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2024 NRHA Derby – Dylan Baker

Mounted on her trusty steed, Rambowhizz, Dylan Baker completed a clean sweep of all 10 & Under Short Stirrup classes and the High Point at the NRHA Derby!

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2024 NRHA Derby – Lenzi Halling

Lenzi Halling and Xtra Voodoo Herman have been working hard to sync their styles, but at the NRHA Derby, it all came together when they scored a 144.5 to win …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Millie Jean Piper

Millie Jean Piper and Never Outta Dough laid down a 142.5 to win the Youth 13 & Under [2] at the NRHA Derby.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Joetta Bell

Joette Bell says that Dream On Whiz has a home with her forever. At the NRHA Derby, he carried her to the Non Pro [2] Championship.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Dana Wetherell

Dana Wetherell is Spat Toy Boy Gun’s biggest fan, and she is also his lucky owner and rider! The horse and rider team scored a 218 to win the Intermediate …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Kathleen Armenta

Kathleen Armenta rode Off N Running to a 218 and tied to win the Non Pro 8 & Up Levels 4, 3, and 2. She also tied for the win …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Dylan Pearl Baker

Dylan Baker was super proud of her horse, Rambowhizz, after they accomplished the quality of stops they have been practicing for and won the Youth 10 & Under Short Stirrup …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Gracie Lou Weeks

Gracie Lou Weeks experienced the best run of her life when she scored a 138 to win the Youth 13 & Under [1] at the NRHA Derby.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Ignacio Diano

After a week of struggle, Ignacio Diano pulled things together to score a 145 on MMB Pale Princess and win the Youth 14-18 [1] and the Unrestricted Youth [1].

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2024 NRHA Derby – Cade McCutcheon

Time after time, some small bobble has kept All Nite Partier out of the winner’s circle, until everything finally came together at the NRHA Open Derby where Cade McCutcheon showed …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Jordan Larson

Need I Say More is new to Jordan Larson’s program, so his game plan for the 2024 NRHA Derby was to stay clean and correct and win the Level 3, …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Dan Huss

Thee American Dream graduated from Andrea Fappani’s Futurity program before Morris Kulmer bought him and put him in training with Dan Huss. Preparing him to be Kulmer’s derby horse in …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Yonathan Baruch

Yonathan Baruch has believed in Hot Guns N Candy from the beginning, but an unfortunate setback prevented the horse from showing for three years. He seems to be getting back …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Nicole Renick

It isn’t easy for a horse to switch between Non Pro and Open riders, but add a Rookie in and that is exactly the kind of horse that NRHA Derby …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Leonardo Kellerman

In his first year as an independent professional, Leonardo Kellerman rode Terry Leffew’s Magoworthy to a NRHA Open Derby Level 1 win when he scored a 221 in the first …

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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 …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Jennie Tyler

Jennie Tyler put two consistent runs together on Flinnderella to win the Rookie Level 2 High Point Championship.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Lynnette Payne

Dun Lost My Gun, better known as Dunny, is the world’s best horse for his owner Lynnette Payne. His consistency earned them the Prime Time Rookie High Point buckle.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Sydney Muehlstaetter

Sydney Muehlstaetter has leased Xtra Voodoo Step from Rick Christen for nearly 3 years. At the NRHA Derby, they scored a 144.5 and won the Rookie Levels 1 and 3 …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Dick Fletcher

Dick Fletcher’s goal was to relax and have a clean run with Rufs Got Guns. The result was his highest score, yet. The 141.5 won the Prime Time Rookie [2] …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Kim Muehlstaetter

Kim Muehlstaetter knew Smoky Mountain Rein was special the first time she saw her. While their journey had some bumps along the way, all their hard work paid off when …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Gina-Marie Schumacher

Although Gina-Marie Schumacher and Gunin Addy Tude have been virtually undefeated in the big derbies this year, she was still surprised when the stallion came through once again. Their 227.5 …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Lauren Love

Lauren Love absolutely adores the mare that she won the NRHA Non Pro Level 3 and Non Pro 2 Derbies on. The wins were extra special because Chexi Chic has …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Michelle Fumagalli

Michelle Fumagalli knew TR Mr Joe was a big stopper, but at the NRHA Derby, he came through on much more than that. They scored a 220.5 and won the …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Tricia Leone

Tricia Leone could not say enough good about Alpha Queen after scoring a 218.5 to win the NRHA Non Pro Level 1 Derby and the Prime Time Derby!

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2024 NRHA Derby – Catherine Crandon

Catherine Crandon loves everything about Flinns Dun Twistin, especially after the mare carried her to a 217.5 and the NRHA Masters Non Pro Derby win.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Blair McFarlin

Mounted on her home-raised horse Sundrop, Blair McFarlin swept all three levels of the Novice Horse Non Pro [2] at the NRHA Derby.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Jared Leclair

Jared Leclair claimed his second Novice Horse Open Level 1 title of the week on Sparkling Magnum and also won the High Point.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Matt Mills

While schooling Wallas First Vintage for his wife, Karen, Matt Mills scored a 146 and tied for the win in the Novice Horse Open Levels 3 and 2 [2] at …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Krista Marshall

Krista Marshall is taking it easy with 4-year-old Smart Electric Spook as she prepares him for the derbies when he is five. At the NRHA Derby, they kept their scores …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Emily Moomaw

Baylor University student Emily Moomaw showed twice in the Novice Horse Non Pro classes on Ima Baby Spooks and her scores from both slates earned High Point buckles in the …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Gabriella Panten

Leaving long slide tracks behind in the Jim Norick Arena, Gabriella Panten rode Smart Roos Olena to the NRHA Para Reining Grade 5 Championship at the NRHA Derby.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Sebastian Petroll

Sebastian Petroll teamed up with Brim Brockmueller to pay tribute to the late country music legend Toby Keith as they performed to American Ride in the NRHA Invitational Freestyle Reining …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Taylor Zimmerman

