Founded in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of the reining horse in a fun-filled, family atmosphere. It serves as the standard setting body for the sport of reining worldwide.
Reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse within the confines of a show arena. In NRHA Competition, contestants are required to run a pre-selected, approved pattern, included in the NRHA Handbook.
Each pattern includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, roll backs over the hocks, 360-degree spins done in place, and exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the reining horse.
The NRHA Futurity is the World’s Richest Reining with +3 million in total purse! At this event, 3-year-old horses ride for their chance to win the Level 4 Open paycheck of $350,000! This event also features the Adequan® NRHA North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) and the NRHA Markel Futurity Sales. Approximately 125,000 spectators from more than 20 countries come to Oklahoma City in late fall to be part of the action.
categories: Annual event, Horses
OKC Fair Park
3001 General Pershing Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
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