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Posted on March 27, 2023March 27, 2023


2022 NRHA PROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED

In 2012, the National Reining Horse Association created the Professionals of the
Year awards to recognize and honor individuals who exemplify excellence in the
NRHA community. This distinction recognizes the elite individuals who, in all
aspects of their career, consistently excel in perpetuating the growth of the
NRHA not solely by their success in the show pen but, more importantly, by how
they choose to give back to the association and its members. The 2022 recipients
are an example of integrity and sincerity within the industry while working to
promote and maintain the ideals of the reining horse.

NRHA affiliates may nominate NRHA Professionals, and the NRHA Professionals
Committee may write in candidates for the awards, which include the NRHA
Professional Horseman of the Year, the NRHA Non Pro Coach of the Year, the NRHA
Youth Coach of the Year, the NRHA Becky Hanson Horsewoman of the Year, and the
NRHA Up-and-Coming Trainer of the Year. NRHA Professionals then vote on the
nominees.

“It is an honor to be voted by your peers for such a prestigious award,” said
Patti Carter, NRHA Senior Director of Education & Officials. “NRHA appreciates
the Professionals who support the sport of reining and exemplify the
characteristics of these awards.”

The 2022 NRHA Professionals of the Year will be honored with custom spurs from
Montana Silversmiths and featured in the May issue of the NRHA Reiner Magazine.





Horseman of the Year: Nathan Piper
Whitesboro, Texas
NRHA LTE: $1,571,992

Nathan Piper had a banner year in 2022, becoming an NRHA Million Dollar Rider
and The Run For A Million Champion—all while supporting his local affiliate and
NRHA programs such as the Reining Horse Foundation.

Piper was born in Bryan, Texas, where he grew up showing reining horses as a
youth. During his junior year at Texas A&M University, he decided to forgo his
Non Pro status to become an NRHA Professional. Nathan graduated from Texas A&M
University in 1999 and married his wife, Jean, in 2000.

After college, Nathan moved to Whitesboro, Texas, to work as an assistant
trainer for two-time NRHA Futurity Champion Todd Sommers. In 2004, Nathan and
his wife Jean purchased a training facility in Madisonville, Texas, where they
successfully built Nathan Piper Reining Horses.

Piper Reining Horses now operates in Whitesboro, Texas. Nathan and Jean have two
daughters, Millie and Etta.





Becky Hanson Horsewoman of the Year: Jordan McBurney
Arlington, Washington
NRHA LTE: $375,055

Jordan McBurney found her start in the reining industry after working a job
exercising and grooming reining horses. McBurney came from a barrel racing
background and showed her first reiner in 2009. She now competes at the highest
level and has many accolades.

Not only did she earn 8th place in the million-dollar competition at The Run for
a Million in 2022, but she also remains humble and rarely seeks the spotlight,
despite often deserving it. She dedicates her time to non professionals in the
industry and has coached many, including Non Pro Futurity Champions.

McBurney and her husband, NRHA Professional Sean McBurney, train out of Rhodes
River Ranch, located in the foothills of the Cascades. This powerful couple
develops award-winning performance horses, such as the offspring of the ranch’s
leading sire, Whizkey And Diamonds.





Up-And-Coming Professional of the Year: Jack Daniels
Aubrey, Texas
NRHA LTE: $79,005

Originally from Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, Jack grew up training rope
horses and cow horses. After making a name for himself training 2-year-olds and
showing in Australia, he came to the United States to further his career. 

Daniels not only had a successful year in the show pen earning the 2022 6666
NRHA Derby presented by Markel Level 1 Championship and over $74,000, but he is
also active in giving back. He serves on the Affiliate Committee and is eager to
assist with international affairs. 

He prides himself on his two-year-old program and the solid foundation they
receive in his program. Horses he started went on to be incredibly successful in
2022, winning major events nationwide. 

Daniels and his wife, Kaci O’Rourke, operate Pond Hill Performance Horses out of
Aubrey, Texas. 





Non Pro Coach of the Year: Dan Huss
Scottsdale, Arizona
NRHA LTE: $740,761

Starting his professional career in the university sector, teaching at Findlay
for almost 20 years, it is no surprise that coaching Non Pro riders has become a
passion of Dan Huss’. He specializes in not only preparing his riders and their
horses but in helping them become a team.

