2025 New & Events
NeRHA’s focus is hosting events throughout Nebraska to aid in learning, mastering and showcasing skills of the true versatile working ranch horse. Members are rewarded with exclusive clinics, events, discounts and year end awards.
If you are interested in hosting an event please contact us
As of June, 2021 the NeRHA has officially become an ARHA charter and have a 501(c)3 public non-profit status.
Date – Event / Location:
April 12-13 Cowboy Classic at the Sandhills Global Event Center – Lincoln, NE
May 31 – June 1 Ranch Horse Stakes at the Custer County Fairgrounds – Broken Bow, NE
August 2 -3 Top Ranch Hand Challenge at the Kiplinger Arena – McCook, NE
September 6 -7 ARHA Show with Futurity & Maturity at the Kiplinger Arena – McCook, NE
TBD Year End Awards
Stalls will be reserved through horseshowing.com with show entry.
*Payouts follow the ARHA Payback Scale*
*Shows are Legendary Stakes eligible*
Each 2025 Event:
Weekend High Point Versatility Champion Buckles:
- ARHA: Open, Amateur, Nov Amateur, Youth, Novice Youth
- All-Breed: All Age Open, Youth 18 & Under
Weekend Class High Score Across All Division Brushes
Weekend Exhibitor Random Draw
- Baaad Blankets $100 Gift Certificate
- (3) Outlaw Feed $25 Gift Certificate
- (2) Cinch Gift Certificates
- (2) Platinum Performance Gift Certificates ($75)
Cowboy Classic – Lincoln, NE Additional Awards:
Weekend NeRHA Top Ranch Hand Champion (High Score across all divisions for Ranch Cutting, Ranch Roping, Herd Work, Ranch Boxing) – NG Equine 1 Horse Massage Certificate
Weekend Cowboy Classic High Point Champion Deluxe Tack Rack + Payout (Division HP for Ranch Riding, Reining, Trail, RMS, Conformation)
- ARHA Open $700 Added
- ARHA Amateur $300 Added
- ARHA Youth $200 Added
- ARHA Novice Amateur $200 Added
- ARHA Novice Youth $100 Added
Ranch Horse Stakes – Broken Bow, NE Additional Awards:
Weekend NeRHA Top Ranch Hand Champion Buckle (High Score across all divisions for Ranch Cutting, Ranch Roping, Herd Work, Ranch Boxing)
Weekend Ranch Horse Stakes High Point Champion Double Sided Slow Feeder + Payout (Division HP for Ranch Cutting, Ranch Roping, Herd Work, WCH, Conformation)
- ARHA Open $700 Added
- ARHA Amateur $300 Added
- ARHA Youth $200 Added
Weekend Ranch Horse Stakes High Point Champion Double Sided Slow Feeder + Payout (Division HP for Ranch Cutting, Ranch Roping, Ranch Boxing, Conformation)
- ARHA Novice Amateur $200 Added
- ARHA Novice Youth $100 Added
Top Ranch Hand Challenge – McCook, NE Additional Awards:
Weekend Top Ranch Hand Challenge High Point Champion Hat Can + Payout (Division HP for Ranch Cutting, Ranch Roping, Herd Work, Ranch Boxing)
- ARHA Open $700 Added
- ARHA Amateur $300 Added
- ARHA Youth $200 Added
Weekend Top Ranch Hand Challenge High Point Champion Hat Can + Payout (Division HP for Ranch Cutting, Ranch Roping, Ranch Boxing)
- ARHA Novice Amateur $200 Added
- ARHA Novice Youth $100 Added
Futurity & Maturity w/ARHA Show – McCook, NE Additional Awards:
Weekend NeRHA Top Ranch Hand Champion Buckle (High Score across all divisions for Ranch Cutting, Ranch Roping, Herd Work, Ranch Boxing)
All futurity & maturity classes will have class champion buckles. Refer to show bill for class payouts.
Futurity & Maturity High Point Division Champion Director Chair + Payout (exhibitors add $100 for their division)
- 1YO $2000+ Added
- 2YO $2000+ Added
- 3YO $2000+ Added
- Maturity (4+) $2000+ Added
2025 NeRHA Member Year End Awards:
High Point Versatility Horse of the Year (all classes) Director Chair
- ARHA: Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Youth, Novice Youth
- All-Breed: All Age Open, Youth 18 & Under
High Point Ranch Horse of the Year (dry classes) Saddle Pad Carrier
- ARHA: Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Youth, Novice Youth
- All-Breed: All Age Open, Youth 18 & Under
High Point Cow Horse of the Year (cattle classes) Fleece Cooler
- ARHA: Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Youth, Novice Youth
- All-Breed: All Age Open, Youth 18 & Under
High Point Junior Horse of the Year (2 & Under) Fleece Cooler
- ARHA: Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Youth, Novice Youth
- All-Breed: All Age Open, Youth 18 & Under
Class High Score across all divisions for 2025 Padded Western Saddle Case:
- Ranch Cutting
- Ranch Roping
- Herd Work
- Ranch Boxing
- Working Cow Horse
- Ranch Reining
- Ranch Showmanship
- Ranch Horse Trail
- In Hand Ranch Trail
- Horsemanship
- Ranchmanship
Results will be posted on horseshowing.com during the event. After the event the results will be available here.