2013 NRHA European Affiliate Championship:

June 21 is Deadline for Entries!

Enter online now on www.showmanager.eu.

Wiener Neustadt, Austria, July 10 until 13, 2013

Provided by Ramona Billing – The deadline of entries for the 2013 NRHA European Affiliate Championship is only two days away on June 21, 2013. The 12^th edition of this show is scheduled for July 10 until 13 this year and will be hosted by the beautiful H & D Schulz facility in Wiener Neustadt / Austria.  Participants can enter online now on www.showmanager.eu. Simply log in here and proceed http://www.showmanager.info/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fUsersOnly%2fInscriptionEntry.aspx%3fshowID%3d272&showID=272.

In the NRHA European Affiliate Championship, the Top Ten Qualifier of each class including ties on 10^th place are entitled to start as well as the Top 20 money earning horses owned by European owners. The qualifiers can be found upon the NRHA website (http://www.nrha.com/affiliates/euroT20.asp). There are ten EC classes altogether. Besides the NRHA EC classes, there is an NRHA Ancillary Show with four Lawson Trophies. Also it is the fifth show of the NRHA approved Austrian Western Star Circuit. The total purse is $32,000.

Show Office:

Gerda Langer, A-2392 Sulz, Raitlstr. 154, +43-664-3005240, office@nrha.at

Informationen: www.nrha.at

By Christa Morris – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors has hired Jim Harlan, president and CEO of MJM Global Search, Inc., to support efforts in filling the post of NRHA Executive Director. MJM Global’s search will begin immediately with analysis of the position and identification of candidates.

NRHA, based in Oklahoma City, Okla., is the standard-setting body for the sport of Reining with more than 21,000 members worldwide. “It is crucial for NRHA to locate a highly-skilled and respected individual for this position. The Association needs a candidate that understands our global industry, appreciates our sport and possesses the leadership qualities needed to move NRHA forward. I am confident that MJM Global Search will help us find the right fit for NRHA and its members,” said Rick Clark, NRHA Vice President.

Harlan, an avid horseman in his own right, is responsible for the strategic leadership necessary to ensure the achievement of MJM Global Search’s performance goals and preservation of the core values established more than 16 years ago.

MJM Global Search, Inc. is an affiliate of the largest recruiting and placement organization in the world, Management Recruiters International, with more than 1,100 offices worldwide. Their executive search specialists have decades of hands-on experience as senior managers, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to small fast-growing start-up companies. The firm recently completed placements in the horse industry for the American Paint Horse Association and National Cutting Horse Association.

Persons interested in the position may contact:
  Jim Harlan
MJM Global Search, Inc.
P.O. Box 883
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 660-0766
jim@mjmglobalsearch.com

For Immediate Release – By Hayley Lewallen – June 17, 2013 – Oklahoma City, Okla. – In less than a year after achieving the four million dollar mark, Wimpys Little Step has become the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) newest Five Million Dollar Sire. This makes him the fifth horse to earn this achievement and puts him in the ranks alongside Gunner, Smart Chic Olena, Topsail Whiz and Hollywood Dun It.

The 2011 NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee is by Two Million Dollar Sire and Hall of Fame Inductee Nu Chex To Cash and out of Leolita Step by Forty Seven. Wimpys Little Step is owned by Xtra Quarter Horses, LLC in Purcell, Okla. where he currently stands.  With limited showing in 2002, ridden by NRHA’s only Four Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida, Wimpys Little Step racked up an impressive show record with NRHA Lifetime Earnings of over $185,000.

• The Tradition Futurity Level 4 Open Reserve Champion
• All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurity Level 4 Open Champion
• NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Champion

His top earning progeny include:

