Lexington, KY - 2008 will be an important milestone in the international Reining community. Previously, a World Reining Championship had only been offered at the FEI World Equestrian Games. But this year, in Maneribo, Italy, teams will compete for World Championship medals September 11-14.

The U.S. team will be selected at the Adequan/USEF National Reining Championship presented by Equine Motorcoach in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 24-28, which will be held during the NRHA Derby.

To compete at the Adequan/USEF National Reining Championship presented by Equine Motorcoach riders will have to have at least competed at one of the following CRI**:

National Western Stock Show Denver, CO Jan. 13, 2008

Cowboy Capital Classic Stephenville, TX March 8, 2008

National Reining Breeders Classic Katy, TX April 14-20, 2008


The Reining World Championship Selection Procedures will be published on the USEF website, www.usef.org, once the procedures have been finalized.

ENDS

For more information or questions please contact USEF Director of Reining, Courtney Barnett at 859-225-6919 or [email protected]