2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February
7TH & 8TH
GVRHA RIBBON SHOW
Judge: Anthony Ross (NRHA Worldwide Judge)
Tatura Park, Hastie Street, Tatura, VIC
March
28th Feb & 1st March
GVRHA JACKPOT SHOW NRHA APPROVED/ OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER
NRHA Judge: Jessica Watson (QLD)
Tatura Park, Hastie Street, Tatura, VIC
April
11th & 12th
GVRHA RIBBON SHOW
Judge/s: – Saturday – Todd McCormick (NRHA) Sunday – Anthony Ross (NRHA Worldwide Judge)
Tatura Park, Hastie Street, Tatura, VIC
May
2nd & 3rd
GVRHA CLINIC
CLINICIAN – Glenn Browitt
Melbourne Equine Western Training Facility, Sunbury, VIC
May
11th & 16th
NRHA Worldwide Judges – Christian Rammerstorfer (USA) & Anthony Ross (AUS)
Tatura Park, Hastie Street, Tatura, VIC
The Hi Form Water Wheel Reining Classic is set to be one of the largest reining events in the country, bringing together top riders, outstanding horses, and exciting competition. The 2026 program features major highlights including the $3,000 L4 Open Futurity, $5,500 L4 Open Derby, and $2,000 Open, along with the prestigious Run For A Million Qualifiers and the popular Beginner Super Challenge. With opportunities for riders across multiple levels and thrilling reining action throughout the event, it promises to be a standout show on the Australian reining calendar. Entries open in March – don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!
August
1st & 2nd
GVRHA RIBBON SHOW
Judge: – JESSICA WATSON (NRHA)
Tatura Park, Hastie Street, Tatura, VIC
SEPTEMBER
5th & 6th
GVRHA RIBBON SHOW
Judge – TBC
Tatura Park, Hastie Street, Tatura, VIC
SEPTEMBER
21ST-26TH
NRHA OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOST AFFILLIATE TBC
VENUE – Tatura Park, Hastie Street, Tatura, VIC
OCTOBER
10th-11th
INTRODUCTION TO REINING
COME & TRY DAY
Benalla Sports & Equestrian Centre
Open to both GVRHA Beginners, Green Riders and Non Members this Clinic will provide you the information you need to start out in the sport of Reining! The days event will cover: Entry Level Conditions, Breed, loaned horses, green horses etc Manouvers Mini Clinic Show Entries & Show Day – Which classes are right for me, show attire, draws, open & warm up pen etiquette etc Patterns & Scoring-From a Judges Perspective Run A Pattern – Run a Pattern with Judges Feedback
FULL DETAILS AVAILABLE AUGUST 2026
NOVEMBER
7TH & 8TH
GVRHA END OF YEAR SHOW
NRHA APPROVED/ GREEN REINER BUCKLE SERIES SHOOTOUT
Judge: JESSICA WATSON (NRHA)
Tatura Park, Hastie Street, Tatura, VIC
DATE TBA
GVRHA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & HIGH POINT AWARDS NIGHT
AGM Proxies, Notices of Motion & Committee Nomination forms can be found here:
