Continues Toward Finals
November 27, 2024: The historic Jim Norick Coliseum saw more action today, where additional open riders rose to the top of multiple levels. NRHA $4 Million Rider Casey Deary rode King Arthur II…
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Behind the Slide – Alberto Alegría, Dominican Republic
November 27, 2024: Alberto Alegría of the Dominican Republic first came to the U.S. 10 years ago to represent his country at the AQHA Youth World Cup. Since then, he rode reiners but…
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NRHA to Invest $475,000 into 2025 Futurity Purse
November 27, 2024: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) will invest an additional $475,000 in its membership with added purse money into six levels of NRHA competition throughout 2025. Since 2021, NRHA’s total…
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Behind the Slide – Anne Grether, The Netherlands
November 27, 2024: NRHA Media: How was your journey to this year’s NRHA Futurity? Anne Grether: It was really short actually because I didn’t know I was going to be showing! I was…
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2024 NRHA Open Futurity Begins in the Jim Norick Coliseum
November 26, 2024: With $350,000 on the line for the 2024 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Level 4 Open Futurity Champion, the stakes are higher than ever as NRHA Professionals entered the Jim…
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Behind the Slide – The Dynamic Armendariz Duo
November 26, 2024: Guillermo Armendariz and his son, Guillermo Armendariz Jr., of Chihuahua, Mexico, can be easily spotted at NRHA events—not only by their similar features but mostly due to their matching clothes.…
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The 20th Anniversary of the Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships Continues
November 26, 2024: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) continued November 26, crowning the Limited Non Pro Champions. Luke Bingham rode his parents’ [Saddle Horn Farms LLC]…
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The Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships Kick Off at the 2024 NRHA Futurity
November 25, 2024: The spotlight shone brightly as the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) competitors entered the arena. This premier event brings together elite riders, talented horses, and…
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World’s Richest Reining Begins
November 24, 2024: The world has been awaiting the most anticipated reining of the year, and it is finally here! Join the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) on Monday, November 25, as the…
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Attention: Barn Route Changes
November 20, 2024: NEW ROUTE FOR GETTING INTO THE BARN AREA: To ensure smooth and safe access to the barns, the following traffic updates have been made for the National Reining Horse Association…
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Sliders’ Night Out Presented by Toyon Ranch Set to Dazzle Again
November 16, 2024: The hottest night on reining’s social calendar is teed up to welcome guests once again. Sliders’ Night Out presented by Toyon Ranch is scheduled for December 4 in the historic…
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NRHA Markel Futurity Sales Offers New Online Bidding, Sale Incentive, and Exclusive Perks for 2024
November 11, 2024: The 2024 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Markel Futurity Sales has shattered previous records. With 265 horses in the sale, this is the highest number of consignments since 2012. The…
