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 eleven 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. More...

What the VRHA is all about

The VRHA offers multiple divisions of competition at approved shows to enable competitors at all levels to participate, learn, and improve as they master the intricacies of one of the most exciting equine competition events.More...

Mission statement

Our mission is to promote and support the sport of Reining in the State of Victoria by providing training techniques and competitive opportunities to showcase the Reining Horse in the public arena. More...