The 2013 National Reining Horse Association Derby Show comes to Oklahoma City June 22-29 and offers more than $650,000 in added money to 4-, 5- and 6-year-old reining horses.

For those of you making plans to attend the event and to develop news coverage for a news publication or equine organization, please note that you must submit a Credential Application to request official media, photographer, videographer or television credentials.

You may download the guidelines and media credential application on the Forms page of the NRHA Derby website (nrhaderby.com).

Photo and Video Guidelines for All Attendees – You will notice the application includes photography guidelines for all event attendees. Those guidelines specify that the show’s official photographer and official videographer are the only parties allowed to provide others with competition photos or videos of horses at this event. Anyone providing photos to a third party – whether for free or for purchase – is in violation of NRHA’s policy. We appreciate your assistance in adhering to this policy. (Note: Point-and-shoot cameras may be used by anyone. Owners may take pictures of their horses at any time for their own personal use.)

For more information on the NRHA Derby, visit www.nrhaderby.com.

Please feel free to contact Christa Morris if you have any questions about the guidelines or credential application process:
Christa Morris
Senior Director of Marketing
(405) 946-7400
cmorris@nrha.com

New for the Derby – Non Pro Enter Up 1 Level System: This system only requires the reining rider to enter up one level above their eligibility with the option to enter more if desired.  Entry fees will be adjusted accordingly and can be found in the 2013 NRHA Derby Conditions at nrhaderby.com. In previous years, non pro entry fees were automatically allocated to all four levels of the purse.

Reminder: All 4- and 5-year old horses must be nominated to compete. Owners still have a chance to do so; see the Nomination Conditions for complete details. 6-year-old Derby horses are not required to be nominated and are not eligible for the nominator incentive.

Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the standard-setting body for the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners, visit nrha.com.

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The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Marketing Department offers two internships each year. The first internship is held during the NRHA Derby Show in June and the second is held during the NRHA Futurity & Adequan^® North American Affiliate Championship Show in late November.

Internship Overview
The National Reining Horse Association’s Marketing Department encompasses every facet of the reining horse industry from NRHA Professionals and breeders to rookies and youth exhibitors.

Interns will be given the opportunity and challenge to write news releases, interact with media professionals, assist with website content, produce special events and fulfill NRHA Corporate Partner and event sponsor obligations.

The internship is based at NRHA Headquarters in Oklahoma City, Okla. and includes participation at either the NRHA Derby Show or NRHA Futurity & Adequan^® North American Affiliate Championship Show.

Candidates must be willing to assist with all functions of the Marketing Department including early mornings and lengthy days during major events. They also must demonstrate an interest in the livestock or horse industry and have the ability to work collaboratively. Candidates must be creative, energetic, patient and reliable.

Internship Duration

• NRHA Derby (1.5 wks)
• NRHA Futurity (2 weeks)

Internship Requirements

Junior- and senior-level college students working on agricultural communications or journalism degrees are preferred. The candidate must have his/her own transportation. The candidate must have access to his/her own laptop (Mac preferred) to use during the show and have basic knowledge of Photoshop, iMovie (or similar program).

Duties
Assist with management of the media office and write scripts for the show. Assist with distribution of results and creation of news releases. Take and edit photos and videos. Work with official photographer/videographer to compile results photos/videos for distribution. Assist with show updates on Facebook. Assist with other show functions as needed.

Compensation
Stipend based on length of internship (daily rate of $45/day, plus lodging and reimbursement for travel to and from show). Will assist with college credit. Will reimburse travel expenses to and from show.

Materials to include with application (i.e.: resume, work samples, references, clips)
Resume and work samples.

Application Process and Deadlines
2013 NRHA Derby

• Apply by May 1
• Term: Approx. June 19 – 30

2013 NRHA Futurity

• Apply by September 1
• Term: Approx. November 25 – December 8

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples for the internship should be submitted to:
Christa Morris
NRHA Sr. Director of Marketing
3000 N.W. 10^th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
cmorris@nrha.com

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) welcomed Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) competitors during the NRHA Derby Show in Oklahoma City, Okla.  NRHA gave these competitors the opportunity to go head-to-head for bragging rights during the NRHA Interscholastic Reining Championship on June 29, 2012.

The championship class brought together the top four riders from the Individual Open Reining at the IEA National Western Championship (held during the Derby) and the top four riders from the 2012 NRHA 14-18 Youth division in an exciting “catch ride” competition where riders show unfamiliar horses graciously donated by supporters.

