Saturday , October 5 2024
Home / Behind the Scenes / Informative

Informative

2024 NRHA Derby – Cheryl Lauder

Cheryl Underwood-Lauder has been involved with horses since she was a young girl. Perhaps it was her first spitfire horse that taught her courage, but she did everything from Barrel …

Read More »

Ava Bush & Born A Shining Star

Born A Shining Star, lovingly known as “Thea,” made a strong comeback after a year off, recuperating from illness. Her owner, Ava Bush, said that it was a long road …

Read More »

Gabriel Diano – Difficult Obstacle

NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano shares his most difficult obstacle to overcome when getting to where he is now in his career.

Read More »

Kari Klingenberg – Favorite Horses

NRHA Professional Kari Klingenberg talks about her all-time favorite horses.

Read More »

Dan Huss – First Memory with a Horse

NRHA Professional Dan Huss shares his earliest memory that involves a horse.

Read More »

Kari Klingenberg – Career Turning Point

Kari Klingenberg discusses a major turning point in her career.

Read More »

Dan Huss – How He got Involved in Reining

NRHA Professional Dan Huss shares how he got involved in reining.

Read More »

Kari Klingenberg – Greatest Influence

NRHA Professional Kari Klingenberg talks about the people who had the greatest influences on her training style and career.  

Read More »

Dan Huss – Preparing Non Pros at the Show

Be sure you have some time and a notebook because this video featuring NRHA Professional Dan Huss will be well worth your time and the information he shares is worthy …

Read More »

Kari Klingenberg – Favorite Thing About Competing in Reining

NRHA Professional Kari Klingenberg shares her favorite things about competing in reining.

Read More »

Martin Muehlstaetter with Don Leson – Evaluating Saddle Fit

Mastercraftsman Don Leson helps NRHA Professional Martin Muehlstaetter explain proper saddle fit.

Read More »

Kari Klingenberg – Got Started with Reiners

NRHA Professional Kari Klingenberg describes how she got started with reiners.

Read More »

Kari Klingenberg – First Memory with A Horse

NRHA Professional Kari Klingenberg shares her first memory involving a horse.

Read More »

Best of the West Long Stirrup Division with Ginger Schmersal

AZRHA Vice President Ginger Schmersal is excited about the association’s new pioneer classes, the 11-18 Long Stirrup and the 19 & Over Long Stirrup.

Read More »

Sam Smith – Favorite Thing about Training Reiners

Sam Smith shares some of his favorite things about training reining horses.

Read More »

Gabriel Diano – Start in Reining

NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano talks about how he started in the reining industry.

Read More »

Gabriel Diano – First Horse Memory

NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano shares his first memory involving a horse.

Read More »

Sam Smith – Career Turning Point

NRHA Professional Sam Smith talks about the turning point of his career.

Read More »

Sam Smith – First Memory with a Horse

NRHA Professional Sam Smith shares his first memory with a horse.

Read More »

Sam Smith – Start In Reining

NRHA Professional Sam Smith tells how he got started in reining.

Read More »

Martin Larcombe – Favorite Thing about Reiners

NRHA Professional Martin Larcombe shares his favorite things about reiners.

Read More »

Nick Valentine – Goals & Accomplishments

NRHA Professional Nick Valentine talks about some of his personal goals and accomplishments in NRHA competition.

Read More »

Stefano Calcagnini – Learned the Most From

NRHA Professional Stefano Calcagnini talks about who he learned the most from during his journey.

Read More »

Martin Larcombe – Family & Home Life

NRHA Professional Martin Larcombe talks about his family and home life behind the scenes of horse shows.

Read More »

Nick Valentine – Learned the Most From

Who did NRHA Professional Nick Valentine learn the most from? Watch this video to find out!

Read More »

2020 NRHA Futurity – Lizzy Creek & Andrea Fappani

When he agreed to participate in NRHyA’s Buy-A-Pro Program, little did Andrea Fappani know that he would be gaining a long-term client with Lizzie Creek that would fit his program …

Read More »

Stefano Calcagnini – Greatest Influence

Learn who has had the greatest influence on NRHA Professional Stefano Calcagnini’s journey to where he is now.

