Reining News
10 Qualify for The Run For A Million
Ten of reining's top riders – including one non-pro – earned spots in the prestigious Million Dollar Invitational at The Run For A Million in Las Vegas.
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Reining Results
RESULTS: 2021 The Run For A Million Open Qualifier
Results from the Run For A Million Open qualifier, which was held on conjunction with the Level 4 Open Derby at the 2021 Cactus Reining Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Industry News
NRHA Futurity Champ Face The Attitude Returns – With New Pilot
A familiar white-splashed face will be competing at this year's NRBC, but this time the NRHA Futurity Open champ has a new pilot.
Reining News
No Smoking Required Blazes Through NRHA Derby Prelims
The Run For A Million Co-Champions No Smoking Required and Craig Schmersal topped the Open preliminary competition at the NRHA Derby.
Reining News
NRHA Announces Professionals of the Year
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) strives to recognize excellence amongst its members. The NRHA Professionals of the Year awards are just one avenue for showcasing the accomplishments of reining trainers in the industry. The five awards include NRHA Professional Horseman of the Year, Becky Hanson Horsewoman of the Year, NRHA Non-Pro Coach of the […]
Blogs
Back to Reality
Hi All! We have had an exciting six months of learning how to be on the reality TV show “The Last Cowboy” while continuing to run our business. It has been challenging, at times, juggling the cameras and trying to get my job done training my horses. I will admit when I was one of […]
Reining Events
Million Dollar Invitational: It’s A Draw
The Run For A Million (TRFAM) Million Dollar Invitational was billed as the biggest event in the history of reining. The Las Vegas event, held Aug. 17, didn’t disappoint. Twelve of the most successful trainers in the sport were invited to compete for a $1 million payout, and they rode a roster of some of […]
Craig's Spin
Pale Taschka: Reining Stud Meets Warmblood
Hi all! Spring is on its way, finally! We had a cold, wet winter here in Arizona, with snow in Scottsdale! I’m glad we are back to the 70s with no rain. I have had a lot of inquires and comments about our experiment, Pale Taschka, so I’m going to tell you all about him. […]
Blogs
How I Start My 2-Year-Old Horses
Hi All! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. I enjoyed mine with lots of family and friends. For me, it’s a great time of year to reflect on the past and set goals for the future. As many of you are starting 2-year-olds, I thought I would touch on a few things I do […]
Current News
Trainer Craig Schmersal Hits $4 Million Mark
Craig Schmersal recently reached new heights in his reining career when the trainer from Scottsdale, Arizona, became the sport’s newest National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Four Million Dollar Rider.