Spontaneous freestyle performances seem to work for Taylor Zimmerman and Its All About Ruf as they won their second consecutive NRHA Invitational Freestyle Reining presented by the Oklahoma City Conventions …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Sean & Jordan McBurney

The McBurney barn enjoyed sweet success in the Novice Horse Open [1] classes when Sean won the Levels 3 and 2, and Jordan tied for the win in the Level …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Lucas Ocanha

Although Lucas Ocanha hasn’t had very many rides on LV Doo The Hustle, he was determined to redeem the horse for a less-than-stellar Derby run and show owner, Oxbow Ranch, …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Jared Leclair

Jared Leclair was part of a three-way tie for the win in the Novice Horse Open Level 1 [1] at the NRHA Derby when he scored a 143.5 on Lisa …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Indy Roper

For Indy Roper, her Colston Paving 4-Year-Old Stakes Championship was the result of only her second time showing Guns Required.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Laura Bell

Laura Bell and Ruf Smokin Gunner slid into the NRHA Non Pro Derby prelims and scored a 221. After the dust settled, they tied for the win in the Elementa …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Joetta Bell

Joetta Bell has long admired her horse, Trashy Little Dream, and even after she finally got to call the mare her own, she still had to wait to show her. …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Beth Kelley

Beth Kelley rode her trusty mount “Junior,” better known as Pale Face Whiz, to the NRHA Grade 5 Para Reining win!

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2024 NRHA Derby – Lexi McCutcheon

Lexi McCutcheon only had about 4 rides on Paramount Tag before she competed in the Novice Horse classes at the NRHA Derby. The judges awarded them a 140 and co-championships …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Ann-Marie Roy

Anne-Marie Roy has only had Magnum A Dare for a few months, but already, they are fantastic partners. At the NRHA Derby, they tied to win the Novice Horse Non …

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2023 NRHA Intermediate Open World Champion – Valerie Seigel

Valerie Seigel and Katies Whizzn Gun, owned by Sharon Gelhaus and Valerie, were recognized at the Buckle Ceremony held during the NRHA Derby for the 2023 Intermediate Open World Championship …

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2023 Intermediate Open World Champion – Liam Sykes

Throughout a year of tough competition, Liam Sykes rode Hope N A Prayer to a Limited Open World Championship for owners Teddy & Summer Gerrald.

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2023 Rookie Professional World Champion – Palmer Barnett

Palmer Barnett has been competing for a world title from the beginning of 2023, and at the Buckle Ceremony held during 2024 NRHA Derby, he was formally recognized for earning …

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2023 NRHA Limited Non Pro World Champion – Jeremy Zangl

Jeremy Zangl and his mare, Moonstone Princess, put in the miles to earn their place as NRHA World Champions in the Limited Non Pro, and were formally recognized at the …

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2024 NRHA Derby – McKenna Sparrow

McKenna Sparrow says that she is happy to have a horse that she can relax on and enjoy showing, and Pretty Has Cash is that horse. At the NRHA Derby, …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Courtney Hammit

Courtney Hammit and Ruff Spook are the perfect match. At the NRHA Derby, their two consistently high scores in the Limited Non Pro classes earned the High Point Championship.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Sebastian Petroll

Xtra Miss Wimpy, owned by Ellen Lloyd Cummins, is a very busy mare at the NRHA Derby.. After she carried Sebastian Petroll to the 8 & Up Open Level 2 …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Mandy Faust

Mandy Faust was only planning to school Xtra Wimpys Catalyst for owner Kent Ray Taylor, but the “black unicorn” didn’t offer anything that needed schooling so she rode him to …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Juan Robledo

Mounted on Alpha Sushi Chic, Juan Robledo proved himself unbeatable in the Rookie Pro classes at the NRHA Derby when he won both slates and the High Point Buckle!

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2024 NRHA Derby – Johnette Burman

Johnette Burman was all smiles when she rode Hey Good Lookin to a 145 and claimed a co-championship in the Intermediate Open [2] at the NRHA Derby.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Jared Leclair

Makendiamonds has carried many riders to big titles, and at the NRHA Derby, Jared Leclair was preparing her for another: The Run For A Million. In the process, they scored …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Eduardo Giannasi

After his success in the first slate of Open classes, Eduardo Giannasi and Boujee’s 3rd place finish in the second Limited Open class earned the Limited Open High Point Championship …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Arnaud Ferret

Arnaud Ferret and Conquistadors Dun It claimed the second Intermediate Open Championship at the NRHA Derby in slate 2 of the open classes, and although it was a shared win, …

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2023 Novice Horse Open Levels 3, 2, & 1 World Champion – Peter DeFreitas

Peter DeFreitas and Carlton and Khris Crowe’s Keep On Th Sunnyside fought hard all year until the very last event. After the dust settled, they were awarded the Novice Horse …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Connie Russell

Connie Russell’s plan for her draw 1 run in the Rookie classes at the NRHA Derby was either to have the best run of her reining career or zero. She …

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2023 NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro L1 World Champion – Mason McDowell

Mason McDowell couldn’t say enough good things about his mare, Xtra Fugged About It, after spending a long arduous year running for a world title and then earning the Novice …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Jason Vanlandingham

After getting some advice from his daughter, Jason Vanlandingham rode her former Futurity horse, Plus Me Im Shiny, to a 229.5 and tied for the highest score in the prelims …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Craig Schmersal

Trying out a possibility for The Run For A Million, Craig Schmersal rode Stopping In Jersey to a 229.5 winning the Prime Time Open Derby and tying for the highest …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Casey Deary

Casey Deary rode Custom Dreams to a 229 in the NRHA Open Derby preliminary round and earned an extra $2,500 to his earnings by riding the highest-scoring APHA registered horse …

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2023 NRHA World Champion – Ashley Weaver

