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    USDA Delays Horse Protection Act Expansion

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially postponed the implementation of new Horse Protection Act (HPA) rules, which could have subjected reining competitions and other equestrian events to additional inspections intended to eliminate intentional soring. The revised effective date for these amendments is now February 1, 2026. This decision by the USDA allows NRHA to […]

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    2024 NRHA Professionals of the Year

    In recognition of outstanding dedication and excellence within our vibrant community, the National Reining Horse Association proudly presents the 2024 Professionals of the Year award recipients. Since their establishment in 2012, these honors have celebrated individuals exemplifying leadership and excellence in the sport of reining. This award goes beyond accomplishments in the show pen—it acknowledges […]

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    In Memory of Edward Howard Minchin, Jr.

    The Reining Horse Foundation and NRHA mourn the passing of Edward “Ed” Howard Minchin, Jr. on March 3, 2025. Ed Minchin, most recently resided in Southern Pines, North Carolina. More than a horseman, Ed loved his country, was a respected patriarch, a mentor, and a friend who lived life with unbridled enthusiasm. His legacy is […]

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    Three 2007 Sires Cross NRHA Multi-Million Dollar Milestones

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) celebrates as three exceptional 2007 stallions have achieved significant milestones, underscoring their enduring impact on the reining industry. Colonels Shining Gun, Shine Chic Shine, and Shiners Voodoo Dr have each reached new heights, cementing their legacies as NRHA Multi-Million Dollar Sires. Colonels Shining Gun: NRHA $3 Million Sire Known […]

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    Two Sires Cross the NRHA $4 Million Dollar Mark

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) announces two exceptional sires, A Sparkling Vintage and Inferno Sixty Six, have crossed the monumental $4 million mark in NRHA offspring earnings. This significant milestone reflects their remarkable influence in the reining industry and the exceptional performances of their progeny on a global stage. A Sparkling Vintage Born in […]

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    NRHA Celebrates Three Sires Reaching Multi-Million Dollar Milestones

    The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) announces three of the industry’s leading sires have reached significant milestones, further solidifying their legacies in reining history. Gunners Special Nite, Spooks Gotta Whiz, and Gunnatrashya have each achieved new benchmarks through the extraordinary performances of their offspring. Gunners Special Nite: NRHA $8 Million Sire Gunners Special Nite, known […]

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    In Memory of Joe Wolfe

    Joe Wolfe of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, died February 3, 2025. He had a deep passion for horses and the reining community. He was elected to the Reining Horse Foundation Board of Directors in 2022. At the time of his passing, Joe was chairing the RHF Crisis Fund Review Committee and serving on the Scholarship Committee. He […]

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    In Memory of Marty Roth

    The Reining Horse Foundation and NRHA mourn the passing of Martin F. “Marty” Roth in January 2025. Martin F. Roth, most recently resided in Grant Park, Illinois. He was known to friends and family as “Marty.” Martin was an avid enthusiast of hunting, target shooting and vintage cars. He had a special love for NRHA […]

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