2008 NRHA Derby: New Dates Announced
Get ready for a bigger and better NRHA Derby coming in 2008! The NRHA is revamping its major event for 4, 5, and 6 year old horses held annually at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. Exhibitors and spectators will find new dates, a new focus and a family-friendly event at the 2008 NRHA Derby.
The new format for the NRHA Derby has been in the planning stages for close to a year; first in the Aged Events Committee and then the full Board of Directors. At its recent meeting in late August, the NRHA Board of Directors voted to change the dates of the event. The 2008 NRHA Derby will now be held June 23 – 28. While the Derby will remain at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK, exhibitors will notice several other member-friendly changes now showcasing the Non Pro and Youth members and all sorts of family-fun events will be planned.
So mark your show calendars now for the 2008 NRHA Derby – June 23 – 28!
NRHA Million Dollar Owner Lance Griffin Featured on Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining October 1
Make a point to watch Monday’s edition of Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining on RFD-TV. NRHA Inside Reining host Sam Houston takes us to Lance Griffin’s reining facility in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Griffin is one of only two NRHA million dollar owners. Griffin was also part of the Silver medal winning Team Canada at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.
You’ll see The Inside Hand Training Tip from 2004 North American Affiliate Open Champion and NRHA Professional Cody Sapergia. The Griffin Quarter Horses Lead Trainer will demonstrate the fundamentals of something every reiner must master – lead departure.
On Your Horse’s Health Inside and Out sponsored by Adequan, Dr. Joe Carter shows us how to check over your newborn foals. What signs to look for that could be a problem in newborns.
In the Inside Scoop - sponsored this week by the American Quarter Horse Association - we take a look at the largest single breed championship show in the world - the AQHA World Championship Show.
Tune in for this latest edition of NRHA Inside Reining, which airs Monday, October 1st 10:30 pm EDT and then again on Tuesday, October 2nd at 8:30 am EDT.
For more about NRHA Inside Reining go to www.nrha.com and click on the Inside Reining logo or call the NRHA office at 405.946.7400.
2007 NRHA North American Regional Affiliate Finals in Full Swing
The 2007 NRHA North American Regional Affiliate Finals are going strong. The top 4 placings, plus ties, in each division at each Regional Affiliate Finals will advance to the Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show held in conjunction with the NRHA Futurity, November 22-December 1, 2007. The NRHA congratulates all of the affiliate qualifiers. We’ll see you in Oklahoma City!
Upcoming Regional Affiliate Finals Events:
Southwestern US Region
October 4-11
Scottsdale, AZ
Hosted by the Desert Reining Horse Association
Mountain Region
October 17-21
Denver, CO
Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Reining Horse Association
North Central US Region
October 19-21
Winona, MN
Hosted by the North Central Reining Horse Association
Eastern Canada Region
October 27-28
Hannon, Ont, CA
Hosted by the Ontario Reining Horse Association
Open and Non Pro Riders Compete for New Pard’s Saddle
While you’re at the Regional Affiliate Finals, don’t forget to enter the 2007 NRHA Pard’s Regional Affiliate Saddle Series class. The top ten qualified riders from the Open and Non Pro Saddle Series standings from each affiliate may compete in the clean-slate class. Points have been awarded on a one rider/multiple horse basis. Riders may compete on up to three horses that they’ve ridden to qualify.
The top Open and Non Pro rider entered in the Saddle Series class at each Regional Affiliate Finals will be awarded a beautiful saddle from Pard’s Western Shop, the official and exclusive saddle provider of the NRHA.
Click here to check your standing in the 2007 NRHA Pard’s Regional Affiliate Saddle Series. If you qualify, you must enter the Saddle Series class at your Regional Affiliate Finals to be eligible to win! Thanks to Pard’s Western Shop for their support of NRHA’s grassroots reiners.
World-Class Reining returns to Colorado
Denver and the National Western Complex welcome the return of The International Reining Festival. The proud home of the NRHA Mountain Region Affiliate Finals, Challenger’s Cup Invitational Freestyle Reining, Mile High Derby and the Stallion Select Futurity, The International runs October 17-21.