Huss implemented the training processes at home as he had taught at the college,
making his program well known to non pro riders at all levels who want to take
the next step in the show pen. Along with riders, Huss is also known for his
training program, including starting NRHA Hall of Famer Wimpy’s Little Step.

Huss has NRHA lifetime earnings of more than $740,700 and has well-known
accolades, including the 2022 AQHA Senior Reining World Championship, 2021 Prime
Time Open Futurity Championship, All American Quarter Horse Congress
Championships, along with many finalist and other titles to his name across all
major events.

Along with his own accomplishments, Huss’s clients are frequently seen in the
winner’s circle from the grassroots level to the NRHA Futurity. Between lessons,
clinics, assisting all levels of non professional riders, and consistent
coaching and training throughout his career, Huss is incredibly deserving of the
recognition. 





Youth Coach of the Year: Shane Kelley
Lampasas, Texas
NRHA LTE: $58,469

Shane Kelley’s positive and encouraging demeanor lends him to have successful
youth riders in his program and riders who continue on in the industry and make
a difference.

From the grassroots level within the Texas Reining horse Association, FFA, and
4-H programs to competing at the highest caliber of NRHA shows, Kelly directly
supports and impacts all levels of reining to youth members.

Kelley’s program has had Division 1 scholarship recipients for three years in a
row, and they are known for having incredible sportsmanship. His students have
also won year-end accolades, The Run for a Million qualifications, and more.

“Shane’s insistence on sustainability for both the horse and the rider and his
continual compassion towards both cultivates some of the most passionate kids
and happy horses I’ve ever experienced,” said the Texas Reining Horse
Association. “He doesn’t look for his youth to sit back and count on others to
work through problems, fix issues in training, or even do work around the barn.
Instead, he makes a point to work with them through trials, whether on a horse
or in life, helping however he can while also casting light on their own
capabilities and responsibilities as a horseman. This creates confidence and
lends to youth that are not only successful in riding, but willing to put forth
the hours and work it takes to be successful in life.”

Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023


ITALY TO HOST THE 2023 NRHA/RHF/IRHA WORLD YOUTH REINING CUP

Following the inaugural edition held in Avaré, Brazil, last year, the 2023 World
Youth Reining Cup is yet another opportunity created and brought to our reining
family by Joao Marcos through his love of the sport and knowledge that the youth
are our future. Organized by the Italian Reining Horse Association (IRHA) and
supported by IRHA President Eleuterio Arcese and the Reining Horse Foundation
(RHF), the event will take place in Cremona, Italy.

The 2023 WYRC event will be held in Cremona, Italy, where the first Global Youth
World Cup took place in 2019 and will run during the NRHA European Futurity (May
23-27). To date, the following countries will be represented: Argentina,
Australia, Brazil, Chile, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Mexico, South Africa,
Thailand, Uruguay, USA. We are expecting worldwide youth to join us in making
history once again – join us!

The details:

The selection criteria of the youth representative are up to the affiliates. All
youth must be NRHA members and will be issued a FISE (Italian Equestrian Sports
Federation) guest license which includes an insurance policy for the riders at
no extra cost.

Open to youth age 18 and under (18 years old on January 1, 2023) with the
exception of youth who had put their name forth to compete in the 2022 WYRC
which did not take place in Cremona, Italy.

The horses will be supplied by local contributors and a random draw will be done
for ALL entries to select which participant will be riding which horse.

If you, your trainer, or someone you know has a horse that they would like to
submit to be part of this event, please notify Simona Diale at
simonadiale@gmail.com or Manuela Maiocchi manumaio28@libero.it

Each affiliate needs to put forward their country’s representative by April 15.
Submissions must be sent to youth@nrha.com. Once representative names are
received, communication will be sent to them for entry by April 30.

A companion is required to travel with each youth participant and it is
recommended a coach travels with the. NRHA nor the host of the event is
responsible for any participant, coach, or traveling companion. Participants are
responsible for their own airfare, hotels, food, entry, and competition fees,
and transportation to, during, and from the event.

