About NRHyA
Fun, Friends & Future Leaders of Reining
Since 2001, young Reiners in the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) have benefited from their membership through college scholarships, learning experiences from some of the top Reining trainers, life-long friendships and a whole lot of FUN along the way.
NRHyA fosters leadership qualities and provides our young members with a roadmap for success they can use to guide them through their future career plans.
Reining Competition for All Ages
The NRHyA offers young Reiners of all ages and experience levels the opportunities they need to get started in the sport of Reining. Competition points are earned throughout the year according to their placings in the following youth classes.
Youth 10 & Under Short Stirrup
A great way to get the youngest Reiners involved in the sport.
The Youth 10 & Under Short Stirrup class features a modified pattern.
Youth 13 & Under
Open to any NRHyA member 13 years old or younger.
The horse must be owned by the youth or an immediate family member.
Youth 14-18
Open to any NRHyA member 14-18 years old.
The horse must be owned by the youth or an immediate family member.
Youth Rookie
Open to any NRHyA member that has not earned more than 25 points in NRHA youth classes at the start of the year.
No ownership restrictions apply.
Unrestricted Youth
Open to any NRHyA member.
No ownership restrictions apply.
Youth Awards
Competing in selected Youth Classes permits NRHyA member eligibility for year-end awards – Competition points are earned throughout the year according to their placings. These year-end awards are presented at the NRHA Convention.
*Youth members with the highest number of points in the Youth 13 & Under and Youth 14-18 are awarded World Championship titles.
*The Lawson Bronze, the most prestigious trophy awarded by the NRHA is presented to the year-end champion of each class. A custom belt buckle also is awarded.
*The Morrison Bronze, just below the Lawson Bronze in importance, is presented to the year-end reserve champion of each class along with acustom belt buckle.
*Third through tenth point earners receive pewter trophies.
More details about the NRHyA points system is available by calling the NRHA office at 405.946.7400.