2007 NRHA Derby Begins
The Oklahoma State Fair Park is filled with reiners from all across the country ready to compete in the 2007 NRHA Derby. The 1st Go, 1st Section of the $30,000 Non Pro Derby got underway on Monday. The $2,000 added Novice Horse Open followed the Non Pro Competition.
If you can’t attend the Derby, you don’t have to miss a single run! You can watch all the competition on your computer! The NRHA is offering FREE live streaming video! Just click here for a link to all the action at the 2007 NRHA Derby.
Be sure to check nrha.com for updates on the top riders and horses each day of the competition.
Besides the fantastic reining competition, there are a lot of other special events this week. Read below to see what else is happening at the Derby.
FRIDAY, MAY 18: 8:00 am Derby Town Talk Meeting to Discuss the NRHA’s Five-Year Plan
At the Derby, make plans to attend the Town Talk meeting to address questions and concerns about the future and direction of NRHA.
All NRHA members as well as anyone interested in the future of the NRHA are invited to attend. The Town Talk meeting will be held during the Celebration of Champions on Friday, May 18 at 8:00am in the Barn 3 Sale Arena. There’ll be a Bar-B-Q dinner provided by NRHA Corporate Partner, the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau and an NRHA Town Talk. We hope to see you there!
FRIDAY, MAY 18: 5:00 -7:00 pm Mmmm! “Taste of Reining”
While you’re at the NRHA Derby, please plan to attend the 3rd annual “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. For just $10 – payable at the door – you can eat like a king and help the RHSF at the same time. 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! The “Taste of Reining” will be held Friday, May 18 at 5:00 pm in the Cantina.
SATURDAY, MAY 19: 8:00 – 9:30 am NRHA/Markel Insurance Spotlight Sale Consignment Preview
10:00 am NRHA/Markel Insurance Spotlight Sale
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?
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.
10:00 am We Need to 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. 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.
1:00 – 3:00 pm 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. The Youth Day is free, but participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items or a monetary donation to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
1:00 pm Youth Block Party
Petting zoo
Moonwalk
Rock Climbing Wall
Dunk Tank 1:00 – 1:15 OKC Mounted Police demonstration 1:30 – 1:45 Agility Dog demonstration 2:00 – 2:20 Reining Demonstration with NRHA Professional John Horn 3:00 Block Party Ends
For more information contact Supervisor of Youth Programs Mandy Kennedy at (405) 946-7400, ext. 130, or mkennedy@nrha.com.
There’s something for everyone at the 2007 NRHA Derby!
Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline June 1!
Time is almost up for Hall of Fame nominations! Don’t procrastinate and let another year go by if there’s a person or a horse that you think deserves induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame. If you miss the June 1 deadline, that special person or horse won’t be eligible for nomination for another 365 days! For Hall of Fame criteria click here and for nomination forms click here for horses and here for people. Or contact Carol Trimmer (ctrimmer@nrha.com or 405-946-7400, ext 117). Send nominations to the NRHA office, attn: Carol Trimmer or fax to 405-946-8610.
NRHA Hall of Fame Committee Chairman Doug Carpenter would like to announce the members of this year’s Committee, which include Frank Costantini, Dale Lopp and Vaughn Zimmerman. The Committee Liaison is Carol Trimmer.
Enter the Ultimate Cinch Experience™ with Clinton Anderson
How’d you like to win the Ultimate Cinch Experience™ with Clinton Anderson? NRHA members and Cinch fans have the chance to win VIP treatment at Anderson’s Walkabout Tour event in Denver, CO, June 30-July 1, 2007, round trip travel for two from anywhere in the 50 United States to Rocky Mountain High Denver, CO, and a private dinner with Anderson himself and your very own Cinch wardrobe!
From now until June 6, log onto www.nrha.com to enter. The Ultimate Cinch Experience™ Contest ends June 6 at 3:00 pm. The winner will be announced June 8 at 9:00 am.
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.
