IRHA Events
Step into the arena where authenticity, skill and tradition come together. IRHA-approved shows celebrate the true working ranch horse and provide fair, enjoyable competition opportunities for riders of all breeds and experience levels. Whether you’re competing for payouts, recognition or simply the satisfaction of a good day’s work, IRHA events are where ranch horse enthusiasts connect, compete and grow.
Find an Approved Show
Browse the list of IRHA-approved shows happening across the globe. Each approved event upholds IRHA’s standards of integrity, safety and fairness—so you can compete with confidence, no matter where you ride.
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Event Name | Dates | Location | Added Money |
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| 1 | Don Thornton Automotive Group Spring Color Classic IRHA Show | March 21–22, 2026 | Tulsa, OK, USA | ||||
| 2 | BQHA Belgian Championships 2026 | March 31–April 4, 2026 | Antwerp, Belgium | ||||
| 6 | SWMRHA Route 66 Slide | April 2–4, 2026 | Carthage, MO, USA | $300 added Open Ranch Riding & Ranch Rail; $200 added Non-Pro Ranch Riding & Ranch Rail | |||
| 7 | Chrom Ranch Beginning of the Year Show | April 17–19, 2026 | Bravaria, Germany | ||||
| 8 | Mallorca Ranch Horse Show | April 19, 2026 | Mallorca, Spain | ||||
| 9 | Romals & Rowels Ranch Showdown | April 29–May 3, 2026 | Decatur, TX, USA | ||||
| 10 | Heart of Fenland | May 8, 2026 | Cambridgeshire, UK | $50 added per class | |||
| 11 | World Show Warm Up | May 8-10, 2026 | Oklahoma City, OK, USA | ||||
| 12 | Yankee Union Paint-O-Rama | May 23-24, 2026 | Cobleskill, NY, USA | ||||
| 13 | Bayern Paint | May 23-25, 2026 | Bavaria, Germany |
Show Approvals
Interested in hosting an IRHA-approved event?
Submit your show for approval using the official IRHA Show Approval Form below. Email Sandy Jirkovsky if you have any questions.
Show Managers
Show approval applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event date. Show manager and secretary contact information may be published for exhibitor reference.
Requirements:
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Approval Fee and completed Show Application submitted to 30 days before the event.
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Results submitted to IRHA within two weeks after the event concludes.
- To ensure consistency and accuracy, all show managers must use the official IRHA Results Template when submitting results.
- IRHA judge cards
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5% of all entry fees remitted to IRHA.
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Up to 20% of entry fees may be retained by show management.
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Minimum of 75% of entry fees must be added to the event purse.
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Additional added money may be generated by show management.