$307,677-Added NRHA European Derby Frassa and Shining Guns N Roses Capture the $210,840-Added Open Title by Surprise
Lyon, November 1—In front of a full house, the 2025 NRHA European Derby Open Finals did not disappoint. Italy’s Alessandro Frassa reined 23 Quarter Horses Srl’s owned, bred, and nominated Shining Guns N Roses to the $106,770-Added Level (L)4 Derby Open Championship. Held in Lyon, France, at the renowned Equita Lyon and Longines Equita Lyon, […]
2025 NRHA European Derby: Zehetbauer Strikes Again by Conquering the $98,790-Added Cheval Liberté European Derby Non Pro Finals
Lyon, October 31—The 15th edition of the $307,600-Added NRHA European Derby is hosted in Europe’s largest temporary stable and exhibition hall: Equita Lyon and Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International in Lyon, France. Open to 5-, 6-, 7-, and 8-year-old horses entered in the NRHA Nomination program, the $98,790-Added Cheval Liberté European Derby Non Pro […]
Stop Little Sister Becomes NRHA’s Newest Million Dollar Dam
The National Reining Horse Association is proud to announce that Stop Little Sister, a 2011 mare by Magnum Chic Dream and out of Best Stop, has become the association’s newest Million Dollar Dam. She reached this milestone when Get Groovy, owned by Toyon Ranch and ridden by Luca Fappani, tied for the reserve championship in […]
$207,000-Added NRHA European Derby Open Qualifier: Girinon Keeps On Flexing!
Lyon, October 30—In 2024, Equita Lyon and Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International, welcomed close to 200,000 international visitors. This great stage — Europe’s largest temporary stable and exhibition hall — is host to the $302,000-Added NRHA European Derby celebrating its 15th edition with riders from 17 countries riding for their flag. Open to 5-, […]
2025 NRHA European Derby: Reining Action Kicks Off at Equita Lyon with Zehetbauer Leading the Non Pro Qualifier
Lyon, October 29—The first day of the 15th edition of the NRHA European Derby kicked off on Wednesday during the opening of the 31st Equita Lyon, Salon du Cheval, held in Lyon, France. 106 horse-rider combinations rode in the Oklahoma Arena competing for a spot in the $95,000-Added Non Pro Derby Finals that will take […]
2025 NRHA European Derby: On Your Mark, Get Set…Lyon
It’s that time of the year when aged horses have one more chance to prove their worth: It’s NRHA (National Reining Horse Association) European Derby time in Lyon, France, and the best horse-rider combinations are ready to make their way to Equita Lyon, Salon du Cheval, where the prestigious event will be held. Open to […]