Ashley Weaver rode her horse, Platinum Per Se, to not one, but two NRHA World titles: one for the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 and another for the Intermediate …

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2023 NRHA Youth 14-18 World Champion – Reed Selner

The journey to Reed Selner’s Youth 14-18 World Championship carried him further than he ever thought he would go, both as a rider and geographically! He was honored for the …

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2023 NRHA Youth 13 & Under World Champion – Lily Forzani

Lily Forzani worked hard all year and Annies Custom Pistol came through for her time after time. At the Buckle Ceremony held during the 2024 NRHA Derby, she was presented …

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2023 Up-And-Coming Trainer of the Year – Luca Fappani

Luca Fappani’s first year in the Open was incredible, and he was bestowed with the 2023 Up-And-Coming Trainer of the Year title and honored for it at the Buckle Ceremony …

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2023 Non Pro Coach of the Year – Martin Muehlstaetter

Martin Muehlstaetter has coached many Non Pros to big wins and at the Buckle Ceremony held during the NRHA Derby, he was honored as the 2023 Non Pro Coach of …

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2023 Becky Hanson Horsewoman of the Year – Josiane Gauthier

Josiane Gauthier was honored as the 2023 Becky Hanson Horsewoman of the Year at the Buckle Ceremony held during the NRHA Derby.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Lindsay Henricks

Lindsay Henricks and Gunna Mob Your Spark are relatively new partners and they are really coming together when they scored a 141.5 to win both levels of the Green Reiner …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Courtney Chown

Hailing from the Pleasure world, Courtney Chown says that the speed involved with reining is a change, but she enjoys a challenge and her two runs in the Green Reiner …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Frank Christopher Evans

Chris Evans put two consistent Green Reiner runs together on Spooks Gotta Glo and won the Level 2 High Point Buckle.

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2023 NRHA Coach of the Year – Matt Flarida

Matt Flarida was humbled to learn that his peers voted him as the 2023 NRHA Youth Coach of the Year and recognized this achievement by their attendance at the Buckle …

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2023 NRHA Horseman of the Year – Brian Bell

When there are so many great riders out there, it often boils down to the horses in your string. That is where Brian Bell gave credit after being named the …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Juan Robledo

Juan Robledo rode the Alpha Quarter Horses entry, Alpha Sushi Chic, to the highest score in the first slate of Open classes at the NRHA Derby, a 145.5, but he …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Eduardo Giannasi

Eduardo Giannasi and Thorsport Inc’s Boujee earned a 144.5 from the judges to claim the Limited Open [1] win at the NRHA Derby.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Arnaud Ferret

Arnaud Ferret came in on Conquistadors Dun It, owned by Garret Stevens, near the end of the draw to score a 145 and claim the Intermediate Open [1] Championship at …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Harper Kiseljack

Harper Kiseljack listened to Smart Taz Olena when he told her that he didn’t want to be a cowhorse, and that’s how she became involved in reining. She is loving …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Elle Russell

When Elle Russell’s trainer found “Zeke” for her only two months ago, it was a match made in heaven. At the NRHA Derby, they scored a 140.5 to win their …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Susan Fiely

Susan Fiely has been working on some things with Cash Made Easy and in the Green Reiner Levels 2 and 1 [1] classes at the NRHA Derby, things came together …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Kent Ray Taylor

To say that Kent Ray Taylor likes Xtra Wimpys Catalyst would be an understatement. He adores his black unicorn. At the NRHA Derby, they scored a 145.5 and topped all …

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2024 NRHA Derby – Sherman Lauder

Sherman Lauder rides his wife, Cheryl’s, horse, Gunner Magic, and the two make a good team. Their 137.5 earned them the Legends Non Pro [1] Championship at the NRHA Derby.

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2024 NRHA Derby – Nancy Murfin-Moxley

Nancy Murfin-Moxley has enjoyed great success in many different disciplines, but it was reining that has kept her hooked. She and Mega Mag scored a 143 to win the Masters …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Ginger Schmersal

Ginger Schmersal spearheads the NRHA Non Pro Committee so she was a great choice to tell us what exactly the Non Pro Committee is for and what would be discussed …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Van Luse

Van Luse, NRHA Stewards Committee Chairman, took a moment to tell us what the Stewards Committee is all about and what topics might be discussed at the meeting held during …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetingings – Peter DeFreitas

As an  NRHA Eligibility Committee Member, Peter DeFreitas was well equipped to discuss the reasons that the committee exists and what would be discussed at the meeting held during the …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Jeanna Schaffhauser

Jeanna Schaffhauser serves as the NRHA Youth Committee Chairwoman, and she was happy to tell us what’s in store for the Youth Committee Meeting held in conjunction with the 2024 …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Jordan Larson

Professionals Committee Chairman Jordan Larson took a break in a full day of NRHA Winter Meetings to tell us about the topics of the Professionals Committee meeting and the committee …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Jenny Ricotta

Jenny Ricotta serves as an NRHA Affiliate Committee member. She was readily available at the 2024 NRHA Winter Meetings, held at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City, to tell us …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Brooke Wharton

Aged Events Committee Chairwoman Brooke Wharton provided an overview of what the Aged Events Committee does and what would be discussed in the meeting held in conjunction with the 2024 …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meeting – Mark Blake

NRHA President Mark Blake provided a rundown of the Annual General Meeting held during the 2024 NRHA Winter Meetings at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City and the overall health …

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2024 NRHA Winter Meetings – Eugenio Latorre

Eugenio Latorre, NRHA Judges Committee Chairman, was present at the 2024 NRHA Winter meetings held at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City to explain the purpose of the Judges Committee …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Chris Cook & Jenifer Reynolds-Cook

During Sliders Night Out, held during the NRHA Futurity, Chris Cook and his wife, Jenifer, were honored with the Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. Chris and Jenifer produce Horse of …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Brian Bell

