2026 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:
January 11-17 – Stallion Service Auction Fundraiser – Online
April 18-19 – Cowboy Classic at the Sandhills Global Event Center – Lincoln, NE
May 30-31 – Ranch Horse Stakes at the Custer County Fairgrounds – Broken Bow, NE
August 1-2 – Top Ranch Hand Challenge at the Kiplinger Arena – McCook, NE
August 29-30 ARHA Show with Futurity & Maturity at the Kiplinger Arena – McCook, NE
November 7 – Year End Awards – Ol’ Ironsides – Cairo, NE
Stalls will be reserved through horseshowing.com.
Sandhills Global Event Center (Lincoln, NE) will have a concession stand open during the event.
*Payouts follow the ARHA Payback Scale*
*Shows are Legendary Stakes eligible*
All 2026 Events (except no HP Payouts for TRHC – Aug 2-3):
High Point Versatility Champion Buckles + Payout
- ARHA: Open ($200), Amateur ($150), Nov Amateur ($50), Youth ($150), Novice Youth ($50)
- All-Breed: All Age Open, Youth 18 & Under
Cattle Work High Point Payout
- ARHA: Open ($200), Amateur ($100), Nov Amateur ($50), Youth ($100), Novice Youth ($50)
Dry Work High Point Payout
- ARHA: Open ($150), Amateur ($75), Nov Amateur ($50), Youth ($75), Novice Youth ($50)
Class High Score Across All Division SmartPack Gift Certificates
Exhibitor Ranch Draw Prizes
Cowboy Classic – Lincoln, NE Additional Awards:
NeRHA Top Ranch Hand Champion High Score across all divisions – Buckle
Ranch Horse Stakes – Broken Bow, NE Additional Awards:
NeRHA Top Ranch Hand Champion High Score across all divisions – Buckle
Top Ranch Hand Challenge – McCook, NE Additional Awards:
Top Ranch Hand Challenge High Point Champion Payout (Division HP for Ranch Cutting, Ranch Roping, Herd Work, Ranch Boxing)
- ARHA: Open ($700), Amateur ($300), Nov Amateur ($200), Youth ($200), Novice Youth ($100)
Futurity & Maturity w/ARHA Show – McCook, NE Additional Awards:
All futurity , derby & maturity classes will have class champion buckles. Refer to show bill for class payouts.
Futurity & Maturity High Point Division Champion Buckle + Payout
- 1YO Futurity $1000+
- 2YO Futurity $1000+
- 3YO Futurity $1000+
- 4-5YO Derby $1000+
- 6+ Maturity $1000+
2026 NeRHA Member Year End Awards:
Divisions:
- ARHA: Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Youth, Novice Youth (Rookie divisions for all new showers, except in Open)
- All-Breed: All Age Open, Youth 18 & Under
High Point Versatility Horse of the Year (all classes) Buckles
High Point Ranch Horse of the Year (dry classes) Buckles
High Point Cow Horse of the Year (cattle classes) Buckles
High Point Junior Horse of the Year (2 & Under) Buckles
Class High Score across all divisions Buckles:
- 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.