Newsdate: Fri 7 February 2014 – 8:30 am
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), partnering with their supporting entity, the Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF), is proud to implement an Adaptive Reining Program beginning in 2014.

The sport of horse reining

The National Reining Horse Association, partnering with their supporting entity, the Reining Horse Sports Foundation, is proud to implement an Adaptive Reining Program beginning in 2014.

As the standard setting-body for the sport of Reining, NRHA now will approve and recognize Adaptive Reining classes and bring the sport to reining enthusiasts of all ability levels.

The program’s standards, rules and policies will ensure NRHA’s ability to offer an inclusive, safe and fun environment for para-equestrians worldwide. RHSF will support the program in the form of scholarships and NRHA Affiliate grants that may be used to award prizes for Adaptive Reining classes.

The inaugural Adaptive Reining classes will be held Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1, during the 2014 Florida Classic hosted by the Florida Reining Horse Association (FRHA).

Caton is now almost 30 years old and a seasoned competitor in NRHA, American Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association and National Reined Cow Horse Association events. The combination of Pat’s natural horsemanship concepts and the newly recognized Adaptive Reining Program promises to be an educational and enjoyable event for all.

For more information on the NRHA Adaptive Reining Program, contact NRHA (405) 946-7400.

By Shianne Megel