After multiple close calls, Brian Bell finally joined the elite group that may call themselves NRHA Futurity Champions when he rode undefeated three-year-old mare Crystalized Whizkey first to a 225.5 …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Kole Price

Right on the heels of his wife, Kelsey’s, Levels 3 and 2 Non Pro Futurity wins, Kole Price rode Shez Got Addy Tude to a 223 and the NRHA Futurity …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Craig Schmersal

All jokes aside, NRHA $5 Million Dollar Rider Craig Schmersal and Trythatnasmalltown put on an exciting performance when they scored a 220.5 to win the NRHA Prime Time Futurity for …

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2023 NRHA futurity – Luca Fappani

Although the road to the NRHA Futurity was a rocky one for Playing With Da Boys, Luca Fappani never stopped believing in her. He put the work in to bring …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Gabriel Diano

Gabriel Diano felt like SS Watcha Gun Doo had the right look since he got him as a yearling. The look combined with his mind and talent resulted in a …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Marcos Guimaraes

Marcos Guimaraes says that he has never had the honor to show as nice a horse as Shootin Wright and he is grateful for the opportunity, especially after he scored …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Ava Welman

Ava Welman just got Mcspangled in June at the Derby, and she and the horse are making their names known. They scored a 218 to tie for the win in …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Lane Colston

Lane Colston has shown five siblings of Gunna Be Painted, but he says that this one is the best of them all. The 3-year-old stallion carried him to a 220.5 …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Allison Thorson

The decision as to whether Allison Thorson or her trainer, Craig Schmersal, would show Froze in the NRHA Futurity remained up in the air for a time resulting in Allison …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Kelsey Price

Kelsey Price’s co-championships in the CINCH Non Pro Futurity Levels 3 and 2 and shared reserve Level 4 championship were extra sweet because the horse that carried her there, Let …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Dani Latimer

For Dani Latimer, the successes achieved during Snap My Crush’s futurity year were extra special due to the fact that she had previously made the Futurity finals on his dam, …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Sandra Bentien

Sandra Bentien was feeling nostalgic when she rode through the Gateway of Champions on Gottabe Electrifying, a son of her stallion Gotta Twist It Up, which she won the NRHA …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Emma Vanlandingham

NRHA Non Pro Youth Futurity Champions Emma Vanlandingham and Plus Me Im Shiny scored a 218.5 in the first section of the Non Pro Futurity Finals and the score held …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Mason McDowell

The 220 that Mason McDowell scored on Xtra Fugged About It in the first section of the Novice Horse Non Pro classes at the NRHA Futurity held through two days …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Bryndle Sveen

Bryndle Sveen and Revvin My Motor make a great team as proven by their win in the Short Stirrup at the NRHA Futurity after an exciting runoff! They scored 213 …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Mathieu Buton

After a series of unfortunate events during Quinns A Tricky Chic’s show career, Mathieu Buton got an opportunity to redeem her in the Honorable Mention Futurity held during the NRHA …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Isabella Sobral

Isabella Sobral rode her longtime partner, Frame Draggin, to a 217.5 and the NAAC Youth 13 & Under Championship at the NRHA Futurity.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Heidi Flint

Heidi Flint hasn’t had Bulletproof Shiner for very long and she had to beg her mom to bring him to the NRHA Futurity, making their win in the Youth 13 …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Rayne Anderson

Rayne Anderson on Pale Face Gunslinger won every Rookie class she was eligible for at the NRHA Futurity, including the Bob’s Custom Saddles Rookie Level 2 Showdown and the Toyon …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Gunny Mathison

Gunny Mathison has had quite and year, and Thursday morning at the NRHA Futurity, he had quite a morning between showing horses and the NRHA Markel Futurity Sales going on …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Jennifer Neudorf

After a few years of semi-retirement in the breeding barn, Shining In Town made a spectacular comeback at the NRHA Futurity when he carried Jennifer Neudorf to the win in …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Leonardo Arcese

Leonardo Arcese represented Gunnatrasha when the stallion was inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame and honored at Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA Futurity.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Dave Belson

Dave Belson will be receiving the Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award at Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA Futurity.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Dell Hendricks

Dell Hendricks is to be honored as one of the newest NRHA Hall of Fame Members during Sliders Night Out at the NRHA Futurity.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Family of Hall of Fame Inductee Bob Mac

The family of the late Bob Mac (Bob McDonnell) attended Sliders Night Out during the NRHA Futurity to represent Bob as he has been inducted into the NRHA Hall of …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Jared Leclair

Jared Leclair did everything in his power to bolster his stallion Electric Code to NRHA Million Dollar Sire status, and Leclair, himself, rose to Million Dollar Rider status largely on …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Marco Ricotta

Marco Ricotta and Black Chex Cash delivered an impressive performance in the Adequan arena and claimed every title available Novice Horse Open title. Those include the NAAC Novice Horse Open …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Flavio Tarquini

Hailing all the way from Rome, Italy, Flavio Taquini rode Blue Inferno to a 219 and the Limited Open and Rookie Pro Championships at the NRHA Futurity.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Tyrell Smith

Tyrell Smith has had Major Durango in training for the stallion’s entire show career. At the end of the horse’s last derby year, Smith and owner Gail Gotto decided to …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Allison Yeager

Allison Yeager was hopeful that she and Shiners Voodoo Juice would do well, but she was pleasantly surprised when they tied for the win in the NAAC Novice Horse Limited …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Rayne Anderson

On a Pale Face Gunslinger, owned by her grandfather, Tim Anderson, Rayne Anderson rode to a 218.5 and won the NAAC Rookie Level 2, the NRHA Rookie Level 2, the …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Susannah Rose

Hailing from the Hunter/Jumper world, Susannah Rose is having a blast on her reiners. With Shining On Run, she earned co-championships in the NAAC Prime Time Rookie and ancillary Prime …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Christine Loper

Christine Loper experienced the thrill of her first NAAC Prime Time Rookie Co-Championship, and also claimed a co-championship in the ancillary Prime Time Rookie when she rode A Ruf Spook …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Platinum Performance Welcome Party

The Platinum Performance Welcome Party is a warm gathering of owners, exhibitors, spectators, Corporate Partners, and stall where good food and camaraderie is enjoyed by all.

