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AQHA Winter Classic

Date: Jan 22 - Jan 29, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM

SCHEDULE

Location(s):

Thursday, January 22
8am AQHA Winter Classic, Ranch Trail & Ranch Riding
Friday, January 23
8am AQHA Winter Classic, Cutting & Ranch Riding Classes
Saturday, January 24
8am AQHA Winter Classic Cow Horse Classes, Ranch Horse Challenge Classes
Sunday, January 25
8am AQHA Winter Classic, Halter Class, Ranching Heritage Challenge, Roping Classes
Monday, January 26
8am AQHA Winter Classic, Ranch Riding, & Reining
Tuesday, January 27
8am AQHA Winter Classic, Halter, Cutting, & Roping
Wednesday, January 28
8am AQHA Winter Classic, Halter, Reining, Cow Horse Classes
Thursday, January 29
8am AQHA Winter Classic Horse Show, Ranch Riding, & Roping

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The Black Hills Stock Show kicks off with the AQHA Winter Classic. Competitors from across the United States will gather in Rapid City to compete. The show will feature many different classes from Reining, Working Cow Horse, Halter, Cutting, Ranch Riding, and Roping classes. The Winter Classic has gained popularity within the ranks of the horse world due to the triple judged aspect of the show.

In 2026, the Black Hills Stock Show will being adding Versatility Ranch Horse.

Show Manager-Chris Jensen
Show Secretary-Diane Gage
BHSS Representative-Paige VanderWerff

AQHA Winter Classic

Jan 22 - Jan 29, 2026 | 8:00 AM