NRHA APCR Circles of June
The great reining festival in the heart of the Monferrato Astigiano
About Circles of June
A stage of the Regional Reining Championship
The NRHA APCR Circles of June is one of the stages of the Regional Reining Championship organized by APCR (Association of Piedmont, Liguria, and Aosta Valley for Reining Horses) in collaboration with the FISE Piedmont Regional Committee. The event takes place in Incisa Scapaccino, a small town in the Province of Asti surrounded by the Monferrato hills, at the prestigious 23 Quarter Horses equestrian center, one of the leading facilities for reining in Northern Italy.
What is reining?
Reining is a western riding discipline born in the United States and now practiced worldwide. Horse and rider perform pre-set patterns consisting of high-speed circles, lead changes, spins, and the spectacular sliding stops, all judged by a panel that rewards precision, control, and the harmony of the duo. It is an exciting show even for those unfamiliar with the discipline, blending athletic technique with the allure of the western world.
Competitions and categories
The Circles of June stage represents the third seasonal appointment of the APCR-IRHA-FISE-NRHA Regional Championship, including trials dedicated to Beginners and Parareining, the specialty reserved for athletes with disabilities. Numerous categories are contested during the event, including:
- Open and NRHA Open
- Non Pro, NRHA Non Pro, and Prime Time Non Pro
- Rookie and NRHA Rookie
- Youth 14-18 and Entry Level Youth categories
- Ladies, Novice Riders, and youth-specific trials
Up for grabs is the APCR-IRHA-FISE Jackpot with NRHA added money, which attracts high-level duos from all over Piedmont and neighboring regions to Incisa Scapaccino.
The 23 Quarter Horses center
The venue hosting the event, 23 Quarter Horses, is located on Strada per Alessandria, in the Zucca region, and specializes in breeding and training reining horses. With its spacious grounds, stables, paddocks, and both indoor and outdoor arenas, it is a landmark for western riding in Piedmont and an ideal setting for a weekend dedicated to horses and western tradition among the rolling hills of the Monferrato Astigiano.
Circles of June — edition 2026
The Circles of June 2026 stage was held from Wednesday, June 3 to Sunday, June 7 at the 23 Quarter Horses center in Incisa Scapaccino, valid as the third round of the APCR-IRHA-FISE-NRHA Regional Championship, including Beginner and Parareining trials. Online pre-registration took place from May 21 to 28, with the option to indicate a preferred time slot (paytime) between morning, afternoon, and evening.
Programme Circles of June 2026
Daily Schedule
Competitions were spread over several days with paytimes starting from 8:00 AM.
- Friday, June 5 — competitions start at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, June 6 — competitions start at 8:00 AM
- Sunday, June 7 — competitions start at 8:00 AM, followed by the awards ceremony
Competition Categories
- Open and NRHA Open
- Non Pro, NRHA Non Pro, and Prime Time Non Pro
- Rookie L2 and NRHA Rookie L2
- Youth 14-18 and NRHA Youth 14-18, Entry Level Youth
- Ladies, Novice Riders (2-handed)
Sunday Highlights
- Franco Climinti on MD Salvatus Whiz — score 71.5
- Michelle Giuliani on All Money In — score 70.5
- Domenico Giannitti on Shine Gun N Rose — score 68.5
- Giulia Gambardella on April Shoot — score 67.5
Starting orders and full results for each category were published on the APCR website.
Highlights Circles of June 2026
Prices Circles of June 2026
Practical information — Circles of June
Location
23 Quarter Horses Equestrian Center, Strada per Alessandria 1 (Zucca region), 14045 Incisa Scapaccino (AT), in the Province of Asti.
How to get there
The center is easily accessible by car from the Asti and Alessandria motorway exits; it is about an hour's drive from Turin, Milan, and Genoa. Traveling by car is recommended.
Information and registration
Registration for competitions and stall reservations must be made exclusively online via the APCR website in the days leading up to the event. For information: [email protected], [email protected], tel. +39 392 7408546 (APCR) or the 23 Quarter Horses center at +39 335 8310550.
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Where does it take place — Circles of June
23 Quarter Horses
Strada per Alessandria 1, Regione Zucca, 14045 Incisa Scapaccino