The 2026 NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby is set to take place at WestWorld of Scottsdale from May 26 through June 6, 2026, featuring $125,000 in added money for cow horse competitors.
The event will showcase Open and Non Pro Derbies, the World’s Greatest Non Pro competition, the final qualifier for the 2026 Run for a Million Cow Horse Challenge, and the Holy Cow Performance Horses CD Survivor Open Bridle Spectacular. The Doug Williamson Memorial Award will be presented to the rider with the highest cow-work score.
For more details about the NRCHA Derby, visit Classic Equine .
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Where to Watch NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby Schedule NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby Results
Tuesday, May 26 Wednesday, May 27 Thursday, May 28 Friday, May 29 Saturday, May 30 Sunday, May 31 Monday, June 1 Tuesday, June 2 Wednesday, June 3 Thursday, June 4 Friday, June 5 Saturday, June 6
Where to Watch NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby
Live stream & scoring: Watch the NRCHA Derby live stream here. The event will also be available on-demand on Ride TV after the event concludes.
Text updates: Spectators can receive text updates by texting “DERBY” to 855‑702‑0035 . This service will provide schedule changes, draw announcements, and winner alerts during the show.
NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby Schedule
NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby Results
Tuesday, May 26
Derby Rein Work (Open divisions)
Open Derby Rank
Horse
Rider
Owner
Score
1
THUNDR STRUKK
Shadd Parkinson
Hannes Winkler
223.0
1
RSR CLOSING TIME
Justin T Wright
Ray Shell Ranch LLC
223.0
3
METALLIC SANNREY
Trapper J. Lowndes
Ruth Nixon
222.5
4
SCOOT ON BY
Jared Jones
Becky Stockett
222.0
5
MAGICAL KATT
Tucker J Robinson
Julie Weinhardt & F Velazquez
221.5
5
THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN
Sarah L. Dawson
Beverly Servi
221.5
5
TUFF AND ARISING
Trent S. Pedersen
Kelly Lindell
221.5
5
RED BEANZ N RICE
Erin L Taormino
Julie Anna Bowden
221.5
Int Op Rank
Horse
Rider
Owner
Score
1
METALLIC SANNREY
Trapper J. Lowndes
Ruth Nixon
222.5
2
MAGICAL KATT
Tucker J Robinson
Julie Weinhardt & F Velazquez
221.5
2
TUFF AND ARISING
Trent S. Pedersen
Kelly Lindell
221.5
4
METALLIC STRIKE
Nicolas Barthelemy
White Tail Ranch Performance Horses
219.5
4
OSKAR WILDE
Lance B. Johnston
Katie G. Moon
219.5
Lim Op Rank
Horse
Rider
Owner
Score
1
GUNNACATYA
Nic Howard
Charmain J. Weiser
218.5
2
JEWEL REY VON
Trevor Haught
Chloe Smith
217.5
3
JUST CAUSE ITS DOPE
Clinton R. Anderson
Ashley Corbin / Clinton Anderson
217.0
4
SCOOTEN N SLIDING
Frank J. Heinrichs
Greg F and Lisa M Harlan
216.5
5
L VISS
Matthew Armenta
Ty Boggeman
216.0
Lvl 1 Op Rank
Horse
Rider
Owner
Score
1
JEWEL REY VON
Trevor Haught
Chloe Smith
217.5
2
SMOOTH TALKIN PRIZE
Luke P. Holland
Luke Patrick Holland
216.0
2
GUNNA BE SMOKIN HOT
Paige L Smoroden
Travis & Rene David
216.0
4
WHATA SMART CALL
Kiley Newkirk
Kiley Newkirk
215.5
5
LR MISS BLUE REY
Pietro Soragni
Lassen Ranch
214.5
Nov. H Op Rank
Horse
Rider
Owner
Score
1
RED BEANZ N RICE
Erin L Taormino
Julie Anna Bowden
221.5
2
METALLIC STRIKE
Nicolas Barthelemy
White Tail Ranch Performance Horses
219.5
2
OSKAR WILDE
Lance B. Johnston
Katie G. Moon
219.5
4
LOVE STRUK BABY
Jay McLaughlin
JT & Sandra Neal III
218.5
4
OUTLAW DOUBLE DUALED
Cara M Hencratt
Josie Driscoll
218.5
Op Cl Ch Rank
Horse
Rider
Owner
Score
1
RSR CLOSING TIME
Justin T Wright
Ray Shell Ranch LLC
223.0
2
THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN
Sarah L. Dawson
Beverly Servi
221.5
3
GIBBERISSH
Abbie Phillips
Jeffrey W and Jennifer Foland
220.5
3
DT HES REYZIN CASH
Nicholas S. Dowers
DT Horses LLC
220.5
5
SMART DRESSED DUDE
Corey D Cushing
Bar One Land & Cattle Company
219.5
Wednesday, May 27
Derby Rein Work (Open divisions cont)
Open Derby Rank
Horse
Rider
Owner
Score
1
THA RIZZLER
Nicholas S. Dowers
Triple D Ranches LLC
223.5
2
THUNDR STRUKK
Shadd Parkinson
Hannes Winkler
223.0
2
RSR CLOSING TIME
Justin T Wright
Ray Shell Ranch LLC
223.0
4
METALLIC SANNREY
Trapper J. Lowndes
Ruth Nixon
222.5
5
SCOOT ON BY
Jared Jones
Becky Stockett
222.0
5
RAZOR SCOOTER
Russell A. Dilday
Russell and Tanna Dilday
222.0
Int Op Rank
Horse
Rider
Owner
Score
1
METALLIC SANNREY
Trapper J. Lowndes
Ruth Nixon
222.5
2
RAZOR SCOOTER
Russell A. Dilday
Russell and Tanna Dilday
222.0
3
MAGICAL KATT
Tucker J Robinson
Julie Weinhardt & F Velazquez
221.5
3
TUFF AND ARISING
Trent S. Pedersen
Kelly Lindell
221.5
5
TUFF BEANS
Paige L Smoroden
Michael F. Robin
