2026-2027 NRHyA Executive Committee voting is June 7–10.
Learn more about your candidates here.
NRHyA: Grow Your Future
Friendship. Leadership. Scholarship.
The National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) is the youth division of NRHA and a program of the Reining Horse Foundation. Created for youth reiners who want to compete with purpose, NRHyA connects young members to meaningful opportunities inside and outside the arena.
Membership provides access to:
- NRHA youth classes and championships
- Scholarships that can be earned throughout school years and even post high school
- Leadership opportunities in affiliate, regional and national roles
- Educational clinics and professional mentorship
- Opportunities for personal growth through public speaking, art and photography contests, and the Varsity Reining Club
- A clear pathway from youth competition to non-pro and professional levels
Whether you are an experienced reining exhibitor or exploring the sport for the first time, NRHyA provides opportunities and community.
>> Join NRHyA
>> Find a list of NRHA Affiliates in your area.
>> Learn more about Entry Level Reining.
Welcome, IEA Western Members
Through a new collaboration between NRHA and the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), NRHA Professionals are conducting reining clinics at IEA Western Regional Finals across the country in 2026.
These demonstrations highlight:
- Correct execution of NRHA patterns
- What judges evaluate in reining competition
- Application of skills in a catch-ride format
- Opportunities available through NRHyA
If you compete in IEA reining classes — or are newly discovering the discipline — NRHyA is your next step.
As a program of the Reining Horse Foundation, NRHyA invests in youth reiners through competition opportunities, scholarships, and leadership development that extend beyond the show pen.
>> Start Your NRHyA Membership
Dates To Remember:
June 17 NRHyA Youth Gathering, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds
June 18 NRHyA Volunteers at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma — Sign-up required by June 10. Email [email protected]
June 19 CINCH NRHyA Speaking Contest, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds — Sign up by June 15
June 19 Mental Athletics NRHyA Seminar, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds
For current NRHyA results and upcoming shows, please visit the National Reining Horse Association at NRHA.com
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