About ORHA

The Oregon Reining Horse Association (ORHA) was established in 1994 as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of reining in Oregon by, and for, people who enjoy reining horses.

The reining event was recently accepted by the United States Equestrian team, and is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the world.

Mission Statement

What is Reining?

Reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse within the confines of a show arena. In NRHA competition, contestants are required to run one of ten approved patterns, included in the NRHA Handbook.

Each pattern includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, roll backs over the hocks, 360 degree spins done in place, and exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the reining horse.

The NRHA Judging System is recognized as the leading format for judging an equine event that combines technical and stylistic elements coupled with consideration of "degree of difficulty". Many segments of the equine judging discipline have openly embraced the NRHA Judging System.

Look At Us Now!

ORHA was originally founded in 1994. From 1994 to 2006 ORHA has flourished in both member size and show numbers. 2006 has brought with it an exciting year for ORHA. This year ORHA has joined forces with local sponsors to provide our first NRHA approved circuit.

As the sport of reining gains in popularity throughout the world, ORHA is working hard to promote reining in Oregon.