Exciting Addition to the 2023 Cowtown Reining Classic: The Run For A Million Rookie & Non-Pro Championship Qualifier

Attention all aspiring reining enthusiasts! If you've ever dreamed of participating in The Run For A Million reining spectacular, now is your chance to take the first step towards turning that dream into a reality. Mark your calendars for the 2023 Cowtown Reining Classic, as it presents The Run For A Million Rookie & Non-Pro Championship Qualifier, proudly sponsored by Tenda Horse Products and FarmPaint.com.

Set to take place on June 28 at the esteemed Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, this qualifier event promises an exhilarating experience for participants.

The qualifying classes will be conducted alongside the NRHA Rookie Level 2 and NRHA Ancillary NonPro divisions, creating an atmosphere of intense competition and camaraderie. To be eligible for The Run For A Million Qualifier, exhibitors must enter the corresponding NRHA event divisions.

Securing a top-five placing or tying in each slate will grant participants the coveted qualification to compete at The Run For A Million, scheduled for August 16–19, 2023, in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is important to note that qualification is based on the rider, not the horse, and a one-time qualification suffices. Entries with zero or no scores do not meet the qualification criteria.

Exhibitors must pay a separate entry fee for each qualifying division within a slate, with a fee of $200 for the Rookie division and an additional $200 for the Non-Pro division. While these qualifiers do not offer prize money and are not NRHA-approved, they operate under the same rules and regulations, ensuring a fair and competitive playing field.

APHA sponsor Markel Insurance renews commitment to APHA & the International Ranch Horse Association

By Jessica Hein

Longtime APHA corporate sponsor Markel Insurance renewed its commitment with the American Paint Horse Association through December 2025. The leading insurance company also expanded its allegiance by signing on as a sponsor for the International Ranch Horse Association, which is owned in part by APHA.

Markel is the official equine insurance provider of APHA. They will also headline as the presenting sponsor of the IRHA World Finals classes at the 2023 APHA/IRHA World Championship Show, taking place June 23-July 9 in Fort Worth, Texas, and at the IRHA Ranch Horse Futurity, taking place August 25-September 3 at the 100X Tulsa Reining Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Learn more about the International Ranch Horse Association at apha.com/ news/apha-daniel-patton-partner-to-expand-all-breed-ranch-horseopportunities.

Markel is one of APHA’s longest-standing corporate partners, and the association appreciates the organization’s commitment to the equine community. “The American Paint Horse Association and Markel have enjoyed a partnership that has been ongoing for over 25 years. In my mind, this speaks to the character and integrity of both organizations,” Markel’s Frank Costantini said. “The International Ranch Horse Association is an idea we are pleased to help promote. The working ranch horse is the backbone of the Western performance industry, and we at Markel are happy to do all that we can to support this new and exciting organization.”

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