2026 Schedule
**ALL SHOWS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
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OFFICIAL SHOW DATES AND TIMES!
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TENATIVE 2026 SCHEDULE:
JAN. 19-21, 2026 - BHSS SDCHA CUTTING-
KJERSTAD ARENA, RAPID CITY, SD
Feb 25-March 6 -Eastern Nationals - West Monroe, Louisiana
March 18 - April 13 - NCHA SUPER STAKES - Fort Worth, TX
May 1-3, 2026 - SDCHA SPRING FLING & NCHA Days -
KJERSTAD ARENA, RAPID CITY, SD
June 20-22 NCHA Convention- San Antonio, TX
July7 - Aug. 1 - NCHA SUMMER SPECTACULAR - Fort Worth, TX
October 22-25 SDCHA Spooktacular and Upper Midwest Circuit Finals
Kjerstad Event Center, Rapid City, SD
Nov. 9-Dec. 5 NCHA Futurity
Open
Non-Pro
Jr. Youth
Sr. Youth
75,000 Amateur
Unlimited Amateur
25,000 Novice Horse
25,000 Novice Horse Non-Pro
5,000 Novice Horse
5,000 Novice Horse Non-Pro
50,000 Non-Pro
25,000 Amateur
Select Non-Pro
4,000 Limit Rider
SDCHA Approved Classes
Release from liability and waiver of responsibility: As a condition to participate in this event, the NCHA, its affiliates, show producers, directors, officers, employees, members, agents and representatives ARE HEREBY released from all claims, demands, or causes of action of any kind or nature whatsoever; where now existing or to hereafter accrue on account of any damage, cost or expense (i) AS A RESULT OF ANY BODILY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY ANIMALS, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF NCHA, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES; or (ii) as a result of the interpretation or enforcement of the NCHA constitution, Bylaws, Rules or regulations and the risk of such damage, cost or expenses which may occur by reason of foregoing is hereby assumed and accepted. This waiver is binding on the undersigned as well as all riders, grooms and other helpers associated with the participation of horse(s) described herein in this event and the undersigned indemnifies the NCHA from all claims, demands or causes of action based on any of the foregoing.