APPRENTICE PROGRAM
APPLICATION
This form is to be completed by the Non Pro wishing to participate in the program.
A MINIMUM OF 45 DAYS PROCESSING TIME IS REQURIED BEFORE APPRENTICESHIP IS GRANTED.
SECTION I:
Name
Date of birth:
Address
City
State
Postal Code
Country
SECTION II:
Which member of the NRHA Professionals do you plan to apprentice with?
Name of Professional
Start Date
Daytime Phone
Email Address
SECTION III:
Will you physically work at this professional’s facility? c YES c NO
Do you plan to apprentice with this professional for the entire twelve-month program?
(You may apprentice with various members of the members of the NRHA Professionals. If you plan to change professionals during your
apprenticeship, you must notify the NRHA Office immediately.) c YES c NO c UNCERTAIN
SECTION IV:
Are you seriously committed to exploring the possibility of a career as a professional reining horse trainer?
c YES c NO
What is your intent for working as an apprentice?
SECTION V:
The terms and conditions of the Apprentice Program as outlined in the NRHA Handbook are as follows:
A Non Pro may participate in the Apprentice Program only once. The Non Pro must complete an Apprentice Program
Application.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
There is no earnings limit to apply.
An Apprentice Program applicant may be subject to a personal interview with the Non Pro Committee.
The applicant must apprentice with a member of the NRHA Professionals and physically work at that Professional’s facility.
All NRHA previous Non Pro as well as Open earnings will be used to determine the Apprentice’s class eligibility. The
Apprentice can only show in Open division classes during the apprenticeship period.
Apprenticeship is a 12 consecutive month period. At the end of that time, the apprentice may remain an Open rider. In this
case, previous Non Pro earnings will be backed out for eligibility purposes. If the Apprentice does not remain an Open rider,
the Apprentice must then re-apply for Non Pro status and is subject to the Non Pro conditions. Any monies won during the 12
consecutive months Apprenticeship shall be applied to their Non Pro eligibility.
Have you read and understood the terms and conditions of the Apprentice Program? c YES c NO
SECTION VI:
By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. Further, I agree to abide by the terms and
conditions of the Apprentice Program as indicated above, and as written in the NRHA Handbook.
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Rev 2-2021
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NATIONAL REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION
3021 W. Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107, memberships@nrha.com
Revised 2/2021
APPRENTICE PROGRAM
NRHA PROFESSIONALS FORM
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PROFESSIONAL AND RETURNED TO THE NRHA OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
SECTION I:
Apprentice Program Applicant’s Name: __________________________________________________
Do you know this individual? c YES c NO
In your opinion, is this individual seriously committed to exploring the possibility of a career as a professional
reining horse trainer? c YES c NO
SECTION II:
Name of Professional listed on Apprentice application: ______________________________________
Start Date of apprentice listed on application: ___________
Will the apprentice physically work at your facility? c YES c NO
SECTION III:
The terms and conditions of the Apprentice Program as outlined in the NRHA Handbook are as follows:
A. A Non Pro may participate in the Apprentice Program only once. The Non Pro must complete an Apprentice Program
Application.
B. An Apprentice Program applicant may be subject to a personal interview with the Non Pro Committee.
C. The applicant must apprentice with a member of the NRHA Professionals and physically work at that Professional’s facility.
D. All NRHA previous Non Pro as well as Open earnings will be used to determine the Apprentice’s class eligibility. The
Apprentice can only show in Open division classes during the apprenticeship period.
E. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
F. There is no earnings limit.
G. Apprenticeship is a 12 consecutive month period. At the end of that time, the apprentice may remain an Open rider. In this
case, previous Non Pro earnings will be backed out for eligibility purposes. If the Apprentice does not remain an Open rider,
the Apprentice must then re-apply for Non Pro status and is subject to the Non Pro conditions. Any monies won during the 12
consecutive month Apprenticeship shall be applied to their Non Pro eligibility.
Have you read and understood the terms and conditions of the Apprentice Program? c YES c NO
If at any time this individual is no longer an apprentice at your facility, you must notify the NRHA office.
SECTION IV:
By submitting this form, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. Further, I agree to abide by the terms and conditions
of the Apprentice Program as indicated above, and as written in the NRHA Handbook. As a participant of the Apprentice Program, I
understand it is my responsibility as a member of the NRHA Professionals to continue to uphold the NRHA Professional Code of Ethics.
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