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For Immediate Release
April 24, 2006
National Reining Horse Association
NRHA Affiliates Commit to International Affiliate Program

Recently approved for participation in the International Affiliate Program by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors were five Affiliates requesting the distinction. The Austrian Reining Horse Association, Dutch Reining Horse Association, NRHA Belgium, NRHA Israel and NRHA Switzerland have committed to the additional responsibilities, which further highlights their dedication to the worldwide efforts to ensure the future of the sport of Reining. They join Reining Canada, the first National Association Affiliate to participate.

Only a National Association Affiliate has the right to join the NRHA International Affiliate Program. Each Affiliate will be recognized as the organization to provide governance and leadership for the sport of Reining on a national level within that country, which includes adjudication of all protests and recommendation on all show approvals within their respective country. In return, NRHA provides financial support via a rebate for each member in their country that has an NRHA membership. In addition, 50% of all show fees will be refunded to the National Association Affiliate for every show that is NRHA approved and held either inside the country’s geographic border or run under the auspices of that National Association Affiliate.

“We can all look forward with pride knowing that there will be many positive accomplishments resulting from these relationships, which I know will bring new respect worldwide to the sport,” affirmed NRHA President Dell Hendricks.

More information on the NRHA Affiliate programs can be found at www.nrha.com or contact Debbie Drinko, Sr. Director of Affiliates and Alliances, ddrinko@nrha.com.

Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the governing body of the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. NRHA receives corporate support from Cinch, Rockies and Cruel Girl; Markel Insurance; Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau; Quarter Horse News; Kiser Arena Specialists; Houston Ranch Embryo Transfer Center; Classic Equine; John Vance Auto Group; LaQuinta Inns & Suites; The Rider’s Edge; Land O’ Lakes / Purina Mills LLC (Official United States Feed Sponsor of the NRHA); Anderson Bean Boot Co.; Elite Trailer Mfg.; Platinum Performance; EQ Solutions; MD Barns; Adequan® (Official Joint Therapy of the NRHA), American Horseman Alliance; CR Morrison Specialties and Pard’s Western Shop. The NRHA continues to educate its members and the public about Reining. For more information on the NRHA, or the sport of Reining, please visit www.nrha.com or call 405-946-7400.