Read More »

Sam Schaffhauser – Training Philosophy

Sam Schaffhauser shares the philosophy that he trains by.

Read More »

Fernando Salgado – Turnarounds

Fernando Salgado shows us how he keeps his horses confident in the turnaround.

Read More »

2019 NRBC – Show Office FAQ

The NRBC Show office staff try to help in any way they can, but there are some questions that they answer more than others. Here they are!

Read More »

Ann Salmon-Anderman – How to Read Your Judges Sheet

Ann Anderman talks with and shows us how to read your judges sheet. We will be putting these out monthly, so check out Ann’s video!

Read More »

Tim McQuay – Best Advice for Beginning Reiners

Tim McQuay finishes up with his best advice for beginning reiners! Check out Tim’s video!

Read More »

Tim McQuay – Horse Training Philosophy Part 2

Tim McQuay talks with us some more about his horse training philosophy. Make sure to check out Tim’s video!  

Read More »

Tim McQuay – What Drives You

Tim McQuay talks with us about what drives him to keep training and getting up each day. Check out Tim’s video.

Read More »

Tim McQuay – Horse Training Philosophy

Tim McQuay talks with us about his horse training philosophy. Check out Tim’s video!

Read More »

Tim McQuay – What is the best advice you have received and from whom?

Tim McQuay talks with us about whom he received his best advice from and what is that advice. Check out Tim’s video!

Read More »

Tim McQuay – Mares, Stallions or Geldings

Tim McQuay talks with us about his ideas on mares, stallions or geldings. Check out Tim’s video!

Read More »

Mathieu Buton – Reining Start

Mathieu Buton talks with us about his start in reining. Check out Mathieu’s video!

Read More »

Sebastian Petroll – Reining Start

Sebastian Petroll talks with us about how he got started in reining. Check out Sebastian’s video!

Read More »

Sebastian Petroll – Reining Memory

Sebastian Petroll talks with us about the first time he had ever heard of reining in the biography video. Check it out!

Read More »

Tim McQuay – Hollywood Dun It and Gunner

Tim McQuay talks with us about “Dun It” and Gunner in this informative video. Check out Tim’s video!

Read More »

Mathieu Buton – Favorite Horse

Mathieu Buton talks with us about his favorite horse he has had the privilege of showing. Check out Mathieu’s video!

Read More »

Sebastian Petroll – Horse Training Philosophy

Sebastian Petroll talks with us about his horse training philosophy. Check out Sebastian’s words of wisdom!

Read More »

Tim McQuay – Changes in National Reining Breeders Classic

Tim McQuay talks with us about changes he’s seen at the NRBC and changes he hopes to see. Check out Tim’s video!

Read More »

Mathieu Buton – Some Influential People

Mathieu Buton talks with us about some of the most influential people in his life that helped him get to where he is now. Check out Mathieu’s video!

Read More »

Abby Mixon – Reining Start

Abby Mixon talks with us about her reining start in this biography video. Check it out!

Read More »

Sebastian Petroll – Advice for Beginning Reiners

Sebastian Petroll gives his best advice for beginning reiners in this latest video. Check out Sebastian’s video!

Read More »

Tim McQuay – Negatives and Positives in Reining

Tim McQuay talks with us about some positives and negatives in the reining industry today. Check out Tim’s video.

Read More »

Abby Mixon – Favorite Show

Abby Mixon talks with us about her favorite reining show. Do you share Abby’s favorite? Check out Abby’s video and find out!

Read More »

Colleen McQuay – Is There Anything You Would Take From Reining into Hunter Jumper

Colleen McQuay talks with us about things she has learned and/or seen in the reining world, that she feels would do well in the hunter/jumper world. Check out Colleen’s video!

Read More »

Tim McQuay – How Horses Have Changed

Tim McQuay talks with us about how horses have changed in the 40 plus years he has been in the Reining World. Check out Tim’s answer!

Read More »

Abby Mixon – Greatest Obstacle and Family Life

Abby Mixon talks with us about her greatest obstacle to getting where she is now and also about her family life! Check out Abby’s biography video!

Read More »

Colleen McQuay – Favorite Thing About Tulsa Reining Classic

Colleen McQuay talks with us about her favorite thing about Tulsa! Check out Colleen’s video!

