Fappani and Hutchins Tie for 4-Year-Old Futurity Open Championship

During the Wild Card Reining Challenge 4-Year-Old Futurity Open, Gabe Hutchins rode Ladi With A Gun to a 219.5 from the 21st draw. The score topped the Level 4 Open and seemed like it would hold for the win, but then Legends West and Andrea Fappani marked the same score from the 32nd draw. There was a tie.

Cinca Im Hot Snags Derby Open Title at BI

There was plenty of attention on Jesse Lennox’s run on Cinca Im Hot (Spots Hot x Cinca De Maya x Dual Rey) at the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity, although the pair ended up in the 16th spot.

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.

One Bat Cat and Tag Rice Win BI Derby Open $10,000 Novice

The cattle in the Breeder’s Invitational Derby Open $10,000 Novice proved to be a tough bunch, but One Bat Cat (Dualin Boon x Little Cat Lena x High Brow Cat) and Equi-Stat Elite $3 Million Rider Tag Rice were able to pull together for a solid run.

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.)

Titles Awarded at Breeder’s Invitational

The Breeder’s Invitational (BI) has been underway for more than a week, and on May 20, five action-packed finals brought excitement to Tulsa, Oklahoma. In the Derby Unlimited Amateur finals, an impressive group came out to showcase their abilities, but only one duo came out on top.

Changes for NCHA Youth Announced

The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) youth committee had a teleconference on May 1 to discuss Youth rules related to the National Championship shows. The committees proposed changed were approved […]