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2023 NRHA European Derby: Jody Fonck takes the ELEMENTA Non Pro Level 4 Championship in an All-Girls Night

Lyon, November 3 — The $300,595-added NRHA European Derby held in Lyon, France, during the renowned Equita Lyon fair, closed the third day of reining competition with the Non Pro Derby Finals. It was ladies night in the Oklahoma Arena where a very high level of competition was showcased. Storming into the arena as draw four in the second section of the ELEMENTA European Derby Non Pro Finals, Belgium's Jody Fonck with Smart Spooky Joe under the saddle set the bar high by performing to a 223. Their score held until the end and the pair pocketed the Level (L) 4, 3 and 2 Championships as well as the Youth Non Pro Championship.

Reining

The $300,595-Added NRHA European Derby: Open Finalists Set

Lyon, November 2 — A thrilling NRHA European Derby Open qualifier filled the day in Equita Lyon where the 13th edition of the prestigious NRHA-owned event is being held. The fight was on as 104 horse-rider combinations gave it their all vying for a spot in the Finals which will be held on Saturday, November 4.

Reining

2023 NRHA European Derby: Horses and Riders Are Set and Ready To Go in Lyon

Lyon, October 31 — Equita Lyon has once again set the stage for the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Derby. Open to 5-, 6-, 7-, and 8-year-old horses entered in the NRHA Nomination Program, the 13th edition offers a total of Euro 267.661 added money (subject to change in nominations) and will be held on November 1-5 in Lyon, France.

Association News

2024 The American Professional Horseman: Top-Ranked Cutting, Reining and Reined Cowhorse Professionals Return For One Million Dollars

Teton Ridge to Partner with Concerts West & AEG Presents to Bring Performance Horse Fans World-Class Entertainment at Second Annual Event
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Arlington, TX - [August 16, 2023] - Following its industry-defining debut in 2023, The American Performance Horseman will again ride into Arlington, Texas, trasforming Globe Life Field on Friday, March 8, 2024 as part of a newly signed three-year partnership.

Reining

NRHA Hires Billy Smith as Next Commissioner

Following the announcement of current NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter’s retirement at the end of the year, NRHA has hired Billy Smith as his replacement to lead the association.

Reining

2023 NRHA European Futurity: Capello and Shya Shine Non Pro Futurity Champions

For Immediate Release:

Cremona, May 26 — The first champions of the 2023 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Futurity held in Cremona, Italy, were crowned on Friday night in the CremonaFiere reining arena.

Topping the field of 32 horse-rider combinations across the 4 levels was Matteo Capello of Italy riding Shya Shine. The duo had already left their mark by winning the Non Pro qualifier with a 220 score. They came back with a strong performance worth a 218.5 in the second section of the Finals, enough to win the EUR 79.953,76-Added Level (L)4 Non Pro Championship.

Pro Rodeo Events

$35,000-Added Cowtown Classic Rope Horse Futurity Coming to Fort Worth July 7-9

The American Rope Horse Futurity Association is bringing prestige and big bucks to Fort Worth July 7-9, 2023—their newest event for 4-, 5- and 6-year-old rope horses, the Cowtown Classic Rope Horse Futurity, takes place at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in conjunction with the APHA World Championship Show.

Reining

Records Broken and History Made as Open Classic Preliminaries Conclude

Those to witness the Open Classic preliminary round at the 2023 NRBC are sure to never forget it. The 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-year-olds brought the heat to Tulsa, Oklahoma, these two days. Andrea Fappani and All Bettss Are Off (Gunner x Wimpys Little Chic) owned by Rancho Oso Rio LLC, take the lead in the Level 4 preliminaries marking a whopping 230 and winning $17,306.

Reining

Big Scores Mark First Day of the NRBC Open Classic

By the 50th draw in the NRBC Open Classic, there was already a 226.5 to set the bar for the rest of the day’s competitors. By the time the 121 runs completed, 14 runs were a 225 or above, with Cade McCutcheon and Varsity Blu (Wimpy Chic x Flo N Blu Boon) taking the lead with a 229.5. The bay stallion was bred by Alpha Quarter Horses LLC, and is owned by Frank and Susan Costantini, Rick Clark and Brent Clark, and Joe Wolfe. McCutcheon leads the Level 4 headed into Day Two’s runs.

Association News

More Than $105,500 for Ranch Horses at 2023 APHA World Show

You’ve got the ranch horses, we’ve got the cash! APHA and generous partners are offering more than $105,000 in total added money for ranch horse events taking place at the 2023 APHA & IRHA World Championship Show, June 23-July 9 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Association News

APHA & Daniel Patton Partner to Expand All-Breed Ranch Horse Opportunities

Calling all ranch horses! A new partnership between serial entrepreneur and horseman Daniel Patton and the American Paint Horse Association is expanding opportunities for ranch horses of all breeds. The team’s International Ranch Horse Association will offer expanded competitions for ranch horses, including offering IRHA world championship classes and expanded Ranch Horse Triple Crown events during the APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas.