The NRCHA’s World’s Greatest Horseman competition finale is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Will Rogers Coliseum. Fifteen top bridle horses and riders will compete for the title and a share of $300,000 in added prize money.
WGH Need-to-Knows:
Where to Watch the World’s Greatest Horseman
Livestream
Don’t miss the Finals LIVE on the NRCHA website. If you can’t watch it live, catch the action on demand on Ride TV after the event.
Herd Work
Experience the herd work in person for free at the John Justin arena. The event starts at 1:00 p.m. with seating available from 12:40 p.m.
WGH Archives
Relive past World’s Greatest Horseman events from 2022 to 2025 on the Ride TV archives.
2026 World’s Greatest Horseman Finalists
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2025 WGH Champion Erin Taormino:
When is the World’s Greatest Horseman?
The World’s Greatest Horseman finals will take place on Feb. 28, 2026, at the Will Rogers Coliseum. The action starts at 4:00 p.m. with the steer stopping, rein work, and cow work finals. The herd work earlier in the day at the John Justin arena is open to the public, while the 4:00 p.m. finals require tickets.
What is the World’s Greatest Horseman?
Established in 1999, the World’s Greatest Horseman is a premier reined cow horse event. Riders and horses face challenges in cutting, reining, fence work, and steer stopping. The event is open to all breeds and ages, emphasizing the versatility of the cow horse.
The competition tests riders and horses in four events to qualify for the 15-rider finals. Sponsors Western Bloodstock and Ray Shell Ranch present another thrilling event with top-notch competitors vying for the prestigious title and prize money.
How to Win the World’s Greatest Horseman
The World’s Greatest Horseman showcases the cow horse’s athleticism and versatility through four challenging events:
- Herd Work – Precision and control in separating a cow from the herd.
- Reined Work – Finesse in spins, circles, and sliding stops.
- Steer Stopping – Roping and dallying skills in catching and stopping a steer.
- Cow Work – Fast-paced action circling and working a cow along the fence.
Riders and horses demonstrate their skills in sliding, stopping, turning, and cutting cattle to earn the highest cumulative score across all events and claim the title of World’s Greatest Horseman.