For Immediate Release – March 9, 2018 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The application period is now open for 2018 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby interns. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the horse industry, learn essential knowledge on event organization and be a part of the third-largest reining event in the world. Internships with NRHA also provide individuals with real-life experiences that create lifelong skill sets.
Many current NRHA employees began their career as a show intern at the NRHA Derby or Futurity. “I had already fallen in love with the sport of reining, which is what led me to apply for the internship with the NRHA,” said NRHA Member & Show Services Representative Riley Jordan. “Although the shows can be long and demanding, working alongside the NRHA employees truly caused me to fall in love with the company and the way they treat their employees and members. I had never worked in an environment where I loved and respected people that I barely knew so much. I never saw myself being one to move across the country for any reason. NRHA turned out to be the one exception.”
Internships are available in three categories: general, marketing and youth. All internships are based at NRHA headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and include participation at the NRHA Derby June 23-July 1, 2018*. Selected candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Able to assist with all functions of the departments listed, including early mornings and long days during the event
- Willing to work closely with youth members, leaders and NRHA staff
- Demonstrate an interest in the livestock or horse industry, and have the ability to work collaboratively
- Creative, energetic, patient and reliable
To apply, complete the online application at nrha.com/careers. Send the completed application, resume and references to the appropriate contact listed on the application.
*Interns will arrive for set up before the show begins and assist with tear-down at the conclusion of the event.
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In the fall of 2017, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Professionals Committee unanimously voted to modify the nomination and voting procedures for their yearly awards. The intention of this modification is to gain more participation from NRHA Affiliates and broaden the pool of deserving nominees.
For Immediate Release – March 3, 2018 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – As a nonprofit organization, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) relies on partnerships and alliances to help promote and develop the sport of reining. NRHA is pleased to welcome Tamarack Ranch as a new Ranch Partner in 2018.