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Jennifer Neudorf

Four years after sweeping all levels of the Non Pro Derby, Jennifer Neudorf and Shining In Town are teamed up in the show pen once again. At the NRHA Futurity, …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Adam Donahue

After a nearly fatal health event, Adam Donahue is back in the saddle and collecting checks. At the NRHA Futurity, he rode Not Ruf to a 219.5 and won the …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Dana Pastorino

Dana Pastorino and Hesa Rockin Whiz have had a great year in the showpen. At the NRHA Futurity, they are topping it off with the NAAC Limited Non Pro and …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Brian Bell

When asked which horse was the best horse to buy at the moment, Brian Bell didn’t hesitate to say Gunna Whoa was the one. At the NRHA Futurity, the horse …

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2023 NRHA Futurity – Clemerson Barbalho

Clemerson Barbalho and Spooks Gotta Outfire have enjoyed a long-standing relationship and at the NRHA Futurity, they made the most of that familiarity scoring a 223.5 to finish with the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Ellie Petroll

Ellie Petroll piloted her fast horse, A Dandy Magnum, to the top of the Short Stirrup [2] class at the NRHA Derby when their performance earned them 140 points.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Olivia Deary

Olivia Deary put two solid runs together on Chicsdundreamin, lovingly called “Newt”, and claimed the Short Stirrup High Point buckle.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Mary Riley Cachat

Mary Riley Cachat rode to the top two slots in the 14 – 18 Youth [2] and the Unrestricted Youth [2] on her two horses: A Small Town Trick and …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Lily Forzani

Twelve-year-old Lily Forzani maintains Annie’s Custom Pistol herself. The talented rider guided the 4-legged athlete through two slates of 13 & Under classes to take home the High Point buckle.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Courtney Battison

Courtney Battison and her longtime partner Xtra Little Balou presented the judges with a solid run. They were awarded 215.5 points which won them the Level 1 Non Pro 8 …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Morris Kulmer

Lucky Mo (Morris Kulmer) came back to compete on Lucky Joe (NVR What A Lucky Joe) and they will be returning home from the NRHA Derby with the Non Pro …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kyla Thurlow

Ever since Kyla Thurlow first purchased Kachina Olena Tag off of a Facebook post six years ago, she has had eyes for no other horse and he never lets her …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Anne-Marie Burns

Anne-Marie Burns leases Me & Julio from Kevin & Amy Colston and couldn’t be happier. After a 2-year hiatus from the show pen, Me & Julio has proven that he …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jodee Peterson-Lochner

Jodee Peterson-Lochner had only recently gotten her Chilean stallion, PSR Counterfeit Chrome, back from the trainer. Her first show on him was the Para Reining Championships sponsored by Dechra and …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jennifer Flanagan

Jennifer Flanagan guided Cromed Out Swagwagon to the inaugural Para Reining Championship sponsored by Dechra. They also won the Grade 3 Para Reining Championship.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Holly Leigh Jacobson

Holly Leigh Jacobson catch rode Shalene Taylor’s horse Getting Out Of Town. This horse was the only horse that Holly has ridden other than her own in about 5 years, …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Casey Deary

Casey Deary rode Down Right Amazing to a 231.5 and won the Open Derby Championship. According to Casey, the incredible stallion still left a little on the table that he …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Shawn Flarida

Shawn Flarida and Andiamoe wowed the crowd once again. The 4-year-old mare tried her heart out as she always does, but the 218 they were awarded fell short of the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Michelle Fumagalli

With a score of 145, Michelle Fumagalli and Guns N Dreams won the first slate of both the Youth 14-18 and Unrestricted Youth at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by …

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2023 NRHA Derby- Sydney Muehlstaetter

Sydney Muehlstaetter won the first slate of the Youth 13 & Under at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel aboard 2012 mare, Xtra Voodoo Step.

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2023 NRHA Derby- Kyle Shaw

Kyle Shaw made a worthwhile haul from New York State with HF Whizedbymobster, winning the co-championship in the Level 2 Open at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel with …

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2023 NRHA Derby- Luca Fappani

Luca Fappani showed Dream On Whiz to a win in the Level 3 Open, and a tie to win the Level 2 Open, at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Shayla Malmberg

Shayla Malmberg won the Level 1 Open Derby at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel with a score of 218.5, aboard Snip Of A Dream.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kent Ray Taylor

Kent Ray Taylor and Xtra Wimpys Catalyst cleanly swept the competition aside in the Rookie [2] classes. They scored a 143 and topped all 3 divisions and claimed all three …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Emma Vanlandingham

Fourteen-year-old Emma Vanlandingham scored her best on SHR Hollywood Kid, a 221, claimed the Youth Non Pro Derby Championship and ended up tied for third in the Level 4!

