Dig into the June 8, 2026 edition of the Weekly Performance Report, where shows including the NRCHA Derby and NCHA Australian Futurity wrapped, while PCCHA Derby, Cinch RSNC World Finals and NRHA Derby are getting started.
Get a Western performance horse news overview at-a-glance below.
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What Happened June 2–7
Cow Horse: NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby
Scottsdale, Arizona | May 26–June 6 | $125,000 added
Eleven days of competition at WestWorld of Scottsdale produced a full slate of 2026 champions. Find the complete results on the Performance Report results tracker.
- Open Derby Champion: Boyd J. Rice and Halreycious Rebel, 664.5 — $60,000 — owned by Robert B. Grieve.
Russell Probert and Stuck in Overdrive matched their composite, and the championship was determined on the fence score. - Open Bridle Champion & Doug Williamson Memorial Award: Sarah L. Dawson and Juliette Jonez, 445.5, $11,943 — owned by Linda A. Mars.
Dawson also earned the Doug Williamson Memorial Award for the high cow-work score in the Bridle class (224) and topped the Run for a Million qualifier with the same run, adding $7,300. - Non Pro Derby Champion: Jayson J. Fisher and Scooter Rabbit, 659.5, $10,500 — owned by Jayson and Teresa Fisher.
- World’s Greatest Non Pro Champion: Lanham W. Brown and Hesa Twisted Bet, 878.0 — owned by R.A. Brown Ranch.
Brown doubled up on the week, also taking Non Pro Derby reserve with Believe In Dynacat (653.0, $8,000).
Cutting: NCHA 4CYTE Australian Futurity
Tamworth, New South Wales | May 24–June 7
The Southern Hemisphere’s premier cutting event wrapped its 2026 edition in Tamworth.
- Open Futurity Champion: Jason Leitch and Flash Talkin, 224, $100,000
Lynda MacCallum and Hillbilly Hippie — who led earlier rounds — took reserve at 223, with Rachel Leitch and Speaking third at 218.5. - Open Classic/Challenge Champion: Tyler Hodgman and Sweet Von Abra (Stevie Rey Von x Sweet Abra), 226 — owned by M&J Bloom.
This Week June 8–14
Ranch Sorting: Cinch RSNC World Finals
Fort Worth, Texas | June 6–13 | $330,000+ in cash and prizes
The 19th edition of the Cinch RSNC World Finals opened Saturday at Will Rogers Memorial Center, and the first World Champions have been crowned.
- Les Henderson and Tucker Weatherford won the Ride TV Western Heritage #6 HC on 24 head across four rounds in 219.85 seconds for $8,784.
- Cali Brookshire and Joel Lesh claimed the Spalding Labs Western Heritage All Levels HC on 39 head in 218.12 seconds for $7,972.
Competition continues through Saturday, June 13, with Gold Shootout night on Friday June 12. Watch live on Ride TV.
Cutting: PCCHA Reyzin The Cash Derby
Las Vegas, Nevada | June 5–14 | $237,000 added
The Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association’s premier aged event is running at South Point Arena with Open Classic/Challenge finals happening today — Shane Carlon and Double Truble (Stevie Rey Von x Billies Catty), owned by Cowan Ranch, led the Open Classic/Challenge go round with a 224 on opening day.
The Non Pro divisions take over mid-week, with finals running through June 14. Find daily results here.
Ranch Events: Red Bud Spectacular
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | May 28–June 7
The Red Bud Spectacular wrapped up its ranch riding, ranch trail and reining slate at the OG&E complex in Oklahoma City through June 7.
Find results on Horse Show Tracker.
Cutting: The Non Pro Plus the Open
Ardmore, Oklahoma | June 5–15
With more than $100,000 in added money for the limited age events and nearly $30,000 in NCHA Championship classes, this Della Hillerman-produced show is a staple for North Texas cutters heading into summer.
Looking Ahead
Reining: 6666 NRHA Derby
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | June 10–21
The 6666 NRHA Derby 4-Year-Old Stakes is set to pay more than $300,000 thanks to sponsors Colston Paving and Tamarack Ranch. The postponed 2025 North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) will also run during the Derby — normally held at the NRHA Futurity, the slate of classes was rescheduled following an EHV outbreak. In 2025, Casey Deary and Customize My Dream christened the OG&E Coliseum with a 233.5 to claim the Level 4 Open Derby.
Ranch Event: APHA World Show
Fort Worth, Texas | June 21–27
More than $1.5 million in cash and prizes on the line at the Will Rogers complex, plus the International Ranch Horse Association World Championship Show and Triple Crown Challenge running alongside the APHA slate.
Ranch Events: AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships
Amarillo, Texas | June 21–27
Find the tentative schedule here.
$100,000 in added money across the AQHA VRH World Championships, the Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals and the Cattle Level 1 Championships at the Tri-State Fairgrounds — all sponsored by the 6666 Ranch.
The weekly Performance Report publishes at the beginning of each week on HorseandRider.com.