Episode 37
The NRHA has 40 rule proposals on the table for 2026. We review and discuss each rule and explore the effects for the sport and association.
Episode 36 The Arabian Working Western Alliance. AWWA.
The newest challenge to the working western horse in a competitive arena. Amateurs are the highlight as well as the skills of a western horse put together in a challenging format that is more than Ranch Riding.
Episode 35 Jim Kiser from Kiser Arenas.
The Man in the Arena. He is riding forward as he shares how to measure, test and manage our performance ground to keep horses sound, performing higher and producing our events better. Join us for a great discussion.
Episode 34 has an epic discussion around the common issues and scenarios in the industry. Race horses or high performance horses, change the names, venues and towns as the story may be very similar. From medications performance enhancing drugs, government regulations and the bond between horse and human along with what competition will do to human behavior. Join us for a great conversation.
Episode 33 has the #2 Open Rider from All Time in Reining, Shawn Flarida as he shares his insights, forward thinking and lessons learned from one of his Great Horses, Spooks Gotta Whiz and the dynamic event, The Run for the Million in Vegas.
Selecting a horse for the TRFM Finals, preparing your horse along with lessons learned from this ride as the sport continues to evolve. Shawn has qualified and been in every TRFM Finals to date. What event is the SuperBowl of Reining?
1 Rider: 1 Horse competition as opposed to 1 Rider: 3 Horses in open aged events; we discuss along with the open leveling for riders. Is there a difference between L3 & L4 ?
Episode 32 has the #8 Open Rider from 2023, Gabriel Borges as he shares his insights into draws, preparation for competition, serious strategy on horse power and keeping young stock in the training supply line. Gabriel wins the 2023 100X stakes in Tulsa, is 4th in the 2024 Run for the Million, and 2nd in the 2024 100X Derby in Tulsa, on the same horse, 007, aka Bond.
A review of 2023 Run for the Million stats and riders list as we look toward 2024 Million Dollar Week. What did last year’s numbers say. This episode compares the 2023 riders list to the new best of the best 16 qualified list.
A review and detailed analysis of the Open Derby competition through the officiating lens from the open derby 2024 in OKC. Answering the questions and addressing the myths around officiating such as: What do the results from this year’s NRHA open derby say? This episode compares the 2024 NRHA Open derby to the first half of 2024 open aged events.
A compilation judging analytics from open aged events in reining officiating from 2023 are analyzed and discussed. What do the results from this year’s NRBC and 100X Stales say? This episode compares the 2023 judging trends to the first half of 2024 open aged events.
The top scores were three points lower than the 2023 qualifying scores. The numbers are in and the analysis is complete. What do the results from this years’ qualifier say? This episode compares 2024 to last year’s qualifying event.
Bart Corrington on IHSA and reining’s history and future. Reining History 101 FB page is a valuable resource and wealth of information from over 15K members.
Brian and Jody explore the analytics of the 2023 NRHA Futurity and address industry hot topics surrounding this pinnacle reining event.
Brian, Jody, and John Snobelen reflect on lessons learned from 1985. Innovative mindsets created the NRHA judging system to change the reining industry.
The 100X Reining Classic was more than a horse show, it was an event! This show gives us a peek into the future of the reining horse industry.
Are breeders programs like the North American Reining Stakes (NARS) sustainable? Get a peek into the future of NARS and find out what Mare Power is all about.
