Signature Shows/Events
In addition to PCQHA's California Championship Horse Show, find a comprehensive list of AQHA-sanctioned shows and special events. Beyond the arena, PCQHA celebrates its members and industry leaders with events such as the Membership & Awards Banquet and the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner.
May 19-24, 2025
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The Nutrena AQHA West Level 1 Championship is a premier event tailored for Level 1, Rookie, and walk-trot competitors, offering a platform to showcase their skills. It will be held in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit.
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Located at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Aug 1-10, 2025 (tentative)
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The AQHYA World Championship Show is the pinnacle event for youth exhibitors competing with American Quarter Horses. This prestigious show brings together top riders from across the country to compete in a wide range of disciplines, including Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail, Western Riding, Reining, Cutting, Working Hunter, Showmanship, and more.
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Located at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
Oct 30 - November 22, 2025
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​The AQHA World Championship Show and Adequan® Select World Championship Show showcase the highest level of American Quarter Horse Competition. This event is the ultimate stage for exhibitors at the highest levels, featuring a diverse lineup of Western, English, and Ranch events.
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Located at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
California Show Schedule
SCPHA Open & AQHA Special Event
January 11 - 12, 2025
Temecula, CA
Gold N Grand
Spring
March 21 - 23
Rancho Murieta, CA
SLOCQHA
Mother's Day Circuit
April 30 - May 4, 2025
Paso Robles, CA
*PCQHA Buckle Bonanza Show
SCPHA Open & AQHA Special Event
June 14 - 15, 2025
Temecula, CA
The California Championship Show
August 27 - 31, 2025
Paso Robles, CA
Brookside
Bonanza 2
October 2 - 5, 2025
Brookside, CA
Goldmine Show
Fall
TBD
Rancho Murieta, CA
SCPHA Open & AQHA Special Event
January 25 - 26, 2025
Temecula, CA
Show Me The Money
Horse Show
April 9 - 13, 2025
Burbank, CA
*PCQHA Buckle Bonanza Show
AQHA Level 1 Championship
May 19 - 24, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
The EMO Celebration
Horse Show
June 26 - July 6, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
Gold N Grand
Fall
September 5 - 7, 2025
Rancho Murieta, CA
SCPHA Open & AQHA Special Event
October 11 - 12, 2025
Temecula, CA
Back-2-Basics
Horse Show
Jan 29 - February 2, 2025
Rancho Murieta, CA
*PCQHA Buckle Bonanza Show
CPHA
Show of the Year
April 23 - 27, 2025
Rancho Murieta, CA
Brooksize
Bonanza 1
May 29 - June 2, 2025
Elk Grove, CA
*PCQHA Buckle Bonanza Show
AQHBofSCV
Watsonville Show
July 23 - 27, 2025
Watsonville, CA
*PCQHA Buckle Bonanza Show (cattle only)
SCPHA Open & AQHA Special Event
September 27 - 28, 2025
Elk Grove, CA
SCPHA Open & AQHA Special Event
December 6 - 7, 2025
Temecula, CA