SATURDAY 21 JULY Open Arena 19:00 Riders Meeting
SUNDAY 22 JULY PATTERN 8:00 NRHA European Derby Non Pro First Go Round - Section 1 6 11 EAC Open NRHA Open MONDAY 23 JULY PATTERN 6 8:00 NRHA European Derby Non Pro First Go Round - Section 2 8 NRHA European Derby Open First Go Round - Section 1 PATTERN TUESDAY 24 JULY 8:00 NRHA European Derby Open First Go Round - Section 2 8 Consolation Level 1, 2, 3 & 4 Non Pro 8 PATTERN WEDNESDAY 25 JULY Consolation Level 1, 2, 3 & 4 Open 6 6 EAC Rookie Level 1-2 NRHA Rookie Level 1-2 20:00 Draw party Level 1, 2, 3, 4 Non Pro Derby Finals Draw party Level 1, 2, 3, 4 Open Derby Finals PATTERN THURSDAY 26 JULY 2 EAC Int. Non Pro - Ltd. Non Pro NRHA Int. Non Pro - Ltd. Non Pro 8 EAC Rookie Professional Non Pro Finalists Paid Warm Up - Will not start before 8 p.m.
FRIDAY 27 JULY PATTERN EAC Int. Open - Ltd. Open NRHA Int. Open - Ltd. Open 7 10:00 Youth & Team Tournament Draw Party NRHA European Level 1, 2 & 3 Non Pro Derby Finals - Section 1 12 NRHA European Level 4 Non Pro Derby Final - Section 2 12 Celebration of Champions Open Finalists Paid Warm Up - Will not start before 1 a.m., July 28 SATURDAY 28 JULY PATTERN 8:00 EAC Youth 13 & U/Youth 14–18 NRHA Youth 13 & U/Youth 14–18 6 EAC Non Pro NRHA Non Pro 4 Opening Ceremony - L4 Open Derby Finalists Presentation NRHA European Level 1, 2, 3 Open Derby Finals - Section 1 10 Opening Ceremony - Sponsor Presentation NRHA European Level 4 Open Derby Final - Section 2 10 Celebration of Champions
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2018 NRHA Derby and European Affiliate Championship! The National Reining Horse Association, on behalf of its members worldwide, would like to thank NRHA European Council President and IRHA President Roberto Cuoghi for taking on this incredible challenge along with fellow- affiliate, NRHA Germany.
Yet another important chapter of our sport is being written as the international collaboration between NRHA and its two major international affiliates join forces to produce the biggest stand-alone reining event ever held in Europe. The numbers are amazing: This is the biggest event held outside the U.S. as far as entries and purse! It is an incredible result and reflects the spirit and the goals Mike Deer of our Association worldwide which is to increase entries and attract more fans. NRHA President The NRHA Nomination Program has once again produced the numbers we have hoped for since its inception and all our sponsors have helped make this event bigger and better. I ask you to please take your time to thank them all, in particular NRHA Corporate Partners KL Performance Horses, owned by Sabine Lisec and Chuck Klipfel. In these past years, KL has been by our side supporting the two NRHA owned events in Europe; the European Futurity and European Derby.
A special thank you to all our international staff that has put in endless hours to make the NRHA European Derby and Affiliate Championship happen. Your dedication and passion never ceases to amaze me.
As we look forward to another great reining show on the Ostbayernhalle stage in Kreuth, don’t forget to encourage your friends and neighbors to buy a nice horse with slider plates, find a decent patch of dirt, a just say ‘whoa’!
Mike Deer
Dear Friends,
It is a pleasure and an honor to welcome you to Kreuth where the 2018 NRHA European Derby and European Affiliate Championship are held. What was a challenge in the beginning has become the biggest reining show ever held in Europe and I am proud to be part of this international team made up of the National Reining Horse Association, Italian Reining Horse Association and NRHA Germany. Close to 500 horses have made their way to Germany vying for the prestigious titles and for the high purses. The NRHA owned European Derby this year has registered the highest number of entries and will offer the highest purse ever offered. The very first NRHA European Affiliate Championship was held in Egna Ora, Italy, in 2002 and has become one of the most ambitious NRHA projects in Europe. For the first time, it will be offered here in Germany and the numbers prove that it is already a success. I would once again like to thank NRHA for entrusting me and IRHA with this first-time project as well as our fellow affiliate NRHA Germany for partnering with us. Our goal is to increase entries, attract fans and grow Roberto Cuoghi the number of members in all European NRHA affiliates; this show is a major leap in that direction. IRHA President A heartfelt thank you goes to my friends Sabine Lisec and Chuck Klipfel of KL Performance Horses for their continued support toward the European Derby and Futurity. Thank you to all our sponsors, our hardworking international staff and to Gut Matheshof for once again being host to one of Europe’s most prestigious events. I wish all the very best to our great horses and riders, may the best win!