• Wimpys Little Chic (Wimpys Little Step x Collena Chic Olena by Smart Chic Olena): $514,700 NRHA LTE, bred by Double Run Farm, currently owned by NRHA Million Dollar Owner Arcese Quarter Horses U.S.A.; NRHA’s current lifetime earning leader and only horse to consecutively win the NRHA Futurity, National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) and NRHA Derby; 2007 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Champion, 2008 NRBC Level 4 Open Champion, 2008 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2009 NRBC Level 4 Open Reserve Champion and Open Mare Champion, 2009 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open third place, 2010 NRBC Level 4 Open Reserve Champion and Open Mare Champion, 2010 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open fourth place, 2012 NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee
• RC Fancy Step (Wimpys Little Step x Sonita Wilson by Doc Wilson): $352,000 NRHA LTE, bred by Bernie Paetzel, currently owned by Molly Morgenstern; 2007 All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurity Level 4 Open Champion, 2007 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Finalist, 2008 Wimpys Little Step Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2008 NRBC Level 4 Open Reserve Champion, 2009 Wimpys Little Step Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2009 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2010 Wimpys Little Step Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2010 NRBC Level 4 Open Finalist, 2010 Alltech™ FEI World Equestrian Games Team Gold Medalist
• Wimpys Little Buddy (Wimpys Little Step x All Thats Dun by Hollywood Dun It): $255,800 NRHA LTE, currently owned by Madalyn Roberts; 2010 NRBC Level 4 Non Pro third place, 2011 NRBC Challenge Open Champion, 2011 Cactus Reining Classic Maturity Challenge Level 4 Open Champion, 2011 Reining By The Bay Maturity Level 4 Open Champion, 2011 Open World Championship Shootout Finalist, 2012 AQHA World Championship Show Senior Horse Finalist
• Wimpyneedsacocktail (Wimpys Little Step x Seven S Mimosa by Hollywood Dun It): $227,600 NRHA LTE, owned by Xtra Quarter Horses LLC; 2010 NRHA Futurity Level 4 finalist, Level 3 Open Finalist, and Level 2 Open Limited Champion, 2011 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open Finalist, 2012 NRBC Level 4 Open Finalist, 2012 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open Finalist, 2012 AQHA World Championship Show Junior Horse Reserve Champion, 2013 NRBC Level 4 Open Champion and Level 3 Open Champion
• Show Me The Buckles (Wimpys Little Step x Sunset Whiz by Topsail Whiz): $126,000 NRHA LTE, bred by Michael Boyle, currently owned by Rebeca Martin; 2011 High Roller Reining Classic Futurity Level 4 Open Reserve Champion, 2011 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Reserve Champion

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.

Photo Credit: John Brasseaux

2013 SVAG CS Classic
Givrins, Switzerland, July 4-6

Deadline date postponed to JUNE 19:

You just cannot miss out!

Provided by Simona Diale (SVAG CS Classic) – Givrins, June 17 – The SVAG CS Classic is one of the biggest Reining events held in Europe and Europe’s best horses and riders are expected to make their way to one of the most beautiful and functional facilities in Switzerland.

The highlight of the week will be the $30,000-added NRHA Open, which will be held on Saturday afternoon, and the $20,000-added NRHA Non Pro on Friday afternoon.  A full-slate of NRHA approved classes will also be offered giving the chance not only to level 4 riders to show in open and non pro competition, but also to all levels as well as grass root reiners.

The entry deadline date has been postponed to June 19 after which a 20% late fee will be applied.  Entries may also be made online directly by logging on to the www.showmanager.eu  website.

High level of competition, friendly atmosphere and entertainment are part of the SVAG CS-Classic.

On Saturday evening, the funfilled ‘Celebrity Reining’ will once again see 7 time F1 World Champion Micheal Schumacher compete against TV celebrities coached by Europe’s finest professionals.

Once you’re done showing, you cannot miss the fun filled CS Ranch parties held on Friday and Saturday night.

The famous Europa Park Rust artists will entertain the public, young and old, on Friday and Saturday with their fun filled performances.  A full range of catering will also be available.

Make sure you watch the promotion clip.

Entry is free of charge during all the event.

For further information log on to: www.cs-ranch.eu
Daily schedule

Photo: SVAG CS Classic 2013 , July 4 /6th in Givrins.

The National Reining Horse Association is not responsible for information contained in this posting. Please contact the author or submitting organization for further information, requests, or questions.

2013 Austrian RHA Futurity & NRHA Show in Wiener Neustadt:

Tomorrow is second deadline for entries

Wiener Neustadt/Austria, August 14-17, 2013

From Ramona Billing (ARHA) – The second deadline for entries of the  $ 80.000 added Austrian RHA Futurity & NRHA Show 2013 is tomorrow, June 18. Simply register at www.showmanager.eu, log in and off you go.

