How would you like to receive specialized one-on-one training from a National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Professional and contribute to a worthwhile cause at the same time? Sounds like a dream come true for many beginning reiners who are searching for any training assistance they can get. The Reining Horse Sports Foundation’s (RHSF) Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine may be the answer for you.

Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine is a one- or two-day event that gives rookies a chance to learn from accredited trainers and professionals. The rookies are then given the chance to compete against the other rookies with awards provided by Classic Equine and Performance Horse magazine. At Rookie Day, beginning reiners learn the ins and outs of reining in a comfortable, relaxed setting that focuses on having fun. Rookie Day Coordinator Tracy Lynch says, “Rookie Day promotes reining at the grassroots level and encourages new members to become more familiar with NRHA competition.”

Each Rookie Day costs $175 and all proceeds from Rookie Day benefit the RHSF Crisis Fund. The Crisis Fund helps reiners who have suffered a tragedy get back on their feet.

There are many NRHA professionals who are donating their time and experience to help the RHSF. The first Rookie Day is set for March 31 in Scottsdale, AZ. Trainers include Tracy Brumley, Tracer Gilson, Troy Heikes, Al Kuenzli, Crystal McNutt, Ashley Wilson and Marcy Ver Meer-Kevil. If you’d like to sign up, contact Tina Kuenzli at (480) 678-5533.

On May 6, Rookie Day moves to Morrisville, NY. Trainers include Jeremy Gates, Francis Mercier and Tom Hoyt. For more information, contact Jennifer Hoyt at (315) 682-0592.

June 2 brings Rookie Day to Pueblo, CO, with trainers like Steve Schwartzenberger, Shane Kelley, Shane Brown, Darren Miller, Mark Guynn, Doug Hewlett, Danie Hewlett, Connie Stoney, Dwayn Hoelscher, Chuck Nesmith, Guy Vernon and Devin Warren. Contact Wendy Lind at (970) 471-2789 for more information. There is a special class for youth reiners at this Pueblo event.

Woodside, CA, will host a Rookie Day on June 10 with trainers Tracy Brumley, Tracer Gilson and Troy Heikes. If you’d like to reserve a spot contact, Wendy Campbell at (760) 933-2206.

The final Rookie Day will be held on July 14 in Ardmore, OK. There, you can receive training from Pros like Clint Haverty, Tim Ferguson, Shelly Ries, Tim Lynch and Terry Fox. Contact Tracy Lynch for more information at (580) 277-9006.

Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine is a wonderful chance to meet other reiners, their families, NRHA professionals and affiliates ready to welcome you with open arms. For more information about the RHSF and Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine, contact Heather Cline, RHSF Coordinator, at [email protected] or (405) 946-7400, ext. 137, or you can visit www.reininghorsesportsfoundation.org.

The Reining Horse Sports Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and enhancing the sport of reining worldwide. The RHSF accomplishes that through their five core programs: Hall of Fame; Crisis Fund; Research, Development & Education; Youth and International Development.

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