Roberto Cuoghi
Cari Amici,
E’ un piacere e un onore darvi il benvenuto a Kreuth dove si disputeranno il Derby Europeo NRHA e l'NRHA European Affiliate Championship. Quella che inizialmente è stata una sfida si è trasformata nell’evento di reining più grande mai disputatosi in Europa e sono orgoglioso di fare parte di questa squadra composta dalla National Reining Horse Association, Italian Reining Horse Association e NRHA Germany. Sono quasi 500 i cavalli che si sono dati appuntamento in Germania con l’obiettivo di portare a casa i prestigiosi titoli e premi messi in palio. Il Derby Europeo, gara di proprietà dell’NRHA, quest’anno conta il numero più alto di iscritti e il montepremi più alto mai registrati. La prima edizione dei Campionati Europei NRHA si è disputata nel 2002 ad Egna Ora, in Italia, e per la prima volta questo evento viene ospitato in Germania. I numeri delle nazioni rappresentate e dei binomi iscritti confermano il successo di questa scelta. Desidero ringraziare sia l’NRHA per la fiducia dimostrata, sia l’NRHA Germany per la preziosa collaborazione. Il nostro obiettivo è di aumentare gli iscritti alle nostre gare, attirare nuovi fan e di incrementare il numero dei soci delle affiliate Europee NRHA. Questo evento è un grande passo verso questi importanti obiettivi. Un grazie di cuore va ai miei amici Sabine Lisec e Chuck Klipfel, proprietari di KL Performance Horses, per il loro importante e continuo supporto. Grazie a tutti i nostri sponsor, al nostro instancabile staff internazionale e al centro ospitante, Gut Matheshof. Non mi restche augurare un in bocca al lupo a tutti i cavalli e cavalieri e, che vinca il migliore!
Roberto Cuoghi
Dear Friends,
Welcome to Kreuth where the 2018 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Derby and European Affiliate Championship, for the first time in the history of these events, are being held. In 2009, the very first NRHA European Futurity took place in this historical venue and was a success, becoming one of the most prestigious events in the Old Continent. The numbers of the 2018 European Derby have already proven this NRHA owned event is a success with a total of 250 horses entered in the Open and Non Pro divisions and with the highest purse ever offered. This is the result of the NRHA Nomination Program, which counted over 1,151 foals nominated in Europe in 2017, and of our great sponsors who continue to support this great event. The NRHA European Affiliate Championship has grown to become a solid event, offering a place in the limelight for all riders; from rookies and youth to the elite group of open horses and riders. Over 200 horse- rider-combinations will be making their way to Kreuth vying for the prestigious European titles. The success of the 2018 NRHA European Derby and European Affiliate Championship is without a doubt Gerd Wilhelm the international team behind the organization of the biggest stand-alone reining show ever held in Europe. NRHA Germany Second President NRHA, the Italian Reining Horse Association and NRHA Germany came together and the numbers are proof of the success of this collaboration. Naturally, success and big numbers always have advantages and drawbacks. The show will certainly be attractive for spectators thanks to our great horses and riders who provide entertainment and fun, the impressive purses and the opportunity to visit with fellow-reiners. On the other hand, this impressive number of horses also implies tight schedules and overloaded classes. The show management team did their very best to accommodate everybody and to make the show fun for all. Kreuth this year will be an unforgettable experience for us all, but the choice was either to overloaded schedules or refuse entries. We didn’t want do exclude anybody! In thanking all our sponsors, a special thank you goes to KL Performance Horses, owned by Sabine Lisec and Chuck Klipfel, who has been a major supporter in these past years of both the European Futurity and Derby. Without all the staff who has worked endless hours behind the scenes, none of this could be possible. The stars of the show are our horses, riders and breeders. Thank you for being here! To all, make sure you enjoy the ride!
