This National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame was created by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) for the Hall of Fame to recognize extraordinary athletes, both human and equine, in the sport of Reining.

It was founded in 1986 to honor and distinguish these individuals.

Since the inception of the organization, both people and equine have contributed to its growth.

The NRHA considers all of these individuals contributions exceptional to this sport.

The Reining Horse Foundation instituted this hall of fame to continually acknowledge these individuals, and their display is a permanent exhibit which can be visited at the NHRA headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.