The Performance Report for the week of May 26, 2026, highlights the Breeder’s Invitational cutting event and previews upcoming Western performance horse events, including the NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby from May 27 to June 1.
Get the latest insights into the Western industry below.
What Happened May 18–25
Cutting: Breeder’s Invitational
Tulsa, Oklahoma | May 9–22
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This Week May 26–June 1
Cowhorse: NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby
Scottsdale, Arizona | May 26–June 6
The NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby is set to take place at WestWorld of Scottsdale from May 26 to June 6, 2026, offering $125,000 in added prize money for cow horse competitors.
The event will feature 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, where the Doug Williamson Memorial Award will honor the rider with the highest cow-work score.
For more details about the NRCHA Derby, visit Classic Equine.
Cutting: NCHA 4CYTE Australia Futurity
Tamworth, New South Wales | May 24–June 7
Hillbilly Hippie leads the open futurity with a score of 436.5 following two go-rounds with breeder, owner, and rider Lynda MacCallum riding. Hillbilly Hippie, sired by Stevie Rey Von and out of Hells Rockin, is making waves in the cutting world.
Looking Ahead
Cutting: PCCHA Reyzin The Cash Derby
Las Vegas, Nevada | June 5–14
The PCCHA Reyzin The Cash Derby is gearing up to offer $237,000 in added money alongside a Reyzin The Cash incentive totaling $165,000 across the derby and classic challenge events.
Don’t miss out on the Way Out West cutting series, which includes exciting events like the Calgary Stampede, Idaho Cutting Horse Association Futurity and Aged Event, and the Cascades Futurity and Aged Event.
Cutting: The Non Pro Plus the Open
Ardmore, Oklahoma | June 5–15
The Non Pro Plus the Open event offers over $100,000 in added money for limited age events and nearly $30,000 in NCHA Championship classes, making it a must-attend show for North Texas cutters.
Western Performance Industry News
2010 Stallion Magicality Laid to Rest Following Stall Accident
Tragically, the versatile stallion Magicality has been euthanized due to a stall accident. With a pedigree that includes Very Smart Remedy and Magical Lena, Magicality excelled in cutting, reining, and cow horse disciplines, earning over $197,000 in his lifetime, as reported by QData.
A tribute to Magicality’s legacy in the industry is in the works by the Performance Report team.
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