The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce the addition of an all-new Elements of Reining ProAm competition to the 2025 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championships, designed to energize fans and elevate the event experience. This inaugural class will pair NRHA Professionals with NRHA Non Pros or Youth riders in a unique team format where each rider completes half of a reining pattern. Their combined score will determine team placings, delivering an exciting new dynamic for spectators and participants alike.
The Elements of Reining ProAm is slated for Thursday evening during the Futurity and will serve as a highlight fan night! The event will also include a Military Appreciation component, where participating veterans will be recognized during their run, and attendees will be encouraged to wear red in honor of the day.
“Spooks Gotta Whiz is extremely proud to sponsor exciting and innovative events along with the NRHA that both show off our amazing horses and the sport of Reining,” said Michell Anne Kimball, owner of Spooks Gotta Whiz, the event’s Platinum Sponsor.
Event Details
- Team Format: One NRHA Professional and one NRHA Non Pro or Youth rider per team
- Pattern Structure: Each rider completes half of a standard reining pattern on separate horses
- Scoring: Combined maneuver scores determine overall placings
- Entry Cap: Limited to 20 teams on a first-come, first-served basis
- Payout: $20,000+ in added money with a $250 team entry fee
Backed by Industry Leaders
NRHA is pleased to announce Spooks Gotta Whiz as the Platinum Sponsor of the event, contributing $25,000 in support. Additional Gold ($15,000) and Silver ($10,000) sponsorship opportunities are available to help elevate the experience and increase added prize money.
“This is exactly the kind of innovation the sport needs to continue growing our audience and giving new fans another reason to attend,” says Billy Smith, NRHA Commissioner.
How to Enter
Entries are now open for the 2025 NRHA Futurity ProAm. Teams can download the official ProAm Entry Form here or visit nrhafuturity.com/forms to access all event forms.
About the NRHA
Founded in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of the reining horse in a fun-filled, family atmosphere. NRHA’s mission is to promote the reining horse worldwide while celebrating and advancing the finest traditions of Western horsemanship. To learn more about NRHA, how to join, or to become a fan, visit nrha.com.
More to Come
The ProAm class will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025. For sponsorship inquiries or media information, please contact Christy Landwehr at clandwehr@nrha.com or 405-946-7400 x 122.
Contact:
Christy Landwehr
clandwehr@nrha.com
405-946-7400 x 122