Gerd Wilhelm
Liebe Reining-Freunde,
Herzlich Willkommen in Kreuth und zum 2018 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Derby und European Affiliate Championship, die zum ersten Mal in ihrer Geschichte gemeinsam veranstaltet werden. 2009 fand hier in Kreuth die erste NRHA European Futurity statt. Sie war ein überwältigender Erfolg und wurde in den Folgejahren in zu einem der prestigeträchtigsten Events auf dem Alten Kontinent. Die Starterzahlen des 2018 European Derby zeigen bereits, dieses NRHA Owned Event ist ebenfalls ein riesiger Erfolg mit 250 gemeldeten Pferden in den Open und NonPro Klassen und dem höchstem Preisgeld, das jemals ausgelobt wurde. Ermöglicht werden diese eindrucksvollen Zahlen durch das NRHA Nomination Program mit 1.151 in Europa nominierten Fohlen in 2017 und unseren Sponsoren, die dieses herausragende Event über Jahre unterstützen. Auch die NRHA European Affiliate Championship sind zu einem soliden Event geworden. Die EAC stellen unsere Reiter in den Blickpunkt der Öffentlichkeit; von den Rookies über Jungendreiter bis zu der Spitzengruppe der Open Pferde und Reiter. Über 200 Pferd-Reiter Kombinationen haben ihren Weg nach Kreuth gefunden und wetteifern um den prestigeträchtigen European Champion Titel. Das 2018 NRHA European Derby und European Affiliate Championship ist die größte eigenständige, jemals in Europa veranstaltete Reining Show. Dieser Erfolg ist ohne Zweifel die Leistung des internationalen Organisationsteams. Die beeindruckenden Zahlen der Veranstaltung sind Beleg für die erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit von NRHA, Italian Reining Horse Association und NRHA Germany. Naturgemäß bringen Erfolg und große Starterzahlen nicht nur Vorteile sondern auch Herausforderungen. Die Show wird sicherlich äußerst unterhaltsam für Zuschauer, mit großartigen Pferden und Reitern, die Unterhaltung und Spaß bieten, mit beeindruckenden Preisgeldern und vielen Möglichkeiten mit Freunden zu fachsimpeln. Auf der anderen Seite haben diese großartigen Zahlen auch übervolle Klassen und einen engen Zeitplan zur Folge. Das Showmanagement Team hat alles in seiner Möglichkeit bestehende getan um beste Voraussetzungen, Spaß und Unterhaltung für alle zu bieten. Kreuth wird in diesem Jahr sicherlich für uns alle ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, aber das Showmanagement hatte die Wahl zwischen übervolle Klassen oder Klassen zu schließen. Wir wollten aber auf keinen Fall jemanden von dieser Show ausschließen und einen Start verweigern! Ein herzliches Dankeschön an alle Sponsoren! Besonderen Dank an KL Performance Horses, Sabine Lisec und Chuck Kipfel, die über viele Jahre die Main Sponsor der European Futurity und European Derby sind. Danke auch an das gesamte Team, das endlose Stunden hinter den Kulissen arbeitet. Ohne sie wäre das alles nicht möglich. Die Stars der Veranstaltung sind aber unsere Pferde, Reiter und Züchter. Vielen Dank für euer Kommen und Unterstützung!
