NEWS
NRHA Show Representative Update
The NRHA Show Representative for the remainder of the show is Sharee Schwartzenberger. You can reach her at (303) 877-3124.
Show Proofs Available
Big THANK YOU to our show photographer, Vince LeMaster. Visit his website to view your proofs and check out the photo packages he has available. You can also download any of your images suitable for social media. Thank You Vince for this great feature!
RMRHA Media Policy
In an effort to communicate with full transparency, RMRHA would like to share the media policy that will be in place at our events (Columbine Classic, Summer Slide, and the new Mountain Affiliate Finals). The photography industry as it relates to horse shows has become increasingly difficult to maintain profitability while also controlling costs. To fully support the professionals who photograph our events and ensure that their wonderful services are available, the use of professional recording devices (cameras with a lens that is over 2 inches) is strictly prohibited with the only exception being owners photographing their own equine athletes.
We also recognize and want to support attendees who bring their own media professionals to events to support their business and advertising campaigns and not allowing photography limits this increasingly common practice. In consideration of everyone, a media pass will be available for purchase by media professionals employed by show attendees for the fee of $500 for the entire show ($150 for day pass). This fee will be paid to RMRHA at the event and the fee will be passed on, in whole, to our contracted event photography professional.
Thank you for your cooperation, understanding, and support.
New for 2026! Qualify for the Mountain Affiliate Non Pro Freestyle at The Columbine Classic
2026 Mountain Affiliate Non-Pro Freestyle
Hosted by RMRHA and WSRHA
- The competition will be held at the 2026 Mountain Affiliate Regional Championship (ARC) Show September 24-27, 2026, at The Ranch in Loveland, CO
- Non-Pro Rider/Horse pair must qualify at one of TWO(2) qualifying shows to be eligible to compete in the Non-Pro Freestyle at the Mountain ARC show.
- QUALIFYING SHOWS:
- RMRHA Columbine Classic, May 26-31 at The Ranch in Loveland, CO
- WSRHA Not Run For A Million, August 20-23 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds
Questions: Please contact Sharee Schwartzenberger at (303) 877-3124 or Bub Poplin at (970) 596-7699
Welcome Office Staff and Show Management
We’d like to extend a huge welcome to this year’s show secretary, Kelsey Nichols-Rhyne!!
If you need to contact Kelsey, her phone number is (661) 889-8059. You can contact her with any questions you may have about the show.
We are pleased to welcome back Paul McKee as Show Manager. Paul has helped with many of our shows, and we’re glad to have him aboard again this year.
Please stop by the show office, introduce yourselves, and extend a warm welcome to them!
Pro Am Class
It’s BACK! The $1000 added Pro-Am Challenge returns to The Columbine Classic!
What is a Pro Am??
Two riders (options include: Open rider/ Non Pro Rider, Open Rider/ Youth Rider, Non Pro Rider/ Youth Rider, Non Pro Rider/ Non Pro Rider) compete on the same horse to complete a pattern. The first rider (they may choose who completes which half) completes the first 4 maneuvers of the pattern (ie: Pattern 5- first rider completes Left Circles, Left Spins, Right Circles, and Right Spins). Following the fourth maneuver; the riders pause and switch riders (you may adjust stirrups but may not switch any equipment). The second rider then completes the remaining 4 maneuvers (ie: Pattern 5- the second rider completes the Figure 8 and 3 stops on the sides).
Non Pro/Youth riders may pair up with ANY Open rider (not just their trainers), and both Open and Non Pro/Youth may compete multiple times (horses may only be shown one time during the class).
Don’t miss out on this FUN opportunity!
This class is SUPER FUN! If not competing, come watch and cheer on the competing teams.
Exciting additions to The Columbine Classic
Save the dates!!
May 26 – 31
We’ve added fun new classes and more opportunities to get in the pen.
Schooling opportunities galore! We’ve got multiple schooling opportunities with the Club Zero classes.
The show offers 2 slates of youth, rookie, and green reiner classes.
Join the fun by entering the Pro Am class.
Non Pro Freestyle Qualifier
You won’t want to miss it!


