The 2026 NRCHA Hackamore Classic is back at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 12-18, giving 4- and 5-year-old hackamore horses a shot to win big. The week also hosts the third and final qualifier for the 2027 Run For A Million Cow Horse Challenge, alongside a full slate of horse show classes for riders at every level.
Watch the Hackamore Classic live here.
Here are the horses and riders coming out on top.
Table of contents
- Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Hackamore Classic Open Rein Work
- Hackamore Classic Intermediate Open Rein Work
- Hackamore Classic Limited Open Rein Work
- Hackamore Classic Level 1 Open Rein Work
- Hackamore Classic Novice Horse Open Rein Work
- Herd Work: Non Pro Boxing Spectacular
- Herd Work: Intermediate Non Pro Boxing Spectacular
- Herd Work: Limited Non Pro Boxing Spectacular
- Herd Work: Select Non Pro Boxing Spectacular
- Herd Work: Non Pro Boxing
- Herd Work: Intermediate Non Pro Boxing
- Herd Work: Limited Non Pro Boxing
- Herd Work: Select Non Pro Boxing
- Herd Work: Non Pro Two Rein Spectacular
- Herd Work: Non Pro Two Rein
- Herd Work: Youth Boxing Spectacular
- Herd Work: Youth Boxing
- Herd Work: Youth Boxing 13&Under
- Herd Work: Youth Cow Horse Spectacular
- Herd Work: Youth Cow Horse
- Monday, July 13, 2026
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Friday, July 17, 2026
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Hackamore Classic Open Rein Work
| Rank | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score | Money Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suprise Bullet | Garrett Cooper | Emily Catherine Boldt | 225.0 | $2,012.76 |
| 2 | Halreycious Rebel | Boyd J. Rice | Robert B. Grieve | 224.0 | $1,677.30 |
| 3 | Tuff Beans | Paige L. Smoroden | Michael Robin | 222.5 | $1,174.11 |
| 3 | Holly Jonez | Abigayle Mixon | Paige Brummund | 222.5 | $1,174.11 |
| 5 | MemReyble | Corey D. Cushing | Don and Teresa Martin | 222.0 | $670.92 |
Hackamore Classic Intermediate Open Rein Work
| Rank | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score | Money Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuff Beans | Paige L. Smoroden | Michael Robin | 222.5 | $615.01 |
| 2 | A Rey of Mitch | Ryan Gallentine | Steven Mattson | 219.0 | $512.51 |
| 3 | Gunna Be Smokin Hot | Paige L. Smoroden | Travis & Rene David | 218.5 | $410.01 |
| 4 | Wyldcat | Isaac Johnson | Mill Iron Livestock / Tyson & Del Bieleny | 217.5 | $170.84 |
| 4 | Eddie B Tuff R A B | Myles Brown | Rob A. Brown | 217.5 | $170.84 |
| 4 | Playin for Smoke | Robert H. Jennings | T 5 Quarter Horses | 217.5 | $170.84 |
Hackamore Classic Limited Open Rein Work
| Rank | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score | Money Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuff Beans | Paige L. Smoroden | Michael Robin | 222.5 | $167.73 |
| 2 | Gunna Be Smokin Hot | Paige L. Smoroden | Travis & Rene David | 218.5 | $139.78 |
| 3 | Wyldcat | Isaac Johnson | Mill Iron Livestock / Tyson & Del Bieleny | 217.5 | $83.87 |
| 3 | Eddie B Tuff R A B | Myles Brown | Rob A. Brown | 217.5 | $83.87 |
| 3 | Playin for Smoke | Robert H. Jennings | T 5 Quarter Horses | 217.5 | $83.87 |
Hackamore Classic Level 1 Open Rein Work
| Rank | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score | Money Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuff Beans | Paige L. Smoroden | Michael Robin | 222.5 | $192.80 |
| 2 | Gunna Be Smokin Hot | Paige L. Smoroden | Travis & Rene David | 218.5 | $160.67 |
| 3 | Ladee Outlaw | Caylee Parrish | Rein Maker Ranch LLC | 218.0 | $128.53 |
| 4 | Playin for Smoke | Robert H. Jennings | T 5 Quarter Horses | 217.5 | $96.40 |
| 5 | Von Silver | Seth Whiteley | Sly Fox Performance Horses | 216.5 | $64.27 |
Hackamore Classic Novice Horse Open Rein Work