With a vision of supporting the reining industry locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, The International Reining Festival promises to be one of the “don’t miss” stops on the 2007 show circuit. Building off of the overwhelming success of the 2006 inaugural event, The International Reining Festival continues to set its sights on the future of our sport.
Athletes (both horse and human) from all corners of the globe will once again convene in Denver, Colorado to participate in this world-class equestrian event. Organizers expect thousands of spectators and hundreds of horses to take part in The International.
The International offers more than $100,000 in prize money over five days of competition ranging from Green Rookie to the Mile High Derby. In addition to the prestigious Challenger’s Cup Invitational Freestyle, The International offers the Stallion Select Futurity and a full slate of lucrative ancillary classes. Beyond competition, The International will once again host a large trade show, numerous hospitality events as well as outstanding spectator experiences, making The International one of the finest equestrian sporting events in the nation.
Denver is famous for its enthusiastic reining fans. The International will attract the industry's top reiners, building the Challenger's Cup Freestyle Reining into an evening of thrills and excitement. Don’t miss the $10,000 Challenger's Cup Invitational Freestyle Reining October 20 at 7pm. Tickets start at $8, and are available online at InternationalReiningFestival.com or by phone at (866)-464-2626.
Crucial to the NRHA qualifying process, The International Reining Festival offers reiners from affiliates in the Rocky Mountain region a chance to compete at the 2007 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show in November.
Be Sure to Attend NRHA Fall Membership Meeting
Join us for the Fall Membership Meeting during the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, October 11, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
NRHA members will be voting for candidates running for NRHA Vice President and NRHA Board of Directors. The ballots and bios for the candidates are available on the “Member’s Only” section of the website. You can also view the proposed bylaw changes. The deadline to vote by absentee ballot has passed, so if you still plan to vote, we’ll see you in Columbus.
Daily Drawings at the NRHA Booth
While you’re at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, be sure to drop by the NRHA booth in Congress Hall right beside Stallion Avenue. Even though the trade show doesn’t “officially” open until October 11th, we want to be there to cheer on our reiners! So when the reining events begin on Sunday, October 7th, our booth will be open for business! Stop by each day and register for three daily drawings for some cool NRHA gear from NRHA Outfitters. On Saturday, October 13th, we’re giving away 2 tickets to the Cinch Freestyle Reining event held that evening. So stop by and enter to win!
2007 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show
The NRHA is busy planning all sorts of entertaining events for the biggest reining event of the year! The 2007 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show is set for November 22-December 1 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK.
As well as the world’s best reining, other Futurity highlights include Americana Day, a Thanksgiving Dinner benefiting the Reining Horse Sports Foundation, the 4R Performance Horses 8 Second Celebrity Slide – a special Reining event benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma, the $100,000 Added FEI World Reining Masters Finals, an Invitational Freestyle competition, the North American Freestyle Championship presented by Century Investment Group, the $10,000 added Open class presented by Rhodes River Ranch, a special clinic with Stacy Westfall presented by Horse & Rider magazine, the Champagne Brunch with Legends, and three exceptional horse sales featuring futurity prospects, yearlings and other prospects and producers including the NRHA/Markel Insurance Breeders Select Showcase, NRHA/Markel Insurance Marketplace, and NRHA/Markel Insurance Futurity Prospect sales.
Make plans to join us in Oklahoma City for the 2007 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show.
International Riders Ready to Compete for “World’s Best” Title
Seven countries have expressed interest in sending their top riders to compete in the 2007 FEI World Reining Masters competition held Thursday, November 29th, during the NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show.
The $100,000 FEI World Reining Masters is an annual competition to find the most elite individual reiners in the world. The top rider, according to a point system, in each National Federation will qualify to compete in the World Reining Masters. The USA, Canada, Italy, Germany and Switzerland will be allowed to send their top two riders to the Masters. Those five countries were finalists at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. As well as competing for the $100,000 purse, the riders will also be awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in two divisions: Open and Restricted.
Countries and riders participating, at this time, include: Gilson Vendrame from Brazil; Dany Tremblay and Greg Lauder from Canada; representing Israel will be Ashir Kol; Toru Tamaoki (McCoy) will ride for Japan; Gretel Valdes will represent Mexico; Hubertus Heule will ride for the Netherlands and the USA will have two riders who have yet to be named. Countries can still sign up their riders, just contact Debbie Drinko at ddrinko@nrha.com for more information.
