2025 IRHA-NRHA Judge & Steward Seminar

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In consideration of the imminent expiry of the authorization of all judges resident in Italy and Europe (the validity of the NRHA card is two years), IRHA will promote a NRHA-IRHA-FISE Judges Seminar and a NRHA Steward Seminar on February 20-23, 2025.

This year the course will be divided into three sections: two days for the Judges Seminar, one day for the Steward Seminar and three days for the School.

Parma, 6th December 2025

Dear All,

In consideration of the number and level of reining events organized by the affiliated associations in our country and throughout Europe, as well as the upcoming expiration of almost all the NRHA judges’ licenses in Italy (since the validity of the NRHA card is only two years), the IRHA will organize an NRHA FISE judges' course and a Steward course from February 20 to 23, 2025, in Bologna.

This year, the course will be divided into three sections:

  • Steward Seminar: Thursday, February 20 (from 08:30)
  • Judge Seminar: Thursday, February 20 (from 08:30) and Friday, February 21 (full day)
  • Judge School: Friday, February 21 (starting at 08:30) – Saturday, February 22 (full day) – Sunday, February 23 (ending by 16:00)

Based on the scores obtained during the seminar exam, candidates may be considered NOT ELIGIBLE or ELIGIBLE to attend the next NRHA School without receiving a Judge title.

The School (only for those who need to renew their NRHA judge status and for those who have passed the NRHA Seminar exam in a previous course) will take place on the above-mentioned dates and will include evaluation tests during the course and a final exam.

At the end of the School session and the related exams, candidates deemed eligible may obtain or maintain their NRHA "worldwide" judge title.

This year, there will also be an option for those who currently do not hold Judge status to attend the course as auditors, without taking the final exam. Participation as an auditor WILL NOT grant the Judge status. The auditor option is designed to offer an opportunity to improve knowledge of the Reining discipline for those who do not intend to obtain the Judge status. Auditors can attend the seminar on February 20- 21, and there is no age requirement of 25 for them.

To participate in the course, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be at least 25 years old as of the start of the course, according to NRHA
  2. Be an NRHA member for at least the last two calendar years (i.e., since January 2023). This requirement is only necessary to become an official NRHA judge and to have participation in the seminar recognized.
  3. The NRHA card and the IRHA card for the year 2025 can be paid for on-
  4. Candidates for the Seminar and the School are encouraged to bring a personal

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INTERESTED PARTIES CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE COURSE, EVEN IF THEY DO NOT HOLD AN NRHA MEMBERSHIP FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS, BUT THE PARTICIPATION IN THE SEMINAR CANNOT BE OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED.

The course will be held at: 

O.S. CARD SRL Communication Agency

LO SPAZIO – BUSINESS CENTER
Via Cesare Boldrini 18/A 40121 Bologna BO
Tel. +39 051 5873763
businesscenter.bologna.it

The registration fee includes: seminar or school registration, final exam (excluding auditors). For those who wish to use the hotel restaurant during the lunch break, it is possible to book a quick buffet lunch at a special price of €25.00.

Regarding possible overnight accommodation, the course organizers have provided a list of hotels near the training center. You can contact them directly for reservations, using the promotional code: IRHA 2025.

ZAN HOTEL EUROPA ****
VIA Cesare Boldrini 11 40121 Bologna
Phone +39 051 4211348
www.zanhotel.it/hotel-europa-bologna

MILLENN HOTEL BOLOGNA ***
VIA Cesare Boldrini 4 40121 Bologna
Phone +39 051 6087811
www.millennhotelbologna.it

ASTORIA HOTEL BOLOGNA ***
Via fratelli Rosselli, 14 40121 Bologna
Phone +39 051 521410
www.astoria.bo.it

To register, it is necessary to fill out the attached form and send it by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to the IRHA show Office by January 17, 2025, along with the required payment.

If, after confirming your registration, you are unable to attend the course, the full amount paid will be refunded, minus a cancellation fee of €60.00.

The IRHA Show Office is available to provide any clarifications to members.

With our best regards,

IRHA Show Office