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Silver Dollar Circuit Horse Show or EMO Celebration Horse Show in Las Vegas at the South Point Hotel & Casino.

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.

Trainer Rick Kelly and clients preparing for the ranch riding and reining at the California Championship horse show for quarter horses and all breeds.
The California Championship Horse show Logo in Paso Robles, California

August 27 - 31, 2025

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Ranch | Reining | Rail | Trail | Futurities | WT All Breed

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a curious newcomer, there are classes for everyone.

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Located at the Paso Robles Event Center. 

The EMO Horse show in las vegas with prize money for equestrians interested in competing
The EMO Celebration horse show in las vegas for quarter horses

June 26 - July 26, 2025

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AQHA Open, Amateur, Select, Youth and Novice (level 1), NSBA Futurity classes plus cattle, ranch and reining classes. There is no qualifying to show and big money to be won!

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Located at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

AQHA L1 Championship Winner in ranch riding
AQHA Level 1 Championships logo

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.

The AQHYA World Championship Show offers the highest level of quarter horse competition for exhibitors under the age of 18
AQHYA World Championship Show Logo

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.

EMO Celebration
The AQHA World Show offers the highest level of competiton for trainers and amateurs in the quarter horse world.
The AQHA and Adequan Select World Championship Show Logo

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

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