Road to the Horse 2026 Scores
The Wild Card Format
The Wild Card Challenge will take place on Thursday, March 19 (Rounds 1 & 2) and Friday March 20 (Wild Card Finals). The winner of the Wild Card Challenge will automatically be awarded a position as a Championship Competitor. All scores will be posted on the link above after the completion of each day’s competition.
The Wild Card Challenge will follow the same rules as the traditional Championship Competition but will see shorter rounds. In addition, the Wild Card Finals will feature Saddling Pen and Rail Work components only. There will be no obstacle course in the Wild Card Finals. Happy horses are always our first priority at Road to the Horse, and we do not want to overstimulate the fillies with the condensed format.
The Wild Card Challenge Champion will receive a $5,000 cash purse, Gist Silversmiths custom buckle and a Circle Y trophy saddle. The Reserve Champion will receive a $3,000 cash purse, third place will receive a $2,500 cash purse, and fourth place $2,000. All Wild Cards will receive a custom Rocket Donkey leather competitor jacket, a YETI Cooler, CINCH clothing and additional gifts from our valued partners.
Below is an overview of the Wild Card Challenge:
The 2026 World Championship Competition Format
The World Championship Competition will take place on Friday, March 20 (Round 1), Saturday, March 21 (Round 2) and Sunday March 22 (Finals). Each competitor will select (1) 3-year-old Pitchfork Ranch filly at the Running of the Remuda during Friday’s Opening Ceremonies.
The Road to the Horse 2026 World Champion will receive $75,000 cash purse, Gist Silversmiths custom buckle and a Circle Y trophy saddle. The Reserve Champion will receive a $20,000 cash purse, third place will receive a $10,000 cash purse and fourth place a $5,000 cash purse. All Championship competitors will receive a custom Rocket Donkey leather competitor jacket, a YETI Cooler, CINCH clothing and additional gifts from our valued partners. In addition, the winner of each round (1, 2 & 3) will receive a $5,000 cash bonus.
Below is an overview of the World Championship Competition:
