Bernard Fonck and Girinon Share the $10,000-Added NRHA European Affiliate Championship Open; Jodie Fonck Clinches the $500-Added NRHA EAC Donut Limited Open

Le Pin, July 20 — The 2024 edition of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships counting 292 entries closed with the exciting $10,000-Added NRHA EA Open Championship run class in class with the $500-Added Donut NRHA EA Limited Open Championship. NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider Bernard Fonck and Arnaud Girinon both performed to a 225 score and opted to share the Championship. The EA Limited Open Championship remained in the Fonck family as 18-year-old Jody rode to a 220.5 and the top step of the podium.

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A Youthful Morning at the NRHA European Affiliate Championships in France

Le Pin, July 20 — The last day of the 22nd edition of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships held in Le Pin, France, welcomed the youth riders vying for the Youth 14-18 and Youth 13 & Under Championships as well as the NRHA EAC Youth Team Tournament. The great group representing eight European countries came together, competing against each other for the titles at stake in the show arena, but building friendships outside the pen.

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The 2024 NRHA European Affiliate Championships Start With A Bang

Le Pin, July 19 – Le Petit Far West, the state-of-the-art facility in Le Pin, France, welcomed the 22nd edition of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships (EAC) bright and early on Friday morning. Riders of 13 countries qualified for the prestigious NRHA European titles arrived to the small town outside of Paris, the site of the 2024 Olympics. While the French capital is getting ready for the largest sports event of the world, reining enthusiasts enjoyed the welcoming and family atmosphere of the western facility in the French countryside while crowning the first of the ten Champions.

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The Second Day of Ancillary Action Takes Place at the NRHA European Affiliate Championships in Le Pin, France

Le Pin, July 18 – Action continued during the heated day at the beautiful facility Le Petit Far West in Le Pin, France, where the 2024 edition of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships (EAC) are taking place. The day started with the youngest competitors saddling their mounts to perform NRHA pattern #8. Following the young talents, professionals took the stage competing for the highest added ancillary class of the week – the $8,000-added NRHA Open. When the sun set and the busy day was winding down, the Non Pro Champions were crowned as well.

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NRHA Ancillary Action and NRHA Youth Team Tournament Members Take Center Stage At the NRHA European Affiliate Championships in Le Pin, France

Le Pin, July 17 — Provided by Simona Diale — The 2024 edition of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships took off full blast today with NRHA Ancillary action and a youthful afternoon at Le Petit Far West in Le Pin, France, where over 200 horses and 141 riders representing 13 countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, The Netherlands) came together.

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All Nite Partier and Cade McCutcheon Conquer the 6666 Ranch NRHA Open Derby

Photos by NRHA Press Release
Photos by NRHA Press Release

Tonight was a fitting finale to aged event classes at the 6666 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby presented by Markel. In its 45th edition, the show shattered records and paid out more money across the Open Derby levels than ever before. With such an impressive sum on the line, All Nite Partier and Cade McCutcheon secured the coveted $100,000 Level 4 Open Derby Champion’s check with a huge 231.5.

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6666 NRHA Derby Presented by Markel: Schumacher and Muehlstaetter Tie For the Non Pro Championship

Split Decision
June 22 - Hopes and dreams were fulfilled today at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel. More than 100 of the world’s best non pro reiners teamed up with their horses to compete for their piece of glory and record-breaking purses across all levels of the Non Pro in Oklahoma City. They were led by Kim Muehlstaetter and Gina Schumacher, who clinched the Level 4 Non Pro Co-Championship and the lion’s share of the purse. A pair of huge 227.5 scores from Draws 31 and 33 earned each pair a paycheck for $32,697.

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