Month: November 2020

The 2020  NRHA Futurity & Adequan NAAC will be held Nov 26 – Dec 5 in Oklahoma City. For more, check nrhafuturity.com

12.5 – Andrea Fappani Claims Level 4 Open Championship With All Bettss Are Off

12.5 – Carlee McCutcheon and The Wizster Win Adequan® NAAC Youth 14-18 Championship

12.4 – Mandy McCutcheon and Shining At Nite Win NRHA CINCH Non Pro Futurity

12.4 – Adequan® NAAC Youth 13 & Under and Short Stirrup Champions Crowned in Oklahoma City

12.3 – 2020 NRHA Markel Insurance Futurity Sales Review

12.3 – Adequan® NAAC Rookie Contenders Shine at NRHA Futurity

12.2 – Brian Bell and Gunnabebigtime Top NRHA Open Futurity Preliminaries

12.2 – Trapper Lowndes and The Voodoo That U Do Win NRHA Honorable Mention Futurity

12.1 – Adequan® NAAC Non Pro Competitors Take Centerstage

12.1 – Tish Fappani Tops NRHA CINCH Non Pro Futurity Preliminary Round

11.30 – Adequan® NAAC Competition Continues at State Fair Park

11.30 – Current NRHA Futurity Preliminary Round Leaders

11.29 – Adequan® NAAC Competition Continues at State Fair Park

11.29 – Schumacher Leads CINCH NRHA Non Pro Futurity Preliminary Round

11.28 – Heitland and Tyndall Claim Adequan® NAAC Titles at NRHA Futurity

11.28 – Bell and Salgado Tie for Win of NRHA Open Futurity First Go

11.27 – Jenny Ricotta and Miss Whizzletown Win NAAC Limited Non Pro and Ancillary Limited Non Pro

11.27 – Bell and Salgado Lead 2020 NRHA Open Futurity Preliminaries

11.26 – Brian Bell Leads 2020 NRHA Futurity L4 Open Preliminaries on Gunnabebigtime

11.26 – Schoeller & Larcombe Win Adequan® NAAC Open and Int. Open Titles at NRHA Futurity

11.25 – 2020 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® NAAC Begins Thursday

11.22 – 2020 NRHA Futurity Update

11.20 – Online Bidders Must Register Early for NRHA Markel Futurity Sale

11.19 – Countdown to a Record NRHA Futurity

11.07 – 2020 NRHA Markel Futurity Sales Combine into One-Day Super Sale!

11.06 – Excitement Builds for Historic Payouts at 2020 NRHA Futurity

10.08 – 2020 NRHA Futurity and Adequan® NAAC Judges Selected

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!

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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

For Immediate Release – November 18, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Just days from move-in, the  55^th National Reining Horse Association Futurity and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships looks to be a record-breaker – and not just with its historic, first-ever quarter of a million dollar payment to the Open Futurity  Champion!

Stall numbers now exceed 1,660, up from last year’s 1,394. Similarly, entries for the show have risen across the board. Along with increased futurity entries, the Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships and horse show classes promise record days as well, with 50% growth in most classes. Since entries do not close until the day before the class, the numbers are expected to expand even more by show time.

Competition begins with the first section of the Open Preliminaries on Nov. 26, and in recognition of rising numbers, the NRHA is emphasizing the necessity for attendees to comply with COVID-19 mandates and masking requirements.  NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter noted, “We expect great compliance from our NRHA members who are so passionate about this sport and our ability to hold this Futurity during this admittedly difficult time. It’s pretty simple, you must wear a mask, wash your hands and maintain social distancing.”

He will soon be joined in urging exhibitors and attendees to “Cowboy Up, Mask Up” by Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, whose video message will be played on the arena jumbotrons and on the live feed. Carpenter added that the NRHA Board and Executive Committee are united in their support of the mask mandate as they remain excited about going forward with this historic Futurity.

Association President Mike Hancock echoed Carpenter’s sentiments. “We are committed to providing a safe environment for all who attend. We are asking industry leaders and top professionals to show their leadership by complying with the rules set in place. A complete list of protocols can be found at nrhafuturity.com.”

The NRHA Futurity and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships,  although closed to the general public, is open to all horse enthusiasts, who may enter through the barn areas to attend performances, the Futurity Trade Show held during the entire show and the NRHA/Markel Futurity Sales, set for Thursday, Dec. 3. The event will follow whatever health mandates are in place for Oklahoma City at the time of the show, currently including masks being required and restrictions pertaining to social distancing.