Airports that you can fly into are Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Milano Bergamo
Airport Orio Al Serio, and Verona Valerio Caputo Airport.

A list of hotels may be found here:
https://www.visititaly.it/dove-dormire/cremona.aspx

Tentative Schedule & Entry Fees:
WYRC participants may arrive at CremonaFiere on Monday, May 22The WYRC Welcome
Party and Draw will be held on Tuesday, May 23WYRC Youth may ride their horses
starting Wednesday 24 The WYRC competition will be held in the morning Saturday
27Entry fee into the World Youth Reining Cup: $250Stall fee: $50

Coordinating the youth participants during the week will be FISE Lombardia
Regional Reining Representative and NRHA Judge Laura Quaglia.

Awards:

1^ Place $3,000 + NRHA Trophy for rider and horse owner + Champion buckle

2^Place $2,000 + Reserve Champion buckle

3^Place $1,000

Prizes and gifts to all participants.

Certain that the event will once again be a huge success, for all other details
regarding the event, please contact Simona Diale at simonadiale@gmail.com /
Cell. +39 340 5354629.



“There was a lot of work behind these events and I have to thank the super teams
that put it together,” said RHF, and ANCR Board member Joao Marcos. “It was
wonderful in Brazil and I am certain it will be in Italy. My goal, since I first
came into this world over ten years ago, was to promote the youth worldwide and
my motto has always been ‘globalization.’ We should all carry on in this
direction and the first World Cup in Brazile was another step forward in that
direction. Italy hosted the event in 2019 and this year we look forward to
having close to 30 countries represented in Cremona. A huge thank you to NRHA,
RHF, ANCR, IRHA, the riders, the owners that loaned their horses, and to all
those that make it happen.”

“We are so thrilled that Joao Marcos has created these events for our youth to
showcase their talent on a global scale,” said NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter
expressing his gratitude to Joao Marcos.

Leslie Baker, RHF Executive Director added: “The Reining Horse Foundation
proudly supports youth leadership development through the National Reining Horse
Youth Association (NRHyA). The Youth World Reining Cup is a unique event that
promotes global connection and awareness for our reining community. We are
excited for everyone who is involved.”



The inaugural 2022 NRHA/RHF/ANCR World Youth Reining Cup was held in the
beautiful Parque de Exposições Dr. Fernando Cruz Pimentel horse show facility
set in Avaré, Brazil. Winning the Championship was Gabriel Cordeiro Martins
riding Evando de Oliveira’s Doc San Whiz.

(Photo – Foto Perigo)



In 2019, an amazing 19 countries were represented in the NRHA/RHF/IRHA Global
Youth Reining Cup held in CremonaFiere during the IRHA Derby. Tying for first
place was Andreu Nogue Puig of Spain riding A Whiz N Cash and Italy’s Matteo
Bonzano riding High Point Reiner. Winning the Invitational Global Cup was USA’s
Grace Wilson aboard Jokin Whiz.

(Photo – Foto Bonaga Communication)

Media Contact:
Simona Diale/International Horse Press
internationalhorsepress@gmail.com

The National Reining Horse Association is not responsible for the information
contained in this press release. Please contact the author or submitting
organization for further information, requests, or questions.

Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023


UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY, MIDWAY UNIVERSITY AND BLACK HAWK COLLEGE TEAMS TOP THE
IHSA WESTERN SEMI-FINALS, SPONSORED BY NRHA

Teams and individuals qualify for the IHSA National Championship Horse Show in
Lexington.

Gladys, Va.– March 22, 2023 – The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA)
held its Western Semi-Finals, sponsored by the National Reining Horse
Association (NRHA), March 18-19. Hosting the events were the University of
Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, hosted by Western Area 61, Mississippi State
University, hosted by Western Area 52, and at Grand Oaks, Florida, hosted by
Western Area 50. Western Semi-Finals is the qualifying event to determine which
Western teams and individuals will compete at the IHSA National Championship
Horse Show in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, May
4-7.

From each Semi-Finals, the top-four individuals per division and the top-four
teams advance to Nationals. In previous years, the top-three teams qualified,
but new this year, the top-four teams from each will comprise the top-12. Alumni
Athletes placing first through fourth qualify for the Alumni Tournament of
Champions to be held at the USET Foundation headquarters at Gladstone, New
Jersey, May 21.

