Arizona Quarter Horse sponsors and promotes numerous events throughout the year including social and competitive Trail Rides, ranch competitions, clinics, cuttings, youth scholarship shows and AQHA shows and special events.
Calendar of Events at a Glance
2022 Events
The 2022 Year End Awards Banquet was held February 4th, 2023
at SJ Ranch in Scottsdale with a night of wards, Silent Auction great food and plenty of time to catch up with friends.
2023 Events
June 29 – July 9, 2023- The EMO Celebration
South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas, NV
*THE CELEBRATION IS NOT AN AZQHA APPROVED SHOW*
The six judge EMO Celebration offers AQHA open, amateur, select, youth and novice (level 1), NSBA Futurity classes plus cattle, ranch and reining classes. There is no qualifying for the EMO AQHA Celebration.
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September 20-24 – Arizona Fall Championship
West World, Scottsdale AZ
Something for everyone at every level. AQHA, NSBA, NRHA, NRCHA and Ranch classes with loads of great awards and prize money
See Details.
October 6, 7 & 8 – Sonoita Quarter Horse Show
Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, AZ
Judges Dave Avery and Holly Hover
October 14 & 15 – AzQHA Octoberfest Show
West World Scottsdale
November 30 – December 3 – Dorn Parkinson Memorial Show
Queen Creek, AZ
Now 4 days with a rain plan for all classes to be under cover if necessary!
December 14-17 – Arizona Nationals Livestock & Quarter Horse Show
West World, Scottsdale, AZ
Double Judged
Past Events
JANUARY 25-29 – Saguaro Classic Quarter Horse Show
Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek, AZ
Carol Whittaker 5209078286 or 5209078286 • PISTOLHILLQH@GMAIL.COM
For more information visit saqha.org
March 4 – 12 – 50th Anniversary Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit
West World, Scottsdale AZ
Join Us For Sun Circuit’s Golden Jubilee! 36 Saddle Awards, 12 Golf Cart Awards, Thousands in added money, NSBA Heroes on Horses, National Championships in Showmanship, Horsemanship & Equitation
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April 15th-16th – No Bling Show – Jackpot Ranch, Camp Verde – DOUBLE JUDGED.
This show offers Halter, Cutting, Cow Horse, Boxing, Roping, Reining and Ranch classes only.
Call Dana Yingling 480-239-5381 before April 10th for stalls. Stalls are $45/night.
Call Jackpot Ranch for RV spaces and Shavings 928-300-5490.
May 17 – 21 2023 – Nutrena AQHA West Level 1 Championships and Pinnacle Circuit
West World, Scottsdale AZ
Arizona Quarter Horse Association is proud to host the 2023 Nutrena AQHA West Level 1 Championships again in 2023. By offering two shows simultaneously, there will be competition for every level of exhibitor.
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DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE – Contact each show to confirm.
2023 YOUTH QUALIFYING: DATES START MAY 1, 2023 & END APRIL 31, 2024
Make sure to check out the AzQHA website under Points to make sure you are up to date on all year end awards that are given out this year.
*1-Event- means that the total shows or circuits counts as 1 event for our year end awards.
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. You can nominate a person or a horse. Go to the Hall of Fame Page to find forms.
So if you know of someone or a horse that should be in the AzQHA Hall of Fame for 2022 let us know!
