Recently approved for participation in the International Affiliate Program by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors were five Affiliates requesting the distinction. The Austrian Reining Horse Association, Dutch Reining Horse Association, NRHA Belgium, NRHA Israel and NRHA Switzerland have committed to the additional responsibilities, which further highlights their dedication to the worldwide efforts to ensure the future of the sport of Reining. They join Reining Canada, the first National Association Affiliate to participate.
Only a National Association Affiliate has the right to join the NRHA International Affiliate Program. Each Affiliate will be recognized as the organization to provide governance and leadership for the sport of Reining on a national level within that country, which includes adjudication of all protests and recommendation on all show approvals within their respective country. In return, NRHA provides financial support via a rebate for each member in their country that has an NRHA membership. In addition, 50% of all show fees will be refunded to the National Association Affiliate for every show that is NRHA approved and held either inside the country’s geographic border or run under the auspices of that National Association Affiliate.
“We can all look forward with pride knowing that there will be many positive accomplishments resulting from these relationships, which I know will bring new respect worldwide to the sport,” affirmed NRHA President Dell Hendricks.
More information on the NRHA Affiliate programs can be found at www.nrha.com or contact Debbie Drinko, Sr. Director of Affiliates and Alliances, ddrinko@nrha.com.
