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Hollywoodstinseltown Announced as NRHA $4 Million Sire

The National Reining Horse Association recognizes Hollywoodstinseltown as its newest $4 Million Sire, marking another impressive milestone for the 2004 palomino stallion whose legacy continues to shape the reining industry.

Bred and owned by David Silva, Sr. of Pilot Point, Texas, Hollywoodstinseltown is the product of reining royalty. He is by NRHA Hall of Famer Hollywood Dun It and out of NRHA Hall of Famer Miss Tinseltown, bringing together two influential bloodlines in the sport. That foundation set the stage for both a successful show career and a remarkable impact as a sire.

During his time in the show pen, Hollywoodstinseltown earned $185,886 in NRHA lifetime earnings. His highest-paying performance came in 2010 when he finished fourth in the National Reining Breeders Classic Level 4 Open CRI with NRHA Million Dollar Rider Marco Ricotta, earning $39,000. That same year, he represented the United States at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, with NRHA Hall of Famer Tim McQuay. The pair brought home team gold and placed fourth in the individual competition, further securing the stallion’s place among reining’s elite.

Hollywoodstinseltown’s influence has only grown through his offspring. With 389 NRHA money-earning foals to date, his impact spans generations and continents. Since surpassing the $3 million mark in 2021, his foals have continued to shine. One standout is Flexing Guns in Town (out of Shesa Fashion Gun), ridden by NRHA Professional Arnaud Girinon. The duo has found great success across Europe, including earning the 2024 NRHA European Level 4 Open Derby Championship and the Reserve title at the 2024 100X European Classic Level 4 Open Derby. Together, they have amassed nearly $115,000 in NRHA LTE.

Top-earning offspring of Hollywoodstinseltown include:

  • Tinseltown Fly Guy (out of Fly Flashy Jac); bred by Christian Wagner, nominated by Melissa Vandorp; owned by A4L-Equine; $250,084 NRHA LTE
  • Hollywooddirtysecret (out of Maximum RPM); bred and nominated by Patricia Duque; owned by NRHA Hall of Famer Shawn Flarida; $220,832 NRHA LTE
  • Shining In Town (out of Shine Ann); bred by NRHA Hall of Fame Carol Rose, nominated by Sather Family Partnership; owned by Jennifer Neudorf; $216,502 NRHA LTE
  • Mr Royal Hollywood (out of Cee Miss Hollywood); bred by NRHA $3 Million Rider Brian Bell, nominated and owned by NRHA Million Dollar Owner George Bell and wife, Carol; $173,924 NRHA LTE
  • Tinseltown Flash (out of Billie Gun Flash); bred and nominated by McQuay Stables Inc.; owned by Ruoff Dietter Reining Horses Inc.; $134,920 NRHA LTE

Hollywoodstinseltown’s climb to $4 million in offspring earnings is a testament to his versatility, proven pedigree, and the confidence breeders and riders place in his bloodlines. His continued success both in the arena and the breeding shed solidifies his role as a cornerstone of the sport.

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6666 NRHA Derby Presented by Markel to Proceed as Planned at the New OG&E Coliseum

Oklahoma City, OK — The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is pleased to confirm that the 2025 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel is set to take place (June 11–22) in the newly constructed OG&E Coliseum at the OKC Fairgrounds.

On May 25, a lightning strike at OKC Fair Park caused localized damage to the electrical systems in the OG&E Coliseum. While this incident impacted certain mechanical and life safety systems, no other buildings on the Fairgrounds were affected, and the situation remains entirely contained to the Coliseum.

Construction teams responded immediately and are working around the clock to complete necessary repairs. Replacement components have already been ordered and are en route. Upon arrival, the systems will be installed, tested, and inspected to secure a Certificate of Occupancy—the final step before the building can officially open its doors.

According to Fairgrounds officials, the Fire Marshal inspection is currently scheduled for June 9th and will move sooner if possible based on the progress of the repairs.

“Based on the latest updates from our partners at the Fairgrounds and the construction team, we are confident that the Derby will proceed as planned in the OG&E Coliseum,” said Billy Smith, Commissioner at NRHA. “We are working closely with all parties to ensure a safe, successful, and unforgettable event in this world-class facility.”

The 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel is one of the premier events in the sport of reining and marks the first major competition to be held in the brand-new OG&E Coliseum. The state-of-the-art venue promises to elevate the experience for competitors, spectators, and sponsors alike.

For more information and updates, please visit nrha.com.

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2025 CINCH NRHyA Speaking Contest

Youth attending the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel can participate in the CINCH National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) Speaking contest to earn scholarships.

This annual event serves as an opportunity for NRHyA members to increase their skills and earn scholarship dollars regardless of their age. NRHyA is a program funded through the Reining Horse Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. RHF scholarships offered across several NRHyA programs will offer nearly $90,000 in 2025.

The contest will take place on Friday, June 20, in the Bennett Event Center on the OKC Fairgrounds.

Participants will be divided into two age groups, 13 & Under and 14-18. The three categories will be Delivering A: General, Prepared Public Speaking, and Community Service Presentation.

In the Delivering A: General, contestants recite A: General, a guide to judging reining horses and a hallmark of the NRHA Handbook. Prepared Public Speaking involves contestants delivering a five-to-eight-minute speech on either a leadership or equestrian topic. Lastly, the Community Service Presentation allows participants to create an eight-to-10-minute presentation showcasing a completed community service project.

To enter, participants must fill out this form by June 10.

Scholarships for the 2025 NRHyA CINCH Speaking Contest:

Age 14-18

Delivering A: General
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200

Prepared Public Speaking
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200

Community Service Presentation
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200

Age 13 & Under

Delivering A: General
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200

Prepared Public Speaking
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200

Community Service Presentation
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200

A. GENERAL for 13 & Under

To rein a horse is not only to guide him, but also to control his every movement. The best reined horse should be willingly guided or controlled with little or no apparent resistance and dictated to completely.

