2026 Championship
2026 World's Greatest Horseman
Jordan Williams claims the 2026 NRCHA title at Fort Worth.
February 28, 2026 · Fort Worth, Texas
Jordan Williams & Jaymes Bond
Jordan Williams won the 2026 World’s Greatest Horseman aboard Bonds Ranch’s Jaymes Bond at the NRCHA Celebration of Champions. Their 885.5 final composite earned the $150,000 champion’s purse. Jaymes Bond is by Metallic Cat out of Shortys Jay Ray, by Dual Rey.
2026 Open Podium
| Place | Rider | Horse | Final composite | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Williams | Jaymes Bond | 885.5 | $150,000 |
| 2 | Chris C. Dawson | Zak 34 | 881 | $75,000 |
| 3 | Tucker J. Robinson | Smooth Outta Style | 875.5 | $45,000 |
The Winning Four-Event Breakdown
| Event | Score |
|---|---|
| Herd work | 221.5 |
| Rein work | 220 |
| Steer stopping | 225 |
| Cow work | 219 |
| Final composite | 885.5 |
Youth & Non Pro Champions
| Division | Rider | Horse | Composite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth | Cole Hawk | Stylish Boone | 724 |
| Non Pro | Lanham Brown | Hesa Twisted Bet | 1091 |
These divisions use their own competition formats; their composite totals should not be compared directly with the Open final.
Next Championship
NRCHA lists the next World’s Greatest Horseman for February 27, 2027, in Fort Worth. The Celebration of Champions runs February 13–27. Confirm schedules and ticket information with NRCHA before traveling.