NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby Returns to Scottsdale: 2026 Schedule, Results and More

The 2026 NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale from May 26 through June 6, 2026, with $125,000 in added money for cow horse competitors.

The event includes Open and Non Pro Derbies, the World’s Greatest Non Pro competition, the final qualifier for the 2026 Run for a Million Cow Horse Challenge and the Holy Cow Performance Horses CD Survivor Open Bridle Spectacular, where the Doug Williamson Memorial Award goes to the rider with the high cow‑work score.

Find more information about the NRCHA Derby below, thanks to Classic Equine.

Where to Watch NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby

• Live stream & scoring: Live-steam the NRCHA Derby here. The event is available on-demand following the conclusion of the event on Ride TV.
• Text updates: Spectators can opt‑in for text updates by texting “DERBY” to 855‑702‑0035. This service provides schedule changes, draw announcements and winner alerts during the show.

NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby Schedule

NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby Results

Tuesday, May 26

Derby Rein Work (Open divisions)

• Results will be added here after the competition concludes.

Wednesday, May 27

Derby Rein Work (Open divisions)

Non Pro Boxing Spectacular Herd Work

Thursday, May 28

Non Pro Boxing Spectacular Rein/Cow

Non Pro Two Rein Spectacular Herd Work

Youth Boxing Spectacular Herd Work

Derby Herd Work (Open divisions) L1/NH

Friday, May 29

Box Drive Rein/Cow

Youth Boxing Spectacular Rein/Cow

Non Pro Two Rein Spectacular Rein/Cow

Derby Herd Work (Open divisions cont.)

Saturday, May 30

Derby Rein Work (Non Pro Boxing divisions)

Derby Rein Work (Non Pro divisions)

Derby Herd Work (Open divisions cont.)

Youth Cow Horse Spectacular Herd Work

Sunday, May 31

Youth Cow Horse Spectacular Rein/Cow

Int/Ltd/Select Non Pro Boxing Rein/Cow

Open Bridle Spectacular/IOBS/OBSS Herd Word

Monday, June 1

Open Bridle Spectacular/IOBS/OBSS/OB/IOB/LOB/L1OB/RFM Rein Work

Derby Cow Work (Open Divisions – L1/NH)

Derby Herd Word (Non Pro Divisions)

Derby Herd Word (Non Pro Boxing Divisions)

Tuesday, June 2

Derby Cow Work (Open Divisions)

World’s Greatest Non Pro/NPBSS/NPBS Herd Work

Wednesday, June 3

Derby Cow Work (Non Pro Divisions)

Derby Cow Work (Non Pro Boxing Divisions)

World’s Greatest Non Pro/NPBSS/NPBS/NPB/INPB/L1NPB/SNPB Rein Work

Open Two Rein Spectacular/IOTRS Herd Work

Thursday, June 4

Open Two Rein Spectacular/IOTRS/OTR/IOTR/L1OTR Rein/Cow Work

Non Pro Hackamore Rein/Cow Work

World’s Greatest Non Pro/NPBSS/NPBS/NPB/INPB/L1NPB/SNPB Cow Work

Derby Finals Herd Work (Non Pro Divisions)

Derby Finals Herd Work (IO/LO Divisions)

Derby Finals Herd Work (Open Divisions)

Friday, June 5

Open Hackamore/IOH/LOH/L1OH Rein/Cow Work

Open Bridle Spectacular/IOBS/OBSS/OB/IOB/LOB/L1OB/RFM Cow Work

World’s Greatest Non Pro/NPBSS Steer Stopping

Open Bridle Super Spectacular Steer Stopping

Saturday, June 6

Derby Finals Rein Work (IO/LO Divisions)

Derby Finals Rein Work (Non Pro Divisions)

Derby Finals Cow Work (IO/LO Divisions)

Derby Finals Cow Work (Non Pro Divisions)

Derby Finals Rein Work (Open)

World’s Greatest Non Pro Cow Only Finals

Derby Finals Cow Work (Open)