Dig into the June 8, 2026 edition of the Weekly Performance Report, where shows including the NRCHA Derby and NCHA Australian Futurity wrapped, while PCCHA Derby, Cinch RSNC World Finals and NRHA Derby are getting started.
Get a Western performance horse news overview at-a-glance below.
Open Derby Champion: Boyd J. Rice and Halreycious Rebel, 664.5 — $60,000 — owned by Robert B. Grieve. Russell Probert and Stuck in Overdrive matched their composite, and the championship was determined on the fence score.
Open Bridle Champion & Doug Williamson Memorial Award: Sarah L. Dawson and Juliette Jonez, 445.5, $11,943 — owned by Linda A. Mars. Dawson also earned the Doug Williamson Memorial Award for the high cow-work score in the Bridle class (224) and topped the Run for a Million qualifier with the same run, adding $7,300.
Non Pro Derby Champion: Jayson J. Fisher and Scooter Rabbit, 659.5, $10,500 — owned by Jayson and Teresa Fisher.
World’s Greatest Non Pro Champion: Lanham W. Brown and Hesa Twisted Bet, 878.0 — owned by R.A. Brown Ranch. Brown doubled up on the week, also taking Non Pro Derby reserve with Believe In Dynacat (653.0, $8,000).
The Southern Hemisphere’s premier cutting event wrapped its 2026 edition in Tamworth.
Open Futurity Champion: Jason Leitch and Flash Talkin, 224, $100,000 Lynda MacCallum and Hillbilly Hippie — who led earlier rounds — took reserve at 223, with Rachel Leitch and Speaking third at 218.5.
Open Classic/Challenge Champion: Tyler Hodgman and Sweet Von Abra (Stevie Rey Von x Sweet Abra), 226 — owned by M&J Bloom.
The Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association’s premier aged event is running at South Point Arena with Open Classic/Challenge finals happening today — Shane Carlon and Double Truble (Stevie Rey Von x Billies Catty), owned by Cowan Ranch, led the Open Classic/Challenge go round with a 224 on opening day.
The Non Pro divisions take over mid-week, with finals running through June 14. Find daily results here.
With more than $100,000 in added money for the limited age events and nearly $30,000 in NCHA Championship classes, this Della Hillerman-produced show is a staple for North Texas cutters heading into summer.
The 6666 NRHA Derby 4-Year-Old Stakes is set to pay more than $300,000 thanks to sponsors Colston Paving and Tamarack Ranch. The postponed 2025 North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) will also run during the Derby — normally held at the NRHA Futurity, the slate of classes was rescheduled following an EHV outbreak. In 2025, Casey Deary and Customize My Dream christened the OG&E Coliseum with a 233.5 to claim the Level 4 Open Derby.
More than $1.5 million in cash and prizes on the line at the Will Rogers complex, plus the International Ranch Horse Association World Championship Show and Triple Crown Challenge running alongside the APHA slate.
Ranch Events: AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships
$100,000 in added money across the AQHA VRH World Championships, the Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals and the Cattle Level 1 Championships at the Tri-State Fairgrounds — all sponsored by the 6666 Ranch.
The weekly Performance Report publishes at the beginning of each week on HorseandRider.com.
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