Semi-Finals Hosted by the University of Findlay
At Semi-Finals hosted by the University of Findlay, the host team, coached by
Spencer Zimmerman, clinched the overall team win with 40 points. Ohio State
University (Columbus), coached by Abbie Noble, took the second spot with 32
points. The Lori Jaixen-led University of Nebraska-Lincoln squad was third with
22 points and SUNY Morrisville was fourth with 18 points. All top-four teams are
National Championship-bound. Gretchen Mathes and Charlene Carter officiated the
Ohio Semi-Finals.

The University of Findlay team won their hosted Western Semi-Finals. Photo
courtesy of the University of Findlay team.

The University of Findlay won the trophy and Western team honors in 2001, 2005,
2007, 2009, 2010, 2018 and 2019. In 2022, individuals qualified but the Findlay
team did not qualify to contest their 2019 championship at Nationals (the
COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the cancelation of the 2020 and 2021 Nationals).
This Semi-Finals win shows that they are back in a big way.  

“Our riders were prepared,” Zimmerman said. “They’ve been working hard. They
always work hard. Unfortunate things happened that kept us back last year. But
this year we put all the pieces together at the right time and it worked out for
us.”

Zimmerman said that his students put in so much time to host the show, getting
the facility and the horses ready. They were pleased with the response from the
visiting schools.

“Our home program, all of our team of coaches and support system, the students
that aren’t on the team, parents ¬– everybody plays an important role,”
Zimmerman said. “We couldn’t do all of it without their support. It’s a team
effort.”

In NRHA Individual Reining, the judges’ top pick was Sarah Eberspacher,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The second-place prize went to 2022 IHSA Western
High-Point Champion Nigel Lancaster from Ohio State University, who contributed
to the Ohio State team’s second position by winning the Team Open Horsemanship.
Maggie Herbert from SUNY Morrisville was third and Ashton Knerr of the
University of Findlay team was fourth.

In Individual Open Horsemanship, the University of Findlay’s Knerr earned the
top podium finish. Lancaster was the second-place finisher for Ohio State
University, Hannah Belich from Lake Erie College was third and Eberspacher took
fourth. All punched their tickets to Lexington.

Semi-Finals Hosted by Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University hosted its first IHSA Western Semi-Finals
competition. Judges Kendra Weis and Tom McBeath presided over the event.

The overall Team championship went to the Conner Smith-led Midway University.
The reserve honors went to West Texas A&M University, coached by Amanda Ellis.
The Middle Tennessee State University team, coached by Ariel Higgins, finished
third and Berry College, led by Head Coach Margaret Knight Ellington, was
fourth. These four teams are all IHSA Nationals-bound.

The Midway University team won their Semi-Finals hosted by Mississippi State
University. Photo courtesy of Midway University
“First and foremost, I have to thank my team,” Smith said. “You know, this is
because of them. It’s not because of me. I also credit their teamwork, their
energy, togetherness, work ethic and everything behind it!”

Smith says that he is fairly confident that this is Midway University’s
first-ever IHSA Semi-Finals championship.

“I want to thank Midway University, the support from our administration and so
many different departments at the university,” he added. “They’re an integral
part of the success.” Smith also noted that he uses mentors and guests lecturers
and tries to raise their standards by networking with the industry to strive to
be the best they can be.

“Mississippi State did an exceptional job,” Smith said. “I was very proud to be
there to see a new host take this on and to see their commitment to the IHSA and
the dedication it takes to make a good horse show. We saw it from the moment we
got through the gates, with them helping us unload, to the late nights, staying
with horse selection through the stewards’ meetings. They were very hospitable
and a great host all the way around.”

Middle Tennessee State University’s Jordan Martin won the first-place slot in
the Individual Open Horsemanship at Mississippi State University Semi-Finals.
She will be joined by second-place finisher Kaitlyn Praisler from Morehead State
University at Nationals. Third-place finisher Olivia Williams from Purdue
University, and fourth, Rette Solomon, from Berry College, will also make the
trip to Lexington.

