About Us
Valentine Reining Horses is a family run business with Nick's wife, Alison, as Manager and daughters Dorothy, Nora and son Rhett assisting.
About Nick
Owner and trainer of Valentine Reining Horses, Nick Valentine is thankful to everyone who has supported and encouraged his reining career.
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Valentine is equally as proud of the coaching and training he has done to help Non Pros and Youth make it to the Winner's Circle.
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Nick has been fortunate to teach clinics in various parts of the world. He is particularly thankful for the chance to build programs for repeat clinics and riders.
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Nick has had the opportunity to work for some of the top trainers in the industry, as well as gaining many friends along the way.
#TeamValentine Accomplishments
World Equestrian Games, Switzerland, Reining Team USA, including the amazing teammates Shane Brown, Troy Heikes and Kari Klingenburg with chef d’equipe Jeff Petska. Memories that will last a lifetime.
2023
NRHA Professionals Committee Member
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
Coach of an APHA World Champion
Sold nearly 300k in personal horses with our new prospect program. We are always looking to purchase a great young horse and love turning them into a Futurity prospect.
2022
NRHA Professionals Committee Chair
RMRHA Summer Slide L1 Open Futurity Champion, Stylish Donatella
RMRHA Summer Slide Limited Open Champion, Light Me Up Joe
NRHA Open Futurity Finalist, Stylish Donatella
NRHA Derby Ltd Open Champion, Light Me Up Joe
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2021
NRHA Professionals Committee Chair
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2020
APHA World Show Open World Champion, Double Loaded Gun (solid bred)
NRBC High Point Open Champion, Double Loaded Gun
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2019
Graham Stampede Open Futurity Reserve Champions, U Gotta Boogie Hangin
NRBC finalist on all 3 entries
NRHA Derby High Point & Intermediate Open Champion, Double Loaded Gun.
Tulsa Reining Classic Intermediate Open Co-Champion, Double Loaded Gun
AQHA Youth Worth Cup Coach
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2018
NRHA Open Derby finalists, Shine Sugar Shine and HangtenBoogieMan
NRHA Open Futurity Limited Open Champion, Double Loaded Gun
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2017
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2016
FEI World Reining Championships Team USA, A Smokin Whiz
Rookie Day Coach @ Cardinal Ranch Aubrey, Texas
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2015
Carolina Classic Derby L2 Open Champion, L3 Open Res Champion, Ruf Sparkle owned by Steve Rouse
SERHA Futurity Nov Horse Open Res Champion, Lil Ruf Secret owned by Brian and Rhonda Van Huss
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2014
McGee Farms Derby L4 Open Res Champion & L3 Co-Champion, Montanas Chicanic owned by Glen Yasser
SE Afffiliate Open Champion, GS Smart Kitty Kat, owned by Cameron Sandford
Carolina Classic Int Open Champion & Open Res Champion, Montanas Chicinic
NAAC Int Open tie 5th, Open 12th, GS Smart Kitty Cat
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2013
Southeast Affiliate Open Champion, A Ruff Master owned by Glen Yasser
Carolina Classic Open Champion, A Ruff Master
Carolina Classic Nov Horse Open Champion, Timber Fancy Pine
Carolina Classic Open Futurity 3rd, Rowdy Ghost Whizper
VRHA Memorial Day Classic L4 Open Champion, A Ruff Master
Florida Reining Classic Int Open Champion, Guns N White Roses
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2012
VRHA Memorial Day Classic Nov Horse Open L1 Champion, Timber Winder
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2010
NRBC Limited Open & L1 Champion, Luckys Starlight, owned by Joan Cain
NRHA L1 & L2 Open Futurity Finalists, GR Wright Starlight, owned by Gideon Ranch
NRHA Derby L1 & L2 Open Champion, Hollys Dollin up, owned by Debra Gahn
SWRHA L1 Open Futurity Champion, Shiney Chicken, owned by John and Dianna Rower
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2005
NRHA Intermediate Open World Champion, Dun It At Dawn, owned by Jennifer Kersey
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2004
Carolina Classic Open & Intermediate Open Derby Champion, Flashy Ruby Slippers, owned by Marla Shelton
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth
2003
NRHA Intermediate Open Reserve World Champion, Custom Slider, owned by Jake and Kathy Cagle (also shown by Robin Scholler)
Coach of successful Non Pros, Rookies and Youth