The National Reining Breeders Classic program was begun in 1997 and the program has not changed much since then, paying out over $26 million in the ensuing years. But how it works can be confusing to those new to the industry. Stallions are enrolled in the NRBC so their foals will be eligible to be…
Ever wonder what bits NRHA Professionals prefer? We do! That’s why we caught up with NRHA Professional Matt Palmer during the Tulsa Reining Classic, and asked, “If you could only keep two bits in your tack room, which ones would they be?” Palmer, of Campbell Hall, New York, said he’d probably choose a snaffle and…
What are some things that you have to do to feel prepared to show? Shane WaltersI’m kind of picky and everybody saddles my horse for me, so whenever they get done, I always go back and make sure that I pull the cinch one or two more holes, and then I put it through the…
Ever wonder which bits NRHA Professionals prefer? We do! That’s why we caught up with Bobby Avila, of Rogersville, Missouri, and posed the question, “If you could only keep two bits in your tack room, which ones would they be?” For Avila, the decision was simple. He chose a snaffle and a short shank with…
The need for quality horse hay – shorthand for attributes desirable in hay fed to equines – seems to be ever-present. Attributes of desirable horse hay include: Clean – It should not contain trash, dirt, dust, toxins, fungus, mold, bugs, weeds or other material that can interfere with digestion. Uniform – Bales should have the…
Every great story has a beginning and the emergence of each champion reining horse has its roots in the first handling, first rides, and first introduction to maneuvers. The late Dick Pieper said that from the relatively short time a horse is started until it walks into the arena at Oklahoma City, there’s no time…
Americasnexttopgun & Deary Performance Horses Casey Deary visits Oswood Stallion Station often to watch the young prospects as they grow and mature. In 2016, he had a special one to watch. Americasnexttopgun, by Walla Walla Whiz, is out of Americasnextgunmodel, both in a line of horses that have carried Deary to tremendous success. On the…
At some point, horse owners are likely to face an emergency or injury involving wounds and eye problems. It may be hard to tell if it’s a life-threatening situation, but an equine first-aid kit is a key component to providing care in an emergency. A toolbox holds a good portable first-aid kit, allowing you to…
Tracking Derby Entries through the Pro Management Offices The entry deadline for the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel was on May 15, 2022, and the show kicked off just a few short days later. With over 575 Derby entries, and ancillary entries still rolling in, employees at Pro Management have been…
One of the most important possessions a rider can have is reliable transportation. With so many options out there, how do you know what is the right one for you? In this two-part series, we spoke with some extras to find out what is most important. They all agreed that the “right” rig is the…