The competition was very close as a run-off had to take place between Sarah Shaffer of Westenille, Ohio and Austin Jewell of Conyers, Ga. In the end, Shaffer and Jessiesstarlights (owned by Gina Cherry) took home the title with a score of 216 while Jewell and Dunit Soprano Style (owned by Samantha Tippit) took reserve with a score of 215.5.

Shaffer said that she knew the competition would be hard with a lot of good riders, as she competed with both the IEA and the NRHA throughout her years of showing. She also credited her experience with IEA for preparing her for the competition.

Riders included:

• Casey Hicks of Plaistow, N.H.
• Austin Jewell of Conyers, Ga.
• Kacey Bolin of Grave City, Ohio
• Raquel Roberts of Kent Ky.
• Sarah Shaffer of Westenille, Ohio
• Holly Phillips of Fremont, Ohio
• Travis Harvey of West Almond, N.Y.
• Kaci O Rourke of Castleton, Vt.

The NRHA and NRHYA would like to thank the following horse owners who donated their horses for the Interscholastic Reining Championships:

• Lorrie and Terry Thrasher with Barbies Tradition, Golden Bueno Dun It and Steady Rey Dun It
• Pat Ivie with Matts PT Cruiser
• Heidi Eggett with Wimpys Gone N Dun It
• Erica Peterson with Olena Wimpy
• Lindsay Williams with PKM Nutnbuta Houndog
• Gina Cherry with Jessiesstarlights
• Samantha Tippit with Dunnit Soprano Style

IEA was formed, in 2002, and organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students. Its purpose is to set minimum standards for competition, provide information concerning the creation and development of school associated equestrian sport programs, and to generally promote the common interests of safe riding instruction and competition, and education on matters related to equestrian competition at the middle and secondary school levels.

Founded in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to promoting and encouraging the development of and public interest in the sport of reining. The focus is on developing and maintaining suitable standards of performance and judging and in providing a fun filled, family-oriented atmosphere.

The NRHA would like to thank the following Corporate Partners for their support of the NRHA Derby: Adequan, Arenus, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Cinder Lakes Ranch and Reproduction Center, Classic Equine, Darling 888 Ranch, Horse&Rider, John Deere, Kiser Arena Specialists, Markel Insurance Company, Merial, Montana Silversmiths, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pard’s Western Shop, Platinum Performance, Purina Mills, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes / Anderson Bean Boot Company, Miller International – Cinch / Cruel Girl, Silver Spurs Equine, SmartPak, Twister Trailer and World Development Group. NRHA also appreciates the contributions of Event Sponsors KO Trading, Sandbur Productions, Scott Cleaners and Shorty’s Caboy Hattery.

Photo of Sarah Shaffer and Jessiesstarlights by Waltenberry.

Oklahoma City, Okla. – July 9, 2012 – Twelve college age riders competed in the 2012 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Collegiate Reining Championship at the NRHA Derby Show in Oklahoma City, Okla.  Jenna L. Blumer from Oklahoma State University won the championship title with a score of 219.

Blumer will be a junior majoring in Elementary Education at Oklahoma State University this upcoming fall.  Blumer, who rode Jessiesstarlights owned by Gina Cherry, said that she has been showing in the Oklahoma State Fair Park Coliseum Arena since she was 7 years old.  Blumer said that she was proud of her run and extremely happy with how Jessiestarlights performed.  Lauren Tieche from the University of Georgia, took home the reserve champion title on BT A Smart Lady owned by Terry Owens with a score of 213.5.

NRHA selected four riders from a pool of collegiate NRHA members to participate in the championship. The individuals who competed on behalf of NRHA are Lauren Tieche, University of Georgia; Austin Griffith, Ohio State University; Jenna Blumer, Oklahoma State University; and Jesse Gentile, Ohio State Universtiy.

Four individuals were selected to represent NCAA Varsity Equestrian competitors in the class. The riders selected to compete on behalf of Varsity Equestrian were:  McKenzie Lantz, University of Georgia; Indy Roper, Auburn University; Caroline Daniels, Oklahoma State University; and Stephanie Rucci, Auburn University.

The top four placing individuals in Open Reining at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Finals represented the IHSA. The riders who qualified to compete were: Tobie Montelbano, Texas Tech University; Josh Clevenger, Black Hawk College; Alina Carter, Middle Tennessee State University; and Elizabeth Bianco, Ohio State University.

