Finalists Determined in Cremona for the Inaugural Million Dollar Added NRHA European Futurity

Cremona, May 23 — Day two of the 16th edition of the NRHA European Futurity, held during the international horse fair Salone del Cavallo Americano, saw 88 riders competing in the second section of the MS Diamonds TX Open qualifier. Open to 4-year-old horses enrolled in the NRHA Nomination Program, this year’s event marks the first time the added money in a European reining event hits the $1.000.000 mark.

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CremonaFiere Sets the Stage for the Inaugural Million Dollar Added NRHA European Futurity

Cremona, May 22 — The stage is set for the history-making edition of the NRHA European Futurity this year where Italy will reach yet another milestone by offering the first million dollar added event in Europe.

Open to 4-year-old horses enrolled in the NRHA Nomination Program, the first European Futurity was held in Kreuth, Germany, in 2009. In a joint effort with European affiliates, NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee Eleuterio Arcese made both the show and the nomination program happen. Sixteen years later, thanks to Arcese’s vision and determination a pool of sponsors in Italy, along with European purse supporters, made the million dollar added event happen in Cremona during the 37th edition of the international horse fair Salone del Cavallo Americano.

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Taylor Sheridan’s The Run For A Million Returns to Las Vegas in 2024

ASONTRFAM/JASON VANLANDINGHAM & BEST SHINE
ASONTRFAM/JASON VANLANDINGHAM & BEST SHINE

The Run For A Million, the richest event in the history of reining and the most exciting and thrilling new event in cow horse and cutting, will return to the prestigious South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas From Aug. 12-17. A sold-out event year after year, The Run For A Million puts the highest level of performance horse competition and winnings, including a purse of $1 Million for the Million Dollar Reining Competition event, on full display for attendees, alongside six jam-packed days of world-class entertainment offerings.

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The 2024 NRHA European Futurity Offers the First NRHA Million Dollar Competition in Europe!

History will be made in Cremona, Italy, where the National Reining Horse Association European Futurity will be the first event in Europe to guarantee $1 million added money. Held during the Salone del Cavallo Americano on May 22–26, the event is supported by NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee Eleuterio Arcese in collaboration with the Italian Reining Horse Association, TFY, a select group of supporters, and the NRHA Nomination Program money. This event will be the first of its kind for Europe and will create incredible opportunities for riders, breeders, owners, and fans.

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NRHA Celebrates First $2 Million Dam

Photos by NRHA Press Release | Cappy Jackson
Photos by NRHA Press Release | Cappy Jackson

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly announces a historic milestone as Wimpys Little Chic, a revered member of the equine community, becomes the first NRHA $2 Million Dam. This remarkable achievement continues to solidify Wimpys Little Chic’s status as a legendary dam within the reining industry. Through her offspring, ‘Lexi’ has significantly impacted the sport, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide.

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$305.700-added IRHA/IRHA/NRHA Derby Presented by DeNiroBootCo: Cortesi and July Joe Snap Snatch Top Honors

Cremona, March 30 – Emotions ran high on Saturday night in Cremona, Italy, where the 2024 IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA Derby concluded with the DeNiroBootCo Open Derby Finals.
 
The last three riders to go determined who would hold the first three positions and, last in the draw with a 230.5 to beat, Manuel Cortesi and his faithful companion, July Joe Snap, continued their winning streak by posting a 231 to win both the IRHA/IRHBA and IRHA Level (L)4 Open Championships.

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$305.700-Added 2024 IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA Derby Presented by DeNiroBootCo: The Quarter Dream Non Pro Finals End With a Bang!

Cremona, March 30 — Friday action in Cremona, Italy, was focused on the Quarter Dream $57,350-added IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA and $48,000-added IRHA/NRHA Non Pro Derby Finals where 52 combinations battled for the titles. Who would take home the Level (L)4, 3, and 2 Championships was left to the last three riders who shone under the CremonaFiere lights: Elena Kompatscher, Carlo Ambrosini, and Bo Brutsaert.



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$305.700-Added 2024 IRHA/IRHBA/ NRHA Derby Presented by DeNiroBootCo Update – Day 3: Cortesi Holds the lead In the L4 Open Derby Qualifier

Cremona, March 28 — Contenders for the $307.500-added IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA Open and Non Pro Derby presented by DeNiroBootCo Finals were determined today in Cremona, Italy. Non Pro finalists had secured their spots yesterday; today the second section of the Open Derby concluded and riders moving on to the IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA €96.671-added DeNiroBootCo Open Derby and IRHA/NRHA €80.268-added DeNiroBootCo Open Derby Finals also were decided.

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$305.700-Added IRHA/IRHBA/ NRHA Derby Presented by DeNiroBootCo Update – Day 2

Cremona, March 27 — Wednesday in Cremona, Italy, where the $305.700-Added IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA Derby presented by DeNiroBootCo is being held, determined the Quarter Dream $52.135-added IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA and $43.636-added IRHA/NRHA Non Pro Derby Finalists. Open riders vying for the DeNiroBootCo Open Derby titles also hit the ground in the first section of the Open Qualifier.

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