Gerd Wilhelm
2011-2017 PAST CHAMPIONS
OPEN Level 1 2017 Jeffrey Touroute-Thomas & Star Shining Lady Level 4 Owned by Hannes Kirchberger 2016 Nicola Sergio & Ruf Little Chex 2017 Gennaro Lendi & Spatatino Owned by Nicola Sergio Owned by Sara Fabbri 2015 Francesco Fabbri & Junior Nics 2016 Pierluigi Chioldo & Spooks O Lena Owned by Francesca Simi Owned by Ambrosini Quarter Horses ASD 2014 Fabien Boiron & Jac Whiz 2015 Alfredo Ciabattoni & Dun After The Rain Owned by Maqueline Reining Horses Owned by Florenzo Barbonetti 2013 Klaus Lechner & KH Hes A Smart Jac 2014 Cira Baeck & Colonels Shining Gun Owned by Klaus Lechner Owned by Katarzyna Roleska 2012 Francesco Martinotti & Rambo Bo Sun 2013 Bernard Fonck & Smart N Sparkin Owned by Giulia Degiovanni Owned by 7 Heaven Horses 2011 Stefano Ferri & Made In Italy 2012 Ann Fonck & Smart Spook Owned by Manuel Bonzano Owned by Rosanne Sternberg 2011 Gennaro Lendi & Piccolo Spanish Owned by Giancarmine Sabatino
Level 3
2017 Markus Morawitz & Gunners Chic Magnet Owned by Josef and Tamara Ahorner 2016 Markus Gebert & Sugar Little Step Owned by Quarter Dream Srl 2015 Alfredo Ciabattoni & Dun After The Rain Owned by Florenzo Barbonetti 2014 Kelly Zweifel & Dunnit Like A Master Owned by Azienda Agricola Cuoghi 2013 Francesco Martinotti & Rambo Bo Sun Owned by Giulia Degiovanni 2012 Cira Baeck & ND Spook N Whiz Owned by Gisela Haas 2011 Volker Schmitt & Hollywood Gun Dunnit Owned by Equus Quarter Horses, Inc. Syliva Rzepka & Dreams And Prizes Owned by Manfred and Ulrike Frey
Level 2
2017 Lorenzo De Simone & Smoking Dun It Owned by Az. Agr. 23 QH SS 2016 Moreno Sacchi & Spooks Midnight Owned by Francesco Mazza 2015 Alfredo Ciabattoni & Dun After The Rain Owned by Florenzo Barbonetti 2014 Giovanni Masi & Smart Whiz Delmaso Owned by Stefano Scardina 2013 Nicola Cordioli & A Reminic Star Owned by Ongaresca Quarter Horses 2012 Francesco Martinotti & Rambo Bo Sun Owned by Giulia Degiovanni 2011 Giuseppe Prevosti & Buenonics Doughter Owned by Enzo Gola
2011-2017 PAST CHAMPIONS
NON PRO
Level 4
2017 Anna Lisec & This Wimps So Fly 2016 Anna Lisec & Tari Whizin 2015 Anna Lisec & This Wimps So Fly 2014 Nuith Linthorst & Just Miss Enterprise 2013 Susy Baeck & Pop Gun Cash BB 2012 Manuel Cortesi & PC Sliderina For Me 2011 Dominik Reminder & GR JFB Boy
Level 3 2017 Lea Freriks & Ready For Revolution 2016 Clemens Hefel & Rio Juice 2015 Anna Lisec & This Wimps So Fly 2014 Nuith Linthorst & Just Miss Enterprise 2013 Pia Kalle & Lil Kali Pep 2012 Edoardo Bernardelli & Missin The Whiz 2011 Dominik Reminder & GR JFB Boy
Level 2 2017 Axel Pesek & Uncle Sparky 2016 Carlo Ambrosini & Saturday Pepper 2015 Anna Lisec & This Wimps So Fly 2014 Monica Ghiorzo & Midnite Master 2013 Pia Kalle & Lil Kali Pep 2012 Giulia Gaupmann & Cody Rooster Delmaso 2011 Dominik Reminder & GR JFB Boy
Level 1 2017 Sebastiano Scarpato & Bet On A Step 2016 Enrico Sciulli & Snips Gotta Bud 2015 Anna Lisec & This Wimps So Fly 2014 Monica Ghiorzo & Midnite Master 2013 Nuith Linthorst & Just Miss Enterprise 2012 Giulia Gaupman & Cody Rooster Delmaso 2011 Dominik Reminder & GR JFB Boy Fr ida y 27 .Ju ly 20 18 Sa tu rday 28 .Ju ly 20 18 Me nue, P rice an d Bad ge s at show office Nad in e Els ner The Success of the Facts & Figures NRHA European Nomination Program • The nomination fee for a weanling is $300 (plus $45 Competition License Fee). The European component of the NRHA Nomination Program • The weanling nomination deadline is January 10 was established to strengthen European reining breeding after the year the foal is born. The nomination fee programs and to ensure the long-term success of the NRHA for a yearling is $2,000 (plus $45 Competition European Futurity and Derby. License Fee). Horses 2-years-old and