Correction to Just the Facts
In Just the Facts, NRHA Protest Procedures, which appeared in the July NRHA Reiner, page 113, and on www.nrha.com, there was an omission under Question 2. Is there a time limit in which I must file the protest? The answer should have read: Yes. The protest must be filed within ten (10) days of the actual incident or within ten (10) days of having gained knowledge of the incident, except for protests involving Non Pro rule violations (See B. Non Pro Conditions (6) in the 2006 NRHA Handbook). If you have questions regarding filing a protests, contact Susie Trimmer – strimmer@nrha.com.

2007 Proposed Rule Changes Available
It's that time of year again. It’s time to review proposed changes to the NRHA Handbook. The final date for rule change submissions for the Handbook was June 2. According to the 2006 NRHA Handbook, "A rule change proposals must be reviewed at a minimum of two NRHA Board of Directors meetings and published and presented to the general membership in the Reiner magazine and on the NRHA website." The proposed changes are currently on the website. Just log on to the Members Logon section of the website and click on Member Feedback...Rule/By-Law Changes. Here you can view, comment, and indicate whether you are for or against the proposed rule and By-Law changes. The proposed changes are also published in the July issue of the NRHA Reiner. All feedback from NRHA members will be submitted to and reviewed by the Board of Directors at the August Board meeting before being voted upon. The ballot for proposed By-Law changes, as well as Vice President and three elected Board members, will be published in the August and September issues of the NRHA Reiner and posted on the website. The deadline for absentee ballots to be received in the NRHA office is September 20, 2006. Please send your ballot to the attention of John Foy.

General Membership Meeting
The NRHA Fall Membership meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. EST. It will take place during the All American Quarter Horse Congress, Columbus, Ohio, in the Transportation Building, sometimes better known as The Corral. This meeting is extremely important as it is the last opportunity to cast your vote for the candidates running for Vice President and Directors. Members will also vote on proposed amendments to the NRHA By-Laws. If you are unable to attend, be sure and submit an absentee ballot to be received in the NRHA office by September 20, 2006. The ballot is available in the Members Only section of the NRHA website.

Attention NRHA Show Secretaries!!
Beat the rush and get certified now! We’ve included two Show Management Seminars that will take place in the near future.

August 15 - 16, 2006
Rancho Murieta, CA
8/15 3:00pm - 5:00pm
8/16 8:00am - 5:00pm
For more information contact Shady Schneider at 916-354-2079 or ropergirl916@aol.com

September 30, 2006
Knoxville, TN
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
7:30am - 5:30pm
For more information contact Barbara Brookshire at 423-538-4457 or brookshire@wireco.net

If you're interested in hosting an NRHA Show Management Seminar in 2007, contact Melanie Rinehart at 405-946-7400, ext. 115 or mrinehart@nrha.com!

NRHA Sire & Dam Program
The NRHA Sire & Dam Program is beginning a New Top 20 Sires Program in 2007!!! A breeding from each of the Top 20 NRHA Sires will be available on auction from November 15 – December 3. All other stallions donating a breeding to the Sire & Dam Program will have the option of participating in the auction or donating their breeding for sale on a first come, first serve basis for 60% of their advertised breeding fee. For more information please check www.nrha.com or contact Sire & Dam Program Supervisor Michelle Wrigley – mwrigley@nrha.com.

Looking for Gift Items – Remember NRHA!
Check out the NRHA website if you’re looking for gift items. You can choose from fine art, videos, clothing, buckles, and other NRHA merchandise. You’re sure to find something for every reiner on your list.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
The NRHyA is hosting a Shawn Flarida Reining Clinic August 19 & 20, 2006, at the Champions Center in Springfield, OH. It is a fantastic opportunity to spend the weekend riding and working with Million Dollar Rider, three-time NRHA Futurity Open Champion and AQHA World Champion Shawn Flarida.

There are several different clinic options available. First, you can audit the clinic and participate in the question/answer session for $25 per day. You can audit on horseback and receive assistance from a supporting trainer for $150 per day or you can work your horse with Shawn for a day for $250. You can bring one horse or split the day between two horses. This workshop truly has something for everyone.

The Clinic will be held at the beautiful Champions Center on the Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield, OH. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and there will be an hour lunch break. Box lunches can be purchased for $10. On Saturday evening there will be a Youth social event, and on Sunday, there will be a judging seminar with NRHA Judge Ollie Griffith. Overnight stabling for horses is available for $60/night and camper hook ups are available for $35/Night.

Since 2006 is NRHA’s “Year of the Youth”, Youth members were given the first opportunity to enroll in this clinic. All of the spots were not filled by Youth members by July 1, 2006, so the remaining slots are available to anyone interested in learning more about Reining. Currently there are a limited number of slots available for any interested party, so it is important to sign up today!

Clinic revenues will benefit “The Year of the Youth” and the NRHyA. For more information or to reserve your space, please contact Ashley Fuchs at Amfuchs1026@aol.com or (330) 717-2326 or log on to www.nrhya.com for a registration form.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from one of the best! Call or go online today!

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
“As we’ve learned from recent disasters, preparedness can mean the difference between life and death for humans and horses alike,” said James Hamilton, DVM, Chairman of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

With this in mind the AAEP has updated its online equine emergency and disaster preparedness resources in time for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. To access these materials, log on to www.aaep.org.

NRHA Israel
NRHA Board Member Anat Leventhal from NRHA Israel sends us the following message: "We do not stop our reining shows in Israel. We continue, maybe a week or 2 later than planned but we do carry on." Please join us in keeping our Israel Affiliate in our thoughts during this time.

eNRHAnewsletter Change
Until furthur notice, the eNRHAnewsletter will be going out on the third Wednesday of each month.

President’s Letter
To see what NRHA President Dell Hendricks had to say in his July President’s Letter click here.

REINER DEADLINE
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