Rising Stars to Legends: Stories from the 2025 NRHA European Derby, by Bur Oak Sports Medicine and Lameness, November 13, 2025

In this National Reining Horse Association episode, listen in as we take you straight into the heart of the 2025 NRHA European Derby. You’ll hear directly from the champions themselves—what fueled their ride to the top and what’s next on their competition schedules. Then, hear from NRHA Corporate Partner Bur Oak Sports Medicine and Lameness on the intricacies of treating and maintaining reining athletes. From a seasoned legend of the reining arena to a rising competitor already turning heads, this episode shows exactly why reining continues to be one of the most electrifying and dynamic sports on the global stage. Listen in...

Guests and Links:

• Hosts: Christy Landwehr and Samantha Oldfield
• Title Sponsor: Bur Oak Sports Medicine and Lameness
• Photo Credits: Bur Oak, Andrea Bonaga
• Guest: Dr. Vern Dryden
• Guest: Alessandro Frassa
• Guest: Anna-Maria Zehetbauer
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Time Stamps:

05:33 - Dr. Vern Dryden

18:13 - Alessandro Frassa

29:35 - Anna-Maria Zehetbauer