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2023 NRHA Derby – Michael Garnett

Michael Garnett says that things have really begun to click with him and Thundrstruk. Their rising abilities as a team earned them the Prime Time and Masters Non Pro Derby …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kalicia Walters

Kalicia Walters set out to hold nothing back when she rode into the Jim Norick Arena. Raisinthebar delivered a 217 to win the NRHA Level 1 Non Pro Derby.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Samantha Kapu

Samantha Kapu logged her second big win at the 2023 NRHA Derby riding Chics Get The Chex for her, this one was a dream come true! After claiming the Amateur …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Rita Clausen

Rita Clausen claimed her first major event titles at the NRHA Derby when she piloted Xtra Kiss Me Again to a 219 and tied to win the Level 3 and …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jorge Puente

Jorge Puente couldn’t say enough good about Dual Reality or his owner, Kristen Suggs-Bohrer, after winning the Novice Horse Open Level 3 [2] at the NRHA Derby.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jimmy Van der Hoeven

Jimmy Van der Hoeven has only had “Timmy,” also known as Wimpy Pale Face, for about 6 weeks. It wasn’t quite enough time to excel in the NRHA Derby, but …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Peter DeFreitas

Peter DeFreitas will go home from the NRHA Derby with not only a Novice Horse Open Level 2 [1] co-championship but also the Novice Horse Open Level 1 [2] win …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Taylor Zimmerman

Taylor Zimmerman guided Its All About Ruf through a moving freestyle performance to the tune of JVKE’s Golden Hour to honor the horse as the “Golden Boy” in her life. …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kary Key

Kary Key and Spookadeous have been a powerful team since they were first paired. At the NRHA Derby, they claimed the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 [2] win after …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Sarah McNally

After a runoff, Sarah McNally emerged victorious in the Novice Horse Non Pro Levels 3 and 1 on her beloved mare, Smartys Bea. This was her first big win after …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Melissa Wigen

Melissa Wigen and Starlight Escalade had a very successful 2022 show season that resulted in NRHA World Championships in all three levels of the Novice Horse Non Pro. Although coming …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Alicia Rapp

Alicia Rapp and CS Just Vintage put two consistent runs together at the NRHA Derby and won the Novice Horse Non Pro Levels 2 and 1 High Point buckles.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Reiners Rope Champions – Owen Deary & Pake Bell

Reiners Rope, sponsored by Kyle Tack, to the benefit of the Reining Horse Foundation, was a raging success. Who knew that there were so many reiners who rope?! Two seasoned …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Josiane Gauthier

Xtra Step Doctor holds a special place in Josiane Gauthier’s heart. The standout mount logged yet another success story when he scored a 148 to win the Novice Horse Open …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Brian Bell

Brian Bell got a last-minute catch ride on Kary Key’s Spookadeous and made it count by earning a co-championship in the Novice Horse Open Level 2 [1] at the NRHA …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Peter DeFreitas

Peter DeFreitas and Keep On Th Sunnyside have been showing successfully all year long and the NRHA Derby was no different. They won the Novice Horse Open Level 1 [1], …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Samantha Kapu

After a year-long hiatus from the show pen, Samantha Kapu wanted to make a statement in the show pen. She did that and more. She scored a 218 to win …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Molly Morgenstern

Molly Morgenstern says that Aphrodites Got Voodoo has more heart than any horse she’s ever had. Whatever it was, it earned them a co-championship in the Colston Paving, Inc. Non …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jose Vazquez

Jose Vazquez has earned much of his million dollars in rider earnings on the offspring of his late stallion, Smart Like Juice, but for the Colston Paving, Inc. Non Pro …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Gina-Marie Schumacher

Gina-Marie Schumacher is having a very successful NRHA Derby, so far. Her three derby finalists are in the top three spots of the prelims and CS Nifty Sailor won the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Alicia Rapp

Alicia Rapp was looking for redemption when she entered CS Just Vintage in the Novice Horse Non Pro [1] classes and she did that and more! She won both levels …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Brogan Hill

Brogan Hill and her bestie, Quik Draw McGraw, are preparing for their NRHA Derby debut and picked up a Novice Horse Non Pro Level 3 [1] win on their way.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Jenna Ratke

Hot off the heels of receiving recognition for her 2022 NRHA Youth 14-18 World Championship title, Jenna Ratke and Rio One Step Closer claimed a Limited Non Pro [2] Championship …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Adele Cunningham

Adele Cunningham said that KB Bucks N Guns was a bit more energetic than usual when she showed him in the second slate of Limited Non Pro classes at the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Markus Gerbert

With only three weeks on MAQ Voodoo Doll, Markus Gerbert is still getting to know her.  Even with room to improve, they were still at the top of the Intermediate …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Yali Avraham

Alpha Taris Chic logged his second win at the NRHA Derby after he tied for the Limited Open [2] Championship with Yali Avraham. On Saturday, he won the Open [1] …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Janina Gauthier

After an eight-year hiatus, Janina Gauthier is back in the show pen, and she won’t be leaving empty-handed! After she rode Smart N Up to a 140.5, she tied for …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Luca Cozzo

Luca Cozzo just wanted a good confidence-building run for Pretty With A Twist. He got that, but will also be going home from the NRHA Derby with a co-championship in …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Lucas Gayoto Ocanha

In only his third ride on Xtra Magic Doctor, Lucas Gayoto Ocanha scored a 140.5 and tied for the win in the Limited Open [2] at the NRHA Derby.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kent Ray Taylor

Kent Ray Taylor simply can’t get enough of Xtra Wimpys Catalyst, and it helps that the coal-black stallion consistently carries him where he wants to go: right to the winner’s …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Eric Mendrysa

Eric Mendrysa has only owned Xtra Magic Doctor for about a month, but already they are quite the team. They won the Rookie Level 2 [1] at the NRHA Derby …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Shawn Flarida

Shawn Flarida and Andiamoe delivered once again for owner Arcese Quarter Horses and their swiftly growing fan base when they scored a 226.5 to win the Tamarack Ranch Open 4-Year-Old …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Craig Schmersal

Craig Schmersal attributes Rootin Tootin Nite’s good looks and charm to his success, but whatever it is, the horse and rider team earned a 221.5 to share the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Fernando Salgado

Swooon has long been a favorite of Fernando Salgado’s, but time after time, luck just hasn’t been on their side. At the NRHA Derby, the tide changed when they scored …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Morgan Bagnell

Morgan Bagnell has only been showing reiners for six short months, but at her first NRHA Derby, she put two consistently high scores together to be named the Green Reiner …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Heather Ronek

Heather Ronek only started showing Gotta Magic Gun at the beginning of the year, but show after show, they continue to improve. At the NRHA Derby, the claimed their first …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Cody Bell

Cody Bell rode Smart Chicago Spook into the Adequan® Arena and scored a 140.5 to win the Green Reiner Level 1 [2] and its high point buckle!