NRHA and the National Reining Horse Youth Association would like to thank the following horse owners who donated their horses for the NRHA Collegiate Reining Championship:

• Claudivan and BJ Ribeiro with Luckeelan
• Kim Ferguson with Smokems Whiz
• Lorrie and Terry Thrasher with Barbies Tradition, Golden Bueno Dun It and Steady Ready Dun It
• Heidi Eggett with Wimpys Gone N Dun it
• Terry Owens with BT A Smart Lady
• Lindsay Williams with PKM Nutnbuta Houndog
• Gina Cherry with Jessiesstarlights
• Mindy Truex with Streakin Catalyst
• Samantha Tippit with Dunit Soprano Style
• Tommy Sheets with Itsaskippitydodaday
• Pat Ivie with Matts PT Cruiser
• Jeromy Lipps with Quixote Skeetshooter

The NRHA would like to thank the following Corporate Partners for their support of the NRHA Derby: Adequan, Arenus, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Cinder Lakes Ranch and Reproduction Center, Classic Equine, Darling 888 Ranch, Horse&Rider, John Deere, Kiser Arena Specialists, Markel Insurance Company, Merial, Montana Silversmiths, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pard’s Western Shop, Platinum Performance, Purina Mills, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes / Anderson Bean Boot Company, Miller International – Cinch / Cruel Girl, Silver Spurs Equine, SmartPak, Twister Trailer and World Development Group. NRHA also appreciates the contributions of Event Sponsors KO Trading, Sandbur Productions, Scott Cleaners and Shorty’s Caboy Hattery.

Photo of Jenna L. Blumer and Jessiesstarlights by Waltenberry.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – July 5, 2012 – Just over a year and a half after achieving Two Million Dollar Rider status, Andrea Fappani makes his next great accomplishment by becoming the newest National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Three Million Dollar Rider. Fappani hit the three million dollar milestone while at the 2012 NRHA Derby in Oklahoma City, Okla. Tinker With Guns (owner Rancho Oso Rio, LLC) helped him over that mark as the 2012 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open Reserve Co-Champion. Also sealing his fate at the NRHA Derby included fourth place in the Level 4 Open division on Lil Joe Cash (owner Russell Giles) and top ten in the Level 4 Open division on Smoking Whiz (owner Silver Spurs Equine). Fappani also won the Level 4 Open 7 & Up division riding Dreamy Little Sailor (owner Morris Kulmer). A total Derby paycheck of nearly $75,000 pushed Fappani’s current NRHA lifetime earnings to nearly $3,022,000.

The 2012 National Reining Breeder’s Classic (NRBC) also helped him reach his milestone as the Level 4 Open Reserve Champion on Tinker With Guns and top twelve in the Level 4 Open division on Lil Joe Cash and Smoking Whiz.

At the 1997 MECWF & WCEF Spectacular Reining Futurity, Rancho Murieta, Calif., Fappani earned his first aged-event paycheck riding his own horse, Best By Tari. Then later, in 2006, Fappani landed in the NRHA record books as the first European rider to become an NRHA Million Dollar Rider.

Fappani is a perennial finalist at the NRHA Futurity, NRHA Derby, NRBC and other NRHA major competitions. Fappani earned the 1997 NRHA Futurity Limited Non Pro championship, claimed the 2000 NRHA Futurity Intermediate Open championship, became the only European rider to win the NRHA Futurity’s Open division in 2001 and won the 2007 NRBC Level 4 Open division.  From 2009 to 2011, Fappani has taken the NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open championship along with other big wins such as the 2011 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open championship and 2012 NRBC Level 4 Open Reserve Champion title.

This NRHA Top 20 Professional resides in Scottsdale, Ariz., with his wife Tish and two sons Luca and Jeremy. Fappani and his family relocated to Scottsdale where he manages the training, breeding, and showing program for Pat and Jim Warren at Rancho Oso Rio, LLC.

Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the standard setting body of the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their international headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners.

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Photo of Andrea Fappani and Dreamy Little Sailor
Photo by Waltenberry

The 2012 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby featured the $75,000-added Level 4 Non Pro; $55,000-added Level 3 Non Pro; $30,000-added Level 2 Non Pro; $15,000-added Level 1 Non Pro and $5,000-added Prime Time Non Pro division finals on Friday, June 29 at Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla. Out of the original 180 horses and 621 entries, the top 56 horse and rider teams qualified to compete in Friday’s finals. This year’s Derby finals were the richest ever paying approximately $250,000 to owners and nominators.

