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AQHA Winter Classic

Date: Jan 22 - Jan 29, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM

SCHEDULE

Location(s):

James Kjerstad Event Center

Thursday, January 22

AQHA Winter Classic, Ranch Trail & Ranch Riding

Friday, January 23

AQHA Winter Classic, Cutting & Ranch Riding Classes

Saturday, January 24

AQHA Winter Classic Cow Horse Classes, Ranch Horse Challenge Classes

Sunday, January 25

AQHA Winter Classic, Halter Class, Ranching Heritage Challenge, Roping Classes

Monday, January 26

AQHA Winter Classic, Ranch Riding, & Reining

Tuesday, January 27

AQHA Winter Classic, Halter, Cutting, & Roping

Wednesday, January 28

AQHA Winter Classic, Halter, Reining, Cow Horse Classes

Thursday, January 29

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

2026 Show Bill

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AQHA Winter Classic

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