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2023 NRHA Derby – Megan Overy

Although Megan Overy hasn’t been showing horses for long, she guided ARC Wimpysgottagun to a 144 and the Rookie Professional [1] Championship at the NRHA Derby.

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2023 NRHA Derby – Dakota Guthridge

Although Dakota Guthridge has only shown Dun With Guns twice, he has already learned a lot from him. The dynamic duo scored a 142.5 to win the Limited Open [1] …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Justin Mathison

Justin Mathison has had his eye on Alpha Taris Chic for some time. At the 2023 NRHA Derby, he rode the stand-out mount to a 147 and won both the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Caroline Nielson

Although Caroline Nielson partnered in the purchase of Hot Hollywood Whizky a few years ago, she has had very limited showing with him. At the 2023 NRHA Derby, they proved …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Adele Cunningham

With her sister, Kaylene, in college, Adele Cunningham gets to show her horse, KB Bucks N Guns. At the 2023 NRHA Derby, she won the Limited Non Pro on the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Kathleen Armenta

Kathleen Armenta’s day started early at the 2023 NRHA Derby as draw 3 in a class that started at 7 am. She laid down a 144.5 that held for the …

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2023 NRHA Derby – Morris Kulmer

Morris Kulmer and his longtime partner, NVR What A Lucky Joe, have enjoyed much success throughout their reining careers and the 2023 NRHA Derby was no exception when they won …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Shawn Flarida

Shawn Flarida made history when he rode Andiamoe to an incredible 230 and the 2022 MS Diamonds NRHA Futurity Championship in the same saddle that he rode her sire, Gunnatrashya, …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Matt Mills

Even feeling a bit under the weather, Matt Mills held it together and piloted Walla Be A Bigstar to a 222 and snagged the Level 3 NRHA MS Diamonds Open …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Guglielmo Fontana

Guglielmo Fontana decided to bring CD Gunnas Chex Olena from Italy to Oklahoma City just 3 months ago. After some fast arrangements were made, the horse got here in great …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Ethan Willey

Ethan Willey has only had a couple of months to work with Graddytude, and things have continued each time he has ridden her this week. The horse and rider team …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Sorrel Schreibvogel

Even though he is grumpy outside of the show pen, Sparkin Affair loves to work. He and Sorrel Schreibvogel scored a 215.5 to tie for the win in both the …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Madison Rafacz

Madison Rafacz and the little-horse-that-could did it again. This time, the young rider and Got Twisted In Vegas scored a 215.5 to tie for the wins in the NAAC and …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Madalyn Werner

It was a dream come true for Madalyn Werner when she had the opportunity to run My Lil Whizkey Girl into the Jim Norick Arena through the historic Gateway of …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – William Clutter

After a 14-year hiatus from the show pen, William Clutter laid it all on the line on Smokinintheboyzroom to win a co-championship in the CINCH Level 4 Non Pro Futurity, …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Gina-Marie Schumacher

The pinnacle end to a rough week with Gunnin For The Nite brought Gina-Marie Schumacher to share the win in the Level 4 CINCH Non Pro Futurity after scoring a …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Charles Wiederholt

Charles Wiederholt could find no fault in the performance Ima Magnum Survivor have him to score a 220 to win the CINCH Prime Time Non Pro Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Lane Colston

Lane Colston couldn’t have been happier about the amount of heart HA Chic gave him in the Level 4 Non Pro Finals. The two scored an impressive 219.5 and won …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Rick Massimi

Ever since Rick Massimi showed his first reiner as a boy, joining the reining family has been a dream of his. Finally, his dream was brought to fruition and he …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Holly Hardin

After a long, difficult recovery from back surgery, Holly Hardin rode her mare, Wimpys Little Melody to a 209 to tie for the win in the NHRA Prime Time Rookie.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Karly Kopp

Karly Kopp was enjoying an NRHyA dance when she found out that she would be running off for the NAAC Rookie of the Year title the following day, but at …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Jerry Douglas

Jerry Douglas went from terrified on a horse to NAAC Rookie Prime Time Champion in just four years thanks, in part, to the steadfast reliability of his mount, Xtra Dun …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Matthew Dooley

Matthew Dooley and Magnifisent are relatively new partners so they still have a lot to learn about each other.  However, they are proving themselves as a team with co-championships in …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Cassandra Hacking

Cassandra Hacking’s co-championships in the NAAC and NRHA Rookie Level 2 were made even sweeter by the fact that she bought her own horse a year ago when she was …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Rafael Christens

Brazillian native Rafael Christians wasn’t sure about the English language, but he has no issues with the language of the horse as he proved by scoring a 219 on a …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Hayley Thompson

Addison Sawyer loves that her horse Fifty Shades Of Roan is so fun to ride, and now she can also enjoy his winning ways as she will be going home …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Addison Sawyer

After a week of positive preparation with Whizkey At Dawn, Addison Sawyer felt ready when she walked into Barn 6 at the NRHA Futurity. She proved that she was when …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Sebastian Petroll

After a long career in aged events, Sebastian Petroll and owner Ellen Lloyd Cummins were looking for events for 7-year-old mare Xtra Miss Wimpy to rack up more earnings, and …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Alicia Rapp

Spooks Gotta Glo may have his own list of requirements to do his job, but when his needs are met, he does great things like win the Bob’s Custom Saddles …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Michelle Ann Kimball

Michelle Ann Kimball couldn’t have been prouder of her horse, Spooks Gotta Whiz’s, recognition as an NRHA Hall of Fame inductee during Sliders Night Out held on Wednesday of the …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Pat Warren

Pat Warren, along with her husband Jim, owners of Rancho Oso Rio, were honored with induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame at Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Dutch Chapman

