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2008 Performance Record

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

CATEGORY 1

Category 1 (Ancillary classes; World Champion and top ten awards to apply)

This category includes the vast majority of NRHA approved reining events. These classes are for all NRHA members and NRHA Lcensed horses. The classes are as follows:

* Open - Any NRHA member may show any horse in this class.
* Intermediate Open - Same as Open. but restricted based on the rider’s earnings.
* Limited Open - Entry level, same as Open, but restricted to lower rider earnings.
* Non Pro - Any NRHA Non Pro member as defined in the Non Pro section of the NRHA Handbook may comptete in this class.
* Intermediate Non Pro - Same as the Non Pro, but restricted based on the rider earnings.
* Limited Non Pro - Same as the Non Pro, but restricted to lower rider earnings.
* Novice Horse Open - Open to all NRHA memers but restricted based on horse earnings.
* Novice Horse Non Pro - NRHA Non Pro members but restricted based on horse earnings.

CATEGORY 2

Category 2 - Special Events (Futurity, Derby and other approved aged events)

This category is reserved for NRHA approved events that are restricted to horses of a specific age, generally 3, 4, 5, and/or 6 year olds. These major events include the NRHA Futurity and the NRHA Derby, as well as numerous other Special Events around the country. These classes include:

* Open - Open to any NRHA member and eligible horse.
* Intermediate Open - Same as Open. but restricted based on the rider’s earnings.
* Limited Open - Entry level, same as Open, but restricted to lower rider earnings.
* Non Pro - Any NRHA Non Pro member as defined in the Non Pro section of the NRHA Handbook may comptete in this class and eligible horse.
* Intermediate Non Pro - Same as the Non Pro, but restricted based on the rider earnings.
* Limited Non Pro - Same as the Non Pro, but restricted to lower rider earnings.

CATEGORY 3

Category 3 - Youth Classes

NRHA is dedicated to the growth of the Youth Program. Category 3 is designated for NRHA approved Youth Reining competition. The youth competing in this category earn points toward year-end awards, Top Ten standings and Youth Incentive awards. This category includes the following classes:

* Youth 14 to 18
* Youth 13 & Under

CATEGORY 4

Category 4 (NRHA recognized, NRHA rules to apply, but not for World Champion and Top Ten awards.)

This category is reserved for awards that are offered through an NRHA approved class as an incentive to a specific breed and/or gender. Some of these awards include the Pfizer/NRHA Gelding Incentive and the APHA Gelding Incentive award.

CATEGORY 5

Category 5 (NRHA recognized, NRHA rules to apply, but not for World Champion and Top Ten awards.)

Category 5 is designated for a variety of diverse classes, including the following:

* Rookie
* Prime Time Non pro
* Snaffle Bit or Hackamore - Open and Non Pro. Various horse age restrictions, determined by show management.
* Freestyle - Open and Non Pro

CATEGORY 6

Category 6 (NRHA recognized, NRHA rules to apply, but not for World Champion and Top Ten awards.)

Competition in this category is restricted to members and/or horses meeting a specific criteria other than as defined in the NRHA Handbook, such as specific breeders futurities and derbies that require stallion subscription, foal nomination or other such requirements to enter.

CATEGORY 7

This category is used to track earnings from the NRHA Affiliate Championship events. These classes provide special recognition for those who qualify for regional championship participation based on their earnings in local affiliate shows. The following classes are offered:

* Open
* Intermediate Open
* Limited Open
* Non Pro
* Intermediate Non Pro
* Limited Non Pro
* Novice Horse Open
* Novice Horse Non Pro
* Youth 14-18
* Youth 13 & Under

CATEGORY 8

This category is reserved for earnings from USET sanctioned events. Qualifying classes are held at several reining events held early in the year. Qualifying exhibitors are eligible to participate in the Semi-Finals held at the NRHA derby in May. Finalists from the Semi-Finals advance on to the USET Festival of Champions held in June in Gladstone, NJ.

2007 Performance Record

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

CATEGORY 1

Category 1 (Ancillary classes; World Champion and top ten awards to apply)

This category includes the vast majority of NRHA approved reining events. These classes are for all NRHA members and NRHA Lcensed horses. The classes are as follows:

* Open - Any NRHA member may show any horse in this class.
* Intermediate Open - Same as Open. but restricted based on the rider’s earnings.
* Limited Open - Entry level, same as Open, but restricted to lower rider earnings.
* Non Pro - Any NRHA Non Pro member as defined in the Non Pro section of the NRHA Handbook may comptete in this class.
* Intermediate Non Pro - Same as the Non Pro, but restricted based on the rider earnings.
* Limited Non Pro - Same as the Non Pro, but restricted to lower rider earnings.
* Novice Horse Open - Open to all NRHA memers but restricted based on horse earnings.
* Novice Horse Non Pro - NRHA Non Pro members but restricted based on horse earnings.

