Old West WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Welcome to the Old West World Championships—where elite horses, world-class ropers, and championship dreams come together. Held October 11–17 in Amarillo, Texas, this premier event features Heading, Heeling, and Breakaway competition, plus $300,000 Added for Old West Sale Graduates. With industry-leading competition, exceptional horses, and the sport's top competitors all competing for a World Championship title, Amarillo is set to be one of the biggest events of the year. You won't want to miss it!
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Important Entry Dates:
ENTRIES OPEN AUGUST 3, 2026
August 23 - Check Payment Deadline:
Entries Close at 11:00 p.m. MST
All Checks must be Post Marked by August 24th.
Mail Checks to: 515 East Carefree Hwy #330 Phoenix, AZ 85085
August 24 - Sept 20: Credit Card Payment Only:
Entries Close at 11:00 p.m. MST
* No Refunds allowed after September 20th (Substitutions Only)
September 21- 28 - Late Entry Fees:
Late Entries Close: September 28th at 10:00 pm MST. No further entries will be accepted after this deadline.
Substitutions Only - September 21 - October 8 at 5pm CST
Move in Days: October 9-10
Intermediate Trailer Race
Throughout the 2026 Old West season, eligible Intermediate riders have been accumulating earnings and climbing the standings for their chance to be named the Old West Intermediate Trailer Race Champion and take home a Superior Trailer. The season comes down to Amarillo. See who’s leading the race, learn how the program works, and follow the standings as we head into the Old West World Championships.
Amarillo EVENT SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 11 - 17, 2026 | AMARILLO TRI-STATE FAIRGROUNDS | AMARILLO, TX
SUNDAY, October 11
8am Start
PRE-FUTURITY BREAKAWAY
ROUNDS 1-2
Intermediate Division and 19 & Under Subclasses
FUTURITY BREAKAWAY
ROUNDS 1-2
Intermediate Division and 19 & Under Subclasses
Followed by Futurity Breakaway Finals & Pre-Futurity Breakaway Finals
ENTRY FEE - $2000/CLASS
Riders Can Ride Unlimited Horses
FUTURITY HEADING | ROUNDS 1-3
6 Years Old & Under
Intermediate (#7+ & Under)
Limited (#6+ & Under)
2 FULL ROUNDS | PROGRESSIVE TO 3RD
ENTRY FEE - $2000/CLASS
Riders Can Ride Unlimited Horses
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
8am Start
FUTURITY HEELING | ROUNDS 1-3
6 Years Old & Under
Intermediate (#8+ & Under)
Limited (#7+ & Under)
2 FULL ROUNDS | PROGRESSIVE TO 3RD
ENTRY FEE - $2000/CLASS
Riders Can Ride Unlimited Horses
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
8am Start
PRE-FUTURITY HEADING | ROUNDS 1-3
4 Years Old & Under
Intermediate (#7+ & Under)
Limited (#6+ & Under)
2 FULL ROUNDS | PROGRESSIVE TO 3RD
ENTRY FEE - $2000/CLASS
Riders Can Ride Unlimited Horses
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
8am Start
PRE-FUTURITY HEELING | ROUNDS 1-3
4 Years Old & Under
Intermediate (#8+ & Under)
Limited (#7+ & Under)
2 FULL ROUNDS | PROGRESSIVE TO 3RD
ENTRY FEE - $2000/CLASS
Riders Can Ride Unlimited Horses
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
8am Start
PRO-AM/NON-PRO HEADING | ROUNDS 1-2
Pro-Am Non-Pro (#5+ & Under)
Limited Pro-Am Non-Pro (#4+ & Under)
50 & Over Pro-Am Non-Pro (#5+ & Under)
2 FULL ROUNDS
ENTRY FEE - $2000/CLASS
PRO-AM/NON-PRO HEELING | ROUNDS 1-2
Pro-Am Non-Pro (#5+ & Under)
Limited Pro-Am Non-Pro (#4+ & Under)
50 & Over Pro-Am Non-Pro (#5+ & Under)
2 FULL ROUNDS
ENTRY FEE - $2000/CLASS
FOLLOWED BY THE LAS TUNAS TEQUILA PARTY & HORSE SALE PREVIEW
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
OLD WEST ROPE HORSE SALE
Horse Sale Begins at 6pm CST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
MORNING FINALS | 8AM START
Non-Pro Heading
Non-Pro Heeling
Limited Pre-Futurity Heading
Limited Pre-Futurity Heeling
Intermediate Pre-Futurity Heading
Intermediate Pre-Futurity Heeling
Limited Futurity Heading
Limited Futurity Heeling
Intermediate Futurity Heading
Intermediate Futurity Heeling
EVENING FINALS
5:30 PM OPENING CEREMONIES BEGIN
Futurity Heading Finals
Futurity Heeling Finals
Pre-Futurity Heading Finals
Pre-Futurity Heeling Finals
Exhibitor Packet
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