Athletes from three Kentucky universities rocked the NRHA Individual Open
Reining, with Midway’s Kaylee Tingle nabbing the win and Brook Sullivan from
Western Kentucky University in second. Madison Gales, from Texas Tech
University, repeated her third-place finish from 2022 and Shelby Carrico from
Morehead State University, also a Kentucky school, was fourth.

Semi-Finals at Grand Oaks, Florida
The IHSA 2022 Western Champion Team, Black Hawk College, coached by Rebekah
Irish, won their second consecutive Semi-Finals in a third event held at Grand
Oaks, Florida. St. Andrews University, coached by the venerable Carla Wennberg,
was second. Adrian College, in their first-ever team representation at
Semi-Finals, according to Coach Jody Prime, reached another milestone by
qualifying their team for IHSA Nationals. Oregon State University competition,
led by Coach Dawn Ross, will progress to the IHSA National Championships at the
Kentucky Horse Park. Allen Mitchels and Bonnie Miller judged the event.

The 2022 IHSA National Champion Western Team won their Semi-Finals held at Grand
Oaks, Florida. Photo by Caitlynn Marit

“I credit the success of this team to each member’s dedication and hard work,
their continued belief in themselves and their team, and their ability to hold
each other to the highest standards in and out of the arena,” Irish said. “This
is a team sport. The horse and rider team, the team of riders from each
institution, and the team of coaching colleagues that continue to drive the
mission of the IHSA and collectively work to grow this amazing association.”

Irish commented on her experience in Florida. “The Black Hawk College Equestrian
Team is incredibly grateful to all of the horses and the providers who worked
tirelessly to prepare them,” she said. “This sport would not be possible without
the horses who allow us to compete on them.

“It was wonderful to see IHSA founder Bob Cacchione (who attended the Florida
Semi-Finals),” she continued. “His vision so many years ago created a place for
all of us to compete, no matter our level of experience or our socioeconomic
background. We are grateful for the opportunities that are made available
through the IHSA.”  

She expressed thanks to Black Hawk College graduate Caitlynn Marit for making
the trip to Florida and their support network at the college.

Belle Sand from the University of Minnesota, Crookston brought her game to the
hotly-contested NRHA Individual Open Reining division, finishing in front.
Second place went to Hannah Wright-Riley from Delaware Valley University. Both
Lauren Johnson from Missouri State University and Black Hawk College’s Autumn
Carey, finishing third and fourth, will also compete in NRHA Individual Open
Reining at IHSA Nationals.

In Individual Open Horsemanship, Lori Girrbach from Adrian College took the blue
ribbon. Michaela Long from North Dakota State University earned red ribbon
honors. St. Andrews University’s Sarah Beth Felker was third and Jessica
Theobald from Iowa State University was fourth.

“This year’s Semi-Finals included exciting results from all across the country,”
said IHSA Executive Director Peter Cashman. “It’s great to see schools like
Adrian College take their teams to Nationals for the first time. Strong
programs, great coaching, hard work and a little luck of the draw all play a
part. Many thanks to our title sponsor, NRHA. A special shout-out to SmartPak
and Back on Track and all our sponsors. Thank you to all the host schools,
judges, riders and coaches. We look forward to Zones for our hunter seat riders
and our National Championship Horse Show in Kentucky the first weekend in May.”

WESTERN SEMI-FINALS RESULTS

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Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 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. Salgado laid down fantastic runs
aboard Vinny Gun, owned by Guillermo De Anda Martinez, and Bob Reiner, owned by
Kristen and Rodion Cantacuzene; both pushed Fernando Salgado over the million
dollar total in NRHA lifetime earnings.



“I started joking around with my friends and people that work at the barn; last
year, I was Level 3 and 4, and I said this year I am going to win a million,”
said Salgado. “At the beginning, I was even kind of joking about it, but every
horse show went to worked well, and towards the middle of the year, I was like,
I can do it. I kept going, and it really happened that fast from then on, so
that was something that made me really proud.”

