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
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.
See Details
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 Michele Pearson
October 14 & 15 – AzQHA Octoberfest Show
West World Scottsdale
November 18 – Fall Ranch Fiesta – SAQHA Double Judged VRH Show
Judges Jason Hershberger – Congress, AZ and Pam Rose – Valley View, TX
There will also be a clinic with Pam Rose and one with Jason Hershberger on November 17.
Produced by Southern Arizona Quarter Horse Association
Contact Jamie Smith at admin@saqha.org or Carol whittaker at pistolhillqh@gmail.com for additional information
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 National Quarter Horse Show
West World, Scottsdale, AZ
Double Judged
Contact: Connie Hay, Show Manager – chaywant2play@gmail.com
For details and stall reservations, Visit www.anls.org/aqhashow
Download 2023 Arizona Nationals AQHA class list & entry form
2024 Shows and Events
January 24-28, 2024 – Saguaro Classic
Queen Creek
Produced by SAQHA – Visit saqha.org for details
February 3rd 2024 – Save the Date for the 2023 Year End Awards Banquet
The banquet will be held once again at SJ Ranch in Scottsdale with a night of awards, Silent Auction, great food and plenty of time to catch up with friends.
March 1-10, 2024 – Sun Circuit
West World, Scottsdale, AZ
Get all the latest at SunCircuit.com
April 24-28 AzQHA Show
Queen Creek AZ
Full slate of classes including cattle. 4 AQHA judges.
May 11 – 14, 2024 – The Pinnacle Circuit
South Point, Las Vegas
The Pinnacle Circuit will offer a full slate of classes for all levels May 11 – 14.
May 14 – 18, 2023 – Nutrena AQHA Level 1 West Championship
South Point, Las Vegas
AzQHA is proud to be producing the 2024 Nutrena AQHA L1 West Championship. The Level 1 Championships are intended for exhibitors to learn and grow in the show arena while sharpening their horsemanship skills. They feature walk-trot, Rookie and Level 1 classes. Attendees can look forward to a range of exciting activities and events, including free Nutrena Ride the Pattern clinics taught by AQHA Professional Horsemen, an extensive vendor hall, and plenty of time for social gatherings in the town that loves to have fun. South Point Hotel and Casino will offer special rates for exhibitors and their guests.
June 27th thru July 7th, 2024 – 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.
Visit thecelebrationlasvegas.com for Details
September 18-22, 2024 Arizona Fall Championship
The AZ Fall Championship has something for everyone at every level. AQHA, NSBA, NRHA, NRCHA and Ranch classes with loads of great awards and prize money.
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!
