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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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2024 $305.700-Added IRHA/IRHBA/ NRHA Derby presented by De Niro Boot Co Day 1, The Non Pro Qualifier

From left to right: Carlo Ambrosini & BMS Walla Getcha Gun; Elena Kompatscher & Monster Made

Cremona, March 26 — The $305.700-Added IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA Derby presented by DeNiroBootCo opened the doors to competition today with the first section of the Non Pro division. With 154 horses entered across the IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA and IRHA/NRHA Derby, the first section concluded with the first 106 horse-rider combinations showing in the four levels.

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$305.700-Added IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA Derby 2024: The Stage Is Set!

From left to right: Lukasz Czechowicz & CSG Wisemanfear owned by Katarzyna Roleska, 2023 IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA, L4 Open Derby Champions; Vittorio De Iulio & Mr Magic Chex, 2023 IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA L4 Non Pro Derby Champions

Cremona, March 25 — The $305.700-Added IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA Derby is set to start on Tuesday, March 26, in Cremona, Italy, with the first section of the Non Pro division. Over 500 horses have settled in the CremonaFiere facility where competitors will have the chance to show in the IRHA/IRHBA/NRHA Derby — open to horses enrolled in the IRHBA Stallion and Foal Incentive Program — or in the IRHA/NRHA Derby for horses not enrolled in the program.

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NRHA Mourns the Loss of Hall of Famer Snip O Gun

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) joins the reining community in mourning the passing of NRHA Hall of Famer Snip O Gun, a legendary broodmare whose legacy transcends the show pen. With heavy hearts, we extend our deepest condolences to all who were touched by this exceptional mare.

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Official Line up of Horses Competing Friday, March 8 at the American Performance Horseman Announced

Cutting-Edge Competition, Including a Performance by Five-Time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan, Returns as Part of the American Western Weekend March 8 -9 at Globe Life Field.

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NRHA 2023 Professionals of the Year

In the spirit of honoring excellence and commitment within our vibrant community, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly presents the distinguished 2023 Professionals of the Year awards. Since its inception in 2012, these accolades have served as a beacon, spotlighting individuals who epitomize excellence as leaders of reining.

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Exclusive Ticket Offer for International Horse Press Customers

The American Western Weekend returns to Globe Life Field, home of the World Champion Texas Rangers, on March 8-9. Don't miss your favorite Western sports athletes compete for Millions in prize money with musical guests by Luke Bryan, Aaron Watson and Post Malone!

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NRHA News: Another Million for Spooks Gotta Whiz

With more than $24 million won by National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) competitors in 2023, stallions are reaching new million-dollar milestones rapidly. One of the stallions who left their mark last year is NRHA Hall of Famer Spooks Gotta Whiz. Not only did the stallion surpass the NRHA $7 Million Sire mark just two months after crossing the $6 million, but he was also the second-highest leading sire of 2023 (NRHA categories 1-12) with $2,285,709 earned by his offspring.