The American Quarter Horse Association’s World Show enters its second full week of classes, with ranch events taking center stage. Corey Cushing, fresh off a fifth NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity title, became the first back-to-back winner of the AQHA Ranch Horse Classic on Friday in Oklahoma City.
In Nampa, Idaho, the IRCHA completed its Futurity, while in Abilene, Texas, the STRCHA capped its season with the Road To Nowhere show. Dig into those reined cow horse events, plus what’s coming next in Oklahoma City at AQHA World on the Nov. 9 Weekly Performance Report.
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What Happened November 2–8
Ranch Events: AQHA Ranch Horse Classic
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | October 29–November 18 | OKC Fair Park
Corey Cushing of Weatherford, Texas, won the third annual AQHA Ranch Horse Classic on November 6 aboard Supreystitious (Stevie Rey Von x Duallicious), a 2021 gelding owned by Dan Fox. Cushing swept all three phases last year on Tuff Tobe Woody.
2026 AQHA Ranch Horse Classic (Top 5)
| Place | Horse | Sire x Dam | Rider | Owner | Won (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supreystitious | Stevie Rey Von x Duallicious | Corey D. Cushing | Dan E. Fox | $33,000 |
| 2 | Sticky Kat | Flames With Royalty x Stickybay Boon | Wade Meador | Matacorp Ltd. | $22,000 |
| 3 | Thundr Strukk | Metallic Cat x Lightening Strike | Shadd Parkinson | Hannes Winkler | $11,000 |
| 4 | Bet Hesa Pep | Bet Hesa Cat x Miss Freckles N Pep | Bryce Hayden Briggs | Natalie A. Beight-Hair | $3,000 |
| 5 | Boonuelos | Once In A Blu Boon x Smart Nu Annie | Jay D. McLaughlin | JT III and Sandra Neal | $2,500 |
2026 AQHA World Show Ranch Riding and Ranch Trail winners:
| Class | Horse | Rider | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Amateur Ranch Riding (72 shown) | He Man | Lane Kail, Cave Creek, AZ | 236.5 |
| Level 3 Amateur Ranch Trail (48 shown) | Chillinlikeavillain | Kimberly M Lyon, Whitesboro, TX | 234.5 |
| Level 3 Select Ranch Riding (56 shown) | Electalena | Kim Friedman, Scottsdale, AZ | 242.5 |
| Level 3 Select Ranch Trail (55 shown) | Runningoutofboonlite | Kathryne K Zachrich, Delaware, OH | 235.5 |
| Level 1 Amateur Ranch Riding Champion of Champions (Nov. 6, 16 shown) | Makin Headlinez | Lindsay Donovan Perraton, Cave Creek, AZ | 237 |
2026 AQHA World Show Ranch Schedule
| Class | Prelims | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Ranch Trail (Open) | Monday, November 9 (86) | Wednesday, November 11 (20) |
| Senior Ranch Riding (Open) | Tuesday, November 10 (99) | Thursday, November 12 (20) |
| Junior Ranch Riding (Open) | Wednesday, November 11 (88) | Friday, November 13 (15) |
| Junior Ranch Trail (Open) | Saturday, November 14 (57) | Monday, November 16 (15) |
| Senior Working Western Rail (Open) | Thursday, November 12 (33) | Sunday, November 15 (15) |
| Junior Working Western Rail (Open) | Saturday, November 14 (29) | Sunday, November 15 (15) |
| Amateur Working Western Rail | Saturday, November 7 (29) | Monday, November 9 (15) |
Performance Report · World Show
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See All World Show CoverageReined Cow Horse: IRCHA Futurity, Derby and Horse Show
Nampa, Idaho | October 31–November 8 | Ford Idaho Center / Idaho Horse Park
The IRCHA Futurity, Derby & Horse Show carried more than $175,000 in added money and a 50th anniversary theme.
IRCHA Open Futurity
Lilla Bell of Hollister, California, and Griindstone won the Open Futurity fence finals on Friday, November 6, with a 220.5 and an 879.5 total for owner Allison Trimble Paparoa, collecting $16,710 of a $40,000 added purse.
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Fence Score | Total | Won (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griindstone | Lilla M Bell | Allison S Trimble Paparoa | 220.5 | 879.5 | $16,710 |
| 2 | Rebellion Is A Sin | Brandon C Buttars | Queen B Cattle Company | 221 | 878 | $12,533 |
| 3 | This Cat Has It | Brandon C Buttars | Amelia Wakley/Joseph Wakley | 223 | 876 | $10,444 |
| 4 | Baba Yaga | Dale E Clearwater | Travis Quinton | 223.5 | 875.5 | $8,355 |
| 5 | Let Itt Be | Daxon J Buttars | Michael Boone | 222.5 | 873 | $6,684 |
IRCHA Non Pro Futurity
Marisa Julian of Fallon, Nevada, and Sheza Lil Chili Pep won the Non Pro Futurity with a 218.5 fence run and an 869 total for $3,453. Sheza Lil Chili Pep also led the herd and rein work (650.5) and topped the Intermediate, Limited and Level 1 Non Pro divisions.
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Fence Score | Total | Won (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheza Lil Chili Pep | Marisa R Julian | Marisa R Julian | 218.5 | 869 | $3,453 |
| 2 | Sanctified Trona | Caden Allen | Blue R Allen | 215.5 | 842 | $2,590 |
| 3 | Hiigh Voltage | Katherine G Conro, DVM | Katherine G Conro, DVM | 203.5 | 836.5 | $1,727 |
| 4 | Silver Dollarz | Pam A Myers | Pam A Myers | 214 | 835 | $863 |
IRCHA Open Derby
Zane Davis of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Reyzin A Star (owner Roger Terry) won the Open Derby on Thursday, November 5, with a 657.5 total, a half point ahead of Callee Miller and The Devil In I (657), who posted the high fence score of 225.5. Davis collected $12,605.
