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Coming soon
AzRHA Damn Hot Derby Daze
June 8,
2013
Fool'em and
School'em
in the Equidome
WestWorld of Scottsdale
contact Dave Belson - 602-377-2593
for more info |
 The
AzRHA Spring Stampede (NRHA RAF
Qualifier #2) was
another successful show for our
club and we want to thank all of
the exhibitors who came, showed
and enjoyed the beautiful spring
weather in Scottsdale. It more
than made up for the chilly
conditions in January.
Also, a
special thanks to our wonderful
Show Staff and Volunteers -
Connie Hay (sitting in for Shawn
Martin); Caycee Cooper, our
trusted show manager; Garrett
Cooper, for his awesome
announcing; Linda Kruger, for
always doing such a fine job
scribing; Cal Cooper and
Brittany Skaggs for keeping the
gate moving; Blue Moon Studios
for their tireless work
videotaping all of the rides;
Suzanne Sylvester for her expert
photography; and of course, our
NRHA Judge, Ms. La Rae Fletcher
Powell.
Our Next Show will be the
Silver Spurs Mother's Day Slide
on May 9th - 12th at
WestWorld of Scottsdale. We want
to give a BIG THANKS again to
Michael and Michelle Miola for
their generous sponsorship and
support of the Arizona Reining
Horse Association. This is our
biggest and best show of the
year with over $10,000 in added
money!! We're doing everything
we can to make this show extra
special and will have some great
prizes including.... Lawson and
Morrison Bronzes, Pewters,
Plaques, jewelry from Sami Fine
Jewelry and Unique Gifts, Pard's
Gift Certificates, Morey Equine
Product Gift Certificates, and
more. We'll also be offering a
special class in honor of our
friend Joan Levine, who passed
away after a brave battle (her
sixth) with cancer. All of the
proceeds from this class will be
donated to the Reining Horse
Sports Foundation (RHSF) in
Joan's name. We hope you'll take
this opportunity to help other
reiners in need, and participate
in this special class. This year, AzRHA will be hosting
a dinner on Saturday while we
watch our Open Riders show their
stuff in the Equidome that
evening. We are very excited
about this special show and we
look forward to seeing you
there!!
Don't forget, we also have some
fun NEW incentive programs ---
the AzRHA Silver Spurs
Reiner Of The Year; the AzRHA
Open Rider of the Year; the
AzRHA Horse of the Year; and the
AzRHA Arabian Horse Of The Year!
You can find more
information about these programs
and the nomination or enrollment
forms by clicking on our
Incentive Programs link on our
website. It’s never too late to
sign up for these programs and
we promise to have some really
nice prizes for these as well…
In fact, the Reiner of the Year
Award will be a “custom” Bob’s
Saddle -- The winner will
actually get to customize this
saddle!!
Enjoy your rides.
Sincerely,
Dave Belson
AzRHA President
Arizona Reining
Horse Association
From days long ago when cowboys would casually compete with
each other to determine whose
horse was a better, more willing
partner, the sport of Reining
has exploded into a
multi-million dollar industry
world-wide. Reining is the only
western discipline to be
recognized by the IFE and it was
a featured event in the 2010
World Equestrian Games in
Kentucky. If you have not seen a
Reining Horse run his pattern,
you are missing out! Around the
world, the premier Reining
events are drawing larger and
larger crowds. This is partly
due to the excitement that
Reining provides for the
participant and spectator alike.
Reining is a judged event requiring competitors to complete
one of 12 approved patterns in
an arena. These precise patterns
include small slow circles,
large fast circles, flying lead
changes, roll backs, 360 degree
spins done in place, and “the
hallmark” of the reining horse,
the exciting sliding stops.
Often called the "Dressage" of
Western events, Reining is the
ultimate blend of horse and
rider, combining speed and
maneuverability through this
series of intricate patterns.
Reining requires the horse to be
responsive and completely in
tune with its rider. Cues and
commands should not be easily
visible. The reining pattern is
judged based on how willfully
guided the horse responds and
its ability to perform the
required movements.
The Arizona Reining Horse
Association (AzRHA) was founded
in 1984 as an Affiliate of the
National Reining Horse
Association
(NRHA). The AzRHA is a
not-for-profit organization
committed to promoting and
growing the sport of Reining in
the state of Arizona and
beyond. The AzRHA adheres to
the rules and regulations of the
NRHA and provides a forum for
exhibitors, breeders, and anyone
interested in the sport of
Reining.
THE AzRHA ANNUAL MEETING
will be held during
the November Autumn Slide
Show.
Plan on attending this quick
meeting for an
update about our Non-Profit
Organization.
All AzRHA Members are encouraged
to attend.
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