2008 Proposed NRHA Rule Changes
It's that time of year again. Time to review proposed changes to the NRHA Handbook. The final date for rule change submissions for the 2008 NRHA Handbook is June 22. According to the 2007 NRHA Handbook, "A rule change proposal must be reviewed at a minimum of two NRHA Board of Director meetings and published and presented to the general membership in the Reiner magazine and on the NRHA website." The proposed rule changes will be up on the website by July 1, 2007. Members will have through July 31, 2007 to view and comment on them, and submit via the website if they are for or against a proposed rule change.
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. Opt for the Member Login button on the home page of the NRHA website to view the proposed 2008 rule changes. All proposed changes will also be published in the July issue of the Reiner.
The deadline for submitting a write-in candidate is July 6. There will be proposed By-Law changes to vote on as well as the election of a Vice President and three Board members. Per the NRHA Handbook, the deadline for absentee ballots to be received in the NRHA office is 15 days prior to the Annual General Membership Meeting . Please send your ballot to the attention of John Foy. As in the past, the Fall Membership Meeting will take place in Columbus, OH, during the All American Quarter Horse Congress. The location will be the Transportation Building, a.k.a. Corral.
NRHyA Regional Clinic Series Begins
The NRHyA Regional Clinic Series begins this weekend! 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 this Sunday, June 3 in Pueblo, CO. The cost is $200 for adults and $150 for youth.
There has been a date change for the South Central Regional Clinic. It was scheduled for June 16 & 17 at McQuay Stables in Tioga, TX. The South Central Regional Clinic will now be held July 14 & 15 at McQuay Stables in Tioga, TX.
NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider Tim McQuay, NRHA One Million Dollar Rider Tom McCutcheon and NRHA Professional Scott McCutcheon will provide the training.
The next clinic will be held July 11. The Southeast Regional Clinic will be hosted by NRHA Professionals Bryant Pace, Brian Bell, Mike McEntire and Francois Gauthier.
It will be held at the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, NC.
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.
RHSF Youth Scholarships Deadline Nearing
The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) is accepting applications for five $1,000 scholarships. The awards will be based on financial need, academic achievement, career plans, NRHA and NRHyA involvement, as well as references. Act fast because the application deadline is June 15th. 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.
Shawn Flarida Reaches New Milestone
NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider and 2007 NRHA Open Derby Champion Shawn Flarida can add yet another accomplishment to his already lengthy list. Following his spectacular win at the NRHA Derby, Flarida, of Springfield, OH, is now the NRHA’s all-time leading money earner. Including Flarida’s winnings from the Derby, he has won $2,268,825 in NRHA lifetime earnings. Flarida said, “It has been a goal of mine for a long time to be the #1 rider in the NRHA. I wanted to do it before I was 40 and I’m 38 so I think that’s pretty cool.”
Flarida broke the record held for nine years by Tim McQuay of Tioga, Texas. In an interview this week with the Springfield News-Sun newspaper, Flarida said, "Tim's a good friend of mine. I'm only ahead by $30,000, there is nothing saying he won't pass me again. I was just fortunate enough to get around him." Click here to read the entire article about Shawn Flarida’s new milestone.
England’s First “A” Level Event
England’s very first “A” level NRHA event is scheduled for July in Bodiam. An “A” level NRHA event means the show has $50,000 - $99,000 added to the entire event. The Garden Of England International will be held July 27-29 at the Bodiam International Arena.
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This newsletter is provided by the National Reining Horse Association as a service to its members and anyone interested in the sport of Reining. NRHA does not assume any liability for errors and/or omissions. To learn more about NRHA and Reining go to NRHA.com or call the NRHA office at 405.946.7400.
