Dear Reiners:
Despite the incredible challenges created by COVID-19, NRHA has fared reasonably well. This is not to minimize the personal losses of family and friends that many of us feel acutely.
When facing uncertainty of any kind, we must continue to plan, prepare and move forward. The purpose of this communication is to do just that – so we have steps to follow in any contingency.
NRHA will not cancel the Futurity of its own volition. We have not, at this point, been notified that the City of Oklahoma City will prohibit our holding it, either.
We do not expect this, and we are prepared in every way imaginable to hold the Futurity this week. We have made plans for replacement of officials and staff in every role. These steps are manageable. An order from the City would not be. They have given every reasonable assurance that they are planning to go forward, but understandably, they simply cannot give guarantees.
We know that the City required that the Oklahoma Youth Expo, with its approximately 8,000 livestock entries, be shut down mid-event in March of 2020. To be as prepared as possible, we have proactively developed plans for the unlikely event that we would begin the Futurity and not be able to finish.
Below is the update to the conditions which identifies the steps NRHA would take if the Futurity were to be interrupted. Please read carefully to understand the plan for going forward if there were to be an interruption of the futurity.
We look forward to seeing you in just a few days.
NRHA Executive Committee
Remember, Cowboy up, Mask up! Now more than ever we know lives may depend on it!
Update to 2020 NRHA Futurity Terms and Conditions as of November 20, 2020:
The National Reining Horse Association is fully committed to holding the 2020 NRHA Futurity & Adequan© North American Affiliate Championship at Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, November 26-December 5.
Under no circumstances will NRHA cancel the event unless required by state or local government.
The safety and welfare of our members and equine athletes remain paramount, and every effort and precautionary measure has been taken to ensure the event meets local guidelines and CDC recommendations. However, in the unlikely event that the NRHA Futurity is closed due to orders issued by the City of Oklahoma City and/or the State of Oklahoma; the NRHA is fully prepared with the following contingency plans.
The NRHA Executive Committee has proactively approved the following:
If the NRHA is forced to cancel the Open or Non Pro Futurities prior to the completion of the first go-round:
- Every effort will be made to reschedule the event within in a timely manner. Entry fees will automatically be put toward the new event and eligibility will remain the same. The first go-round will be started over. Ancillary and NAAC classes will be re-scheduled as well.
If the NRHA is forced to cancel the Open Futurity after the completion of the first go-round but before the completion of the second go-round:
- The results of the first go-round will be accepted as the final results and recorded and paid out as such.
If the NRHA is forced to cancel the Open Futurity after the completion of the second go-round but prior to the finals:
- Composite scores from the first two go-rounds will determine the final results. Results will be recorded and paid out as such.
If the NRHA is forced to cancel the Non Pro Futurity after the completion of the preliminary round but prior to the consolation round:
- The results of the first go-round will be accepted as the final results and recorded and paid out as such.
If the NRHA is forced to cancel the Non Pro Futurity after the completion of the consolation round:
- The top 25 horses (plus ties) from the L4, L3, L2 and L1 preliminary round and the top 5 horses (plus ties) from the consolation round will be accepted as the final results and recorded and paid out as such.
- The top 20 Prime Time from the preliminary round and Top 15 Youth from the preliminary round will be accepted as the final results and recorded and paid out as such.
If the NRHA is forced to cancel any ancillary and NAAC classes, but the Futurity classes do not need to be rescheduled:
- Every effort will be made to reschedule these classes to be added to a future event, with the 2021 NRHA Derby being a likely choice.
- Entries in any ancillary and/or NAAC classes that are cancelled and are unable to be rescheduled will receive a full refund on their entry fees.
If the NRHA Is forced to cancel the NRHA Sales held at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds on December 3:
- The event will be rescheduled as a stand-alone event at a nearby private facility
- The event will be held as a virtual event only