NRHA European Affiliate Championships Return to Le Pin, France, as Europe’s Finest Reiners to Compete for Continental Glory

Le Pin, July 14 – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Affiliate Championships (EAC), held on July 14–19, are back in France at the renowned Parc Équestre Francilien in Le Pin. Last year the prestigious event counted record entries…

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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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First NRHA European Affiliate Champions Crowned at the SVAG CS Classic 2022; Ludwig and Schumacher Triumph in the NRHA Open and Non Pro Ancillary Classes

Photo by Tom Hautmann
Photo by Tom Hautmann

Givrins, July 15—The SVAG CS Classic National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Affiliate Championships officially opened the day at CS Ranch in Givrins, Switzerland. The first 2022 Champions were crowned after a tight battle for the highest step of the podium in the four Finals offered; more high level competition closed the day with the $8,500-Added NRHA Non Pro and $12,000-Added NRHA Open which kept the public glued to their seats until the very last contestant.

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