The 2026 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, presented by Metallic Cat, runs from October 9 to 24 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
The National Reined Cow Horse Association’s richest event brings hundreds of 3-year-old cow horses to town for two weeks of herd work, reining, and cow work preliminaries and finals. The event highlight is the Open Finals, which take place on Saturday, October 24.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, whether you are in the stands or watching from home.
- Dates: Friday, October 9 through Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76107
- Arenas: John Justin Arena, Watt Arena, Will Rogers Coliseum
- Open Finals: Herd work on Wednesday, October 21; rein and cow work on Saturday, October 24, at 4 p.m. in the Will Rogers Coliseum
- Sale: Western Bloodstock sale on October 23 and 24 (preview on October 22) at W.R. Watt Arena
2026 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity results
Find Snaffle Bit Futurity results from the open, non-pro, and boxing futurities right here.
2026 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity schedule
The Open Futurity runs its rein work prelims from October 9 to 11, herd work prelims from October 12 to 15, and cow work prelims on October 17 and 18, with the Open Finals on October 24. All times are Central and come from the NRCHA show and special events schedules dated September 22, 2026; check NRCHA’s event page for changes.
Show schedule
| Date | Time and arena | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Fri., Oct. 9 | 8 a.m., John Justin | Rein Work: Open Futurity Level 1 only (sets 1-9); Open Futurity prelims (sets 10-15) |
What is reined cow horse?
- Herd work: Involves cutting a cow from the herd and preventing it from returning, similar to a cutting run.
- Rein work: Includes performing a designated reining pattern featuring circles, spins, lead changes, and sliding stops. The preliminary rounds use Pattern 8, while the finals use Pattern 11.
- Cow work: Known as fence work, this event is a highlight. The horse must box a single cow, turn it along the fence, and then circle it in both directions in the middle of the arena.
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