Teton Ridge Announces Landmark, Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement with FOX Sports for The American Western Sports Competitions
The American Rodeo Championship to be Broadcast on FOX
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2023 NRHA European Futurity: Capello and Shya Shine Non Pro Futurity Champions
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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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