Read More »

Yonathan Baruch – Reining Start

Yonathan Baruch talks with us about how he got started reining! Check out Yonathan’s biography video!

Read More »

Sebastian Petroll – Avoiding Burn Out – Re-Edit

Our face is red. The first video with Sebastian had the wrong name! So sorry, Sebastian!

Read More »

Sebastian Petroll – Avoiding Burn Out

Sebastian Petroll talks with us about how to get time in the reining pen while avoiding burn out. Check out Sebastian’s video!

Read More »

Colleen McQuay – What does Tulsa Reining Classic Offer?

Colleen McQuay talks with us about all the great opportunities happening at Tulsa Reining Classic! Check out Colleen’s video!

Read More »

Abby Mixon – First Horse Memory

Abby Mixon shares with us her first horse memory in this biography video! Check out Abby’s video!

Read More »

Tim McQuay – What’s next for Tim McQuay?

With the upcoming dispersal of McQuay Stables, we wanted to know what is next for Tim McQuay. Tim answers this question in our latest video.

Read More »

Yonathan Baruch – Favorite Horse Show

Yonathan Baruch is back with his biography videos. In this one, Yonathan talks with us about his favorite reining show.

Read More »

Sebastian Petroll – Properly Fit a Bit

Sebastian Petroll talks with us and shows us the correct way to fit a bit. Check out Sebastian’s first training video with us!

Read More »

Abby Mixon – Stirrup Length

Abby Mixon talks with us about stirrup length in this latest training video. Check out Abby’s video!

Read More »

Yonathan Baruch – Training Philosophy

Yonathan Baruch talks with us about his horse training philosophy in our latest behind-the-scenes video! Check out Yonathan’s video!

Read More »

Abby Mixon – Avoiding Burn Out

Abby Mixon talks about how to ensure you get time in the pen without burning your horse out. Check out Abby’s video!

Read More »

Yonathan Baruch – Collection Part 3

Yonathan Baruch finishes up his three-part series on collection in this latest video. Check out Yonathan’s video.

Read More »

2018 NRHA Derby – Casey Hinton – Eligibility Requirements Meeting

Casey Hinton talks with us about eligibility requirements updates and meetings and workshop. Check out Casey’s video!

Read More »

2018 NRHA Derby – 4H Equine Ambassadors

The Texas 4H Equine Ambassadors group was here Sunday and Monday to learn about the reining industry and the role social media plays in it. We were asked to give …

Read More »

Martin Muehlstaetter – Feed and Supplement Program

Martin Muehlstaetter talks with us about his feed and supplement program in this informative video! Check out Martin’s video.

Read More »

Abby Mixon – Saddle Postition

Abby Mixon discusses and demonstrates saddle position while riding. Check out Abby’s video!

Read More »

Yonathan Baruch – Working Order of Horses

With the weather getting hotter, we asked Yonathan Baruch what order he rides his horses in daily. Check out Yonathan’s video!

Read More »

Martin Muehlstaetter – Favorite Reining Show

Martin Muehlstaetter talks with us about his favorite reining show. Check out Martin’s video!

Read More »

Pete Kyle – Who I Learned the Most About Reining From

Pete Kyle talks with us about his biggest influence(s) from the reining industry. Check out Pete’s video!

Read More »

Martin Muehlstaetter – Best Reining Horse Ridden

Martin Muehlstaetter talks with us about the best reining horse he has ridden. Check out Martin’s video!

Read More »

Pete Kyle – Mare, Gelding or Stallion?

Pete Kyle talks with us about his preference in riding and training mares, geldings or stallions. Check out Pete’s video!

Read More »

Martin Muehlstaetter – Mare, Gelding or Stallion?

Martin Muehlstaetter talks with us about if he has a preference to ride/train a mare, a gelding or a stallion. Check out Martin’s video!

Read More »

Casey Deary – Reining Start

Casey Deary rounds out his training videos with us with his reining start. Check out Casey’s video!

Read More »

Casey Deary – Family Life Growing Up

Casey Deary talks with us about his family life growing up. Check out Casey’s video!

Read More »

Josh Tishman – Reining Start

Josh Tishman talks with us about his reining start. Check out Josh’s informative video!

