UPDATE: NRBC Searching for New Options

Another postponement has National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) officials seeking alternatives for its 2020 event.

The NRBC, which was originally scheduled for April 12-19 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas, was first moved to May 24-31 in light of restrictions from the spread of COVID-19. Officials announced early Sunday morning the show must be postponed again.

“Per the new stay-home, work-safe order signed Saturday, May 2, by Judge Lina Hidalgo, non-essential Harris County businesses and others that were not designated to reopen by Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order must remain closed through May 20,” the NRBC said in a statement. “That includes performance theaters, arenas and stadiums.”

Reiners should watch for a follow-up announcement on Monday, May 11, the event’s release said. The show’s board of directors is reportedly “looking at options for rescheduling and holding the event at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center and at other locations … .”

For a complete list of event cancellations and postponements reported to Quarter Horse News, visit our Coronavirus Cancellations list.

NRBC Postponed to May 24-31

Posted March 19, 2020

The National Reining Breeders Classic announced on Thursday that this year’s show has been postponed and rescheduled for May 24-31 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas.

The deadline for the NRBC and for The Run For a Million Qualifier has been extended to May 1, officials announced. 

Any late fees previously incurred will be credited to accounts. 

The organization also offered refunds on fees paid if competitors are unable to make the new dates. A cancellation form is available at nrbc.com.

The decision to postpone was in step with other postponements in the Western performance horse industry in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Last week, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) recommended all producers of NRHA-approved shows to consider postponing or canceling all reining events for the next 30 days, effective March 14 to April 13.

The NRBC was originally scheduled for April 12-19

The NRHA rescheduled the NRHA European Futurity from March to November because of the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy, where citizens are still coping with the effects of the virus. Additionally, some NRHA-approved shows in the U.S. are being forced to cancel due to state or regional mandates.

“The Board and Management of the NRBC hold the health and welfare of exhibitors, owners and sponsors as our highest priority,” the NRBC said in a news release. “We will continue to monitor the factors impacting the event and will update with any further changes.”

The Board added that in the event of a cancellation of the show, the organization will refund all fees paid.

For a complete list of event cancellations and postponements reported to Quarter Horse News, visit our Coronavirus Cancellations list.