older can be Since 2009, foals have been required to nominate to the nominated at a higher fee. program to be eligible to enter the NRHA European Futurity and • The nominator receives 5% of the money earned Derby, to win added money created by the program and to earn by that horse at the NRHA European Futurity and nominator incentives. Derby, even if the horse is sold. • Nomination makes the foal eligible to enter the There has been overwhelming support of the NRHA Nomination NRHA European Futurity and Derby. Program since its inception. In 2017, the program’s eighth year, • Those who want to add on the North American 1,589 weanlings were European-nominated, the most in the option (NRHA U.S. Futurity and NRHA U.S. program’s history. Derby) can do so by paying an additional $100 For further information: nrha.com
European Nomination Count North American Nomination Count As of 7/23/18 As of 7/23/18 2018 EUROPEAN NOMINATIONS 2018 NORTH AMERICAN NOMINATIONS
Foal Year Count NA Option Foal Year Count EU Option 2018 Foals 32 0 2018 Foals 120 53 2017 Foals 86 0 2017 Foals 440 23 2016 Foals 1 0 2016 Foals 3 1 2015 Foals 0 0 2015 Foals 1 0 2014 Foals 1 0 2014 Foals 0 0 2013 Foals 0 0 2013 Foals 0 0 2012 Foals 1 0 2012 Foals 0 0 2011 Foals 3 0
European Nomination Count North American Nomination Count 2017 EUROPEAN NOMINATIONS 2017 NORTH AMERICAN NOMINATIONS Foal Year Count NA Option Foal Year Count EU Option 2017 Foals 1,151 53 2017 Foals 2,622 438 2016 Foals 21 0 2016 Foals 94 7 2015 Foals 2 0 2015 Foals 8 0 2014 Foals 2 0 2014 Foals 1 0 2013 Foals 2 0 2013 Foals 0 0 2012 Foals 2 0 2012 Foals 0 0 2011 Foals 0 0 2011 Foals 0 0 2010 Foals 3 0
9% TOTAL NOMINATION
NRHA is there for you in Kreuth The NRHA staff members are happy to answer any questions concerning the NRHA European Nomination Program. Please contact them during the show at the NRHA Booth. European Nomination Count North American Nomination Count
2016 EUROPEAN NOMINATIONS 2016 NORTH AMERICAN NOMINATIONS Foal Year Count NA Option Foal Year Count EU Option 2016 Foals 993 53 2016 Foals 2,475 489 2015 Foals 16 0 2015 Foals 53 3 2014 Foals 3 0 2014 Foals 5 0 2013 Foals 3 0 2013 Foals 4 0 2012 Foals 3 0 2012 Foals 1 0 2011 Foals 1 0 2011 Foals 0 0 2010 Foals 6 0 2010 Foals 0 0 2009 Foals 5 0
2015 EUROPEAN NOMINATIONS 2015 NORTH AMERICAN NOMINATIONS Foal Year Count NA Option Foal Year Count EU Option 2015 Foals 949 49 2015 Foals 2,591 503 2014 Foals 19 1 2014 Foals 43 3 2013 Foals 9 0 2013 Foals 11 0 2012 Foals 6 0 2012 Foals 3 0 2011 Foals 2 0 2011 Foals 0 0 2010 Foals 0 0 2010 Foals 1 0 2009 Foals 4 0 2009 Foals 0 0
2014 EUROPEAN NOMINATIONS 2014 NORTH AMERICAN NOMINATIONS Foal Year Count NA Option Foal Year Count EU Option 2014 Foals 782 32 2014 Foals 2314 404 2013 Foals 25 1 2013 Foals 37 3 2012 Foals 11 0 2012 Foals 8 0 2011 Foals 9 0 2011 Foals 2 0 2010 Foals 2 0 2010 Foals 1 0 2009 Foals 1 0 2009 Foals 0 0
2013 EUROPEAN NOMINATIONS 2013 NORTH AMERICAN NOMINATIONS Foal Year Count NA Option Foal Year Count EU Option 2013 Foals 699 40 2013 Foals 2424 477 2012 Foals 15 0 2012 Foals 50 1 2011 Foals 7 0 2011 Foals 13 0 2010 Foals 5 0 2010 Foals 8 1 2009 Foals 3 0 2009 Foals 1 0
2012 EUROPEAN NOMINATIONS 2012 NORTH AMERICAN NOMINATIONS Foal Year Count NA Option Foal Year Count EU Option 2012 Foals 631 51 2012 Foals 2446 413 2011 Foals 15 0 2011 Foals 35 3 2010 Foals 3 0 2010 Foals 10 0 2009 Foals 1 0 2009 Foals 3 0
2011 EUROPEAN NOMINATIONS 2011 NORTH AMERICAN NOMINATIONS Foal Year Count NA Option Foal Year Count EU Option 2011 Foals 530 30 2011 Foals 2373 419 2010 Foals 7 2 2010 Foals 30 2 2009 Foals 3 0 2009 Foals 8 0
The NRHA European Affiliate Championship
The NRHA European Affiliate Championship: A milestone in the history of reining worldwide!
