Highlights
- The 2026 Best of the West and NRHA Southwest runs Oct. 7–11 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd.
- The event carries more than $200,000 in added money, per the Experience Scottsdale listing.
- The Arizona Reining Horse Association has hosted the Best of the West at WestWorld in prior years, according to Horseman's News.
- WestWorld, a major Scottsdale equestrian venue, also hosts the Cactus Reining Classic, one of NRHA's top annual events.
More than $200,000 in added money is on the line when the 2026 Best of the West and NRHA Southwest Affiliate Regional Championships open at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Oct. 7, running through Oct. 11.
The event is listed at 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. The Arizona Reining Horse Association has previously hosted the Best of the West at WestWorld, according to Horseman's News coverage of a prior edition held Oct. 1–6. WestWorld also serves as the home of the Cactus Reining Classic, described by its organizer as one of NRHA's top annual events.
The Experience Scottsdale listing notes the shows occasionally include coffee, though the full description was truncated in the published record. Additional event details, including entry requirements and class schedules, are expected through the Arizona Reining Horse Association.
Registration and competition details are available through the AZRHA Best of the West page; the event opens at WestWorld on Oct. 7.
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- experiencescottsdale.com retrieved 19/08/2026 16:55
- horsemansnews.com retrieved 19/08/2026 16:55
- brumleyevents.com retrieved 19/08/2026 16:55
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