Dutch Chapman has enjoyed a long successful career and has coached more Non Pros to high-level wins than many can boast. For that, he was honored as an NRHA Hall …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Dwight Sanders

Dwight Sanders’s 60-year-long career as a farrier and his contributions to the specialized shoeing of reining horses were recognized at Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Jose Vazquez

After the loss of his Four Million Dollar Sire Smart Like Juice, Jose Vazquez only owns one stallion, and that is SLJ Corazon Valiente. The two scored a 223 to …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Stephanie Gentile

Stephanie Gentile has had an incredible week at the NRHA Futurity with the horse she leases from Lori Baker, Joes Lil Wrangler. The dynamic duo logged their fourth NAAC Championship …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Paige Vernon

Paige Vernon and her longtime partner Magnum Starlight put it all on the line to win the NAAC & NRHA Non Pro Championships at the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Rebecca Asmussen

Rebecca Asmussen claimed her third title of the day when she won the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 3 on The Crowd Goes Wildd at the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Madison Rafacz

Madison Rafacz’s co-championships in the NAAC and NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 classes at the NRHA Futurity were made even sweeter by the fact that she had a …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Stephanie Gentile

After claiming the NAAC Limited Non Pro title on Joes Lil Wrangler, Stephanie Gentile claimed co-championships in the NAAC & NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro classes at the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Rebecca Asmussen

Hot on the heels of her husband’s Congress win on TR Hot Dream, Rebecca Asmussen road him to ties in the NAAC & NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Memorial for Kelle Smith

Pastor Mike Seay led a beautiful prayer memorial for Kelle Smith.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Nathan Piper

Nathan Piper and Cameos Special Gun’s owner Paul Lentsche, decided at the last moment for Piper to qualify the horse for the North American Affiliate Championships and the decision paid …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Ben Beckett

Mason Dorsey had his doubts when NRHA Professional Ben Beckett recommended that he purchase the aptly named Micro Mag, but the 13.3 hh mare proved herself mighty when Beckett rode …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Katie Davis

Katie Davis and Sugarwhizngun, owned by Peyton Langford, topped the scores in the NAAC Rookie Pro and NRHA Rookie Pro with a 216 at the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Tyrel Pole

Tyrel Pole and his wife, Rhea’s showy little stud, Sparkys Shining Doll, claimed their second NAAC Championship of the week, the Limited Open, and also took the NRHA Limited Open …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Platinum Performance Welcome Party

The NRHA welcomed its Futurity attendees in style with a scrumptious meal, fun with friends, and a Platinum Performance drawing; however Virtual Horse Help was on the hunt to find …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Stephanie Gentile

Stephanie Gentile leased Joes Lil Wrangler from Lori Baker and rode him to top the NAAC Limited Non Pro by an outstanding 6-point lead at the NRHA Futurity and Adequan® …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Yonathan Baruch

Yonathan Baruch and Peptos Lil Step picked up Co-Championships in the NAAC Open and NRHA Open for owners Nancy Wheeler and Jimmy Nichols at the NRHA Futurity on their way …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Tyrel Pole

Tyrel Pole’s goal for Sparkys Shining Doll was to top off their lead in the Limited Open World Standings with a win in the NAAC Limited Open, but in a …

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2022 NRHA Futurity – Jared Leclair

Jared Leclair and Makendiamonds scored a 222.5 to win co-championships in the NAAC Open and NRHA Open for owner Dorothy Queen at the NRHA Futurity.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Addison Coats

Addison Coats was thoroughly pleased with Ruf Till The End after they kept their Youth 13 & Under scores consistently high enough to win the circuit championship at the NRHA …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Lily Forzani

Lily Forzani has been busy helping her trainer all week, but she still found time to focus on a win. She and her horse, Annies Custom Pistol will be returning …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Layla Flaherty

The Flaherty family claimed another win on the last day of the NRHA Derby. After Logan won the Youth 13 & Under, his sister, Layla, snagged the High Point Championship …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Justin Eddy

Justin Eddy and Xtra Wimpy Voodoo were undefeated in the Youth 14 – 18 classes at the NRHA Derby, finishing with the AQHA Youth 14 – 18 win, the High …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Logan Flaherty

Logan Flaherty says that Story For you is goofy at home, but at the show, he is all business. He and Logan won the Youth 13 & Under [2] class …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Emma Lane

Some horses never run out of ability, and Gunner Gump is one that has lasted the course with Emma Lane, from her youth horse to Switzerland to now sweeping all …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Melissa Wigen

Melissa Wigen and Starlight Escalade have had a very successful show at the NRHA Derby and they ended the week on a high point with Circuit Championships in the Non …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Nancy Murfin-Moxley

After showing in the first slate of Non Pro classes over a week ago, Nancy Murfin-Moxley had to go back home to take care of business there. She arrived late …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Raeanna Thayn

After much success during their long partnership, Raeanna Thayn and Coded N Karma logged yet another championship. This time it was for the Unrestricted Youth [1] at the NRHA Derby.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Justin Eddy

Seeking a quiet, clean run, Justin Eddy and Xtra Wimpy Voodoo won the Youth 14 – 18 [1] at the NRHA Derby.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Emma Hillis

Emma Hillis turned her “horse addiction” into a check for a co-championship in the Youth 13 & Under [1] at the NRHA Derby with her horse, Revolutionary Spooks.

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2022 NRHA Derby – Abigail Dooley

Abigail Dooley says that Top Haida is a fun horse to be around, and he is also a top athlete as he carried her to a 13 & Under Youth …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Casey Deary

Two things that this man can be counted on to do, are winning big events and garnering laughs. Adding to multiple successes with horses out of Americasnextgunmodel, Casey Deary won …

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2022 NRHA Derby – Casey Hinton

Casey Hinton and Magnums Custom Dream laid down an incredible run in the Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, scoring a 221 to win the 6666 NRHA Open Level 3 …

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