The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Congress Reining Futurity on October 6th filled the stands with promises to watch some of the best 3-year-olds in the industry—and the show did not disappoint. Forty-five of the nation’s top reiners competed for the highest honors throughout Saturday evening. 

The South Carolina equestrian team earned its first win of the season after downing No. 2-ranked Georgia, 10-9, Friday afternoon at One Wood Farm in Blythewood. The Gamecocks also claimed the Hunter Seat competition, 5-4, and the Western side after a tiebreaker in reining, 5-4.

There is also a new Call Back option. We know your time is valuable and that you don’t want to spend your time on hold with a business. During times we are not able to answer your call quickly, an automated message will ask if you’d like to be called back instead of waiting any longer on hold. If you select this option, you will be prompted to enter the number you want to be called back on. You’ll then be able to hang up and not lose your place in line. A representative will call you back as soon as someone is available.

New features are available this year and you must download the update from the App Store or Google Play.

The show saw an increase in several key areas over the 2017 Open/Amateur World Show including Amateur Walk-Trot classes (up 40%), Novice Amateur classes (up 8%), Amateur Solid Paint-Bred performance classes (up 15%), Amateur halter classes (up 47%), Breeders’ Futurity classes (up 12%) and added-money classes (up 42%).

The QH Congress Trade Show opens tomorrow in Columbus, Ohio. It will offer more than 250 commercial exhibit spaces in a seven-acre indoor equine shopping experience, with additional outside space as well. Commercial exhibitors offer show clothing, tack, towing vehicles, trailers, equine art, jewelry, furniture, and much more!

“Gist has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with APHA, approaching more than 35 years. It is our great honor to design and craft championship buckles to recognize the hard-earned achievements of Paint Horse enthusiasts across many disciplines and accomplishments. Our artists strive to be innovative in meeting the needs of the association for trophy buckles that honor their members and display the signature marks of the breed,” she said.

As part of their continued outreach efforts, the Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association is excited to put on their annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the 2018 QH Congress. The breakfast will take place Saturday, October 20th, from 7-12 pm in the Voinovich Building. For just $5, eat all you can pancakes and sausages!

Every month, the NCEA recognizes student-athletes for their accomplishments in the ring, however the NCEA would like to highlight athletes on their outstanding performances outside of the ring, including academics, philanthropy, outstanding attitude, and embodiment of an ideal teammate. For September, that rider is Madison Thiel.