What you Need to Know: Your Guide to the 2026 National Reining Breeders Classic

Celebrating 28 years of reining excellence, the NRBC returns April 14–25, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offering elite reining competition, large payouts, and a spotlight on future champions.

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

Find the draw list here

DateFord Truck ArenaCentral Park HallSuper Duty Indoor
Saturday, April 11Move-In/Ford Arena Horses Open RidingMove-In/Open RidingMove-In/Open Riding
Sunday, April 12Ford Arena Horses Open RidingPaid Warm-Ups – Priority to Open Classic Prelims 8 am – 5 pmPaid Warm-Ups 3 – 10 pm
Monday, April 13Classic Horses Open Riding – Next Day Horses Only Starting at 6 pmPaid Warm-Ups – Priority to Open Classic Prelims 8 am – 5 pmPaid Warm-Ups 3 – 10 pm
Tuesday, April 14NRBC 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 pmPaid Warm-Ups 10 am – 2 pm, 6 pm – 10 pm
Wednesday, April 15NRBC 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 pmPaid Warm-Ups 6 – 10 am, 12 – 6 pm
Thursday, April 16NRBC 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 pmPaid Warm-Ups 10 am – 2 pm, 6 pm – 10 pm
Friday, April 17NRBC 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 18NRBC 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 19NRBC 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 20NRBC 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 21NRBC $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 22NRBC $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 23Non 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 24Open 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 25Toyon 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

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