National Reined Cow Horse Association


The National Reined Cow Horse Association is an equestrian organization in Pilot Point, Texas, United States, that began by promoting and staging Working cow horse events.

History

The National Reined Cow Horse Association was founded in 1949. Its purpose is to continue the centuries long tradition process of training used by the vaqueros of California. The reined cow horse was a necessity in the 18th to 19th century on ranches. However, by the beginning of the 20th century, the need for this type of horse dissipated, especially during the Great Depression. Later, it was revived as a luxury sport, and the NRCHA now is the association that promotes and educates competitors about the sport.

Organization

Events

The National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame includes a hall of fame for horses and people, as well as a hall of merit for people who have contributed outside the show pen. These inductees are tracked in a separate article.

Champions

The National Reined Cow Horse Association awards their members yearly and those awards are tracked in a separate article.