“NRHA Inside Reining” Program Alert
World Equestrian Games Team Gold Medalist
Matt Mills and Outwest Stallion Station
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“Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining” April 16
On Monday, April 16 turn to RFD-TV for “Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining” sponsored by Adequan®. “NRHA Inside Reining” host Sam Houston travels to Outwest Stallion Station in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ.
World Equestrian Games Team Gold Medalist Matt Mills demonstrates the “Inside Hand Training Tip.” Mills shows how a dollar bill can teach you to balance correctly on your horse.
Also on Monday, meet a young lady who moved from English eventing to reining. And as an extra bonus, you’ll meet Mills’ wife Karen and mother Debbie along with the brand new addition to the family – little Ryan Matthew, born just a few days before the show was taped!
Be sure to tune in for “NRHA Inside Reining” sponsored by Adequan this Monday, April 16 at 4:30 pm ET and 10:30 pm ET. Then again on Tuesday, April 17 at 8:30 am ET on DirecTV Channel 379 and DISH Network Channel 9409.
2007 NRHA Derby – One Month Away
The NRHA Derby is just four weeks away and we have some very exciting news to pass along about big changes, added money and Youth Day at the Derby! We are also compiling lists of our favorite restaurants and local attractions for you and your family to see while you’re in Oklahoma City for the Derby. It should be a fun-filled time and we look forward to seeing everyone at the NRHA Derby May 14-19 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park.
Nomination Late Fees Eliminated
The NRHA Board of Directors has decided to eliminate all nomination late fees for the 2007 NRHA Derby. The Board voted to drop these late fees at its meeting on Sunday, April 1 in Oklahoma City.
NRHA Executive Director Dan Wall says, “The Derby is a prestigious event for four, five and six year old horses and the Board did not want any exhibitors to skip the Derby this year because they might face the late fees of $250 or more. We also thought the construction at the State Fair arena was going to be more of a problem than what it really is. Only Barns 1 and 2 are affected, but there is still plenty of room to ride and plenty of stalls. Hopefully, with the lack of construction issues and the elimination of nomination late fees, this will encourage more reiners to make their plans to head to Oklahoma City this May.”
For more information about Derby entries or stall reservations, please contact Susie Trimmer at 405-946-7400 or strimmer@nrha.com.
More Money Added to Each Division of the 2007 NRHA Non Pro Derby
New for the 2007 NRHA Non Pro Derby! There is now more added money in each division of the NRHA Non Pro Derby than ever before! The Non Pro and Intermediate Non Pro divisions added money doubled increasing to $30,000 added in the Non Pro Derby and $15,000 added in the Intermediate Non Pro division. In addition, The Limited Non Pro division’s added money increased by 50% to $7,500.
Entry into the Non Pro Derby will now automatically enter you in all the divisions you are eligible for. In prior years, Non Pro exhibitors were required to pay division fees to enter the Intermediate or Limited Non Pro divisions. Get your entries in now! For more information about the Non Pro changes at the Derby, please contact Tobi Coleman at 405-946-7400 or tcoleman@nrha.com.
FREE Live Streaming Derby Video
If you can’t come to the Derby – bring the Derby to your computer -- for FREE! The NRHA has named its media team to cover all the events at the Derby. As soon as the Derby begins, you can go to www.nrha.com to get to the webcast.
Dick Waltenberry of Waltenberry, Inc. will capture the action with his amazing still photography. The NRHA has chosen Mike Garner, PhD of Video Horse World as the official videographer of the Derby and Alan Taylor of HorseAuctions.com will provide live streaming video of all the Derby action.
Sponsorships are available. You can call NRHA Director of Marketing and Communications David Patterson at (405) 946-7400 ext. 106.
Derby Town Talk Meeting to Discuss the NRHA’s Five-Year Plan
In response to many questions and concerns about the future and direction of NRHA, President Mike Boyle appointed Bill Peel as Chair of the Long Range Planning Committee. A series of Town Talk meetings will be scheduled throughout the year with the first one to be held during the 2007 NRHA Derby. The new planning initiative for NRHA will be discussed.
All NRHA members as well as anyone interested in the future of the NRHA are invited to attend. The time and date of the Town Talk meeting will be determined at a later date. We’ll let you know as soon as that information becomes available.
NRHA/Markel Insurance Spotlight Sale Consignment Preview
How’d you like to own a son or daughter of sires like Rooster, Reminic, Like A Diamond, Hollywood Dun It, Shining Spark, Genuine Doc, Topsail Whiz, Skeets Peppy, West Coast Whiz, Dun It With A Twist, Smart Starbuck, Sailing Smart, Tidal Wave Jack, Royal Fletch, Lil Ruf Peppy, or Starlights Wrangler? It is quite an impressive list!
Now’s your chance to bid on 60 consignments of yearlings, two-year-olds, three-year-olds, show horses and broodmares at the 2007 NRHA/Markel Insurance Spotlight Sale during the NRHA Derby.