Professional Bull Riders turned Reiners?
The Reining Horse Sports Foundation is planning one heck of a show during Thanksgiving weekend at the Futurity. It’s the 4R Performance Horses 8 Second Celebrity Slide! Professional Bull Riders are trading in their buckin’ bulls for smooth slidin’ reiners! Professional Bull Rider stars J.W. Hart, Adriano Moraes, Justin McBride, Cord McCoy, Ross Coleman, Matt Bohon and Rob Smets will hop on top of a reiner for the ride of their life, with a few training tips from several of the NRHA Million Dollar Riders and their young friends from Make-A-Wish. Proceeds from the 4R Performance Horses 8 Second Celebrity Slide will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 24th at 5:00 pm.
Enjoy Thanksgiving Day Feast with your NRHA Family
Reiners, their families and friends don’t have to miss a traditional Thanksgiving just because they’re in Oklahoma City for the NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show. The 1st Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast, hosted by the Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF), will take place Nov. 22 in the new Sale Arena in Barn 3. The meal will feature roasted turkey, cornbread dressing and all the trimmings, plus a variety of desserts for $25/adult and $10/children 10 and under. Children under 2 are free. Tickets at the door are $40 for adults and $15 for children. Proceeds benefit the RHSF and reservations are requested. The meal will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. For more info, call 405-946-7400 ext. 137, email rhsf@nrha.com or visit www.reininghorsesportsfoundation.org.
Win a Yearling Colt for $10
Be sure to buy your tickets to win the 2007 Raffle horse. The winner will be drawn during the NRHA Futurity Finals. Tim and Colleen McQuay, of Tioga, Texas, have generously donated a yearling colt, Cashin’ Out, to be raffled off during the Futurity. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from NRHyA members at all of the Regional Affiliate Finals. The drawing will be held Saturday, December 1 and you don’t have to be present to win. All proceeds will benefit the NRHyA.
Futurity Prospect to be Auctioned for NRHyA
The NRHyA would like to thank Carol Rose, of Gainesville, Texas, for her donation of a yearling filly to be sold at the NRHA/Markel Insurance Futurity Prospect Sale. Lenas Summer Fun is By Shiners Lena Doc and out of Zans Summer Sun. All proceeds from the sale of this horse will also benefit the NRHyA.
Futurity Action Up Close
If you’d like to purchase box seat tickets so you can see all the Futurity reining action up close, please place your order by November 1st. Any seats not paid for by that date will be released to OK Tickets to sell as reserve seat tickets for the Futurity.
Time is Running Out! Place Ads in New Futurity Show Program
If you haven’t placed your ad in the 2008 Official Futurity Show Program don’t procrastinate too long. Contact NRHA Reiner Advertising Manager Sharon Barr for details, pricing, or to reserve advertising space. Contact Sharon at 419-628-3711, fax 419-628-2518, or advertising@nrha.com.
Encore! NRHA Sire & Dam Program Online Auction Coming Soon
The NRHA Sire & Dam Program Online Stallion Auction was such a success in its first year, let the bidding begin again! Mare owners will have the opportunity to purchase 2008 NRHA Sire & Dam Program breedings through the online auction. The bidding begins November 15th and ends December 1st. Stallions participating in the Top 20 Sires Program will be available in the auction along with any other stallion whose owner chooses to join the auction.
Click here to see the list of stallions available.
A reminder to stallion owners, your 2008 breeding contracts are also due, so please turn those in if you haven’t already done so.
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Become a new member of the NRHA and receive a coupon for $25 off you next pair of Anderson Bean boots. Current NRHA members receive 10 percent off Anderson Bean Boots at participating Anderson Bean Boots retail stores. Log onto to their Web site to find a dealer near you.
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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.
NRHA Million Dollar Owner Lance Griffin Featured on 
Open and Non Pro Riders Compete for New Pard’s Saddle
2007 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show
International Riders Ready to Compete for “World’s Best” Title
Professional Bull Riders turned Reiners?
Win a Yearling Colt for $10
Encore! NRHA Sire & Dam Program Online Auction Coming Soon