A. GENERAL for 14-18

To rein a horse is not only to guide him, but also to control his every movement. The best reined horse should be willingly guided or controlled with little or no apparent resistance and dictated to completely. Any movement on his own must be considered a lack of control. All deviations from the exact written pattern must be considered a lack of/or temporary loss of control and therefore a fault that must be marked down according to severity of deviation.

Learn more about NRHyA and RHF at nrhya.com and reiningfoundation.com.

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2026 Rule Changes

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors met via Zoom to discuss and vote on 2026 Rule Changes and other topics relating to the future of reining.

Every other year, NRHA Members and committees may submit rule-change proposals for addition to the following year’s official handbook. The NRHA Board of Directors discusses the proposals, sends them to NRHA Committees for feedback, reviews opinions shared by the membership, and casts votes after reviewing the proposals twice.

The board considered and voted on the following proposals. To review a full list of rule changes, comments, and details, visit the Library in ReinerSuite at reinersuite.nrha.com.

APPROVED

  • 35-1-26 MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE AT SHOWS
  • 38-1-26 NON PRO INELIGIBLE TIME PERIOD
  • 38-2-26 NON PRO RELINQUISHMENTS
  • 39-1-26 IMMEDIATE FAMILY CLARIFICATION
  • 43-1-26 COMPETITION LICENSING
  • 44-1-26 FORFEITED EARNINGS
  • 44-2-26 CLASS ELIGIBILITY TIMEFRAME
  • 45-1-26 CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION CLARIFICATION
  • 47-1-26 PARA REINING
  • 52-1-26 CATEGORY 12 TOP 20
  • 54-2-26 EQUIPMENT AND ATTIRE
  • 55-1-26 EUROPEAN EVENT DEADLINES
  • 55-2-26 ANCILLARY EVENT APPROVAL
  • 56-1-26 EVENT APPROVAL STEWARDS GUIDELINES
  • 56-2-26 EVENT CLASSIFICATIONS; C EVENT
  • 57-1-26 EVENT CANCELLATIONS
  • 62-1-26 AGED SHOW AND CLOSED AGED SHOW CONDITIONS
  • 66-1-26 ENTRY LEVEL RIDE & SLIDE FEE
  • 70-1-26 PAYOUTS
  • 89-1-26 SHOW STEWARD REPORTS
  • 91-1-26 JUDGING PRIVILEGES
  • 94-1-26 HACKAMORE MEASUREMENT CLARIFICATION
  • 94-2-26 BIT GUARDS
  • 96-1-26 ALTER REIN LENGTH
  • 97-1-26 SIMPLE LEAD CHANGES
  • 97-2-26 WALKING PENALTY
  • 98-1-26 WALKING WHEN EXITING THE ROLLBACK
  • 150-1-26 5 POINT PENALTIES

POSTPONED

  • 46-2-26 MATURITY DEFINITION
  • 48-1-26 RANCH REINING
  • 51-1-26 SLIDE CONTESTS

NO ACTION

  • 48-2-26 NOVICE HORSE GREEN
  • 46-1-26 AMATEUR FUTURITY
  • 42-1-26 COMPETITION LICENSES IN SHORT STIRRUP CLASSES
  • 54-1-26 YOUTH SHORT STIRRUP HELMET
  • 54-3-26 TRADITIONAL ATTIRE
  • 55-3-26 SHOW MANAGER AND REPRESENTATIVE REQUIREMENT
  • 71-1-26 YEAR-END AWARDS
  • 151-3-26 PENALTIES IN DOWNWARD TRANSITION
  • 153-1-26 SIMPLE LEAD CHANGE PENALTIES
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Ixtul Quarter Horses LLC Joins Ranks of NRHA Million Dollar Owners

The National Reining Horse Association welcomes Ixtul Quarter Horses LLC as the association’s newest NRHA Million Dollar Owner.

Following a strong showing at the 2025 National Reining Breeders Classic, where NRHA $3 Million Rider Jordan Larson and Need I Say Mor (Gunnatrashya x Shesouttayourleague) made the Level 4 Open Derby Classic Finals, Ixtul Quarter Horses LLC officially crossed the seven-figure threshold in lifetime owner NRHA earnings. Larson also earned the Level 3 Open Championship at the 2024 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel on the Curtis Performance Horses LLC-bred stallion.

With locations in both Weatherford, Texas and Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Ixtul Quarter Horses LLC has established itself as a leading breeder of high-performance reining horses. Though the NRHA membership officially began in 2010, the Vargas Sánchez family’s involvement in Western performance horses began in 2005 with the formation of the Charro team “3 Regalos” in Mexico.

This passion soon led to the founding of Xtra Quarter Horses in Purcell, Oklahoma, a program that left a significant mark on the industry through the acquisition and promotion of elite stallions including Wimpys Little Step, Shiners Voodoo Dr, and Wimpyneedsacocktail. These stallions not only brought widespread recognition to the program but also played key roles in pushing the boundaries of performance and production within the sport.

After selling Xtra Quarter Horses in 2017, the Vargas Sánchez family returned to Mexico to establish Ixtul Quarter Horses at Rancho Ixtul. There, they developed one of Mexico’s most advanced breeding operations, complete with comprehensive reproductive technologies and a vision for excellence that spans borders.

Now operating out of both Mexico and Weatherford, Texas, Ixtul Quarter Horses continues to influence the sport with a growing roster of standout athletes and a focus on thoughtful, performance-driven breeding.

NRHA congratulates Ixtul Quarter Horses LLC on reaching this remarkable milestone and looks forward to their continued impact on the sport of reining.