Oklahoma City, OK – January 22, 2009 – Two of the region’s top reining professionals are coming to the Hear O’ Texas Fair Complex.  The 2009 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Regional Clinics are set to begin in April with the South Central Region.  April 4th and April 5th during the Western Festival and Expo at the Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex in Waco, Texas NRHA Professionals Nathan Piper and Casey Deary will hold a clinic to benefit Reiners of all ages and experience levels.

Nathan Piper started his career as a youth.  Piper has won nearly $100,000 in the NRHA, thanks in part to big wins at the John Deere Futurity, Texas Classic as well as finishing as a finalist in the Open at the 2008 NRHA Derby.  Casey Deary is no stranger to the Reining industry.  In 2005, he was the Limited Open Division winner at the NRHA Futurity and was a finalist in the National Reining Breeders Classic. Deary has over $135,000 in his NRHA career.

This is the fourth year the NRHA has organized the clinics to help raise funds for the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA). The clinics are designed to help anyone who is interested in learning more about reining horses, the reining business and also the NRHA. The one-on-one training that participants receive is tailored to each individual’s needs. Each clinic consists of two one-day clinics giving participants the opportunity to attend either or both days as they prefer.

Participants learn by doing and also by watching other reiners during the hands-on sessions. “The amount of advice and knowledge that’s passed along is phenomenal. I’ll learn more here in one afternoon than I would in a week with a book or a video,” said Rick Finkler, 2008 NRHyA Regional Clinic participant. Another participant, Ashley Bosack, commented, “I love learning new things and having different trainers teach you. It’s been really fun.”

Space is limited so sign up as soon as possible. All the proceeds go to support the NRHyA scholarships, programs and youth activities.  The cost per day is $150 for youth riders and $250 for adults. Auditors are welcome to participate by attending the Western Festival and Expo. For more information or to register for a clinic, please contact Manager of Youth & Outreach Programs Brian Bendele at (405) 946-7400 ext. 130 or bbendele@nrha.com

If you would like more information about the NRHyA, go to www.nrhya.com or contact Manager of Youth Programs & Outreach Brian Bendele at bbendele@nrha.com (405) 946-7400, ext. 130.