Jose Vazquez (Markham, Ill.), a veteran NRHA major event finalist, rode into the arena aiming to best Mandy McCutcheon’s of 220 she earned just a few runs earlier on Always Gotyer Gunsup (Gunner x Always A Dunit, owned by McQuay Stables, Inc.). After winning the go-round in the Prime Time Non Pro division and tying for first in the Level 4 Non Pro division riding Moonshine Juice (Smart Like Juice x Wind Her Up Shiner, owned and bred by Smart Like Juice Inc.), everyone knew Vazquez could do just that. They marked a 221 to claim championships in both of those divisions.

For his championship run, Vazquez earned over $17,000, two NRHA Lawson trophies, a $7,500 gift certificate from Twister Trailer, a saddle from Bob’s Custom Saddles, two Montana Silversmiths buckles, a $300 SmartPak gift card, Purina feed, a pair of Rios of Mercedes boots, a pair of Anderson Bean Boots, 19 pounds of Assure Guard, 50 pounds of Platinum Performance CJ, a Classic Equine pad, two pairs of Classic Equine skid boots, a pair of Classic Equine Legacy boots and a $200 gift card from Pard’s Western Shop.

Vazquez ($780,000 NRHA LTE) and Moonshine Juice ($51,000 NRHA LTE) most recently won the Prime Time Non Pro division at the 2012 National Reining Breeders Classic. He also qualified for the finals on Slj Ruf Juice (owned by Smart Like Juice Inc., Smart Like Juice x Ruf Catalyst). They finished sixth in the Level 4 Non Pro division and tied for third in the Prime Time division.

RUBEN PACHECO CUEVAS AND SUGAR CHICS GUNNITT – Level 3 Champions

With less than 10 horses left in the finals, Wynnewood, Oklahoma’s Ruben Pacheco Cuevas ($86,000 NRHA LTE) piloted his Sugar Chics Gunnit (Gunner x Sugar Chics Dunnit) to a score of 220 to tie with McCutcheon for second place in the Level 4 Non Pro division and win first place in the Level 3 Non Pro division. Cuevas and Sugar Chics Gunnit (bred by Jess Moore) were NRHA Derby Level 2 Non Pro Reserve Champions last year. At the 2012 NRHA Derby, they over $20,000, an NRHA Lawson trophy, a $2,500 gift certificate from Twister Trailer, a saddle from Bob’s Custom Saddles, a Montana Silversmiths buckle, a $200 SmartPak gift card, Purina feed, a pair of Rios of Mercedes boots, Assure Guard, Platinum Performance CJ, a Classic Equine pad, a pair of Classic Equine skid boots and a $100 gift card from Pard’s Western Shop.

J. HARPER CONNER AND SPARKLING BELLS – Level 1 and 2 Champions

J. Harper Conner qualified for the NRHA Non Pro Derby finals in four divisions on Sparkling Bells (A Sparkling Vintage x Cowboys Belle Bar, owned by Conner Petra Zeiter). The team marked a 215.5 to clench the Level 1 Non Pro and Level 2 Non Pro divisions. Conner (Dallas, Tex.) and Sparkling Bells also placed fourth in the Level 3 Non Pro division and tied for eleventh in the Level 4 Non Pro division. In total, the team earned more than $19,000, in addition to two NRHA Lawson trophies, a $5,000 gift certificate from Twister Trailer, two saddles from Bob’s Custom Saddles, two Montana Silversmiths buckles, a $400 SmartPak gift card, Purina feed, two pairs of Rios of Mercedes boots, 19 pounds of Assure Guard, 50 pounds of Platinum Performance CJ, two Classic Equine pads, two pairs of Classic Equine skid boots and a $200 gift card from Pard’s Western Shop.

FOR THE LATEST NEWS

For the latest news from the NRHA Derby Show, be sure to follow NRHA on Facebook and Twitter. Score updates, event reminders and video will be posted daily to keep reiners around the world informed as the news develops. Visit nrhaderby.com daily to watch the runs at your convenience 24/7.

CORPORATE PARTNERS

The NRHA would like to thank the following Corporate Partners for their support of the NRHA Derby: Adequan, Arenus, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Cinder Lakes Ranch and Reproduction Center, Classic Equine, Darling 888 Ranch, Horse&Rider, John Deere, Kiser Arena Specialists, Markel Insurance Company, Merial, Montana Silversmiths, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pard’s Western Shop, Platinum Performance, Purina Mills, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes / Anderson Bean Boot Company, Miller International – Cinch / Cruel Girl, Silver Spurs Equine, SmartPak, Twister Trailer and World Development Group. NRHA also appreciates the contributions of Event Sponsors KO Trading, Sandbur Productions, Scott Cleaners and Shorty’s Caboy Hattery.