Salgado is a Brazilian native who grew up at the forefront of the performance
horse world, with his close family members also being professional trainers. He
began training horses professionally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he became a
well-known reiner. He worked with his uncle Jango Salgado, who previously worked
under NRHA Hall of Famer Doug Milholland, and his late brother, NRHA
Professional Eduardo Salgado. He rode in Eduardo’s memory at the 2022 NRHA South
Central Affiliate Regional Championship & Tulsa Reining Classic aboard FS
Inferno (Inferno Sixty Six x FS Smart Doc Chic). The ride added more than
$125,000 to Salgado’s earnings and FS Inferno’s earnings for owner Gilberto
Leal.





With the experience and expertise gained while competing in Brazil, he decided
to make his way to the United States to broaden his education and opportunity in
the training profession. In 2010, Salgado moved to work with NRHA Professional
Thiago Boechat as an assistant trainer. After working at the Xtra Quarter Horses
facility, Salgado pushed his horizons further by working for NRHA Seven Million
Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani.

Salgado is sure to thank those who helped him along the way to this success.

“The list is very big, but for sure, my family,” he said. “I think that the way
I was raised with my uncle Jango as a horse trainer and my older brother Eduardo
as a horse trainer as well, I got to live that lifestyle from the beginning. My
whole team that allowed me to go to many shows and especially my wife, Sabrina,
who keeps up with my craziness. I would not be able to do it without her. A big
thank you to all my customers who believed in me and continue supporting me. We
have big goals we are going after, for sure.”

Salgado mentioned in his recent social media post to share the coveted news,
“There are not enough words to express my gratitude to all the owners of the
horses that got me here. I came to this country with a dream, and because of all
of you, I get to live it every day. Here’s to One Million and many more to
come!” He also shared a list of the many great horses and owners who took part
in this success, such as his first horse, Sting Melodys, owned by Jefferson
Abbud, and his most recent horse, Swoon, owned by Coma Ranch.

Now located at his own facility in Gainesville, Texas, alongside his wife
Sabrina, Salgado’s career has taken ablaze with championships, top professional
recognition, event qualifications such as Teton Ridge’s The American Performance
Horseman, and so much more.

Career Highlights:

2023 Teton Ridge The American Performance Horseman: Team Championship and 3rd
place in reining

2022 NRHA South Central Affiliate Regional Championship & Tulsa Reining Classic
– The Invitational Level 4 Open Champion

2022 National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) Level 3 Open Champion

2022 Oklahoma Ride & Slide Derby and Novice Horse Derby Level 4 Open Champion

2022 6666 NRHA Derby Level 3 Open 3rd

Ranked 3rd in 2022 Top 20 NRHA Professionals

Major event finalist, including the All American Quarter Horse Congress Reining
Futurity, NRHA Futurity, NRHA Derby, NRBC, and The Run For A Million – Million
Dollar Competition

Posted on March 8, 2023March 8, 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, just before the Non
Pro competition. Classes for this event include Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, and
Grade 5.





USA Para Reining, a branch of the United States Equestrian Federation, created
the grade level system. This program gives riders with varying physical
disabilities the opportunity to compete in reining. World Para Reining
celebrated its inaugural year in 2015, and since then, it has worked to
incorporate approved Para Reining classes into existing shows and host
independent events and classes.

“With the inception of first the rookie class followed by prime time and then
the Entry Level Green classes, NRHA has always strived to live up to its ‘A
place for all’ motto,” said NRHA Professional, USA Para Reining board member
Jennifer Hoyt. “In 2015, NRHA approved the first rules for Para Reining, letting
even more reining enthusiasts compete and enjoy the thrill of riding a truly
exceptional equine athlete. The inclusion of this Championship in the NRHA
illustrates more than ever how the NRHA has a place for everyone.”

NRHA is excited to have an additional Para Reining Championship sponsor, Dechra
Veterinary Products, located in Overland Park, Kansas. Dechra will provide added
money to all classes and is the U.S. sales and marketing division of Dechra
Pharmaceuticals PLC, a UK-based company dedicated to the animal healthcare
market.

Hart Trailers, NRHA’s Official Trailer and Para Reining Sponsor, will award
halters to all championship participants. Additional awards will also be given.
The overall Championship will be decided from the high scores of all para
exhibitors’ rides regardless of grade.

To gain more insight about para reining, follow USA Reining Para-Reining on
Facebook. For more details about the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel,
visit nrhaderby.com.

Dechra Veterinary Products:

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