It’s a program that benefits members of the
National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) as well as
reiners of any age who want to learn from some of the best
trainers in the business. The NRHyA Regional Clinics provide
a unique opportunity to work with many NRHA Professionals
who have graciously donated their time to the Youth program.
The 2008 Regional Clinics are set to begin
in April. This is the third year the NRHyA has organized the
clinics. They’re designed to help anyone who is interested
in reining horses learn more about the business and also about
the NRHA. From green as grass beginners to accomplished riders,
there is something for everyone to benefit from within each
clinic. The one-on-one training that participants receive
is tailored to each individual’s needs.
Chair of the NRHA Youth Committee Walter Fuchs
is encouraged because this year the program is going global.
“The Regional Clinics have grown a great deal since the inception
of the program in 2006. That year, the NRHyA hosted one clinic,
but in 2007, five clinics were held across the country. The
program is looking to grow even more this year by also hosting
a European clinic.” Fuchs continued, “We are working very
hard to raise money for the youth program as well as educate
people around the world about Reining.” In 2007, the Regional
Clinic series raised about $20,000 for the NRHyA.
The 2008 NRHyA Regional Clinics begin April
26th and April 27th. The South Central Regional Clinic will
be held in Aubrey, Texas, at Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses.
NRHA Professionals Tom McCutcheon and Dell Hendricks will
be conducting the clinics both days.
The Northeast Regional Clinic will also be
held April 26th and April 27th at the Morrisville State College
in Morrisville, NY. NRHA Professional Shawn Flarida will provide
instruction on both days of the clinic.
For those reiners living in the North Central
region, a clinic will be held May 24th and May 25th. NRHA
Professionals Tim McQuay and Brian Welman will provide their
expertise on both days at the University of Wisconsin River
Falls in River Falls, WI.
In July, the NRHyA Regional Clinics will head
to Williamston, NC. The Southeast Regional Clinic will be
held July 9th at the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural
Center. The clinic will be conducted by NRHA Professionals
Bryant Pace and Francois Gauthier along with reining trainer
Mark Arballo.
Details on the Northwest Regional Clinic are
still being worked out, but NRHA Professional Todd Bergen
will be lending his expertise to clinic attendees. The date
and location have yet to be determined.
The final NRHyA Regional Clinic will be held
October 11th and October 12th at the Outwest Stallion Station
in Scottsdale, AZ. NRHA Professionals Randy Paul and Matt
Mills will provide their training tips to participants in
the Southwest Region.
Space is limited so sign up as soon as possible.
The cost per day is $150 for youth riders and $200 for adults.
For more information or to register for a clinic, please contact
Supervisor of Youth Programs Jill Worthington at 405-946-7400
ext. 130 or jworthington@nrha.com.
The NRHA would like to thank the following
Corporate Partners for their support: Adequan®; Anderson
Bean Boot Company; Century Investment Group; Cinch, Rockies
and Cruel Girl; Classic Equine; CR Morrison Specialties; Elite
Trailers; Houston Ranch Embryo Transfer Center; Kiser Arena
Specialists; Land O’ Lakes / Purina Mills LLC.; LaQuinta Inns
& Suites; Markel Insurance; MD Barns; Oklahoma City Convention
& Visitors Bureau; Pard’s Western Shop; Performance Horse;
Platinum Performance; Quarter Horse News and affiliate partner
Smith Brothers.
Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining
Horse Association is the governing body of the sport of Reining.
NRHA, with their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City,
is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working
to ensure the highest standards of competition. The NRHA strives
to educate its members and the public about Reining.
For more information on the NRHA, or the sport
of Reining, please visit www.nrha.com
or call 405-946-7400.
