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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.”
Laura Spell has unofficially surpassed $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings following a major victory aboard JB Laww And Order in the Breeders’ Trust 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Stakes at the APHA World Show. The win adds another standout achievement to a career built on consistency, talented horses and years of success across the industry’s biggest stages.
Aaron Moses has officially joined one of the most exclusive groups in the Western pleasure industry. His victory aboard ImJustAGirll in the dac® Vitamins and Minerals $2,500 Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure at Back to Berrien pushed him across the $1 million mark in lifetime NSBA earnings. We look back at the major horses, high-dollar wins and career-defining moments that helped him reach this historic milestone.
NRHA recently celebrated three major milestones honoring Brandon Brant, Bernard Fonck, and Double Run Farm. Together, their achievements highlight the riders, owners, horses, and programs shaping the future of reining.
Recap of Platinum Horse Sales’ 2026 Spring Consignment Horse Sale, led by USU Hottish Queen and shaped by university programs and featured consignments.
The Q1 Halter leaderboards spotlight the sires, dams, breeders, and owners behind horses already making an impression in the pen. Review the full rankings and see which bloodlines and connections are standing out early this season.
The Q1 Barrel Racing leaderboards spotlight the sires, dams, breeders, and owners behind the money earners already making an impact this season. Review the rankings and see which connections are setting the pace early.
The Q1 Roping leaderboards spotlight the sires, dams, breeders, and owners behind horses earning in a discipline built on timing, trust, and partnership. Review the top rankings and see which connections are making an early impact this season.
Late May and early June 2026 marked a historic stretch in the reining world as four influential stallions reached major NRHA sire milestones. A Vintage Smoke, In Like Flinn, Spooks Gotta Whiz, and Magnum Chic Dream each represent a different stage of legacy, from rising influence to enduring legend.
In Tip #4 of Tips with Taft, Taft Dickerson explains why lasting motivation comes from loving the training process—not just chasing ribbons. Passion, the right team, and daily enjoyment keep riders engaged and progressing. When you stay excited to ride, even tough days become opportunities.
Ready for Tip #5.
The Q1 Ranch Riding leaderboards spotlight the sires, dams, breeders, and owners behind horses earning in a discipline where polish, cadence, and ranch purpose meet. Review the top rankings and see which connections are making an early impact this season.
The 2026 Galyean Select Sale by Professional Horse Services featured a carefully curated lineup of elite Western Pleasure prospects and embryos tied to influential bloodlines. Led by two standout red roan fillies, the boutique-style sale continued its focus on pedigree strength, selectivity, and long-term breeding value.