Qualifying Events

Official WCRC Host Qualifying Events are held throughout the Western United States and Western Canada. WCRC divisions run concurrently with each host event's NRHA classes.

2027 Qualifying Calendar

  • March 12–20, 2027

    Cactus Reining Classic

    WestWorld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona

    Two WCRC qualifying slates, all WCRC divisions · Founding WCRC Qualifying Event

    Event website

Qualifying Season

January 1 – July 31, 2027Qualify for the 2027 West Coast Reining Championships. July 31, 2027 is the final qualifying deadline for the 2027 Championship.
August 1 – September 18, 2027Qualifying blackout period. No WCRC Host Qualifying Events are held from August 1 through the conclusion of the Championship.
September 10–18, 2027The inaugural West Coast Reining Championships at the High Roller Reining Classic, Las Vegas.
After the 2027 Championship – December 31Qualifying resumes for the 2028 West Coast Reining Championships.

Host Regions

The inaugural program will be limited to approximately 12 to 15 qualifying events. Target regions are Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Event producers can read the host terms and apply on the Host an Event page.

How to QualifyHost an Event