In Our Tracks

How did the new divisions added to the 2021 6666 Ranch NRHA Derby Presented by Markel come to be? Learn more about the Storybook Stables Amateur Derby, the Tamarack Ranch Open 4-Year-Old Stakes, and the Colston Paving Inc. Non Pro 4-Year-Old Stakes in this episode of In Our Tracks, NRHA’s official podcast. Download it and listen wherever you listen to podcasts—Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, the Google Store—and be sure to leave a review. You can also find the episodes at nrha.com/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you imagine the tractor and drag sitting inside the arena while you run your pattern? Well, that used to be the case in the early days of NRHA events. NRHA Hall of Fame member and two-time Past President Frank Costantini shares how he’s seen the sport evolve in his time being immersed in reining in episode 5 of season 2 of In Our Tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider Casey Deary grew up riding whatever he could throw a leg over. His passion for horses and horsemanship drive him every day, even following a near-tragic horse accident early in his career. His positive outlook and sense of humor bring life to reining arenas all over the U.S. Learn more about Casey’s horsemanship philosophy and his best advice to non pro riders in this episode of In Our Tracks, presented by NRHA Corporate Partner Shorty’s Caboy Hattery. As a bonus, hear from NRHyA President Olivia Klug to learn about getting involved in the youth association’s governance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking to try reining or help a friend get into the sport? Green Reiner Caryn Hill explains why working with an NRHA Professional to find the right horse and get started competing in classes like the Classic Equine Green Reiner program is essential to success in this episode of “In Our Tracks,” the official podcast of NRHA. This episode is presented by NRHA Corporate Partner presented by Classic Equine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Descending from horseman and women, NRHA Professional Trevor Dare has always viewed horses as partners. Listen to episode two to hear how this mindset has informed his training philosophy and ultimately taken him to elite levels of success in the show pen. This episode is presented by NRHA Corporate Partner Bluebonnet Feeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From being a weekend warrior riding any horse she could throw a leg over as a kid to making the 2020 CINCH NRHA Futurity Level 4 Finals and landing on the top 20 non pro list, Sheley Brien shares her life with horses, keys to success, and mental-toughness tips in the first episode of season two of In Our Tracks, NRHA’s official podcast. This episode is brought to you by CINCH, and you can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts and at nrha.com/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRHA Professional Kole Price grew up knowing he wanted to be a horseman. The Pilot Point, Texas, reining pro spring-boarded from his upbringing around Percheron draft horses and a 2-year-old Appaloosa colt to being a consistent leader on the scoreboard at major NRHA events around the country. Learn more about his life with horses, training philosophies, and goals for the future in episode 10 of In Our Tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRHA Professional Kari Klingenberg talks about coaching non pros, overcoming adversity, and making the 2020 NRHA Derby Open Finals on one of her favorite horses in this month’s episode of In Our Tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Among his many accolades and recognitions, Dick Pieper is an NRHA Hall of Fame member and an NRHA Futurity Champion. In this episode of In Our Tracks, you'll learn the three basics Pieper insists every horse must have, his rollback tips, and what he likes about the direction reining is heading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRHA Professional Ryan Rushing worked his way up the ranks, assisting to some of the biggest-name pros in reining and catch-riding fancy horses that helped him build a reputation as a solid showman. But when he went out on his own to start his own program, the Colorado horseman found it wasn’t as easy as he’d expected. Learn about how Ryan changed his perspective—and, consequently, the results he continues to achieve—in this episode of In Our Tracks, a podcast produced by the National Reining Horse Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Blaser is hard to miss at NRHA events. Her beaming smile and enthusiasm for all things horses are contagious. Listen to Liz talk about her time as the 2019 NRHyA President in this episode of In Our Tracks, a podcast produced by the National Reining Horse Association. Additionally, NRHA Youth Programs Manager Sara Honegger explains the variety of programs NRHA offers for young riders through NRHyA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Schmersal had his eyes on the NRHA Futurity when he was just 9 years old, riding his first 2-year-old colt. He worked his way up the ranks and finally achieved that Futurity win in 2017 with Face The Attitude. Learn all about that journey in this episode of In Our Tracks, a podcast produced by the National Reining Horse Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spend some time with 1994 NRHA Futurity Champion and holder of countless other titles Bob Avila as he discusses what shaped him as a horseman, what he sees in today's reiners, and his best advice for non pros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toyon Ranch Rookie of the Year had a bumpy road to the Adequan(r) North American Affiliate Finals, with high highs and low lows throughout the 2019 show season. But 16-year-old Kalena Reynolds put to use her life-coaching skills to pick herself up and live in the moment as she rode Gun Whiz It to a 215.5 to earn the coveted title. After you hear Kalena's story, NRHA Manger of Public Relations and Member Communications Lindsay King explains the Toyon Ranch Rookie of the Year program so you can make a run at the title! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's an NRHA Three Million Dollar Rider, together they're NRHA Million Dollar Owners, and they're both in the NRHA Hall of Fame. Listen to Tim and Colleen McQuay share their experiences as their business developed alongside the sport of reining, their thoughts on the sport today, and what it was like to be part of The Last Cowboy and the Run for a Million. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your dose of Southern drawl from NRHA President Mike Hancock. He'll discuss his past with horses and reining, his goals for the association and the sport, and how you can get involved to help shape the future of reining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to In Our Tracks, a product of the National Reining Horse Association. We're here to honor the history of reining, discuss current events and trends, and look ahead at the opportunities this sport has in its future. We'll interview the legacy makers, movers, and shakers from the reining industry, as well as grassroots competitors and weekend warriors, to offer insights from the full spectrum of the reining community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.