Monthly Archives: October 2008

10.28.08 - BULL RIDERS AND NRHA TEAM UP FOR MAKE-A-WISH

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – October 28, 2008 - You can always count on the Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) to come up with something unique to entertain an audience while benefiting a good cause! This time the RHSF has definitely outdone itself with 4R Performance Horses Celebrity Slide! The location is Oklahoma City; the venue ...

10.24.08 - New Level of NRHA Futurity Sponsorship Announced

Oklahoma City, OK – October 24, 2008 – The National Reining Horse Association is introducing a new level of sponsorship to start with the upcoming 2008 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show. This new program allows any Reining enthusiast the opportunity to support the Sport and help provide more prizes to competitors ...

10.23.08 - Johnson is NEWEST NRHA MILLIONAIRE

Oklahoma City, OK - October 23, 2008 - The World Wealth Report by Merrill Lynch/Capgemini estimates that only .15% of the world's population have achieved "millionaire" status. In the world of Reining, only 11 competitors have crested the millionaire peak - until now. Craig Johnson of Middletown, New York is unofficially among the elite few NRHA Million Dollar Riders ...

10.13.08 - NRHA Announces 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees

Oklahoma City, OK – October 13, 2008 - The National Reining Horse Association Board of Directors recently approved two people and two horses for induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame for 2009.  The formal inductions will take place at the 2009 NRHA Convention during the annual Awards Banquet scheduled for January 31, 2009. Roger Brazeau, ...

10.13.08 - NRHA Announces 2009 NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

Oklahoma City, OK – October 13, 2008 - The National Reining Horse Association Board of Directors recently approved two recipients for the 2009 NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award.  The formal award presentations will take place at the 2009 NRHA Convention during the annual Awards Banquet scheduled for January 31, 2009, in Oklahoma City. Don Burt, ...

10.08.08 - RHSF WELCOMES NEW STAFF

Oklahoma City, OK – October 8, 2008 – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) and the Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) are proud to announce the promotion of one of its employees to fill the position of RHSF Administrative Assistant. Brandi Jakola is now serving in this position with the RHSF working on its endeavors ...

10.07.08 - Johnson On Verge of $1 MILLION

Oklahoma City, OK – October 7, 2008 – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce that Craig Johnson, an NRHA Professional, is on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of reining achievements – breaking the $1 Million Lifetime Earnings mark. It is anticipated that Johnson could break into the $1 Million Rider ...

09.30.08 - NRHA HIRES NEW STAFF

Oklahoma City, OK – September 30, 2008 – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) recently hired new staff to help guide the activities of the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA), its youth programs, as well as direct general Association outreach to reining enthusiasts and competitors. Brian Bendele is a welcome addition to the NRHA ...