Championships

2026 Recap · September 23–27
Lazy E Arena · Guthrie, Oklahoma

Five divisions. $100,000 in Riata Bonus money.

See the 2026 results On to the Finals

2026 recap

Five days in Guthrie

The 2026 National Rope Horse Rewards Championships ran September 23–27 at the Lazy E Arena. Every division roped immediately following its Riata Championship, carried WSTR Super Qualifier status and paid a $20,000 Riata Bonus.

Dates: September 23–27Five days, five divisions · 2026
Where: Lazy E ArenaGuthrie, Oklahoma
Riata Bonus: $100,000$20,000 in each division
Format: Four steer aggregateProgressive after one · 80% payback

Division by division

The results

Full standings, fast times and Riata Bonus winners for every division.

13.5

Wednesday, September 23

13.5 Rope Horse Rewards Championship

Total payout: $190,800

See 13.5 results →

11.5

Thursday, September 24

11.5 Rope Horse Rewards Championship

Total payout: $210,000

See 11.5 results →

10.5

Friday, September 25

10.5 Rope Horse Rewards Championship

Total payout: $203,200

See 10.5 results →

9.5

Saturday, September 26

9.5 Rope Horse Rewards Championship

Total payout: $182,000

See 9.5 results →

8.5

Sunday, September 27

8.5 Rope Horse Rewards Championship

Total payout: $105,600

See 8.5 results →

All 2026 results

Vegas

Advancing from Guthrie

Placing here opens two doors — a discounted Ariat WSTR Finale entry, and a spot in the Rope Horse Rewards Finals.

Ariat WSTR Finale discount

Any checks won qualify for a 2026 Ariat WSTR Finale discount
WSTR rules apply
You must enter the WSTR Finale no later than October 15

The Rope Horse Rewards Finals

December 9 at the South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas
13.5 Priefert Rope Horse Rewards Finals
11.5 Top Hand Rope Horse Rewards Finals
9.5 AQHA Rope Horse Rewards Finals
Limited entries — unfilled entries go on a first-come basis

Where aggregate winners advance
Won the aggregate in	Eligible to enter
13.5	13.5 Rope Horse Rewards Finals
11.5	11.5 Rope Horse Rewards Finals
10.5	11.5 or 9.5 Rope Horse Rewards Finals
9.5	9.5 Rope Horse Rewards Finals
8.5	9.5 Rope Horse Rewards Finals

All Rope Horse Rewards horses placing in the aggregate at the Championships are eligible to enter the Rope Horse Rewards Finals at the Ariat WSTR Finale. Winning teams may split. A Riata horse must be enrolled/entered in the RHR in order to move on to be eligible for the RHR Finals in Vegas.

See the 2026 results On to the Finals

Next stop: December 9, South Point, Las Vegas.