| Rank | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score | Money Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Rey of Mitch | Ryan Gallentine | Steven Mattson | 219.0 | $212.27 |
| 2 | Catty Be Tuff | Cayley R. Wilson | Shaun Pace | 218.0 | $159.20 |
| 3 | SJR Hi Light Mist | Matt J. Koch | San Juan Ranch | 217.0 | $79.60 |
| 3 | Fancy Like Woody | Clay Volmer | Ann Matthews | 217.0 | $79.60 |
Herd Work: Non Pro Boxing Spectacular
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blu Chip | Makinley Reddock | Daniel Reddock | 148.0 |
| 2 | Xtra Short Trick | Cheryl Chown | Robert and Cheryl Chown | 145.0 |
| 2 | Rebel Wth a Cause | Lucinda Rose David | Lucinda Rose David | 145.0 |
| 2 | A Starlights Magnum | Andrea Trahern | Kyle Trahern | 145.0 |
| 5 | Foundloveathooters | Tucker Crafton | Debbie Crafton | 144.5 |
Herd Work: Intermediate Non Pro Boxing Spectacular
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blu Chip | Makinley Reddock | Daniel Reddock | 148.0 |
| 2 | Good Timing Mizzter | Emme Ausbern | Terry Ausbern | 146.0 |
| 3 | A Starlights Magnum | Andrea Trahern | Kyle Trahern | 145.0 |
| 4 | Foundloveathooters | Tucker Crafton | Debbie Crafton | 144.5 |
| 5 | RBS Rebelicious | Jessie Morrison | G&M Cattle Co | 143.5 |
| 5 | Hickorys One Time | Makenna VanPelt | McDaniel Ranch | 143.5 |
Herd Work: Limited Non Pro Boxing Spectacular
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blu Chip | Makinley Reddock | Daniel Reddock | 148.0 |
| 2 | A Starlights Magnum | Andrea Trahern | Kyle Trahern | 145.0 |
| 3 | Foundloveathooters | Tucker Crafton | Debbie Crafton | 144.5 |
| 4 | Sadies Gotthe Blus | Kelly Grewing | Kelly Grewing | 143.0 |
| 5 | Copper John | Serafina Gagliardi | Serafina Gagliardi | 142.0 |
| 5 | CR Better Off Tuff | Piper Keller | Michael Keller | 142.0 |
Herd Work: Select Non Pro Boxing Spectacular
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xtra Short Trick | Cheryl Chown | Robert and Cheryl Chown | 145.0 |
| 2 | Shes Divine | Donna Waddell | Donna Waddell | 142.0 |
| 3 | Metallic River | Ann Matthews | Ann Matthews | 138.0 |
| 4 | Can You Cee Me Pops | Curtis Henderson | Curtis Henderson | 134.0 |
| 5 | Pats Smart Quixote | Theresa Morris | Theresa Morris | 126.0 |
Herd Work: Non Pro Boxing
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xtra Short Trick | Cheryl Chown | Robert and Cheryl Chown | 145.0 |
| 1 | Rebel Wth a Cause | Lucinda Rose David | Lucinda Rose David | 145.0 |
| 1 | A Starlights Magnum | Andrea Trahern | Kyle Trahern | 145.0 |
| 4 | Foundloveathooters | Tucker Crafton | Debbie Crafton | 144.5 |
| 5 | No Time to Die | Paige Brummund | Paige Brummund | 144.0 |
| 5 | Voodoo Sweetheart | DJ Crafton | Debbie Crafton | 144.0 |
Herd Work: Intermediate Non Pro Boxing
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Timing Mizzter | Emme Ausbern | Terry Ausbern | 146.0 |
| 2 | A Starlights Magnum | Andrea Trahern | Kyle Trahern | 145.0 |
| 3 | Foundloveathooters | Tucker Crafton | Debbie Crafton | 144.5 |
| 4 | RBS Rebelicious | Jessie Morrison | G&M Cattle Co | 143.5 |
| 4 | Hickorys One Time | Makenna VanPelt | McDaniel Ranch | 143.5 |
Herd Work: Limited Non Pro Boxing
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Starlights Magnum | Andrea Trahern | Kyle Trahern | 145.0 |
| 2 | Foundloveathooters | Tucker Crafton | Debbie Crafton | 144.5 |
| 3 | Sadies Gotthe Blus | Kelly Grewing | Kelly Grewing | 143.0 |
| 4 | Copper John | Serafina Gagliardi | Serafina Gagliardi | 142.0 |
| 4 | CR Better Off Tuff | Piper Keller | Michael Keller | 142.0 |
Herd Work: Select Non Pro Boxing
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xtra Short Trick | Cheryl Chown | Robert and Cheryl Chown | 145.0 |
| 2 | Shes Divine | Donna Waddell | Donna Waddell | 142.0 |
| 3 | Metallic River | Ann Matthews | Ann Matthews | 138.0 |
| 4 | Can You Cee Me Pops | Curtis Henderson | Curtis Henderson | 134.0 |