* – Estimates based on NRHA Nomination Program and 2011 NRHA Derby entries.

Andrea Fappani and Dreamy Little Sailor Win 7 & Up Open

The second section of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Non Pro Derby took over the Oklahoma State Fair Coliseum Arena on Wednesday, June 27. The second section included nearly 100 non pro entries vying for their share of $180,000* in added money and the estimated $270,000+ payout (purse and nominator incentives). This year’s NRHA Derby looks to be the richest in history with approximately $885,000 being paid out to owners and nominators by the end of the show.

Scottsdale, Arizona’s Kim Muehlstaetter ($307,000 NRHA LTE) and Daddy Day Care (Nic It In the Bud x Shiners Pretty Woman by Shining Spark) marked a 219 to tie for the top position in the Level 4 Non Pro division. Kim and husband Martin own the 2008 stallion bred by Carol Rose. Daddy Day Care has earned $23,000 in NRHA competition and was most recently third in the Level 4 Non Pro division at the 2012 National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) with Kim.

During the first section, Jose Vazquez (Markham, Ill.) and Moonshine Juice (Smart Like Juice x Wind Her Up Shiner by Shining Spark) earned a score of 219 and, ultimately, took the win in the Prime Time Non Pro division. Moonshine Juice ($51,000 NRHA LTE) was bred by Smart Like Juice, Inc.

Moving into the lead in the Level 3 Non Pro division and tying for fourth in the Level 4 Non Pro division with a 218 was Sarah Johnson (Gainesville, Tex.) and Sailor Made (Sailing Smart x Doc Santa Belle by Colonels A Doc). Sarah ($164,000 NRHA LTE) and Sailor Made won the Level 4 and Level 3 Non Pro divisions in the inaugural NRHA Cowtown Classic Novice Horse Derby last year. Sarah’s father, NRHA Million Dollar Rider Craig Johnson, is the owner and breeder of the 2006 gelding.

Anne Reynolds (King Hill, Id.) and Shiney And Verysmart (217) held onto the lead in the Level 1 and 2 Non Pro divisions, as well as the second highest score in the Prime Time Non Pro division. The pair recently won championship titles in the Level 2, Level 1 and Prime Time Non Pro divisions at the 2012 Cactus Reining Classic Derby. NRHA Million Dollar Owner Lance Griffin (De Winton, Alberta) and his homebred Kachina Tag N Chex (Whiz N Tag Chex x Kachina Oak by Docs Oak) matched Reynolds’ score to tie for second place in the Prime Time Non Pro division. Kachina Tag N Chex was a 2010 NRHA Open Futurity finalist with Duane Latimer and a Level 4 Non Pro division finalist with Griffin’s daughter, Samantha, at the 2012 NRBC. Griffin and the 2007 gelding have $391,000 and $33,000 in NRHA lifetime earnings, respectively.

Plainview, Texas’ Jaci Marley ($18,800 NRHA LTE) and Jennifer Marley’s Dun Git A Nicadual ($31,000 NRHA LTE, Mister Nicadual x Gotta Git Ya Dun by Hollywood Dun It) took the championship title in the Youth Non Pro divisionwith a 214. In addition to $737, she’ll receive a saddle from Bob’s Custom Saddles, a $2,500 gift certificate from Twister Trailer, a Montana Silversmiths buckle, a pair of Anderson Bean boots, a $100 Pard’s Western Shop gift card, Classic Equine boots, 25 pounds of Platinum Performance CJ, 9 pounds of Assure Guard, two bags of feed from Purina and a $100 SmartPak gift card.

$15,000-ADDED 7 & UP OPEN
NRHA also welcomed the second NRHA Derby Show running of “7 & Up” classes for horses age seven and older. In the $15,000-added 7 & Up Open, NRHA Professional and NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani rode Morris Kulmer’s Dreamy Little Sailor ($73,000 NRHA LTE, Magnum Chic Dream x Enjoy A Lena by Gay Bar Lena) to the level 4 open championship with a score of 219.5. NRHA Professional Brian Welman and Reminhick ($19,700 NRHA LTE, Reminic Ringo x Hometown Hickory by Badger Starlight) took the top honors in the Level 3 Open division for owner Travis Jon Lemke with a 217. In the Level 2 and Level 1 Open divisions, a 216 sat atop the leader board: NRHA Professional Tracy Mc Reynolds and The Whiz Way ($31,300 NRHA LTE, Topsail Whiz x Dun It The Hard Way by Hollywood Dun It).

