Large numbers for American Reining event

The Italian Reining Horse Association will hold their exhibition annual event on May 12 at the exhibition centre in Reggio Emilia.The 2009 Derby has already has 261 entrants sign up for the Open Division and 243 for the Non Pro. The competition will also be valid for the 2010 Nrha European Affiliate Championships.The president of the Italian wing for the Nrha Roberto Cuoghi was encouraged by the number of entrants this year and said: “In such a monent of world economic crisis we are in good health. We are certain that the competition will be of the highest level.“