NRHA - National Reining Horse Association
About National Reining Horse Association (NRHA): Founded in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to promoting and encouraging the development of and public interest in the sport of reining. The focus is on developing and maintaining suitable standards of performance and judging and on providing a fun-filled, family-oriented atmosphere.
Promoting the reining horse worldwide while celebrating and advancing the finest traditions of western horsemanship.
For more information on NRHA and how to be involved, visit nrha.com.
Billy Smith Is Taking Over the Reins As the Next NRHA Commissioner
Following the announcement of current NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter’s retirement at the end of the year, NRHA has hired Billy Smith as his replacement to lead the association.
Posted on May 27, 2023
$20,000 Invitational Freestyle Reining Will Be Held at the 2023 6666 NRHA Derby Presented by Markel
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is excited to host the $20,000 Invitational Freestyle Reining held at the 2023 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel.
Posted on May 9, 2023
Fernando Salgado Becomes NRHA’s Newest Million Dollar Rider
This past month, the warm Florida sunshine served as icing on the cake during the Florida Reining Classic for Fernando Salgado, National Reining Horse Association’s latest Million Dollar Rider.
Posted on Mar 22, 2023
NRHA Para Reining Championships to be held at the 2023 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is honored to host the 2023 Para Reining Championships. The event will be held in Norick Arena on the last day of the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel on June 25, 2023
Posted on Mar 9, 2023
2022 NRHA Top Twenty Professionals, Non Pro, and Owner 2022 Awards
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is thrilled to announce the Top 20 Standings list for the 2022 year in each sector—Professionals, Non Pros, and Owners. NRHA’s Top 20 program is designed to feature the talent of the association’s top riders and owners each year.
Posted on Jan 11, 2023
2022 NRHA Top Ten Final Standings are Announced
The 2022 show season has come to a close, and the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is pleased to announce the finalized Top 10 Standings for the 2022 year in each division,
Posted on Jan 10, 2023
Martin L. Larcombe Passes $1 Million in NRHA Lifetime Earnings
During the 2022 National Reining Horse Association Futurity, Martin Larcombe was able to make the finish line to $1 Million NRHA earnings when he marked a 221.5 in the Level 3 Open Futurity finals aboard Vincent Van Whoa.
Posted on Jan 5, 2023
Colonels Shining Gun Honored as NRHA Million Dollar Sire
In 2010, a flashy young colt burst onto the reining scene. By National Reining Horse Association Thirteen Million Dollar Sire Gunner, and out of Shining Little Peach (by Shining Spark), Colonels Shining Gun was poised to do great things. In early...
Posted on Dec 21, 2022