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW
The NRHA Derby Show welcomes horse enthusiasts from all backgrounds and interest levels. The first five days of the competition are free to the public making it an excellent option for the whole family. The event also offers many activities outside of the show ring such as a trade show with more than 50 vendors from around the country, NRHA Collegiate Reining Championship, NRHA Interscholastic Reining Championship, NRHA Awards & Hall of Fame Banquet, Interscholastic Equestrian Association Western National Finals and much more.

FOR THE LATEST NEWS
For the latest news from the NRHA Derby Show, be sure to follow NRHA on Facebook and Twitter. Score updates, event reminders and video will be posted daily to keep reiners around the world informed as the news develops. In addition, NRHA will post the top three runs of the day from the NRHA Open Derby and NRHA Non Pro Derby go rounds and finals. Visit nrhaderby.com daily to watch the runs at your convenience 24/7.

CORPORATE PARTNERS
The NRHA would like to thank the following Corporate Partners for their support of the NRHA Derby: Adequan, Arenus, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Cinder Lakes Ranch and Reproduction Center, Classic Equine, Darling 888 Ranch, Horse&Rider, John Deere, Kiser Arena Specialists, Markel Insurance Company, Merial, Montana Silversmiths, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pard’s Western Shop, Platinum Performance, Purina Mills, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes / Anderson Bean Boot Company, Miller International – Cinch / Cruel Girl, Silver Spurs Equine, SmartPak, Twister Trailer and World Development Group. NRHA also appreciates the contributions of Event Sponsors KO Trading, Sandbur Productions, Scott Cleaners and Shorty’s Caboy Hattery.

* – Estimates based on NRHA Nomination Program and 2011 NRHA Derby entries.

 
MORE ABOUT THE SHOW
The NRHA Derby Show welcomes horse enthusiasts from all backgrounds and interest levels. The first five days of the competition are free to the public making it an excellent option for the whole family. The event also offers many activities outside of the show ring such as a trade show with more than 50 vendors from around the country, NRHA Collegiate Reining Championship, NRHA Interscholastic Reining Championship, NRHA Awards & Hall of Fame Banquet, Interscholastic Equestrian Association Western National Finals and much more.
 
TOMORROW AT THE SHOW
The day begins at 8 a.m. in the Coliseum with the second section of the $180,000-added Non Pro Derby. It will be followed by the $6,000-added Open (Cat. 1) and $15,000-added 7 & Up Open. At 8:30 a.m. in the Adequan^® Championship Arena, NRHA will host six ancillary classes. At 3 p.m. in Room 3, the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) will host a meeting followed by the NRHYA Speech Contest. The “NRHyA Rocks with IEA Party” will be held at 6 p.m. in the Arena 3 Cabana.
 
Owners and riders of both Open and Non Pro Derby finalists are invited to celebrate with their friends and family during the Platinum Performance Open and Non Pro Draw Parties. The Open and Non Pro Draw Parties are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27 in the Sale Arena. Owners and riders will receive a Finalist Camp Chair from Platinum Performance. Open owners will receive a commemorative pin from NRHA. Thank you, Platinum Performance!
 
FOR THE LATEST NEWS
For the latest news from the NRHA Derby Show, be sure to follow NRHA on Facebook and Twitter. Score updates, event reminders and video will be posted daily to keep reiners around the world informed as the news develops. In addition, NRHA will post the top three runs of the day from the NRHA Open Derby and NRHA Non Pro Derby go rounds and finals. Visit nrhaderby.com daily to watch the runs at your convenience 24/7.
 
CORPORATE PARTNERS
The NRHA would like to thank the following Corporate Partners for their support of the NRHA Derby: Adequan, Arenus, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Cinder Lakes Ranch and Reproduction Center, Classic Equine, Darling 888 Ranch, Horse&Rider, John Deere, Kiser Arena Specialists, Markel Insurance Company, Merial, Montana Silversmiths, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pard’s Western Shop, Platinum Performance, Purina Mills, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes / Anderson Bean Boot Company, Miller International – Cinch / Cruel Girl, Silver Spurs Equine, SmartPak, Twister Trailer and World Development Group. NRHA also appreciates the contributions of Event Sponsors KO Trading, Sandbur Productions, Scott Cleaners and Shorty’s Caboy Hattery.