The National Reining Breeders Classic returns April 14–25, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex. With big payouts, The Run For A Million qualifier opportunities, and top competition, reiners from across the country will showcase horses sired by enrolled stallions.
Is your horse’s sire enrolled? See the full list of NRBC Enrolled Stallions here.
Since its launch in 1998 with over $210,000 in payouts, the NRBC has grown into one of the sport’s premier events, distributing more than $31 million through 2025. This year, competitors of all levels—from short stirrup riders to elite professionals—will vie for large prizes and recognition while highlighting the next generation of reining bloodlines.
Event Details
What: National Reining Breeders Classic
When: April 14, 2026 – April 25, 2026
Where: Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square. Tulsa, Oklahoma
Where to Watch
Don’t miss any of the action! Tune in to the livestream to watch your favorite horses and riders.
Schedule
| Date | Ford Truck Arena | Central Park Hall | Super Duty Indoor |
| Saturday, April 11 | Move-In/Ford Arena Horses Open Riding | Move-In/Open Riding | Move-In/Open Riding |
| Sunday, April 12 | Ford Arena Horses Open Riding | Paid Warm-Ups – Priority to Open Classic Prelims 8 am – 5 pm | Paid Warm-Ups 3 – 10 pm |
| Monday, April 13 | Classic Horses Open Riding – Next Day Horses Only Starting at 6 pm | Paid Warm-Ups – Priority to Open Classic Prelims 8 am – 5 pm | Paid Warm-Ups 3 – 10 pm |
| Tuesday, April 14 | NRBC Open Classic Prelims NRBC $30k Novice Horse Derby 4 Yr Old Breeders Cup, Presented by Alpha Partners APHA Chrome Cash | Paid Warm-Ups 6 – 10 am, 12 – 6 pm | Paid Warm-Ups 10 am – 2 pm, 6 pm – 10 pm |
| Wednesday, April 15 | NRBC Open Classic Prelims NRBC $30k Novice Horse Derby 4 Yr Old Breeders Cup, Presented by Alpha Partners APHA Chrome Cash | Paid Warm-Ups 10 am – 2 pm, 6 pm – 10 pm | Paid Warm-Ups 6 – 10 am, 12 – 6 pm |
| Thursday, April 16 | NRBC Open Classic Prelims NRBC $30k Novice Horse Derby 4 Yr Old Breeders Cup, Presented by Alpha Partners APHA Chrome Cash | Paid Warm-Ups 6 – 10 am, 12 – 6 pm | Paid Warm-Ups 10 am – 2 pm, 6 pm – 10 pm |
| Friday, April 17 | NRBC Open Classic Prelims NRBC $30k Novice Horse Derby 4 Yr Old Breeders Cup, Presented by Alpha Partners APHA Chrome Cash NRBC Novice Derby & 4 Yr Old Breeders Cup Awards Presentations | $500/$1000/$1000 Novice Horse Non Pro L1, L2, & L3 AQHA & APHA Amateur Reining | Paid Warm-Ups 8 am – 7 pm |
| Saturday, April 18 | NRBC Non Pro Classic Prelims NRBC $10k Youth Classic NRBC $20k Novice Horse Non Pro Derby NRBC 4 Yr Old Breeders Cup, presented by Alpha Partners Open Draw Party, sponsored by Markel Insurance | $100 Youth 14-18 / Unrestricted Youth AQHA Youth 14-18 Reining / APHA 18 & Under Reining The Run For A Million Youth Semi-Final Qualifier $100 Youth 13 & Under / Unrestricted Youth Ups 8 am – 7 pm AQHA Youth 13 & Under Reining / APHA 18 & Under Reining Cont’d The Run For A Million Youth Semi-Final Qualifier Cont’d Jackpot 10 & Under Short Stirrup Youth Walk – Trot Reining | Paid Warm-Ups 8 am – 7 pm |
| Sunday, April 19 | NRBC Non Pro Classic Prelims NRBC $10k Youth Classic NRBC $20k Novice Horse Non Pro Derby NRBC 4 Yr Old Breeders Cup, presented by Alpha Partners | $2000 Open $1500 Intermediate Open $500 Limited Open $500 Rookie Professional | NRBC $500 Youth Classic Challenge 14-18 $100 Youth 14-18 / Unrestricted Youth AQHA Youth 14-18 Reining The Run For A Million Youth Semi-Final Qualifier NRBC $500 Youth Classic Challenge 13 & Under $100 Youth 13 & Under / Unrestricted Youth AQHA Youth 13 & Under Reining The Run For A Million Youth Semi-Final Qualifier Jackpot 10 & Under Short Stirrup Youth Walk – Trot Reining |
| Monday, April 20 | NRBC Non Pro Classic Prelims NRBC $10k Youth Classic NRBC $20k Novice Horse Non Pro Derby NRBC 4 Yr Old Breeders Cup, presented by Alpha Partners NRBC Novice Derby & 4 Yr Old Breeders Cup Awards Presentations | Jackpot Warm-Up Class – Prizes | $1000/$1500/$1500 Novice Horse Open L1, L2 , L3 – Section A AQHA Junior & Senior Reining |
| Tuesday, April 21 | NRBC $25k Non Pro L4/L3/L2/L1/PT Classic Challenge $5k Non Pro $1500 Intermediate Non Pro The Run For A Million Non Pro Semi-Final Qualifier Non Pro Draw Party, sponsored by Markel Insurance | Rookie L1, L2 & Prime Time Rookie Toyon Ranch Rookie Shootout Qualifier #1 The Run For A Million Rookie L1 & L2 Semi-Final Qualifier | $1000/$1500/$1500 Novice Horse Open L1, L2 , L3 – Section B AQHA Junior & Senior Reining |
| Wednesday, April 22 | NRBC $30k Open L4/L3/L2/L1 Classic Challenge $10,000 Bosque Ranch 6666 Open Shootout $1000 Intermediate Open $500 Limited Open $500 Rookie Professional | $500/$1000/$1000 Novice Horse Non Pro L1, L2, & L3 AQHA Amateur Reining $1000/$1500/$1500 Novice Horse Open L1, L2 , L3 – Section A AQHA Junior & Senior Reining / APHA Open Reining | Green Reiner L1 & L2 Warm-Up Class- Priority to Classic Finalists |
| Thursday, April 23 | Non Pro Classic Finals L3, L2, L1, Prime Time, Masters & Youth 12 Non Pro Classic Finals L4 Non Pro Finals Awards Celebration & Press Conference | $1000/$1500/$1500 Novice Horse Open L1, L2 , L3 – Section B AQHA Junior & Senior Reining APHA Open Reining | Rookie L1, L2 & Prime Time Rookie Toyon Ranch Rookie Shootout Qualifier #2 The Run For A Million Rookie L1 & L2 Semi-Final Qualifier |
| Friday, April 24 | Open Classic Finals L3, L2, L1 & Prime Time | $200 Limited Non Pro Prime Time Non Pro / Masters Non Pro / Legends Non Pro | Green Reiner L1 & L2 |
| Saturday, April 25 | Toyon Ranch Rookie Shootout Youth Lead Line Open Classic Finals L4 Open Finals Awards Celebration & Press Conference | $1500 Non Pro $1000 Intermediate Non Pro $200 Limited Non Pro Prime Time Non Pro / Masters Non Pro / Legends Non Pro The Run For A Million Non Pro Semi-Final Qualifier |