Old West World Championships Award $1.13 Million
The 2026 event in Amarillo concludes with record payouts for riders and horse owners.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Rodeo
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The 2026 Old West World Championships awarded $1.13 million in total prize money to competitors. This payout marks a significant portion of the $5.1 million awarded by Old West throughout the year.
Why it matters
The event showcases the high level of financial stakes currently involved in competitive rodeo across various professional divisions.
Rider Trevor Brazile earned $166,472 to finish as the highest-earning competitor at the event. Top-earning owners X Performance Horses collected $91,343 across seven horses.
The players
Trevor Brazile
Trevor Brazile is a professional rodeo athlete who finished as the highest-earning rider at the 2026 event.
X Performance Horses
X Performance Horses is a horse ownership entity that secured the top earnings position for owners at the championships.
The details
Competitors participated in Open, Intermediate, Limited, and Non-Pro divisions throughout the Amarillo event. The winnings highlight the scale of the competition, which saw top owners earn nearly six figures for their stables.
Timeline
The 2026 Old West World Championships and total annual prize payouts occurred throughout 2026.
Season Trajectory
The championships represent the pinnacle of the 2026 season for competitors chasing the organization's $5.1 million total annual prize pool. Success in Amarillo significantly alters the year-end earnings rankings for both top-tier riders and horse owners.
The event's final earnings report solidifies the season standings for riders looking to maximize their payouts across the circuit. These figures serve as the definitive benchmark for year-end performance metrics in the professional rodeo scene.
The takeaway
The high volume of prize money confirms that competitive rodeo remains a lucrative arena for top-performing riders and stable owners. Participants should monitor future event calendars to track how these substantial payouts influence overall season training and entry strategies.
Further reading
For more on the latest events and results, visit the rodeo section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Team Roping Journal.
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