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.
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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 Michele Pearson

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October 14 & 15 – AzQHA Octoberfest Show
West World Scottsdale

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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

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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!

See Details and Schedule

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.

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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.

visit Pinnacle Circuit.com

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.

visit Pinnacle Circuit.com

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.

See Details

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!