Kreuth (Germany), March 7-13, 2010

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – October 26, 2009 – The largest National Reining Horse Association show, in terms of entries, ever to be held outside of the United States is coming soon – the $251,000 added NRHA European Futurity is scheduled for March 7 – 13, 2010 at the beautiful Kreuth facility in Germany. The best four-year-old reining horses will compete for added money plus awards with the $125,000 added Level 4 Open Futurity division offering the largest purse. The first edition of this top-notch event attracted 300 horses and riders from 16 nations offering total purses and awards of $379,000 – one of the largest purses worldwide in 2009.

The NRHA European Futurity is divided into four levels in both the Open and Non Pro Futurity divisions according to the qualification of the riders. For detailed information on the different levels of competition, please refer to the 2010 NRHA European Futurity conditions at nrha-european-futurity.com. In addition to the NRHA European Futurity, the show offers a full slate of NRHA Ancillary Classes. Deadline for Futurity entries is January 15, 2010 and the deadline for ancillary entries is February 1, 2010.

International Attention

The 2009 NRHA European Futurity not only attracted competitors from 16 nations, but also visitors and media. More than 10,000 visitors watched go round competition, as well as the exciting finals. In addition, nearly 23,600 visitors per day from 32 countries visited the show’s web site, nrha-european-futurity.com.

The first NRHA European Futurity Level 4 Open Champion was Bernard Fonck riding Sail On Top Whizard. The Belgian trainer scored a 228.5 to win this division and more than $45,000. Canadian Duane Latimer and Spark N Whiz placed second scoring a 220.5. The Level 4 Non Pro Futurity division was won by Claudio Risso (Italy) with RS Linkwood Jac (216.5). Matteo Bendusi and At Toriwin (211) placed second.

2011 and 2012 NRHA European Futurities Return to Kreuth

The dates of the 2011 and 2012 NRHA European Futurity have been confirmed in a three-year deal signed by NRHA and the Kreuth facility. The 2011 NRHA European Futurity is scheduled for March 6 – 12, with the 2012 edition slated for March 4 – 10.

New Nomination Program Begins with 2009 Foals

The NRHA European Futurity is open to all four-year-olds until the 2013 event at which time only horses nominated to the European Futurity Nomination Program can enter. This new nomination program starts with 2009 foals with the 230€ nomination fee being due by March 31, 2010. Horses nominated to the NRHA European Nomination Program also are eligible to enter the NRHA Futurity and Derby held in the United States as well. In addition, the program includes a Nominator Incentive in which the person or entity that nominates the foal will receive five percent of that horse’s winnings in any division of the Futurity or Derby whether they still own the horse or not.