Here is the direct link to the Austrian Futurity entry:

http://www.showmanager.info/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fUsersOnly%2fInscriptionEntry.aspx%3fshowID%3d273&showID=273.

Of course, horses can be entered after June 18, but then the late entry fee will increase from 25 to 50 per cent (entries from June 19 until July 16, 2013). The final deadline is August 11, 2013.

The AustrianRHA Futurity & NRHA Show 2013  is scheduled from August 14 until 17, 2013. Besides the $ 68,000 added Futurity classes, there is an NRHA Ancillary. The Austrian Futurity is open for all 3- and 4-year-old reining horses. There will be four Levels ind the Open Futurity classes, and three in the Nonm Pro Futurity classes. All classes are NRHA approved. The event is also a qualifyer for the 2014 NRHA European Affiliate Championship. The show is judged by Filippo Masi/ITA, Eugenio Latorre/ITA, Maik Bartmann/GER and Pierre Ouellet/CAN, the bit judge being Dr. Hilde Jarc/AUT.

Information and entries:

Gerda Langer  -  ARHA  Team, ARHA – Austrian Reining Horse Association, A – 2392 Sulz im Wienerwald, Raitlstraße 154, Phone +43-2238-8484 cell phone +43-664-4534726, Fax +43-2238-8545, office@nrha.at, www.nrha.at.

The National Reining Horse Association is not responsible for information contained in this posting. Please contact the author or submitting organization for further information, requests, or questions.

2013 NRHA Germany Breeders Derby:

Kreuth (Germany), June 23 – 30, 2013

NRHA Breeders Derby 2013 – Flyer

From Ramona Billing – Only 10 more days until the 2013 NRHA Breeders Derby. The € 30,000 added event at Kreuth / Germany is scheduled for June 23 until 30, 2013. The show office is still working hard to enter the enrollments. So far, there are 270 horses and 830 entries, but more are still waiting.  One thing is already sure, however: in the Breeders Derby Open class there is an increase in entries of about 30 per cent (37 entries this year compared to last year’s 26). In the Non Pro Derby, there are 47 entries which is the same as last year.

The 2013 NRHA Breeders Derby go rounds are scheduled for Thursday, June 27. The top horses and riders will meet again in the final on Saturday, June 29. Of course, there will be livescoring and livestream upon www.nrha.de.

The National Reining Horse Association is not responsible for information contained in this posting. Please contact the author or submitting organization for further information, requests, or questions.

The 2013 edition of the SVAG CS Classic 2013 will take place on July 4-6 at the CS Ranch, Route de Duillier 7, 1271 Givrins, in Switzerland. 

The renowned event offers a great mix of high-class Reining as well as entertainment.  In other words, its the place to be!

From Simona Diale - The SVAG CS Classic is one of the biggest Reining events held in Europe with over 150 horses, between the reins of Europe’s best reiners, expected to make their way to one of the most beautiful facilities in Switzerland.  The highlight of the week will be the $30,000-added NRHA Open, which will be held on Saturday afternoon, and the $20,000-added NRHA Non Pro on Friday afternoon.  A full-slate of NRHA approved classes will also be offered.  The entry deadline date is June 15 after which a 15% late fee will be applied.  Make sure you enter before said date.  Entries may also be made online.  Log on to the www.cs-ranch.eu  website for info.

High level of competition, friendly atmosphere and entertainment are part of the SVAG CS-Classic.  On Saturday evening, the famous 7 time F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher will make his way into the CS Ranch Arena where he will compete against TV celebrities in the ‘Celebrity Reining’.  Once again Schumacher is ready to demonstrate his talent also in the sport of Reining, discipline which his wife, Corinna, has a passionate for.

The famous Europa Park Rust artists will entertain the public, young and old, on Friday and Saturday with fun performances.  A full range of catering will also be available.

Entry is free of charge during all the event.

Further information and daily schedule log on to: www.cs-ranch.eu

The National Reining Horse Association is not responsible for information contained in this posting. Please contact the author or submitting organization for further information, requests, or questions.

With highlights from the NRHA European Futurity in Kreuth, Germany, and the National Reining Breeder’s Classic in Katy, Texas, June’s NRHA Digital Reiner is not to be missed!

