Oklahoma City, Okla. - During their first 2012 meeting, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors approved for NRHA Germany to be named an NRHA National Affiliate Association and a member of NRHA’s International Affiliate Program. This is exciting news for reiners in Europe as the following four big shows are scheduled to be NRHA-approved: NRHA Germany Easter Show, NRHA Germany Breeders Derby, Speed N Style and the NRHA Germany Breeders Futurity.

NRHA Germany is dedicated to promoting the sport of Reining not only in Germany, but also in the whole of Europe. They represent 3,000 members in Germany in addition to 10% of their membership who reside in other countries. The association has long organized four big shows each year, including the NRHA Breeders Derby and the renowned NRHA Breeders Futurity. Also, NRHA Germany is dedicated to promoting reining in Europe. The association organized the 2009 FEI European Reining Championships and established CRIs for Junior and Young Riders. Their youth program, as well as the one for regional groups, has been very successful for many years. The Association includes 12 regional groups that organize clinics, promotional events and shows themselves.