Calling all cutting competitors! The ACHA Championship is set to take place from November 9-10, 2024, in Belton, Texas, offering an exciting opportunity to compete at the highest level of cutting horse competition. Cutting is a dynamic event that showcases a horse’s natural instinct and the rider’s ability to direct their movements smoothly and quickly.…
The NCHA Futurity is one of the most prestigious cutting events in the world, drawing top competitors and elite young horses from November 11 to December 7, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. This event is the pinnacle for cutting enthusiasts, where horse and rider demonstrate incredible skill in handling cattle. Whether you’re a competitor looking…
The Southern Cutting Futurity is gearing up to be one of the premier cutting events of the fall, taking place from October 17 to October 26, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. Hosted at the spacious Mississippi State Fairgrounds, this annual event draws top riders, horses, and enthusiasts from across the country to showcase their skills in…
The Western Horseman Stock Horse World Show will take place from October 23 to October 27, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. Held at the Taylor County Expo Center, this prestigious ranch horse event attracts the nation’s top competitors and horses, showcasing the versatility and skills of the ranch horse in a variety of events. Event…
The California Reining Challenge, a highly anticipated event in the reining community, will take place from October 23 to 28, 2024, in Burbank, California. Known for its competitive atmosphere and skilled riders, the event will showcase some of the best talent in the reining discipline. Reining, a Western Performance Horse sport where riders guide horses…
The Appaloosa Horse Club World Show is set to take place from October 25 to November 2, 2024, at the iconic Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This annual event showcases the finest Appaloosa horses and top-tier Western Performance Horse talent across a variety of disciplines. Among the highly anticipated events this year…
The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering, one of the most iconic Western festivals in the country, will take place from October 25 to October 27, 2024, in the historic Stockyards of Fort Worth, Texas. Known for celebrating the rich traditions of cowboy culture, this annual event brings together ranchers, cowboys, musicians, and Western enthusiasts for a…
The Go For Broke Showdown Finals will take place from October 25 to 27, 2024, at the Iowa Equestrian Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This exciting event brings together top competitors from across the region for a weekend of intense barrel racing and pole bending competition. Among the most exciting events is the Pole Bending…
The NBHA Open & Senior World Championships are set to take place from October 27 to November 2, 2024, in Perry, Georgia, at the renowned Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. Known for showcasing top-level barrel racing and pole bending talent, this week-long event brings together the best riders and horses from across the globe to…
https://youtu.be/4eNi53mJD3A?si=3EC-ubD8pKDhu896 Watch Horse&Rider editor Nichole Chirico and Legendary Stakes’ Shane Plummer discuss how Legendary Stakes is reshaping the Western Performance Industry. Shane explains what Legendary Stakes is, why stallion owners, dam owners, horse owners, and breeders should get involved, and how the platform works. You’ll gain insights into selecting disciplines for your stallion, the types…