Anna Morrison Joins NRCHA as Newly Appointed Executive Director

The National Reined Cow Horse Association is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has hired Anna Morrison as NRCHA Executive Director.

“Anna brings a wealth of experience and industry knowledge to our association,” said Corey Cushing, NRCHA President. “The NRCHA Board of Directors invested a great deal of time and thought into locating just the right candidate for the position of NRCHA Executive Director. We feel that Anna is a great fit for this very crucial role within our association and we’re excited to have her join the team.”

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The European Reined Cow Horse Association (ERCHA) Closed the Short But Intense Show Season With the ERCHA/NRCHA Futurity and Autumn Show

Photo by IHP Media Partner Dead or Alive Photo
Photo by IHP Media Partner Dead or Alive Photo

A great season finale for ERCHA with the Futurity & Autumn Show held in Travagliato, Italy.

It was a One Man Show for Giovanni Campanaro who took the $15,000-added ERCHA/NRCHA OKAMI Ranch Open Futurity title riding Cap Bet Aristo Cat, tied for the Reserve Championship with Shesa Genuinelypepto and qualified six horses for the Finals!
The spotlight was on Italian Professional Giovanni Campanaro on Sunday afternoon in Travagliato, Italy, where the European Reined Cow Horse (ERCHA)/National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Cow Work Futurity Finals were held.

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National Reined Cow Horse Association Announces Location of the Derby

The National Reined Cow Horse Association proud to announce that WestWorld of Scottsdale will host the 2021 NRCHA Derby presented by DT Horses LLC, home of NRCHA champion stallions Hickory Holly Time and Nineteen Ten. A multi-year agreement between the world-renowned equestrian facility and NRCHA makes Scottsdale, Arizona, home to the NRCHA Derby, which features 4- and 5-year-old reined cow horses, beginning in June 2021 through 2023.

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2020 NRCHA Stallion Stakes Spectacular Daily Update

The National Reined Cow Horse Association has returned to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Stallion Stakes. For eight consecutive years, the elite South Point Arena and Equestrian Center has been home to the NRCHA Stakes.

The event, historically held in March, features 4-and 5-year-old horses who are sired by Subscribed Stallions. This year, the rescheduled Stakes will also feature a Pre-Futurity for 3-year-old horses. In addition to these robust limited age events, the Stakes offers a complete set of horse show classes and several three-event spectaculars. For nine days, the top horses and riders in the country will vie for $500,000 in payouts and a plethora of prizes.

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2020 National High School Finals Rodeo Kick Off at Lazy E Arena

Photo by Acentric Rodeo for National High School Rodeo Association
Photo by Acentric Rodeo for National High School Rodeo Association

The 2020 National High School Finals Rodeo kicked off, July 17th at 7PM at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma and will continue to run until July 23rd. We have a strong  showing of contestants rounding out to 1,404 with a little over 1800 entries. We have contestants and family joining us from all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Unfortunately, due to COVID travel restrictions members from Australia are unable to compete.

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NRCHA Derby Champions Are Crowned in Scottsdale, Arizona

A thrilling day of reined cow horse action on Saturday, June 13, wrapped up the main event at the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Jack and Phoebe Cooke Memorial Derby. Open and non pro riders took center stage at the WestWorld of Scottsdale in sunny Arizona. The top combined score rode away with the prestigious NRCHA Derby Champion title and a share of more than $330,000.

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Daily Updates From the 2020 NRCHA Derby

NRCHA Derby Finals herd work complete in Scottsdale, Arizona

Friday, June 13 - The first leg of the Open and Non Pro finals action, the herd work, is complete at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Jack and Phoebe Cooke Memorial Derby. The clean-slate finals continues on Saturday, June 13, at WestWorld of Scottsdale, with the rein work and fence work. The top combined score will ride away with the prestigious NRCHA Derby Champion title and a share of more than $330,000.

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2020 World’s Greatest Horseman – Deadline Reminders

Wednesday, February 12
    •    Move-in begins 8am CST - no exceptions
    •    please be understanding of the limited turnover time the facility has between events
    •    RVs and campers will NOT have access to the Red Lot (spaces next to covered pavilion) on this day. Must park in another lot for the night.
    •    Last day to add Level One or Novice Horse to an existing Open Derby entry

Thursday, February 13
    •    RVs and campers may move to the Red Lot (spaces next to covered pavilion)
    •    Last day to add Amateur division to an existing Non Pro Derby entry

Friday, February 14
    •    Valentine's Day - Don't say we didn't remind you. Make your arrangements early.

Monday, February 17
    •    Last day to purchase Year End Banquet tickets - only $10.00 - click here for order form

Wednesday, February 19
    •    Exhibitors may pick up tickets from the show office

Friday, February 21
    •    All exhibitor tickets must be picked up from the show office by Noon

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