| 5 | Pats Smart Quixote | Theresa Morris | Theresa Morris | 126.0 |
Herd Work: Non Pro Two Rein Spectacular
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevie on Crack | Kixi Rea Meador | Kixi Rea Meador | 145.0 |
| 2 | Mr Blue Metallic | Bayleigh Leathers | Cotton and Bayleigh Leathers | 144.0 |
| 3 | Lightly Armed | Amy Bailey | Paul E. or Amy D. Bailey | 142.0 |
| 4 | Metallic Desires | Carolina Sanchez | Andres J. Sanchez | 141.0 |
| 5 | Saucy Outlaw | Taylor Worley | Taylor Worley | 140.0 |
Herd Work: Non Pro Two Rein
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevie on Crack | Kixi Rea Meador | Kixi Rea Meador | 145.0 |
| 2 | Mr Blue Metallic | Bayleigh Leathers | Cotton and Bayleigh Leathers | 144.0 |
| 3 | Lightly Armed | Amy Bailey | Paul E. or Amy D. Bailey | 142.0 |
| 4 | Metallic Desires | Carolina Sanchez | Andres J. Sanchez | 141.0 |
| 5 | Saucy Outlaw | Taylor Worley | Taylor Worley | 140.0 |
Herd Work: Youth Boxing Spectacular
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Timing Mizzter | Emme Ausbern | Terry Ausbern | 147.0 |
| 2 | Trouble Ontha Way | Peyton L. Taylor | Peyton L. Taylor | 143.5 |
| 3 | CR Better Off Tuff | Piper Keller | Michael Keller | 143.0 |
| 3 | Hallie Rey | Liam Letner | Cathy Snead | 143.0 |
| 5 | Docsnaturalblue | Bronlin Reddock | Daniel Reddock | 142.0 |
Herd Work: Youth Boxing
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Timing Mizzter | Emme Ausbern | Terry Ausbern | 147.0 |
| 2 | Trouble Ontha Way | Peyton L. Taylor | Peyton L. Taylor | 143.5 |
| 3 | CR Better Off Tuff | Piper Keller | Michael Keller | 143.0 |
| 3 | Hallie Rey | Liam Letner | Cathy Snead | 143.0 |
| 5 | Docsnaturalblue | Bronlin Reddock | Daniel Reddock | 142.0 |
Herd Work: Youth Boxing 13&Under
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hallie Rey | Liam Letner | Cathy Snead | 143.0 |
| 2 | Heza Smart Stevie | Hannah Soifer | Wren and Rose Farm LLC | 137.0 |
| 3 | Dun Lady Cat | Liam Letner | Montana Kaye Thursby | — |
| 3 | Commandalenas Legacy | Reese Andrew | Dan C. Wittwer | — |
Herd Work: Youth Cow Horse Spectacular
Herd Work: Youth Cow Horse
Monday, July 13, 2026
- Rein/Cow Work: Box Drive / SBD
- Rein/Cow Work: Non Pro Two Rein Spectacular / NPTR
- Rein/Cow Work: Youth Boxing Spectacular / YBX / YBX 13 & U
- Rein/Cow Work: Youth Cow Horse Spectacular / YCH / YCH 13 & U
- Hackamore Classic Herd Work: Open Divisions
- NRCHyA Egg and Spoon Race (exhibition, non-scored)
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Hackamore Classic Rein Work: Non Pro Divisions / NPH / INPH
- Boxing Battle in the Saddle
- Rein/Cow Work: Boxing Spectaculars / NPBX / INPBX / LNPBX / SNPBX
- Hackamore Classic Herd Work: L1O / NH Only
- Herd Work: Open Bridle Spectacular / IOBS
- MARS Equestrian™ Ice Cream Social (social event, non-scored)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Hackamore Classic Rein Work: Non Pro Boxing Divisions
- Hackamore Classic Cow Work: Open Divisions / OH / IOH / LOH / L1OH
- Hackamore Classic Cow Work: L1O / NH Only
- Hackamore Classic Herd Work: Non Pro Divisions
- Herd Work: Non Pro Bridle Spectacular
Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Rein/Cow Work: NPBS / NPB / INPB / L1NPB / SNPB
- Rein Work: Open Bridle Spec / IOBS / OB / IOB / LOB / L1OB / RFM (2027)
- Herd Work: Open Two Rein Spectacular / IOTRS
- Hackamore Classic Herd Work: Non Pro Boxing Divisions
Friday, July 17, 2026
- Cow Work: Open Bridle Spectacular / IOBS / OB / IOB / LOB / L1OB / RFM Qualifier (2027)
Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Rein/Cow Work: Open Two Rein Spectacular / IOTRS / OTR / IOTR / L1OTR
- Hackamore Classic Cow Work: Non Pro Boxing Divisions
- Hackamore Classic Finals Cow Work: NP / INP / LNP
- Hackamore Classic Finals Cow Work: Open
- Hackamore Classic Finals Cow Work: IO / LO