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Last Chance!
Friday, August 24, 2007, is the last day for members to comment on 2008 proposed rule changes on the NRHA website. So, be sure and voice your opinion before the Board of Director’s meeting on August 24. To comment, members can sign-in and opt for the Member Feedback … Rule/Bylaw Changes.
FEI European Reining Championships Results
Below are the medal winners from the FEI Reining Championship held in Mooslarque, France, Aug 16-18:
Individual Competition
Gold - Davide Brighenti - OT Taris San Peppy - ITA – 226 – owner Giuditta Foti
Silver - Nico Höermann - Big Time Rooster - GER - 225.5 – owner Ralph Gembe
Bronze - Gennaro Lendi - Mifillenium - ITA - 222.5 – owner Claudio Signori
Congratulations!
NRHA Million Dollar Sire Gallo Del Cielo just became an NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire. Owned by the Joseph & Karalyn Rvcbl Trust, this 1989 bay son of Peppy San Badger and out of Doc’s Starlight by Doc Bar stands at the Polo Ranch in Marietta, Oklahoma.
Regional Affiliate Finals Set to Begin
It’s time for the NRHA North American Regional Affiliate Finals to start. Congratulations to all of those competing. Best of luck to those going for a Pard’s Saddle Series title. Good luck to everyone in qualifying for the North American Freestyle and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships.
Northwestern US – August 26-September 1
Rancho Murieta, CA
Tune in for Monday’s NRHA Inside Reining
Be sure to watch the next episode of Wide World of Horses presents NRHA Inside Reining sponsored by Adequan®. This Monday, August 20 on RFD-TV, NRHA Inside Reining host Sam Houston shows us a new kind of Reining event featured at the Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 30-September 2. NRHA Non Pro Tami Wagman, director of the event, explains how this special show is designed for people who know little or nothing about the sport.
Also on Monday, Dr. Joe Carter explains what you can do to help keep your horse’s joints sound in “Your Horse’s Health Inside & Out sponsored by Adequan®.” And for those of you who like to stay on top of all the latest equipment, Mark Butzow of Pard’s Western Shop shows us all the new bridles, reins and headstalls.
If you miss the two episodes on Monday, at 4:30 pm EDT and 10:30 pm EDT, you have another chance to watch the popular new show Tuesday, August 21 at 8:30 am EDT.
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.