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Craig Schmersal is one of three trainers on the National Reining Horse Association’s Four Million Dollar Rider list. During his career, Craig is a winner of every major reining event, including the 2019 The Run For A Million.

Craig has won numerous AQHA and NRHA Open World Championships, including the 2017 NRHA Futurity on Face The Attitude. Craig won the NRBC Open Derby Classic (2010) and was the NRHA Open Derby Reserve Champion on Boom Shernic. Riding Mister Montana Nic, Craig joined the US Dream Team at the FEI World Games in Kentucky winning Team Gold and Individual Silver medals. In 2005, Craig flew to Spain to win the Gold Medal in the FEI World Reining Masters Open Division on Tidal Wave Jack. In 2004, Craig won the NRHA Open Derby on Commander's Nic. One of his early accomplishments was earning a position on the United States Equestrian Team 2002. The team competed in Jerez, Spain where they took home the Gold Medal for the United States. Showing his futurity horses, he has successfully proven himself to be one of the most competitive trainers bringing multiple horses every year to the NRHA Open Futurity finals.

In addition to training and showing Craig has created a set of training videos, in partnership with Shawn Flarida, demonstrating their winning techniques for futurity prospects and finished shows horses. Most recently, Craig created the video "Tack Made Simple" to de-mystify choosing and using reining tack. You can buy Craig's videos from our online store.

Craig's program includes of every level of horse. He has a great staff of assistant trainers who allow him to ride a variety of horses and help Non-Pros go to the top.

If you are looking for a trainer who is serious about his business and interested in making your horse the best it can be, or if you want to become more competitive in the show ring, then contact Craig.