Tish Fappani Triumphs in Las Vegas

The second edition of the Wild Card Reining Challenge, held May 24 - 27 at the South Point Hotel and Casino, drew reiners of all kinds to Las Vegas. In addition to a full slate of ancillary classes, the event features a 4-year-old futurity.

Purple Reyn Dies at 7

Purple Reyn, known for her grit and flair in the show pen, died the morning of May 23. The talented mare was 7 years old.

Ron Pietrafeso Named NCHA Vice President

The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) released the results of the organization’s vice presidential election May 23. With a total of 2,307 ballots received and tabulated by the independent voting […]

NCHA Selects New CFO

The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) welcomed a new chief financial officer (CFO) on May 23. Barb Benedum assumed the new position May 15.

2017 NRHA Election and Nomination Deadlines

National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) members have the opportunity to nominate members to represent their interests and to help guide the future of reining. Read the following overview for more information on how you can get involved in the process. (European members: Please check your email in-box for additional details on European Executive Board Elections for the European Region.)

AQHA Approves Convention Recommendations

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) executive committee approved several recommendations from the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission at the 2017 AQHA Convention. The recommendations ranged from adding specific medications to the AQHA forbidden drugs or substances list to a recommendation to use all drug- and animal welfare-related fines to support the AQHA steward program.

IEA Creates Zone for the Western Discipline

The Board of Directors of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) recently approved a proposal to reorganize the structure of the Western discipline beginning in the 2017-2018 season.

Lewis Wray Receives University of Arkansas Honor

Lewis Wray was selected to be the 2017 recipient of the University of Arkansas Department of Animal Science Friend of the Department Award. The Department of Animal Science elects individuals who have excelled in the support of animal science, not only at the department, but also in other areas of development in the industry.

Trey Hunt Loses Fight Against Cancer

After months of battling cancer, cutting horse trainer Trey Hunt passed away May 13. A husband and father, Hunt left behind a loving family and an industry full of people that are mourning the loss.