Cowtown Reining Classic Purses Exceed $100,000

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News:

Now in its fourth year, the 2026 Cowtown Reining Classic features $100,000 at the world’s richest NRHA-approved Paint reining and all-breed slide. The event takes place June 23–26 in Fort Worth, Texas, in conjunction with the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. The Cowtown Reining Classic is presented by Tenda Horse Products and FarmPaint.com.

The 2026 Cowtown Reining Classic features:

• $100,000 added overall
• $15,000 added for NRHA-Approved all-breed classes
• $85,000 added just for Paints in NRHA-approved classes
• 2027 The Run For A Million Non-Pro, Rookie & Youth Semi-Finals Qualifier
• APHA world championship reining classes & added-money sweepstakes classes
• Open to all breeds—Paint, Quarter Horse or other
• Regular Registry & Solid Paint-Breds show together in all APHA classes
• No qualifying required

Also on tap for 2026 is the Two Ravens Foundation Veterans Slide, showcased as part of the Honoring Freedom Night on June 24. Heroes shine in this special event, where they’ll team up with a talented mount to show off their best sliding stops for honor and prizes. Two Ravens Foundation works to empower veterans and first responders for growth and resilience through unique horsemanship opportunities, and APHA is excited to partner in that quest.

Venue Details

Reining events return to the newly renovated Will Rogers Coliseum this year!

2026 Cowtown Reining Classic & APHA World Championship Reining

Presented by Tenda Horse Products & FarmPaint.com

• 4-, 5-, 6- & 7-Year-Old Reining Sweepstakes (NRHA Levels 1-4) – $30,000 added
• Non-Pro 4-, 5-, 6- & 7-Year-Old Reining Sweepstakes (NRHA Levels 1-4) – $30,000 added
• 3-Year-Old Reining Sweepstakes (NRHA Levels 1-4) – $7,500 added
• Non-Pro 3-Year-Old Reining Sweepstakes (NRHA Levels 1-4) – $7,500 added
• 8-Year-Old & Older Reining Sweepstakes (NRHA Levels 1-4) – $5,000 added
• Non-Pro 8-Year-Old & Older Reining Sweepstakes (NRHA Levels 1-4) – $5,000 added

 National Reining Horse Association All-Breed Classes

*Plus, 2027 The Run For A Million Non-Pro, Rookie & Youth Semi-Finals Qualifier

• NRHA Open: $2,500 added
• NRHA Intermediate Open: $1,000 added
• NRHA Limited Open: $500 added
• NRHA Rookie Pro: $500 added
• NRHA Non-Pro: $2,500 added*
• NRHA Intermediate Non-Pro: $1,000 added
• NRHA Limited Non-Pro: $500 added
• NRHA Prime Time Non-Pro: $1,000 added
• NRHA Youth 13 & Under: Jackpot*
• NRHA Youth 14-18: Jackpot*
• NRHA Novice Horse Open Level 3: $1,250 added
• NRHA Novice Horse Open Level 2: $900 added
• NRHA Novice Horse Open Level 1: $500 added
• NRHA Novice Horse Non-Pro Level 3: $1,250 added
• NRHA Novice Horse Non-Pro Level 2: $900 added
• NRHA Novice Horse Non-Pro Level 1: $500 added
• NRHA Rookie 2: $200 added*
• NRHA Rookie 1: Jackpot*

Details

Enter online at apha.com/worldshow.

Entries open in April and are accepted until 5 p.m. the day before classes take place, but get the best rates by pre-entering by May 15.

Questions? aphaevents@apha.com