"It is a great thing to be a part of the NRHA family! Everyday I see things happen that make me proud to be a member of the reining horse industry and the NRHA. We've got some remarkable people that have a lot of heart.

I recently experienced something that I will never forget. ..."
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"When Craig Schmersal placed Timorie Budge's Wrangle Whiz third in the NRHA Futurity Finals"
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"Craig Schmersal, riding Tidal Wave Jack, received a standing ovation from the super enthusiastic crowd who, on Saturday night in Manerbio, Italy, at the beautiful Palasturla Facility, had a chance of assisting to one of the most exciting runs in the history of the sport. ..."
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Preparing for a Successful Show
"A successful show starts well before you leave your house," states Schmersal. "There are many aspects to showing, besides riding and training." ... read the article

"Days filled to the brim with the buzz and constant challenge of keeping dozens of horses in training, supervising assistants, giving lessons, ordering feed, taking cell phone calls, dealing with clients and keeping the barn help on the straight and narrow. That's the kind of life Craig Schmersal loves." ... read the article

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"In any reining pattern, being on the outside lead in a circle is cause for nothing but penalty points. ... So it's no wonder that some people don't see much sense in integrating the counter canter into their everyday routine. After all, why would you want to refine something that you want to avoid in the show pen?" ... read more

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