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AQHA Winter Classic

Date: Jan 21 - Jan 28, 2027

Time: 8:00 AM

SCHEDULE

Location(s):

James Kjerstad Event Center

Thursday, January 21

AQHA Winter Classic, Ranch Trail & Ranch Riding

Friday, January 22

AQHA Winter Classic, Cutting & Ranch Riding Classes

Saturday, January 23

AQHA Winter Classic Cow Horse Classes, Ranch Horse Challenge Classes

Sunday, January 24

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

Monday, January 25

AQHA Winter Classic, Ranch Riding, & Reining

Tuesday, January 26

AQHA Winter Classic, Halter, Cutting, & Roping

Wednesday, January 27

AQHA Winter Classic, Halter, Reining, Cow Horse Classes

Thursday, January 28

AQHA Winter Classic Horse Show, Ranch Riding, & Roping

Results

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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.

VRH Added Money
Open VRH All Around-$2,000
Amateur VRH All Around- $1,000
Limited Amateur VRH All Around- $1,000

Show Managers-Chris Jensen and Paige Vander Werff
Show Secretary-Diane Gage

THANK YOU to our Sponsors

AQHA Winter Classic

Jan 21 - Jan 28, 2027 | 8:00 AM