Join us on Saturday, May 19, at 8:00 am in Barn 6 for a Champagne Brunch as the consignments are presented in the Sale Demonstration. Then don’t miss the NRHA/Markel Insurance Spotlight Sale at 10:00 am in Barn 3.
NRHyA Youth Day & Derby Block Party
Hey kids! Get ready for the NRHyA Youth Day & Derby Block Party on Saturday, May 19. The entire day will be filled with fun for all ages and benefit a worthy cause at the same time. All Youth Day participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items or a monetary donation to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
During Youth Day, you’ll find a Youth Judging Clinic, demonstrations by the Oklahoma City Mounted Police, a Reining demonstration with NRHA Professional John Horn and a Derby Block Party featuring a petting zoo, moonwalk, a rock climbing wall and a dunk tank! (By the way, we’re still taking volunteers for the dunk tank.)
The Youth Judging Clinic begins at 9:00 am and the Block Party kicks off at 1:00 pm. The best news – it’s all FREE! For more information or to volunteer for that dunk tank, contact Supervisor of Youth Programs Mandy Kennedy at (405) 946-7400, ext. 130, or mkennedy@nrha.com.
NRHyA Art & Photo Contest
Calling creative minds! The NRHyA is having an Art & Photo Contest. The contest is open to all NRHyA members. All artwork and photographs must be the entrant’s own work and must be completed by the NRHyA member. The deadline is approaching fast! Send us your entries before May 1. Judging will take place during the Derby and winners will be notified during the event. The winners will be awarded savings bonds. You can download an entry form and the complete set of rules at www.nrhya.com.
NRHA Collegiate Reining Championships
Can We Borrow Your Horse For an Hour or Two? The NRHA will again host the NRHA Collegiate Reining Championship competition at the 2007 NRHA Derby and we need your help. To carry out this competition, billed as the “Ultimate Catch Ride,” we need the use of 14 reining horses. We’re looking for horses that are 5 years old and up, well seasoned in the show pen, and scores around a 70-72. The competition will take place Saturday morning May 19, at 10:00 am. You can go to www.nrhya.com to download an application form.
If you are interested in helping this great cause or know of someone who is, please contact Mandy Kennedy at (405) 946-7400, ext 130, or mkennedy@nrha.com, or you can sign up in the Show Office at the Derby.
The Reining Horse Sports Foundation’s “Taste of Reining”
While you’re at the NRHA Derby, please plan to attend the “Taste of Reining” supporting the Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF). The “Taste of Reining” features the scrumptious cuisine from a variety of Oklahoma City’s finest restaurants like Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, Cocina De Mino, Ingrid’s Kitchen, Ovations Food Service and Zio’s Italian Kitchen and Hooters. Also at the “Taste of Reining” you can purchase your very own copy of the Taste of Reining Cookbook for a special Derby price of $5! For just $10 – payable at the door – you can eat like a king and help the RHSF at the same time. The “Taste of Reining” will be held Friday, May 18 at 5:00 pm in the Cantina.
Check the NRHA Derby page at www.nrha.com for further updates!
RHSF Offering Scholarships to Youth Members
The RHSF is accepting 2007 scholarship applications. The RHSF awards five $1,000 scholarships based on based on financial need, academic achievement, career plans, NRHA and NRHyA involvement, as well as references. The application deadline is June 15. The RHSF is committed to providing leadership and scholarship opportunities to allow youth to further excel in their future careers and competition. Click here for a link to the scholarship application. You can also contact, RHSF Coordinator Heather Cline at 405-946-7400, ext. 137.
NRHyA Regional Clinic Series Begins
The NRHyA Regional Clinic Series is beginning soon. The clinic series, held across the United States, features some of the top NRHA Professionals. The clinics are open to all riders including adults and youth. The clinics will provide reining enthusiasts an opportunity to learn from the best trainers in the reining industry. The first regional clinic kicks off June 3 in Pueblo, CO. The cost is $200 for adults and $150 for youth. All proceeds benefit the NRHyA Program. Space is limited, so please contact NRHA Supervisor of Youth Programs, Mandy Kennedy at (405) 946-7400 ext 130, or mkennedy@nrha.com.
Upcoming NRHA Events
If you’re making your schedule for Reinings to attend… click here for a list of NRHA approved shows in your area. Make plans to get out and support your fellow reiners.
The NRHA is proud to have Land O’ Lakes/Purina Mills LLC as one of its Corporate Partners. Purina Mills is the Official United States Feed Sponsor of the NRHA and title sponsor of the Purina/NRHA Affiliate Circuit Series. Purina Mills provides several sponsorship programs on the Affiliate level, including the LOL Dealer/NRHA Affiliate Partnership Benefit Program and the Performance Challenge. They also provide benefits directly to each NRHA member by providing the LOL VIP Program where LOL/Purina rewards NRHA members for purchasing Purina brand equine feed through a coupon program in which NRHA members can redeem coupons at their local Purina feed dealer for free bags of Purina brand equine feed. To locate a Purina dealer nearest you, download our Purina Dealer List (PDF).
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