From May 22nd to the 25th, 2025, the PRCHA Windy City Warm Up was held at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center in Lubbock, Texas. The 2025 Windy City Warm Up, organized by the Panhandle Reined Cow Horse Association (PRCHA), featured two National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) shows, AQHA Ranch Riding classes, and opportunities for…
From May 9th to 11th, 2025, the Extreme Cowgirl Challenge was held in Leoti, Kansas. Designed exclusively for cowgirls competing in Reined Cow Horse and Ranch Horse events, this one-of-a-kind challenge pushed athletes through individual tests in Reining, Ranch Riding, Extreme Trail, and Cutting before uniting as teams for the ultimate group cattle-work finale. At…
From May 5th to 11th, 2025, the SRCHA Wild Rag Cattle Classic returned to Fort Worth’s historic Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The six-day event reflected the Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association’s (SRCHA) dedication to preserving traditional training methods where every rundown, spin, and stop honors the legacy of working cow horse…
From April 26th to May 4th, 2025, the Ruby Buckle Central Regional Race was held at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Spanning nine days, this premier regional barrel racing event is a key qualifier for the Ruby Buckle Finals—drawing top contenders from across the Central U.S. to compete on one of the sport’s…
From April 16th to 20th, 2025, the SRCHA April Show was held at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma. This event brought together leading talent in the cow horse disciplines, celebrating the skill and tradition of the ranching community. The SRCHA April Show featured a diverse lineup of classes, giving participants a platform to…
From March 17th to 23rd, 2025, the CRCHA Paso Robles Spring Classic Derby was held at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, California. Now in its fifth year, the event reached new heights, combining the Spectacular and Show #2 with the Spring Classic Derby. In addition to offering best-in-class added money, payouts, entry…
From March 18th to 20th, 2025, the Kiplinger Cow Horse Spectacular took place in McCook, Nebraska. This annual event brought together ranchers and their horses from various regions to compete in a variety of cow horse disciplines. The Spectacular highlighted the remarkable talents of both riders and horses, showcasing their expertise in a variety of…
From March 13th to 16th, 2025, the PRCHA Spring Fling was held at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center in Lubbock, Texas. Hosted by the Panhandle Reined Cow Horse Association, this event marked the exciting start of their show season and featured a variety of reined cow horse disciplines. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new…
From February 28th to March 9th, 2025, the Arizona Sun Circuit was held at the WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Arizona Sun Circuit, the largest AQHA circuit in the world, offered a class for every exhibitor at every level. Exhibitors enjoyed the great atmosphere and mild March weather while competing at the world-class equestrian facilities…
From February 27th to March 6th, 2025, the NCHA Eastern Nationals took place in West Monroe, Louisiana. The 2025 NCHA Eastern Nationals was presented by 6666 Ranch at the iconic Hamilton Expo Center, also known as “The Ike.” This exciting competition showcased cutting horses and riders from across the country, pushing their limits in pursuit…
From February 15th to March 1st, 2025, the NRCHA Celebration of Champions took place in Fort Worth Texas. The NRCHA Celebration of Champions marks the start of the premier event show season each year. Hosted in Fort Worth, Texas, this event brings together riders competing for the World Champion title, participants in the Ray Shell…
From February 21st to 23rd, 2025, the Cowboy Classic took place in Hutchinson, Kansas. The show featured Rookie and Cowboy divisions, VRH Cutting, AQHA Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, and all-breed classes. Produced by Western Kansas Horse Show Management, the VRH show was held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kansas. In the ranch horse…
From February 5th to 8th, 2025, the Kinder Cup Barrel Racing Championships was held at the Tunica Arena and Expo Center in Tunica, Mississippi. The Kinder Cup Barrel Racing Championship in Mississippi brought fierce competition and impressive payouts, making it a standout event for both competitors and fans. Known for its low entry fees and…
From January 17th to February 8th, 2025, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo was held at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo at Dickies Arena, brought 23 days of authentic Western excitement to Fort Worth, Texas. With a jam-packed lineup that includes the Best of…
From October 4-19, 2024, the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity took place in Fort Worth, Texas. The NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity®, now sponsored by Metallic Cat, has evolved from its humble beginnings in 1970 into a premier event in Western performance. Each year, hundreds of horses and thousands of fans from the U.S., Canada, and abroad…
From September 20-21, 2024, the Mountain States Ranch Rodeo Finals was held at the Montrose County Event Center in Montrose, Colorado. The Mountain States Ranch Rodeo Series, Colorado’s richest and fastest-growing ranch rodeo event, is an annual celebration of America’s working cowboys, their families, and the ranches they represent. Many of the MSRR cowboys continue…
On September 18th, 2024, West Fest was held at the James Kjerstad Event Center in Rapid City, South Dakota. In the barrel racing discipline, Legendary Stakes competitors claimed multiple purses at West Fest. In the open discipline, TR Blazinblackbadger, sired by TR Illuminator Cash, the rider Cally Thomas-Kindred, the dam Chick Is Blazin, and the…
From September 2-8, 2024, the Fizz Bomb Classic was held at the Cam-Plex event center in Gillette, Wyoming. The Fizz Bomb Classic draws approximately 800 horses and 1,200 contestants and spectators from across the country. Hosted by Thar Ranch Productions, the event provides owners, breeders, and riders with a platform to showcase futurity and derby…
On August 30th, 2024 the NRCHA and AQHA cow horse show was held at the Colorado State Fair/Futurity in Pueblo, Colorado. The NRCHA and AQHA show, held at the Colorado State Fair/Futurity, was a three day event featuring three different legs of competition: reining, cutting, and fence work. This event highlighted a horse’s ability to…
On August 27th, 2024 the Plainview Farms event was held in Jackson Missouri. Taking place in the Lone Tree Ranch Arena, the Plainview Farms event brought together skilled riders and horses to compete in a variety of classes. In the cutting discipline, Legendary Stakes competitors claimed multiple purses at the Plainview Farms event. In the…