Old West WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
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!
Important Entry Dates:
ENTRIES OPEN AUGUST 3, 2026
Check Payment Deadline - August 23, 2026
Mail Checks to: 515 East Carefree Hwy #330 Phoenix, AZ 85085
Credit Card Payment Only: August 24 - Sept 20
Late Entry Fees: Sept. 21- 28
Late Entries Close: September 28th at 10:00 pm MST. No further entries will be accepted after this deadline.
Substitutions Only - September 29 - October 8 at 5pm CST
Move in Days: October 9-10
Amarillo EVENT SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 11 - 17, 2026 | AMARILLO TRI-STATE FAIRGROUNDS | AMARILLO, TX
SUNDAY, October 11
8am Start
FUTURITY HEADING | ROUNDS 1-3
6 Years Old & Under
Intermediate (#7+ & Under)
Limited (#6+ & Under)
2 FULL ROUNDS | TOP 50 GO TO 3RD ROUND
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 | TOP 50 GO TO 3RD ROUND
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 Horse Sale Preview & Las Tunas Tequila Party
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
8am Start Time
PRE-FUTURITY BREAKAWAY
ROUNDS 1-2
Intermediate Division and 19 & Under Subclasses
FUTURITY BREAKAWAY
ROUNDS 1-2 & FINALS
Intermediate Division and 19 & Under Subclasses
ENTRY FEE - $2000/CLASS
Riders Can Ride Unlimited Horses
OLD WEST ROPE HORSE SALE: TIME TBA
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
Pre-Futurity Breakaway Finals
Futurity Heading Finals
Futurity Heeling Finals
Pre-Futurity Heading Finals
Pre-Futurity Heeling Finals
Exhibitor Packet
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