NRHA Professionals’ award winners share their tips and tricks on selecting the perfect bit in “This Bit’s For You.” In Waco, Texas, the National Collegiate Equestrian Association teams had a tough-run to the top – check out the coverage. In horse care this month, find out how to monitor your horse’s temperature, hydration and more in “Your Horse’s Vital Signs.” Also, we catch up with NRHA Professional Matt Palmer in this month’s Trainer Talk for “Lessons Learned.”

Check out this month’s Digital Reiner here or head to www.nrha.com/reiner.

The NRHA Reiner: your source on all things Reining.

From Arenus – Fort Collins, Colo. – Arenus has joined forces with their corporate partner, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) to collect donations for direct assistance to the American Red Cross’s relief efforts from the May 20^th Oklahoma tornadoes. The joint venture is effective as of May 30, 2013 and is open to the general public as well as clients of both Arenus and the NRHA. For those who donate more than $25 to relief efforts, Arenus will be offering a free Arenus hat and mug.

Donations may be made any time through Arenus, via PayPal, on either Arenus’s Facebook page or webpage. Arenus’s webpage is available at www.arenus.com and Arenus’s Facebook page is available at www.facebook.com/arenus. Donations may also be made through PayPal by contacting an Arenus customer service representative at (866) 791-3344, during business hours. Arenus business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM MST (9:00 AM to 8:00 PM PST). When donations are made, a form will be available on PayPal to include a shipping address for those who will receive the free Arenus hat and mug.

Arenus and the NRHA hope that the combined effort will help to reach a greater audience and garner more support for victims. Much of the area affected by the tornadoes is very involved in the equine industry and there were many equine victims, as well as horse owners. Consequently this tragedy has hit close to home for both companies.

About Arenus

Arenus has been a leader in the animal health products industry since 2007. Arenus offers health solutions for companion animals as well as competitive animal athletes. Arenus’s nutraceutical line offers complete digestive solutions to horses as well as total joint health for horses and dogs. Arenus also offers a complete line of herbal health solutions for both companion and competitive animals. For more information on Arenus, visit www.arenus.com.

About the NRHA

The National Reining Horse Association was founded in 1966 and has been a corporate partner with Arenus, since 2008. The NRHA 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. For more information on the NRHA, visit www.nrha.com.

The National Reining Horse Association is not responsible for information contained in this posting. Please contact the author or submitting organization for further information, requests, or questions.

Media Contact:

Miriam Altman
Marketing Manager
Arenus
500 North Link Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80524

Phone: (970) 283-2152
Fax: (970) 283-2151
Miriam.A@Arenus.com

The New Varsity Reining Club Website is Online!

It’s the moment everyone has been anticipating! The new National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) Varsity Reining Club (VRC) website is up and running (www.varsityreining.com). NRHyA has updated the entire site including new and exciting prizes such as a Montana Silversmith Buckle with more new items to come. You can create a new account, but you must be a current NRHyA member to participate.

No submissions will be accepted that were completed before May 3rd, with the exception of photography and creative artwork. They may be submitted for the Art & Photo Contest at the 2013 NRHA Derby. Don’t forget that activities must be submitted within 30 days of completion in order to be awarded points.

What is Varsity Reining Club?

The Varsity Reining Club was established in order to engage youth members and encourage them to become more active at both the local and national levels outside of the show arena. This program offers NRHyA member’s opportunities to contribute to the youth association, in addition to developing valuable life skills that will allow them to be successful contributing members of society.

In addition to giving youth members the opportunity to interact with one another and participate in the program, VRC is a tool to teach life skills that will help them grow and mature. Stressing the importance of community service, being an active member in a group while learning to work with others, public speaking, written communications skills, and creativity are all-important skills that can be further developed by participating in the VRC program.

Points are award for specific activities that each member completes and then the points can be used not only to purchase prizes but also to win scholarships too. Within the program there are five core levels which are based off point totals.

Double Point Opportunities

A selected activity will be featured each month to give VRC participants the opportunity to earn double points for their involvement. Participants can check back each month to see which activity gives them the chance to earn awesome prizes even faster.

If you have any questions about VRC or the National Reining Horse Association, please contact NRHyA at youth@nrha.com or (405)946-7400.