Read More »

Abby Lengel – Reining Start

Abby Lengel talks with us about her reining start in this latest get to know the trainers video. Check out Abby’s last video for this section.

Read More »

Casey Deary – Horse Training Philosophy

Casey Deary gets philosophical in this latest training video about his horse training philosophy. Check out Casey’s video!

Read More »

Leslie Bingham – Reining Start

Leslie Bingham talks with us about how she got started with reining in this latest video! Be sure to check it out!

Read More »

Josh Tishman – Who I Have Learned Most About Reining From

Josh Tishman talks with us about who has had the greatest learning impact on him. Check out Josh’s video!

Read More »

Casey Deary – Favorite Reining Pattern

Casey Deary talks with us about his favorite reining pattern and why in this latest video. Check out Casey’s video!

Read More »

Leslie Bingham – Greatest Obstacle to Being Where I Am Now

Leslie Bingham talks with us about the biggest obstacle she has had to face to get to the place she is now. Check out Leslie’s video!

Read More »

Casey Deary – Favorite Bridle

Casey Deary talks and shows us his favorite bit and bridle in this latest informative video! Check out Casey’s video!

Read More »

Leslie Bingham – What I Look for When Buying a Horse

Leslie Bingham talks with us about what she looks for when she’s buying or looking for a new horse. Check out Leslie’s video!

Read More »

Leslie Bingham – Favorite Reining Pattern

Leslie Bingham talks with us about her favorite reining pattern in this latest informative video! Check out Leslie’s video!

Read More »

Josh Tishman – Favorite Stirrups

Josh Tishman talks with and shows us his favorite stirrups in this latest Behind the Scenes video. Check out Josh’s video!

Read More »

Abby Lengel – Advice for Beginning Reiners

Abby Lengel gives some great advice for beginning reiners in this latest video! Check Abby’s video out!

Read More »

Casey Deary – Soft Hands

Casey Deary talks with us about the importance of having soft hands. Check out Casey’s video!

Read More »

Franco Bertolani – Reining Start

NRHA Million Dollar Rider, Franco Bertolani discusses with us about his reining start in this latest video! Make sure to check out Franco’s video!

Read More »

Franco Bertolani – Obstacles Faced

NRHA Million Dollar Rider, Franco Bertolani talks with us about obstacles he faced while becoming a reining trainer. Check out Franco’s video!

Read More »

Franco Bertolani – How to Balance Schooling and Riding at the Futurity

With the futurity behind us, but large shows coming up in 2018, how do reiners balance schooling and riding at these larger shows? Franco Bertolani talks with us about how …

Read More »

Brian Bell – Best Horse Ridden

Brian Bell talks with us about the best horse he has ever ridden. Check out Brian’s latest video!

Read More »

Tom McCutcheon – How to Build Your Program on a Budget

Tom McCutcheon gives tips on how to build your program and stick to your budget. Check out Tom’s video!

Read More »

Franco Bertolani – Warming Up Horses at Home

We wondered how trainers warm up their horses at home. In this video, Franco Bertolani tells us his strategy. Is yours the same? Check out Franco’s video!

Read More »

Brian Bell – How to Correctly Adjust Stirrup Lengths

Do you know if your stirrups are  too short or too long? Do you know how to properly adjust them? Brian Bell was happy to talk with us on how …

Read More »

2017 Heart of Dixie Reining Horse Association and Southeast Affiliate Regional Championships – Karen Singletary

Karen Singletary is a reiner and runs a Hippotherapy program for her “real” job. We talked with Karen about her program in this interview! Check it out!

Read More »

Not Clicking with a Horse – Tom McCutcheon

Have you ever not clicked with a horse? We have! In this latest video, Tom McCutcheon gives advice on what to do when you are not clicking with a horse. …

Read More »

Balancing Family and Business – Tom McCutcheon

Running a successful business takes up a lot of time and so does having a family. Sometimes, one overtakes the other. Tom McCutcheon talks about how he balances his family …

Read More »

Functionality Over Style – Tom McCutcheon

Would you choose a horse that is functional or stylish? Tom McCutcheon talks with us about choosing functionality over style in this latest video. Check it out!