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has The following edition was held for two years in established an affiliate championship program to assist the Deurne, The Netherlands, and numbers kept development of reining at the grassroots level. With the on rising. Sweden, HD Ranch in Austria assistance of NRHA Corporate Sponsorship, the Association and CS Ranch in Switzerland were the contributes over $40,000 to participating Affiliate next hosts and in 2009 the Championship Programs. numbers soared reaching 231 In 2002, the first edition of the NRHA European Affiliate entries. Austria’s numbers hit Championship (EAC) was held at the Alps Colliseum in the roof: riders Egna Ora, Italy. The formula was that of the successful representing 14 NRHA Affiliate Championship held in the USA, with a Nations and a qualification period and a final for those qualified in the various classes offered. The championship was the result of a years’ hard work both in the USA and in Europe and, thanks to the collaboration between NRHA and the Italian Reining Horse Association (IRHA), the Championship immediately proved to be a huge success. ‘A milestone in the history of reining worldwide’ was how past NRHA Executive Director Dan Wall summarized the event. It represented an important step in creating an international community and provided a solution to having more NRHA approved events in Europe. The inaugural edition counted 62 entries. Taking the EA Open Championship was NRHA Professional Stefano Massignan with Roberto Testa’s Mega Powered. Winning the EA Non Pro Championship was Claudio Risso and his own RS Jac Flash Leo.
Norway and Denmark to host the 2019/2020 NRHA EAC In April, the bids for the 2019-2020 NRHA European Championship were reviewed by the European Major Events Committee. The latter recommended to the European Council that the bid selected should be that of the NRHA Norway and National Reining Horse Association Denmark team. The host location is in Denmark at the Tuse Creek Ranch facility which was founded in 1994 and is a center for Western activities and AQHA/NRHA/FEI shows in the Scandinavian region.
The facility includes a new 40 x 80 mt. show arena with a restaurant and saloon overlooking the arena as well as a 25 x 92 mt. warm up arena directly connected to the Mega Arena. For further info: Ditte Poulsen, NRHA.DK - Email: [email protected], Tel. +45 21434216 total of 463 entries (including the ancillary classes) were Champion titles. What is even more remarkable is the fact counted. that more than 40 youth riders from across Europe also In 2014 it was time to move to Paris; a first for France. At competed for the Youth 13 & U and Youth 14-18 the Petit Far West Facility, NRHA of France made a success championship titles. An amazing result that reflects the spirit out of the two editions, matching the numbers registered in and the goals of the NRHA European Affiliate Sweden. Championships which is that of further promoting and The Championships were awarded to Roleski Ranch in expanding the sport of reining in those regions where our Poland for the years 2016-17. Though hopes and discipline is relatively new, maintaining a family oriented and expectations were high, very few anticipated the numbers: fun environment, and offering the best place to show our over 140 horses, along with their riders representing 14 horses. European nations (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, This year, the NRHA EAC is striking another ‘first’ by taking Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, place in Germany and we all look forward to the first Poland, The Netherlands, Slovakia, Sweden and Champions of this prestigious event that will be crowned in Switzerland) vied for the NRHA European Affiliate Kreuth!
