Class Information

Futurity (4-Year-Olds)

• Open to 4-year-old horses.

• Horses compete across three phases:

  • Herd Work

  • Reined Work

  • Fence Work

• Offered in Open, Level 1 Open, Non Pro, and Level 1 Non Pro divisions, subject to eligibility.

• Level 1 divisions are restricted to horses and/or riders meeting ARCHA Level 1 eligibility thresholds as defined in the current rule book.

• Conducted in accordance with applicable ARCHA / NRCHA rules.

Derby (5-Year-Olds)

• Open to 5-year-old horses.

• Horses compete across three phases:

  • Herd Work

  • Reined Work

  • Fence Work

• Offered in Open, Level 1 Open, Non Pro, and Level 1 Non Pro divisions, subject to eligibility.

• Level 1 divisions are restricted to horses and/or riders meeting ARCHA Level 1 eligibility thresholds as defined in the current rule book.

• Conducted in accordance with applicable ARCHA / NRCHA rules.

Australia’s Ultimate Cow Horse (Open Event)

• Open to all eligible horses and riders.

• Horses compete across three phases:

  • Herd Work

  • Reined Work

  • Fence Work

• Offered in Open and Level 1 Open divisions, subject to eligibility.

• Level 1 eligibility applies in accordance with ARCHA rules and earnings thresholds.

• Conducted in accordance with applicable ARCHA rules.

ARCHA Non-Pro Boxing Futurity (4-Year-Olds)

• Open to non-professional riders on 4-year-old horses.

• Horses compete in:

  • Reined Work

  • Boxing

• No fence work included.

• Offered in Non Pro and Level 1 Non Pro divisions, subject to eligibility.

• Level 1 eligibility applies in accordance with ARCHA rules and earnings thresholds.

• Conducted in accordance with ARCHA rules.

ARCHA Rules and LTE can be found at www.cowhorseaustralia.com/resources

How to Enter

Competitors may enter each class using one of two payment options:

Option 1 — Full Payment

Pay the full entry fee upfront to confirm your entry.

Option 2 — Three Instalments

Pay your entry in three instalments in line with the published payment schedule.
Payment links for the second and final instalments will be sent directly to competitors when due.

⭐ Level 1 Opt-In (Important)

All Level 1 competitors must opt in separately for the Level 1 pool for each applicable class.
Level 1 opt-in applies whether you choose full payment or instalment payment.

Level 1 eligibility is based on Lifetime Earnings (LTE) thresholds for each class.

Entries are confirmed once the required payment and (if applicable) Level 1 opt-in have been completed.