Read More »

Best Advice for Trainers – Tom McCutcheon

We like it when reiners give advice to others! Tom McCutcheon gives his best advice for trainers in this latest video! Make sure to check it out and share!

Read More »

Some Special Horses

Tom McCutcheon has been around some great horses in his lifetime. Find out the ones that hold a little more special place in his heart.

Read More »

Casey Hinton – Reining Start

  Do you know how Casey Hinton got started in reining? Casey tells us about his start in this newest video! Check out Casey’s story!

Read More »

Jason Vanlandingham – Reining Start

  Do you know how Jason Vanlandingham got his reining start? Watch Jason talk with us about it in this latest video! Check out Jason’s story!

Read More »

Jimmy van der Hoeven – Reining Start

  Reiners get their start in reining in different ways. Jimmy van der Hoeven talks about his reining start. Check out Jimmy’s story!

Read More »

Jason Vanlandingham – Advice for Beginning Reiners

  Do you wish you could ask a professional reiner for some advice? Jason Vanlandingham gives his best advice for beginning reiners from youth and non pro to rookie and …

Read More »

Casey Hinton Discusses the Importance of More Than One Head Trainer

  Casey Hinton talks with us about why he believes there should be more than one head trainer in training facilities. Check out Casey’s thoughts.  

Read More »

Jason Vanlandingham Discusses His Pre-Show Routine

Have you seen the reiniers right before going into the pen? Have you wondered what they are thinking? Well, we did! We asked Jason Vanlandingham about his pre-show routine. Check …

Read More »

Casey Hinton Advice on How to Keep Horses Sound

  Casey Hinton gives some sound advice on how to keep horses sound in this latest video. We think Casey could have his own show! Check out his latest video!

Read More »

Jimmy van der Hoeven Talks About Horses That Quit Sweating

Jimmy talks about horses that stop sweating in summer and what to do to help. Check out Jimmy’s video!

Read More »

Jason Vanlandingham Discusses His Greatest Reining Influences

  Jason Vanlandingham is one of the top reining trainers today.  We had the opportunity to talk to Jason about who he attributes to his success. Check out Jason’s answer! …

Read More »

Casey Hinton Talks About Summer Preparations

Casey Hinton talks to us about the summer preparations he does for his horses at Cedar Ridge Stallion Station. Check out Casey’s advice!

Read More »

Jimmy van der Hoeven Explains His Pre-Show Preparations

  Have you wondered how the pros prepare for shows? Well, Jimmy was happy to tell us his pre-show preparations! Jimmy explains how he prepares for shows horse-by-horse and not …

Read More »

Jason Vanlandingham Discusses Balancing Riding and Schooling at Long Shows

  Jason Vanlandingham answers viewer, Vanessa Rogers’ questions, “At a long show like the NRHA Derby or Futurity, how do you balance riding and schooling your horse with giving them …

Read More »

Casey Hinton Talks Masters and PrimeTime Reiners

  Casey Hinton discusses the difference in Masters and Prime Time reiners verses other reiners.  Check out Casey’s thoughts!

Read More »

Josh Crawley and Jimmy van der Hoeven Give Advice to Young Trainers Looking For a Job

Are you a young trainer looking for a job to gain experience, or to start your career off? Or maybe, you’re just curious on how to find an assistant training …

Read More »

Casey Hinton Gives Advice for Beginning Reiners

Casey Hinton has some sound advice for anyone that wants to start reining. Check out his video!  

Read More »

Dave Moore Discusses Correct Bridle Fit

  Dave Moore, NRHA Professional and NRHA Judge, discusses the correct bridle fit in this latest training video. Dave has some great pointers on fit and also on removing and …

Read More »

Dave Moore – Go To Bit

  We caught up with Dave Moore for some quick training videos. In this one, Dave tells us about his go to bit and why. Check it out!

Read More »

Dave Moore – Tips for a Green Reiner

NRHA Professional and Judge provides a little advice and insight for a potential Green Reiner.

Read More »

NRHA Derby 2017 – Mike McEntire

  Mike McEntire is the Chair of the Judges Committee. We caught up with Mike to discuss legal and illegal bits. Check out his informative video!    

Read More »