Welcome to the seventh edition of the Reiner News Flash. We hope everyone looks forward to the weekly updates and Breaking News additions. Created in an effort to improve communication between the NRHA and its membership, our hope is that the News Flash becomes a favorite choice for those visiting the NRHA website. We’ll continue to include new information on the association, the horses, the people, and much more. We welcome suggestions and news, email ctrimmer@nrha.com. Watch the NRHA Reiner, www.nrha.com, and the eNRHAnewsletter for more details and complete coverage of these topics.
Breaking News - Gallo Del Cielo has reached Two Million Dollar Sire status!
Thanks to Janis Anderson, here are highlights of the Manntana Classic Futurity and Derby, which took place this past weekend.
NRHA Million Dollar Rider Todd Bergen wasn’t about to let his Manntana Futurity Championship title slip away. For the third year in a row, he claimed it … but this year he co-championed with Idaho Falls, ID trainer, Jackson Porath. Todd was aboard Northwest Whiz owned by Charles Medows, while Jackson showed Roosters Passion for owners George and Robyn King. They both scored a 227.
The $10,000 added Non Pro Futurity was won by Samantha Griffin riding Shining Whiz owned by her dad, Lance Griffin.
Duane Latimer scored a 226.5 to win the $15,000 Open Derby on the Manntana LLC entry, Little Whiz Chic.
Sally Broten won the $7,000 Non Pro Derby riding her own Dreamy Little Sailor.
Show Secretaries ... Last Chance In 2007
Below are the last NRHA Show Secretary seminars for 2007! No more will be scheduled in 2007. Please make plans to attend if you aren't already NRHA certified. In 2008, all NRHA approved shows must have NRHA certified secretaries.
August 26 - Rancho Murieta, CA - Contact Melanie Rinehart at mrinehart@nrha.com for registration!
September 22 - Livingston, MT - Contact Alice Morrison at 406-686-4872 for registration!
October 8 - Scottsdale, AZ - Contact Melanie Rinehart at mrinehart@nrha.com for registration!
October 13 - Prince George, BC, Can - Contact Pam Morrison at 250-964-2860 or morrisonqh@telus.net for registration!
November 11 - Guelph, ON, Can - Contact Joanne Milton at 519-855-6865 or info@rusticmeadows.com for registration!
Attention affiliates! If you're interested in hosting a seminar in 2008, contact Melanie at mrinehart@nrha.com. There will be a limited number of seminars in 2008!
2007 NRHA Futurity Horse Sales
August 15th is the deadline to submit consignments and videos to the NRHA/Markel Insurance Breeders Showcase Select and Futurity Prospect horse sales to be held at the Oklahoma State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, during the 2007 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show. The selection will take place within three weeks following the deadline. Videos may be either VHS or DVD. Contracts and video requirements can be found at (put link here) or contact Debbie Drinko, ddrinko@nrha.com for details.
Consignments are open for the NRHA/Markel Insurance Marketplace Sale and will be accepted until approximately 175 horses have been consigned. This sale has closed in early September each year, so get your consignments in early. Contracts can be found at (Link here) or contact Debbie Drinko at ddrinko@nrha.com for details and availability.
NRHA Regional Clinic
Don’t forget to make plans to attend the Northeast Regional Clinic featuring NRHA Professional Shawn Flarida, scheduled for August 18-19 in Sunbury, Ohio (Eden Park Equestrian Complex). For more information on this NRHA Regional Clinic, contact Mandy Kennedy – mkennedy@nrha.com or (405) 946-7400.
Dygert Named GM of WestWorld
Past NRHA President Brian Dygert, Greenville, North Carolina, will take over the reins to WestWorld, a multi-use, but primarily equestrian-event facility in Scottsdale, Arizona, on August 22. For the last 10 years, Dygert has managed the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, North Carolina.
AHC Lobbied and Won for Horse Transport
The AHC lobbied against and prevailed in getting provisions removed from the final version of a U.S. Department of Agriculture funding bill that would have adversely affected the transport, import and export of horses. Thanks to AHC’s diligence, the bill passed on August 2 without the detrimental section.
Any show results contained in the Reiner News Flash are unofficial. Be sure and watch the Reiner News Flash for the most up-to-date news.
