At noon, Tuesday, April 12, move-in officially began for the 25th Anniversary National Reining Breeders Classic. The Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas, is a hive of activity. The show crew readies the arena for paid warm-ups that begin on Wednesday, while the Show Office staff is preparing to open on Thursday.
Competition officially begins Easter Sunday in the Tellepsen Arena with a limited-entry warm-up class, and then the action truly gets going Monday, April 18, with the first section of the Non Pro Classic preliminary round in the Coliseum Arena.
On Tuesday, the NRBC will be in full swing, with competition being held in all three rings simultaneously.
The Open preliminaries will kick off on Thursday, April 20. The Non Pro Finals will be held Friday, and the Open Finals on Saturday.
This year’s 25th Anniversary Show will be a historic event. Not only are entries for the Open and Non Pro Classic up nearly 14 percent, the added money for the Classic alone has increased from the previous year by more than $65,000!
In addition to being one of the most prestigious reining events in the world, the NRBC is also a gathering place where friends old and new can socialize, conduct business, have fun, and more. Numerous parties are spaced throughout the week, including the Hygain Welcome Party, the Markel Insurance Non Pro Draw Party, and the Matt Mills Open Draw Party.
There are also Church services planned for both Sundays of the event, as well as an Easter Egg hunt for the youngest attendees, and a booth set up for photos with the Easter Bunny.
To keep up with the NRBC, check out the website at www.NRBC.com. You can also follow the event at Facebook.com/NationalReiningBreedersClassic.