2026 RHAA National Finals

May 6-8, 2026

Taylor Telecom Arena at the Taylor County Expo Center

Abilene, Texas

Join us as we watch some of the best ranch horses in the industry compete for championship titles! Over the course of three days, the RHAA will proudly showcase these real-deal ranch horses and riders at the event of the season – the Western Heritage Classic. We hope to see you there!

Entry and stall forms will be emailed to the Top 10 in each class!
Purchase Stall Shavings Here!
Stall Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Entry Verification

Scratch Deadline: May 1st
A full refund will only be given if scratches are entered before deadline!

ENTRY DEADLINE IS APRIL 25, 2026 (GRACE PERIOD ENDS APRIL 29, 2026)

Entries will not be secure until entry and payment are received by the RHAA office. A 4-day grace period, with a $50 fee, will apply to ALL late entries received within the grace period. No entries will be accepted if they are not paid in full by the end of the grace period on April 29th.

Contestant Information

• Entry verification will be posted May 1st.
• Prelim draws will be posted May 4th.
• All memberships and unpaid balances will be due prior to the finals.
• Coggins will be required at check-in to receive your back number and stall assignment. Health certificates are mandatory if traveling from out-of-state.
• Shavings can be purchased in the stall office in First Financial Pavilion and will be delivered to your stall(s).
• No dogs allowed on facility grounds.
• All competitors will need a membership prior to the finals.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, May 6

10AM | Check-in starts

12PM | Prelims: Novice BDBD, BFR Senior Horse, BFR Junior Horse, BFR Senior Youth, and BFR Junior Youth

Thursday, May 7

8AM | Wrangler, Cowboy, Ranch Hand, Junior, Senior, Senior Youth, and Junior Youth

*Top 5 advance to the finals on Friday*

Friday, May 8

9AM | Finals: Novice BDBD, Wrangler, Cowboy, Ranch Hand, Junior, Senior, Senior Youth, Junior Youth, BFR Senior Horse, BFR Junior Horse, BFR Senior Youth, and BFR Junior Youth

Awards ceremony immediately following the BFR Junior Youth class.

Thank you, and we can’t wait to see you in Abilene!