CATEGORY 2

Category 2 - Special Events (Futurity, Derby and other approved aged events)

This category is reserved for NRHA approved events that are restricted to horses of a specific age, generally 3, 4, 5, and/or 6 year olds. These major events include the NRHA Futurity and the NRHA Derby, as well as numerous other Special Events around the country. These classes include:

* Open - Open to any NRHA member and eligible horse.
* Intermediate Open - Same as Open. but restricted based on the rider’s earnings.
* Limited Open - Entry level, same as Open, but restricted to lower rider earnings.
* Non Pro - Any NRHA Non Pro member as defined in the Non Pro section of the NRHA Handbook may comptete in this class and eligible horse.
* Intermediate Non Pro - Same as the Non Pro, but restricted based on the rider earnings.
* Limited Non Pro - Same as the Non Pro, but restricted to lower rider earnings.

CATEGORY 3

Category 3 - Youth Classes

NRHA is dedicated to the growth of the Youth Program. Category 3 is designated for NRHA approved Youth Reining competition. The youth competing in this category earn points toward year-end awards, Top Ten standings and Youth Incentive awards. This category includes the following classes:

* Youth 14 to 18
* Youth 13 & Under

CATEGORY 4

Category 4 (NRHA recognized, NRHA rules to apply, but not for World Champion and Top Ten awards.)

This category is reserved for awards that are offered through an NRHA approved class as an incentive to a specific breed and/or gender. Some of these awards include the Pfizer/NRHA Gelding Incentive and the APHA Gelding Incentive award.

CATEGORY 5

Category 5 (NRHA recognized, NRHA rules to apply, but not for World Champion and Top Ten awards.)

Category 5 is designated for a variety of diverse classes, including the following:

* Rookie
* Prime Time Non pro
* Snaffle Bit or Hackamore - Open and Non Pro. Various horse age restrictions, determined by show management.
* Freestyle - Open and Non Pro

CATEGORY 6

Category 6 (NRHA recognized, NRHA rules to apply, but not for World Champion and Top Ten awards.)

Competition in this category is restricted to members and/or horses meeting a specific criteria other than as defined in the NRHA Handbook, such as specific breeders futurities and derbies that require stallion subscription, foal nomination or other such requirements to enter.

CATEGORY 7

This category is used to track earnings from the NRHA Affiliate Championship events. These classes provide special recognition for those who qualify for regional championship participation based on their earnings in local affiliate shows. The following classes are offered:

* Open
* Intermediate Open
* Limited Open
* Non Pro
* Intermediate Non Pro
* Limited Non Pro
* Novice Horse Open
* Novice Horse Non Pro
* Youth 14-18
* Youth 13 & Under

CATEGORY 8

This category is reserved for earnings from USET sanctioned events. Qualifying classes are held at several reining events held early in the year. Qualifying exhibitors are eligible to participate in the Semi-Finals held at the NRHA derby in May. Finalists from the Semi-Finals advance on to the USET Festival of Champions held in June in Gladstone, NJ.

2007 and 2008 Championship First Place Awards

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

First Place Trophies 2007

  • Spinning in the Rein I - Harriman, TN - Apr 20-21-, 2007 NRHA Open
  • Tennessee Reining Horse Association - TNRHA - May Slide II - Harriman, TN - May 13, 2007 NRHA Open
  • Florida Reining Horse Association - FRHA May Slide - Ocala, FL - May 27, 2007
  • 60th National Appaloosa Horse Show - ApHC - Champion Senior Reining - July, 2007
  • Gold Card Whiz Autumn Reins II - Harriman, TN - August 11-12, 2007 - NRHA Open
  • Smokey Mountain Reins II -  Murfreesboro, TN - Oct 21 2007 - HRHA Open
  • 2007 World Championship Appaloosa Show - ApHC - Champion Senior Reining - Fort Worth, TX - Nov, 2007

First Place Trophies 2008

  • Memorial Day Classic I - Williamston, NC - May 23-24, 2008 - NRHA Open
  • SERHA Main Event I - Williamston, NC - July 11-12, 2008 - NRHA Open

New Website Launched

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

High Crest Reiners new website launchedWelcome to the High Crest Reiners Website. We recently launched our new website. we will be posting information about our organization and news headlines about Mr. Awesome Affaire and the NRHA competitions that you can attend. We also have a service section which will provide information about Breeding and the Breeding Process. We encourage you to contact us via the contact page or by phone. Thanks for checking us out and please enjoy your visit to High Crest Reiners - Home of The Champion Reining Horse… Mr. Awesome Affaire.