Two payments have rolled by for the 2010 NRHA Derby Show slated for June 21-26 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Current entry numbers for the Open and Non Pro Derby divisions are showing great momentum by already exceeding last year’s final calculations. In 2009, final entries in the NRHA Derby and ancillary classes increased more than 23%. With two more Derby payment opportunities on the horizon, a list of returning family-fun activities, plus new ancillary awards and a Non Pro friendly schedule, the 2010 NRHA Derby Show has great potential to surpass all other previous standards.

HOW TO ENTER

Visit http://nrhaderby.com/ to download the conditions; Premium Book, Derby and ancillary entry forms; schedule and much more. You can still enter your 4, 5 or 6 year old in to the Derby and join the fun with a minimal late fee of $200 until June 1st. After June 2, the late fee increases to $500. Ancillary classes are post entry.

OTHER DEADLINES

Stall reservations are due May 21. Ancillary competitors can take advantage of inexpensive ancillary $50 day stall fees (up to three days).

Box seat reservations also are available. The Oklahoma State Fair Park continues to make improvements including new plush, padded seats in the box seat area. The new seats even have cup holders – seats are available at a discounted rate of $35 for 2010. Contact Melanie at [email protected] for more information.

Reserve your seats now for the 2009 NRHA Annual Awards Banquet, Hall of Fame inductions and the NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. Make your reservations early. Limited seating is available. Reservation forms are available online at http://nrhaderby.com/ or in the Premium Book. Tickets will be sold in the Derby Horse Show Office as supplies last. Contact Melanie at [email protected] with any questions.

GOOD TIMES. GUARANTEED.

Numerous changes have been made for the 2010 event to welcome even more exhibitors and families including an increase in added money, a renovated schedule and the addition of ancillary high-point buckles. Look below for more information on these exciting changes. A good time is guaranteed for the whole family at the NRHA Derby Show!

NRHA Derby Changes

. 40% increase in Non Pro Derby added money for a total of $87,500 added money in the Non Pro Derby and $155,000 added in the Open Derby

. Newly renovated schedule that is more convenient for non pros! The first go for all non pros will be on Wednesday instead of earlier in the week as in the past

. Additional ride time in the Coliseum for all finalists

Ancillary. Amplified.

. Two full slates of ancillary classes with increased added money in the second slate

. New ancillary high-point Montana Silversmiths buckles

. Additional added money in ancillary youth classes

Fun for Everyone

. SmartPak Exhibitor Party

. Three-on-three basketball tournament

. Famous Egg & Spoon Race presented by NRHyA

. Two draw parties for all Open and Non Pro Derby finalist owners, riders and families

. 2009 NRHA Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Inductions at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

. RHSF Casino Night

. RHSF BBQ

. Cimarron Trailers Amazing Trailer Race

. Alltech Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream Social

. Large, up-scale trade show

. Onsite NRHA Member Services at the NRHA Zone – located in the trade show with NRHA Outfitters

. USEF National Youth Reining Championships

. Official qualifier for the 2010 FEI North American Young and Junior Rider Championships

. NRHA Collegiate Reining Championship

. NRHyA Day at White Water Bay Waterpark

As well as fantastic Reining competition, families can expect to have lots of fun, food and fellowship at the 2010 NRHA Derby, June 21-26 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. For details as they develop, visit http://nrhaderby.com .

NRHA would like to thank the following corporate partners for their support: AdequanR; Arenus, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Cimarron Trailers; Cinder Lakes Ranch and Reproductive Center; Classic Equine; Horse&Rider; John Deere; Kiser Arena Specialists; Markel Insurance Company; MD Barns; Montana Silversmiths; Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau; Pard’s Western Shop; Platinum Performance; Purina Mills; Quarter Horse News; Rios of Mercedes / Anderson Bean Boot Company; Rocky Mountain Clothing Company; SmartPak and Wimpys Little Step, plus Event Sponsor Shorty’s Caboy Hattery and Flair.

Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the governing body of the sport of Reining. To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners, visit www.nrha.com .