Held annually in Fort Worth, Texas, the NRCHA Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions marks the kickoff of the premier event show year for the National Reined Cow Horse Association. The event brings together elite riders competing for World Champion titles, alongside competitors in the World’s Greatest Horseman® presented by Ray Shell Ranch and Western Bloodstock, the World’s Greatest Youth Horseman® presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™, and Derby-aged horses showcased in the Tres Osos Derby. Together, these marquee events highlight the talent and tradition of the reined cow horse industry at its highest level.
NRCHA Celebration of Champions
February 14-28, 2026 /// Fort Worth, Texas
World's Greatest Horseman® – February 28
Tickets will go on sale in January 2026. If you are interested in being notified about tickets, please fill out the form below.
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World's Greatest Horseman® Ticket Interest Form
World's Greatest Horseman® Champion - Erin Taormino and Hazardouz Material
World's Greatest Youth Horseman® Champion - Parker Ralston and Seven S Tuff Boots
Event Information
Entry Information
- Exhibitor Packet
- Entry Form (printable)
- Stall Request Form
Official Photographer
Primo Morales Photography
primomoralesphotography@gmail.com
Official Videographer
Equine Promotion
videos@equinenetwork.com
Accommodations
Sportsmans RV Rentals
Book Now
SpringHill Suites – University
3250 Lovell Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Book Now – closes January 23
Residence Inn – Cultural District
2500 Museum Way
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
TownePlace Suites – Fort Worth University
3450 West Vickery Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Additional RV Locations
Cowtown RV Park
817-441-7878
7000 IH-20, Fort Worth
Fort Worth RV Park
817-886-3748
5319 Ruben Lane, Fort Worth
Green Acres RV Park
817-737-7542
321 Isbell Road, Fort Worth
North Texas Jellystone Park
817-426-5037
2301 S Burleson Blvd, Burleson
Stockyards RV Park
817-575-9506
128 E. Exchange Ave., Suite 300
Texan RV Ranch
817-437-1666
1961 Lone Star Road, Mansfield
Traders Village RV Park
972-647-2331
2602 W. Mayfield Road, Arlington
Rentals
Rent A Stall Mat
844-628-7787
Rent Now
Golf Cart Rentals
817-921-5491
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Future Dates:
- February 13-27, 2027
