The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) recently approved National Association Affiliate (NAA) status for the Austrian Reining Horse Association, NRHA Israel, Swedish Reining Horse Association and NRHA Switzerland. They join the NRHA Belgium, UK Reining, Dutch Reining Horse Association, NRHA Germany and Reining Canada Affiliates that were granted the NAA designation earlier in the year. With only one Affiliate per country able to be recognized as a National Association Affiliate, the criteria for NAA status are substantial and the issuance of an endorsement by the NRHA Board of Directors is not earned or given lightly.
Among other conditions, each National Association Affiliate includes at least 25 NRHA members in good standing as a portion of their membership roster, and they have committed to the production of a minimum of four NRHA-approved shows annually. Those National Association Affiliates with at least 100 NRHA members will have representation on the NRHA Board of Directors.
“Their commitment to participate as a National Association Affiliate ensures that members of both the NRHA and their Affiliate will reap the benefits and become stronger. We can all enjoy the realization that we are united by common goals and solidifying Reining’s stature in equestrian sport worldwide,” noted NRHA President Dell Hendricks.
The National Reining Horse Association has more than 13,000 members and 575 NRHA-approved shows annually worldwide, plus more than 80 Affiliates – Regional, National Association and International Affiliate Program participating Affiliates.
For more information on the NRHA Affiliate Program visit www.nrha.com or contact Debbie Drinko, Sr. Director of Affiliates and Alliances at ddrinko@nrha.com.
