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Shawn Flarida has officially surpassed $8 million in NRHA lifetime earnings, reinforcing his status as one of reining’s greatest competitors. Explore the family values, career milestones, and enduring legacy behind the rider known throughout the industry as “The Green Shirt.”
Read moreFrench-born professional Arnaud Girinon has officially joined the ranks of NRHA Million Dollar Riders. The milestone followed a 224 to take L4 Open Reserve at the IRHA Futurity on Con Calma—and came weeks after his breakthrough TRFAM Championship aboard Flexing Guns N Town. A career-defining moment for Girinon and a proud win for European reining.
Read moreFrom Bergamo, Italy, to the sport’s biggest stages, Andrea Fappani rewrote reining history. His foundation-first, consistency-driven approach creates sound, willing horses capable of one-handed precision in the show pen. The FIRST and ONLY Ten Million Dollar Rider, Fappani pairs winning with teaching through clinics and media—while the Fappani family legacy continues with Tish and Luca, both NRHA Million Dollar Riders.
Read moreUnder the lights in Fort Worth, Steve Meadows crossed the NSBA Quarter-Million mark. The path there spans four generations, a Western Pleasure Triple Crown, and a purposeful shift to ranch riding—paired with years of teaching and judging that show how grit and feel create a lasting legacy.
Read moreNick Mayabb has officially joined the NSBA’s prestigious $250,000 Club, a milestone that reflects his years of dedication, consistency, and professionalism in the show pen. From his Ohio beginnings to building NCM Show Horses with his wife Carmen, Mayabb has become a respected figure in the Western performance horse world. This achievement highlights not only his personal success but also his commitment to developing horses and riders for long-term success.
Read moreWith over $250,000 in NSBA earnings and a reputation for producing consistent, long-lasting show horses, Taft Dickerson has quietly earned his place among the industry’s most respected trainers. In this candid interview, he opens up about his roots, his program philosophy, and what drives him forward — in the saddle, in the barn, and in life.
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