The Colorado Reined Cow Horse Association (CRCA) is an affiliate member of the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) and is dedicated to preserving the tradition of training and exhibiting reined cow horses. Media coverage of CRCA events is central to the association’s continuing efforts to promote and grow the reined cow horse sport The purpose of this media policy is to set forth enforceable guidelines for appropriate content gathering and distribution at its events. This policy also safeguards the CRCA’s relationship with its official photographer and official videographer while encouraging attention from the news media, both inside and outside the Western performance horse.
Media credentials for Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association (CRCA) events are issued at the discretion of CRCA management to qualified journalists, photographers, videographers, and content creators representing recognized media outlets. All individuals requesting media access must complete a Media Credential Request Form for each event, even if multiple individuals represent the same organization.
Media credentials are intended for coverage of the specific event and are granted only to outlets that provide regular coverage of the CRCA or relevant industry media.
Please review the following requirements before submitting your application:
DEADLINE for submission is 5 days before the first day of the event.
Media requests submitted after the deadline are subject to a late fee.
Must be a CRCA member in good standing.
Join CRCA HERE
Pay the event media fee.
Pay online HERE
A new form must be completed for each event & each individual requesting credentials.
Provide written proof of assignment from the publication, network, sponsor, owner, or rider you are representing.
Approved applicants must check in with the show office upon arrival to receive their credential.
Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be approved.
Please read the following media policy before submitting this request.
Read the 2026 CRCA Media Policy
Questions can be directed to info@coloradoreinedcowhorse.com
Please read the CRCA Media Policy or click the button for the Media Policy and other corresponding documents.
Questions? Contact our Executive Director, Emily Parry at info@coloradoreinedcowhorse.com