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Fence Score | Total | Won (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reyzin A Star | Zane P Davis | Roger K Terry | 219 | 657.5 | $12,605 |
| 2 | The Devil In I | Callee R Miller | Rebecca A Hurst | 225.5 | 657 | $9,454 |
| 3-4 | Shine Time Cat | Brady E Weaver | Calvin J Rollins | 218 | 654.5 | $7,090 |
| 3-4 | Shiney Lil Mitch | Daxon J Buttars | Calley Rae Satriana | 219.5 | 654.5 | $7,090 |
| 5-7 | Call Me Meybe | Austin Henstra | Arrow H Performance Horses | 220.5 | 654 | $3,992 |
| 5-7 | Reyguns Metallic Cat | Brady E Weaver | Gary F Ewell | 220 | 654 | $3,992 |
| 5-7 | Stuck In Overdrive | Russell A Probert | Wayne A Miranda | 219.5 | 654 | $3,992 |
Find more from the Idaho Reined Cow Horse Association’s Futurity, Derby and Horse Show here.
Reined Cow Horse: STRCHA Road to Nowhere
Abilene, Texas | November 4–8 | Taylor County Expo Center
The South Texas Reined Cow Horse Association’s season finale began with Futurity and Derby herd work on Wednesday, November 4, and ran through Sunday, November 8.
STRCHA Open Futurity (unofficial results)
Robert Chown of Texas led the Open Futurity on The Smoke Stops Here (A Vintage Smoke x Tweenkle Lights), owned by Larry D Barker, with a 148 cow score and a 437 total. Chown also rode Barker’s Looking To Mitch to second at 432.
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Herd and Rein | Cow | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Smoke Stops Here | Robert Chown | Larry D Barker | 289 | 148 | 437 |
| 2 | Looking To Mitch | Robert Chown | Larry D Barker | 287 | 145 | 432 |
| 3 | Mini Macho Cat | Clifton J Shopbell | Redbud Performance Horses | 288 | 143.5 | 431.5 |
| 4 | Wittness Protection | Ej Laubscher | Sue Guelker | 284.5 | 145.5 | 430 |
| 5 | Bet Shes Savy Lof | Joshua C Briggs | Lone Oak Farm | 281 | 147 | 428 |
Find more from the South Texas Reined Cow Horse Association’s Road To Nowhere event here.
This Week November 9–15
Ranch Events: AQHA World Show Continues
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | October 29–November 18 | OKC Fair Park
Level 3:
- Tuesday, November 10: Senior Ranch Riding Level 3 prelims (99 entries)
- Wednesday, November 11: Senior Ranch Trail Level 3 finals (20 finalists); Junior Ranch Riding Level 3 prelims (88 entries)
- Thursday, November 12: Senior Ranch Riding Level 3 finals (20); Senior Working Western Rail Level 3 prelims (33)
- Friday, November 13: Junior Ranch Riding Level 3 finals (15)
- Saturday, November 14: Junior Ranch Trail Level 3 prelims (57); Junior Working Western Rail Level 3 prelims (29)
- Sunday, November 15: Senior and Junior Working Western Rail Level 3 finals (15 each)
Level 1:
- Tuesday, November 10: Headley Open Working Western Rail Stakes (6 p.m., 30 entries)
- Sunday, November 15: Level 1 Ranch Trail Stakes (70 entries, 8 a.m. session)
The reining finals come next week. (see Looking Ahead) 👇
Looking Ahead
Ranch Events and Reining: AQHA World Show
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | October 29–November 18 | OKC Fair Park
Reining. The reining classes are straight finals late in the show, with the Level 3 world championship classes run together with the Level 2 championship classes:
- Tuesday, November 17: Junior Reining Level 3 and Level 2 Finals and Senior Reining Level 3 and Level 2 Finals.
- Wednesday, November 18: Amateur Reining Level 3 and Level 2 Finals and Select Reining Finals.
Ranch Events Level 3:
- Sunday, November 15: Senior and Junior Working Western Rail Level 3 finals (15 each)
- Monday, November 16: Junior Ranch Trail Level 3 finals (15 finalists)
Ranch Events Level 1:
- Sunday, November 15: Level 1 Ranch Trail Stakes (70 entries, 8 a.m. session)
- Monday, November 16: Level 1 Ranch Riding Stakes (75 entries, 8 a.m. session)
- Tuesday, November 17: Level 1 Working Western Rail Stakes (41 entries, 8 a.m. session)
Cutting: NCHA Futurity
Fort Worth, Texas | November 16–December 12 | Will Rogers Memorial Center
The Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity for 3-year-olds. The companion Futurity Sale falls during the final week, November 29–December 5.
More from the Performance Report team about the NCHA Futurity coming soon.
Ranch Sorting: Cinch RSNC All-Star Super Sort
Las Vegas, Nevada | November 20–22 | South Point Casino and Hotel
Join the CINCH RSNC family for the All-Star Super Sort at the South Point Casino and Hotel. Streaming on Ride TV.
Reining: NRHA Futurity
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | November 23–December 5 | OKC Fairgrounds
The Foals R Us NRHA Futurity & Adequan NAAC, reining’s marquee 3-year-old event.