Dear Youth Members,
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 World Youth Reining Cup dates and location have been officially confirmed. The event will take place in Avaré, Brazil, at the brand-new arena at Parque de Exposições Fernando Cruz Pimentel, held in conjunction with the ANCR Brazilian Futurity on June 19-28, 2026.
Send us an email for all information and if you want to apply to admin@nrhasouthafrica.co.za
Event Eligibility
* Open to youth 18 years old and under (must be 18 or younger as of
January 1, 2026)
* All participants must be current NRHA Youth Members
Horse Draw & Competition Schedule
* Horses will be supplied by local contributors
* A random draw will be conducted for all entries
* Details of the date of draw and when horses will be available for
riding will be communicated
Entry Fee & Awards
* Entry Fee: $250 (paid by NRHA South Africa)
* Awards & Payouts:
o 1st Place: $3,000
o 2nd Place: $2,000
o 3rd Place: $1,000
* A trophy and championship buckle will be awarded to the champion.
Travel & Supervision Requirements
* A traveling companion is required for each youth participant
* It is strongly recommended that a coach also travels with the
participant, as competitors will be riding unfamiliar horses
* NRHA and the event host assume no responsibility for participants,
coaches, or travel companions
o Legal guardians must ensure they are fully informed of all event
details and travel requirements
* Participants are responsible for all costs, including:
o Airfare
o Lodging
o Food
o Entry and competition fees
o Local transportation before, during, and after the event
Travel Information
All participants, coaches, and companions are encouraged to verify travel
restrictions and visa requirements well in advance.
* Airport: Guarulhos International Airport – São Paulo (GRU)
* Distance to Avaré: Approximately 290 km (3.5 hours)
* Transportation options include rental car, Uber, or taxi (competitor
responsibility)
o Approximate taxi cost: USD $220
o Approximate Uber cost: USD $170
* Recommended Hotels
Hotel Villa Verde / Casa Amarela / La Dolce Villa
Tel: +55 14 3711-1137
Address: Av. Presidente Paulo Araújo Novaes, 1 – Centro, Avaré – SP,
18705-000
Hotel Estância de Avaré
Tel: +55 14 3711-3600 / +55 14 3732-9800
Mobile: +55 14 99143-4570 (WhatsApp) / +55 14 99176-8717
Address: Av. Presidente Paulo Araújo Novaes, 1 – Centro, Avaré – SP,
18705-000
Avaré Plaza Hotel
Tel: +55 14 3711-8181
Mobile: +55 14 99654-3131 (WhatsApp)
Address: Rua Rio de Janeiro, 1824 – Centro
The official event schedule and additional entry deadlines and details will be shared at a later date. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to welcoming youth competitors from around the world to Brazil for what promises to be an unforgettable World Youth Reining Cup.
Where do I apply for the YWRC?
Hi Dylan, please send us an email admin@nrhasouthafrica.co.za 🙂