Grathem, July 25 — The 2026 NRHA European Affiliate Championship (EAC) concluded on Saturday, July 25, at Reining Center Meertenhof in Grathem, the Netherlands, after four full days of EAC competition and NRHA ancillary action. A total of 250 horses passed through the arena in-gate at Reining Center Meertenhof under the saddle of riders representing […]

Grathem, July 24 — The 2026 NRHA European Affiliate Championships, held at Reining Center Meertenhof in Grathem, the Netherlands, officially crowned the first European Affiliate Champions on Friday, July 24. The first coveted titles were awarded in the Youth 13 & Under, Youth 14–18, Rookie, Intermediate Non Pro, and Intermediate Open divisions, while the young […]

Grathem, July 24 — One of the highlights of the NRHA European Affiliate Championships (EAC), held at Reining Center Meertenhof in Grathem, the Netherlands, is its qualified youth riders. Ahead of the EAC Youth 14–18 and Youth 13 & Under Championship finals and the NRHA Youth Team Tournament, the young riders meet to spend quality […]

Grathem, July 23 — The 2026 NRHA European Affiliate Championships (EAC) officially got underway on Wednesday, July 22, at Reining Center Meertenhof in Grathem, the Netherlands.  Managed by the Dutch Reining Horse Association (DRHA), two days of NRHA ancillary action kicked off the event after months of work behind the scenes. A total of 246 […]

Grathem, July 19—The NRHA European Affiliate Championships (EAC) were first held in 2002 at the Alps Coliseum in Egna Ora, Italy. The event was created following the successful model of the NRHA North American Affiliate Championships in the U.S., allowing riders to qualify through their national NRHA affiliates before competing for continental titles. The EAC […]

Each year, the National Reining Horse Association recognizes five standout professionals whose contributions elevate both the sport and its community. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals represent the highest standard within an organization that spans more than 15,000 members worldwide. To be named among them is one of the most respected distinctions a […]