NRHA European Youth Committee inaugural year-end awards
RHF supports reiners, families and youth worldwide. Your donations matter. The NRHA European Youth Committee has been working diligently since this time last year on establishing a new youth awards program. At the NRHA Convention & Awards, held on February 7-10 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the committee requested that the Reining Horse Foundation (RHF) match the funds collected by each European Affiliate for year-end awards. The following was approved by the RHF Board: The nonprofit RHF will match up to $3,600 USD annually towards the European Youth awards. This funding will be reviewed on an annual basis and extended to a maximum of three years. The NRHA European Youth Committee will in exchange recognize the RHF for their support of the program, as well as give them exposure at the NRHA European major events, thereby helping to facilitate increased awareness and more donations to the RHF, which supports reiners, families and youth worldwide. Francesca Sternberg, chair of the NRHA European Youth Committee, announced that funding has been secured with NRHA and the RHF to provide the following awards: Top Ten Jackets for European Youth competitors in the Youth 14-18 and Youth 13 & Under divisions. In addition, one high-point jacket will be awarded to each NRHA European Affiliate to be won by the High-Point Unrestricted Youth. This will give youth the opportunity to compete against each other in their own country. “Please encourage shows in your country to put on an NRHA Unrestricted Youth class run concurrent with any other NRHA Youth class,” said Sternberg.
For further information or queries, please contact Samantha Oldfield at [email protected] Media contact: Simona Diale - [email protected] WHO’S WHO?
NRHA Show Manager: Announcer: Boris Kook Todd Knerr - [email protected] IT Solutions & Livescore: Alexander Quinte - www.showmanager.info NRHA Senior Director of Events: Shianne Megel - [email protected] Photos: Hautmann Photo & Design - Tom Hautmann Mobile: +49 (0) 160 99 13 70 37 NRHA European Liasion: Samantha Oldfield - [email protected] Videos: Westernsport TV powered by MP-Video & Reelive - Marko Pupkes - Mobile: +49 (0) 176 31 23 69 44 Show Office: Cristina Serra Tel. +49 (0) 96 24 - 9 19 6071 Daily Videos: Mediascene, Maurizio De Simone Fax +49 (0) 96 24 - 9 19 63 71 [email protected]
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Frauke Gurka - Mobile: +49 (0) 151 55 87 31 68 EMERGENCY SERVICES
Sponsoring, Advertising & Vendors: Medical service: Petra Feilen - [email protected] BRK Amberg Press Office In case of emergency: 112 Chief Press Officer: Simona Diale Hospitals: AMBERG ca.19,5 km +39 340 5354629 - [email protected] Klinikum St. Marien Mariahilfbergweg 7 92224 Amberg Tel: +49 9621/38-0 Ursula Gross Tel. 07261 - 976386 - [email protected] SCHWANDORF ca.19 km Marie Klimova - [email protected] St. Barbara-Krankenhaus Steinberger Str.24 92421 Schwandorf Tel: + 49 9431 52-0 Graphics: Chiara Milani - [email protected] Treating Veterinarian: Yvonne Dziubek - Mobile: +49 (0) 175-293 88 45 Judges Monitor: Brett Walters (USA) Farrier: Judges: Daniel Schmeidl - Mobile: +49 (0) 171 2 87 96 47 Rick Lemay (SWE) Adi Wagner (GER) Car park/camper attendant: Juliane Rossner (GER) Roberto Sprenger - Mobile: +49 (0) 174 75 71 165 Lara Maiocchi (ITA) Alessandro Meconi (ITA) General info: • The event will be run under the 2018 NRHA Handbook rules and Bit Judge: Federica Cami (ITA) regulations (see www.nrha.com). • The award ceremonies will take place directly after each of the classes. Steward (day): • Champion and reserve champion pictures will be taken after the award Bernd Boden (GER) ceremonies inside the arena. • Please always and everywhere (including the arena!) keep your dog on a Steward (night): leash. Excrements have to be disposed immediately and correctly. Steffen Kraft (GER) Loose dogs will be caught and may be picked up from the Show Office by paying a fee of 100 which will be donated for a good cause. Scribes: € Laura Faris • We expect every participant to correctly dispose of muck and litter as Lucy Dolezanova quickly as possible. Please always also follow the instructions of the Barbara Singer groundkeeper. Birgit Baumgart • We ask you to leave the facility on Sunday, July 29th, before 1 pm at the Lena Lenz latest.