The National Reined Cow Horse Association will return to WestWorld in Scottsdale for the fifth year in a row with its 11-day cow horse competition, Kimes Ranch Derby. The event will take place May 28 – June 7 and will be free and open to all ages. The derby will see 4-and-5-year-old horses and their riders competing in three challenging events – herd work, rein work and fence (cow) work –through preliminary rounds to determine who will return for the clean-slate finals on June 7.

A NRCHA Derby highlight event, The Holy Cow Performance Horses CD Survivor Open Bridle Spectacular, will feature many of the industry’s seasoned and successful older horses in the bridle vying for $25,000 in added money and The Intermediate Open Bridle Spectacular has $2,500 added.. In addition to the limited-aged event and the Spectaculars, a full slate of horse show classes will feature added money that totals over $52,750.

A vendor village will feature bespoke western goods, and title sponsor Kimes Ranch will also have a display of their premium western apparel. Concessions will be available through WestWorld alongside a rotation of local food trucks.

For more information and to view daily schedule, visit: https://www.nrcha.com/event/western-derby/