WRHA Dual-Approved Classes Are Now Part of the ABRA World Show — Here's What Competitors Need to Know

If you compete in ABRA ranch classes at the World Show, you now have the opportunity to earn Western Ranch Horse Association national points at the exact same time, without changing a single thing about your schedule.

WRHA dual-approved classes are officially part of the 2025 ABRA World Show in July, running concurrently alongside the corresponding ABRA/BBP ranch classes. Here is everything you need to know to enter, qualify, and make the most of this opportunity.

What Are WRHA Dual-Approved Classes at the World Show?

WRHA dual-approved classes are competition classes that are sanctioned by both the Western Ranch Horse Association (WRHA) and the American Buckskin Registry Association (ABRA) / BBP. When a class is dual-approved, your placing counts toward national standings in both organizations from a single competitive performance.

At the 2025 World Show, WRHA dual-approved classes run concurrently with their corresponding ABRA/BBP ranch classes. You compete once. Both organizations recognize your result.

Who Is Eligible to Compete in WRHA Dual-Approved Classes?

To earn WRHA national points in dual-approved classes at the World Show, the following requirements must be met:

• Your horse must be an active WRHA member

• You must enter the corresponding ABRA class first — the WRHA option is an add-on, not a standalone entry

• A separate $10.00 WRHA entry fee must be paid at the time of registration

Important: ABRA class entry is required. You cannot enter the WRHA portion without first entering the ABRA class.

How to Enter WRHA Dual-Approved Classes — Step by Step

Entering is straightforward. Follow these steps to make sure your entry is complete:

• Step 1: Confirm your horse's WRHA membership is current at worldranchhorse.com

• Step 2: Complete your standard ABRA World Show class entries as normal

• Step 3: Select the WRHA dual-approved option on eligible classes

• Step 4: Pay the additional $10.00 WRHA entry fee per class

• Step 5: Compete — your WRHA points are automatically recorded from your ABRA class performance

Why This Matters for Your WRHA National Standing

The ABRA World Show draws some of the many competitive ranch horse talent in the country. By adding WRHA dual-approved entry to your existing World Show classes, you're turning one trip and one performance into a national-points-earning opportunity for two organizations.

For competitors who are actively chasing WRHA year-end standings, the World Show is now one of the most efficient events on the calendar. Strong placings at a high-caliber show with dual-approved status carry real weight in the final points tally.

For competitors newer to WRHA, this is an ideal entry point, you're already at the show, already competing in the class. The $10 add-on is a low-cost way to begin building national points and WRHA presence.

About the Western Ranch Horse Association (WRHA)

The Western Ranch Horse Association is a national organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the working ranch horse. WRHA sanctions shows across the country and maintains an annual national points program that recognizes top horses and riders in ranch horse disciplines including ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch cutting, and more.

Membership is open to horses of all breeds. For full membership information, rules, and the current show schedule, visit worldranchhorse.com.

Frequently Asked Questions About WRHA Dual-Approved Classes

Do I have to be a WRHA member to enter the dual-approved class?

Your horse must be a WRHA member to earn national points. Without WRHA membership, your horse's placing will not count toward WRHA national standings, even if you pay the $10 entry fee.

Can I enter the WRHA class without entering the ABRA class?

No. Exhibitors must enter the ABRA class first. The WRHA dual-approved entry is an add-on to the existing ABRA class entry, not a separate standalone class.

How much does the WRHA entry add-on cost?

A separate entry fee of $10.00 per class is assessed for the WRHA dual-approved portion.

When do the WRHA classes run at the World Show?

WRHA dual-approved classes run concurrently with the corresponding ABRA/BBP ranch classes. You will not need to adjust your show schedule, you compete once, and both organizations recognize the result.

Where can I get my horse's WRHA membership?

Visit worldranchhorse.com to register your horse, review membership requirements, and access the current rulebook.

Ready to Enter? Pre-Entry Closes June 1.

The 2025 ABRA World Show is this summer, and WRHA dual-approved classes are available for eligible entries right now. Pre-entry closes June 1. If your horse is already WRHA-registered, the add-on takes less than five minutes and $10.00 to complete.

Take these two steps today:

• Confirm your horse's WRHA membership is active at worldranchhorse.com

• Submit your ABRA World Show entry with the WRHA dual-approved add-on before June 1 to lock in pre-entry pricing

Questions? Contact the World Show office directly or visit worldranchhorse.com for full WRHA rules, eligibility, and membership information.