NRHA Takes You Inside the Sport of Reining on TV
NRHA members are the first to know about exciting news about the action packed sport of Reining and the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA). Beginning in January 2007, the NRHA will begin taking you inside the sport of Reining through a new television show airing on RFD-TV on DIRECTV and DISH Network.

The Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining will be hosted by longtime NRHA member, Sam Houston. The brand new show will feature training tips from some of the top reiners around the world. During the twice monthly broadcast, Houston will take viewers on a tour through several of the most popular Reining ranches across the nation. Inside Reining will offer a unique look inside the world of Reining, the men and women involved in the sport, and the lifestyles they lead. Everything from the tack you need to choosing the right horse to training your ride to pull off those amazing spins and sliding stops, you’ll find it all on The Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining. It all begins January 8, 2007. Keep watching the eNRHAnewsletter for more details.

Reining Competition Begins at All-American Quarter Horse Congress
NRHA Reining events are now underway at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, Columbus, OH. Reining competition runs Sunday, October 1st through Saturday, October 7th. The grand finale of Reining is the Cinch Open and Non Pro Freestyle Reining competition Saturday evening.

NRHA Members are also invited to attend NRHA’s Fall Membership Meeting at Congress. The Membership Meeting will take place Thursday, October 5th at 2:00 EST at the Corral. Your attendance is critical so you can cast your ballot on the proposed amendments to the NRHA By-laws and candidates for NRHA Vice President and three Elected Directors.

If you’ve ever been to Congress you know it’s definitely a shopper’s paradise! Rows and rows of vendors with everything you can imagine. You’ll find western wear, tack, trailers, towing vehicles, equine related art, jewelry and furniture. It’s amazing, some vendors even set up entire stores! It’s definitely something you don’t want to miss.

NRHA will be at Congress the entire show so come by and see us at the NRHA booth. We’re located in the Congress Hall right next to Stallion Avenue.

Look for updates on all the NRHA Reining competition on NRHA.com.

Reining Action Slides into Spain
When was the last time you saw world class Reining competition in a bullfighting ring? Many of the world’s top reiners are just now home from the Mallorca Western Festival. The recent Reining competition featured record prize money totaling $200,000. We’re told Palma de Mallorca’s Plaza de Toros was rockin’ with everything from the lightning fast spins and sliding stops to a western style concert. Many families who live in Mallorca say they really enjoyed the excitement of the wild west. It was definitely a big change from the bullfighting they’re used to seeing.

When it was all said and done – the winner of the “Mallorca Reining Trophy” was Martin Larcombe from Australia riding Red Chic Peppy. USA’s Shawn Flarida came in second riding Just Gotta Shine and USA’s Kelly Zweifel who trains in Italy rode her way into third place on Mr Snapple.

Martin Larcombe also came away as Champion of the “North America against the Rest of the World” competition. Germany’s Grischa Ludwig, riding Coeur D Wright Stuff, tied with Shawn Flarida, riding Just Gotta Shine, to share second place winnings.

DVDs of Reining Competition at the WEG Available Soon
We’ve had a lot of members asking about DVDs from the recent Reining competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. We told you about the broadband experience of Reining at the WEG on Horse TV Access. Now comes word that Horse TV is putting together a special presentation of the Reining competition from the WEG. You can preorder your DVDs from the WEG at HorseTV.com. They should be available in late October.

Reining with an Altitude
Excitement is reaching a new high as the Reining elite from all around the world will soon make their way to Denver, CO. An estimated 30,000 spectators and 500 horses from four continents will take part in the Western International Reining Festival. It’s the proud home of the FEI World Reining Masters Finals and NRHA Mountain US Regional Affiliate Finals. The Western International runs October 17th – October 22nd at the National Western Complex. Don’t miss world championship Reining, a $25,000 Mile-High Derby, $40,000 Stallion Select Futurity and $10,000 Challenger’s Cup Freestyle Reining.

Youth Members Elect Delegates
National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) members are spending the North American Regional Affiliate Finals campaigning. The Youth members elect two delegates at each Regional Affiliate Finals and then those delegates go on to run in the NRHyA Officer Elections at the 2006 NRHA Futurity. It’s a safe bet you’ll hear more from these Youth members just elected as NRHyA delegates. New delegates from the Central Region are Meghan Burns and Cash Bridges. Eastern Region Youth members elected Seth Forgey and Ian Barnard as their delegates and Kaily King and Brandon Boyle are the new delegates for the Western Region.

Reining Horse Sports Foundation awards $5,000 in Scholarship Money
The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) is helping dreams of a college education come true for five NRHyA members. The RHSF recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to help the high school seniors further excel in their future careers. All scholarship applicants met several requirements; an application, essay, high school transcripts and three letters of reference. Let’s congratulate all of our 2006 RHSF Scholarship winners:

L-R: Trevor Dare from Hillard, Ohio. Trevor is attending the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. He’s majoring in Equine Business Management.

Callan Driscoll from Butte, Montana. The 18 year old is attending Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Callan is majoring in biology.

Ashley Fuchs from Canfield, Ohio. Ashley’s attending the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. Ashley’s major is biology.

