Old West Rope Horse Futurity - HEBER
Welcome to the Old West Rope Horse Futurity—where elite horses, world-class ropers, and record-breaking payouts collide. With $410,000 Added Money, $375,000 in Old West Sale Graduate Side Pots, and a $1 million bonus on the line, Heber City sets the stage for the biggest moment in the sport. At Guthrie, Old West paid out over $1.12 million—and Heber is gearing up to be even bigger. This isn’t just another roping—it’s the gold standard in the western performance horse world. You won't want to miss this!
ROAD TO THE MILLION CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Wasatch County Event Complex | Heber City, UT
Join us for the most anticipated night of the week as the Road to the Million comes to a dramatic conclusion.
The nation's top pre-futurity heading, heeling, and breakaway horses will compete under the lights for a chance at over $2.5 million in payouts, incentives, and bonus opportunities. The evening will feature championship competition, finalist introductions, live music, and the crowning of this year's champions.
HEBER CITY EVENT SCHEDULE
ENTRIES ARE CURRENTLY OPEN | JUNE 8-13 LATE FEES
SUNDAY, JUNE 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
MONDAY, JUNE 15
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
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
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
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
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
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
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
EVENING HORSE SALE PREVIEW
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
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
OPEN BREAKAWAY | ALL ROUNDS AND FINALS (Timed Only)
2027 PWRC Qualifier Series Event
Must purchase a PWR ID Card and Nominate your class in the VRQ to be eligible. Divisions are: Pro, Challenger, and Limited – PWRC classification rules below
ENTRY FEE - $2000/CLASS for Pre-Futurity & Futurity Classes and $1200/CLASS for Open Classes
OLD WEST ROPE HORSE SALE
6PM GENERAL ADMISSION | 6:30PM HORSE SALE BEGINS
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
8am Start
FINALS
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
Futurity Heading
Futurity Heeling
6PM GATES OPEN FOR EVENING FINALS
7PM OPENING CEREMONIES BEGIN
Pre-Futurity Heading
Pre-Futurity Heeling
Pre-Futurity Breakaway
CONCERT TO FOLLOW
*All Competitors from the Week & Their Families will Receive FREE Entrance to Finals Night
Exhibitor Packet
CLICK BELOW TO VIEW THE FULL EXHIBITOR PACKET FOR MORE INFORMATION
Important Entry Dates:
May 11, 2026 – Entries Open
May 24, 2026 – Check Payment Deadline for Old West Entries – Closes at 11:00 p.m. All Checks must be Post Marked by May 25th.
June 7, 2026 – Credit Card Payment Deadline for Old West Entries - Closes at 11:00 p.m.
June 12, 2026 – Exhibitors Move In (8 a.m.)
June 8-13, 2026 – Late Entry Deadlines: Late Entries close on June 13th at 3:00 p.m. No further entries will be accepted after the deadline. No Refunds allowed after June 13th at 3:00 p.m.
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