The Victorian Reining Horse Association Inc. (VRHA) was formed in 1991.  The VRHA is an Affiliate of Reining Australia (RA) and the National Affiliate Association (NAA) under the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA).

 

The VRHA run shows and training clinics at venues located throughout Victoria as well as social functions for its members.  The VRHA annually hold a State Championship show that showcases not only Victorian but the countries finest reining horses. 

 

 

Entry level competition is available for thoses starting out in Reining and to gain experience and confidence to compete in the National Reining Horse Association sanctioned categories.  The youth program is supported and encouraged by the VRHA.

 

 

Reining is a Western riding competition where riders guide the horse through a precise pattern of circles, spins and stops.  All work is done at the lope and gallop.  Reining horses are presented to a judge demonstrating the athletic ability of a ranch horse.  Judged individually as they compete these specific patterns, one or more judges will score each horse.

 

Each pattern begins with a score of 70.  The scoring system then adds or subtracts .5 to 1.5 on each maneuver, as the judge watches the horses execution of the pattern, a scribe keeps track of each judges score on a score sheet.  Scores are tabulated and announced at the end of each run.  Credits are given for smoothness, attitude, finesse, quickness and authority when performing the various maneuvers. 

 

Controlled speed in the pattern raises the level of difficulty and makes the Reining horse more exciting and pleasing to watch.  Increased level of difficulty is rewarded with higher scores if the maneuvers are still performed correctly...

Reining, one of the most popular and fastest growing Equine events in the world.