ECRA was founded in 1975 as an affiliate of our parent organization, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA)
If you have seen or heard of the show, The Run For The Million on Paramount. This show is exclusively about the sport that we here at ECRA, are trying to revive! When the ECRA was founded, Long Island was THE place for reining, with some of today’s top trainers even having a start here! Over time, with the increasing prices that we all know too well, reining on the island has decreased in popularity. While there are many horses trained in other disciplines on Long Island, it is our hope to inspire these riders to try something new and hopefully bring reining back to the island!
Ranch Riding Joins the ECRA
In 2022, the ECRA decided to add the increasingly popular Ranch Riding classes to the roster. Riders showcase the ability of their horses to perform maneuvers designed to mimic life on a ranch. Offering classes such as ranch rail, ranch reining, ranch conformation, ranch riding, and ranch trail, in a variety of divisions for all level of riders!
