NRHA Open Derby champions were crowned for the first time in the OG&E Coliseum at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel on Saturday, June 21. NRHA $5 Million Rider Casey Deary and Customize My Dream carried the torch for…
The competition was gritty tonight in the Non Pro finals of the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel. Taylor Zimmerman came from the next-to-last draw aboard Spooks Deville to tie Kim Muehlstaetter and Smoky Mountain Rein. The teams claimed the…
The final section of the Non Pro Derby Go-Round concluded today, rounding out a competitive field. Riders in every level left it all in the arena, setting the stage for an unforgettable Finals Friday at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented…
Section 2 of the Non Pro Derby brought the heat as competitors continued their pursuit of finalist positions for the $212,500-added division of the 2025 6666 NRHA Derby, presented by Markel. Scores and energy in the OG&E Coliseum rose quickly…
The World’s Hottest Reining heated up when the Non Pro competitors took their shot at top spots in six divisions during the 2025 event on Monday, June 16. From past NRHA Futurity and Derby champions to first-time entrants, the dirt…
The final section of the Open Derby preliminary competition delivered drama and high stakes as the last contenders chased their spots in the finals. Awards capped off a thrilling day, recognizing champions in the Prime Time Open, American Paint Horse…
The gates officially opened to competition inside the state-of-the-art OG&E Coliseum as the 2025 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel launched its first full day of Open Derby action. In a history-making moment, riders and reiners christened the new arena…
Success in the show pen at the 2024 The Run For A Million (TRFAM) created additional National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) million-dollar milestones to celebrate.
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.
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.
In a landmark achievement, Arcese Quarter Horses USA has solidified its position as the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) first-ever $3 Million Owner, while their exceptional stallion, Gunnatrashya, has surpassed an impressive $11 Million as an NRHA Sire.
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