AzQHA programs benefit all horse breeds and disciplines by sponsoring
youth programs, trail rides, show and educational opportunities.
2017 Sun Circuit Bigger Than Ever
One word summarizes the March Arizona Sun Country Circuit: More.The show had more entries than ever in its 44 year history with nearly 18,500 AQHA class entries and 21,479 over all entries. More classes, more horses, more sunshine, more arenas and more prizes resulted in more points, more smiles and more happy exhibitors. Once again, Arizona Quarter Horse Association has managed to take a wildly successful show and make it even better. The quality of the competition was outstanding, and the atmosphere exuded fun.
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Sanderson Ford 
The Arizona Quarter Horse Association and Sanderson Ford are excited to announce that AzQHA members will now be receiving a $500 discount when purchasing a new Ford from Sanderson Ford. This discount is in addition to the Ford Motor Companies $500 discount for members of American Quarter Horse Association. Sanderson Ford is the official auto and truck dealer of AzQHA.
Watson’s Hat Shop
Watson’s Hat Shop is proud to be the official hat shop of AzQHA. Get a 10% discount on a hat purchase up to a maximum of a $250.00 discount to AzQHA members.
Upcoming Events
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2017 SHOW CALENDAR
APRIL 15 AzQHA/ AQHA TRAIL CHALLENGE Location: Sonoita, Az Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Contact Jamie Smith -385-395-0043 or jamie.smith.az@gmail.com
APRIL 28-30 AzRCHA -SHERRI GILKERSON MEMORIAL – WORKING COW HORSE SHOW Location Horse Shoe Park, Queen Creek,AZ Contact- Allison Walker show secretary -937-725-1423 www.azrcha.com
MAY 6 AzQHA NO BLING CIRCUIT #2 (Open classes added 2 show arenas) Location: Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ Contact: Dana Yingling 480-239-5381 may 6th No Bling Classes Updated, may 6 no bling entry form, may 6 no bling rules
MAY 12 &13 AzQHA/ AQHA TRAIL CHALLENGE – Free Trail Challenge Clinic on 12th Location: American Ranch , Prescott , Arizona Contact Carol Belmore- email tontomtn@gmail.com or Laurel Denton barubarranch@gmail.com or Nancy Gillett nancy.a.gillett@gmail.com
JUNE 8-11 SONOITA QUARTER HORSE SHOW Versatility Ranch Horse will run with other AQHA classes on Saturday and Sunday- two double judged shows split combined. Location: Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, AZ Contact Karen Siefer, Show Manager 520-425-6393 17 sonoita ShowPremium more information at www.sonoitafairgrounds.com/qha/
JUNE 30-JULY 9 THE CELEBRATION SHOW (Includes the Western States Championship classes) Location: Las Vegas- southpoint equestrian center – 10 judges – ALL SHOWS ARE AzQHA APPROVED FOR YEAR END AWARDS. www.thecelebrationcircuit.com or www.westernstateschampionship.com
JULY 19-23 TALL PINES QUARTER HORSE SHOW Location: Flagstaff, AZ download premium info https://m.facebook.com/TallPinesQHS/ Contact Garrett Cooper email- garrettwcooper@gmail.com
SEPT 2 AzQHA NO BLING CIRCUIT #3 Location: Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ Contact: Dana Yingling 480-239-5381
SEPT 21-24 ARIZONA FALL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Location: Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ Contact: Doug Huls 480-390-6867 or www.azfallchampionship.com
DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE – Contact each show to confirm. 2017 YOUTH QUALIFYING: DATES START MAY 1, 2016 & END APRIL 31, 2017
NOMINATE FOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The nomination committee for the Hall of Fame needs your help in nominating inductees to the AzQHA Hall of Fame. Go online to www.azqha.org click on about us and you will see the tab for the nominee form. You can nominate a person or a horse. So if you know of someone or a horse that should be in the AzQHA Hall of Fame for 2017 let us know!