Russell Truesdell from Brights Grove, Ontario, Canada. Russell is majoring in Engineering at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Josh Tyler from Adams, Indiana. Josh is 18 years old now majoring in Agriculture at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Breaking News Released From Texas Animal Health Commission

Hauling Livestock from Wyoming to Texas?
Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Regulations Apply!
Texas hunters or ranchers hauling horses or other livestock from Wyoming this fall should be aware of regulations affecting the animals’ entry or re-entry into Texas, says Dr. Bob Hillman, head of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state’s livestock and poultry health regulatory agency. Vesicular stomatitis (VS), a viral disease that can affect horses, cattle, swine, deer, sheep or goats, has been confirmed in 12 horses and 10 cattle on a total of nine premises in Natrona and Converse counties in southeast Wyoming. As of late September, these are the only cases confirmed in the U.S. in 2006.

To help prevent the spread of VS, Texas livestock health regulations prohibit the entry of horses, cattle, swine, (live) deer, sheep or goats from VS-quarantined premises or areas. Animals may enter Texas from non-quarantined areas of an affected state, provided an accredited veterinarian in that state examines the animals and determines that they are not exhibiting evidence of vesicular stomatitis and writes the following statement on a current or new certificate of veterinary inspection: “the animals represented on this health certificate have not originated from a premise or area under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis."

Dr. Hillman said more information about VS is available on the TAHC web site at: tahc.state.tx.us. The TAHC headquarters may be reached at 1-800-550-8242. (portions of press release from the Texas Animal Health Commission)

Australia Joins the International Affiliate Program
The National Reining Horse Association goes down under as Australia joins the International Affiliate Program (IAP) in 2007. This important step was completed under the leadership of Dr. Kim Sloan, Vice President of the Board of the NRHA. Dr. Sloan attended the NRHA of Australia’s General Membership meeting in July as the NRHA of Australia voted to join the IAP.

Deadline to Apply for International Affiliate Program Nears
An important deadline is nearing for all National Association Affiliates (NAA). If your affiliate would like to join the NRHA International Affiliate Program (IAP), the deadline to apply is October 31st. After being approved by the NRHA Board of Directors, each NAA to also join the IAP will be recognized as the organization providing governance and leadership for the sport of Reining on a national level within their respective country. So, all National Association Affiliates wishing to apply for the IAP, don’t miss the deadline October 31st.

Futurity Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets to the 2006 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show are now on sale. You can buy your tickets to the premiere event through Tickets.com and the Oklahoma State Fair Box Office (OK Tickets) or you can call (405) 948-6827. There are all sorts of Futurity ticket package deals – from Box Seat Tickets for the entire show to a Final Six Session Package. Just visit NRHA.com for more information about how you can purchase your tickets to the 2006 Futurity.

NRHA Sire & Dam Program Contracts Available Now
The new 2007 Sire & Dam contracts are now available on NRHA.com. Contracts donated through the original program guidelines will be available beginning on October 2 for purchase on a first come, first serve basis. Contracts donated for the auction must be received before November 14. The auction will take place from November 15 – December 2.

It is not too late to donate a 2006 breeding. Paid contracts must be received in the office prior to the start of the Futurity to be eligible for 2006 Sire Awards.

For more information on the NRHA Sire & Dam Program contact mwrigley@nrha.com.

Attention Affiliate Show Secretaries
We need hosts for Show Management Seminars for 2007! By 2008, all show secretaries must be certified. Beat the rush and have a seminar in your area next year. For more information contact Melanie Rinehart at mrinehart@nrha.com.

Don’t Miss a Single Issue of the NRHA Reiner!
If your subscription started in January 2005, it's time to renew so you won’t miss a single issue. If you want to subscribe in time to receive the November 2006 Commemorative NRHA Reiner then fax in your subscription today! Fax 405-946-8425 Remember you get 12 issues of the only magazine solely dedicated to the sport of Reining and the NRHA's Official Publication. Download the NRHA Reiner Supscription Card (PDF)

The Score … And Futurity Finals Draw Sheets
With the NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show looming on the horizon, it is time to schedule your ads for The Score … and Futurity Finals Draw Sheets. Contact NRHA Reiner Advertising Manager Sharon Barr or NRHA Sales Representative Kristin Hincke for information, pricing and availability. Both publications fill quickly, so reserve your space as soon as possible. Sharon may be reached by phone at 419-628-3711, faxed at 419-628-2518, or email her at advertising@nrha.com. Kristin may be reached by phone at 405-476-5348 or khincke.nrha@yahoo.com.

New Faces at the NRHA
Kristin Hincke joins the NRHA family as Sales Representative. Kristin comes to the NRHA most recently from the Weatherhead School of Business at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. There, she worked in alumni affairs. She also spent two years as the Communications Director for RISE Responsible Industry for a Sound Enviornment, a trade association representing the pesticide industry based in Washington, DC. Kristin also spent 4 years working as the Director of Communications for the Association of Energy Service Companies, an oil and gas trade association based in Texas. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of New Mexico and a master’s in journalism from the University of Oklahoma.

Sponsor Spotlight
Our sponsor spotlight shines on Land O’ Lakes/Purina Mills LLC. Land O’ Lakes/Purina Mills LLC is proud to be the Official United States Feed Sponsor of the NRHA and the title sponsor of the Purina/NRHA Affiliate Circuit Series. Land O’ Lakes/Purina Mills LLC 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.

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

NRHA REINER DEADLINE
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