You could be crowned a champion at this fun, rewarding AQHA competition!
Your American Quarter Horse is your livelihood, your passion, your source of encouragement and really the only remaining social network that’s not in front of a computer. He also opens doors and gives you opportunities in a way nobody in the world can match. Bring him to the 2012 AQHA Regional Championship closest to your home1 and experience an event that tests your skills in a fun, rewarding environment!
Novice2 – Offered in youth and amateur classes for people who’ve earned less than 25 AQHA points in that class. Youth2 – specially designed for AQHYA members 18 and younger. Amateur2 – A non-pro division forAQHA members 19 and older. Select2 - A non-pro division for AQHA members 50 and older. Open – Reserved for our seasoned competitors and professionals, you can test your skills against the best!
Eligibility Rules Order duplicate buckles here! (pdf) Prizes and Awards Hardship Application Unofficial Results
All dates and locations are tentative. View a map to find your region. Regions may impose entry deadlines. 3
Region One Washington Horseman's Tacoma Unit Number One Tacoma, Washington - August 14-19, 2012 Lisa Gardner:(253) 208-8319 / cuteloper@aol.com Pre Entry Deadline: July 25, 2012
Region Two Central States Fairgrounds Rapid City, South Dakota - September 20-23, 2012 Jo Waldner: (605) 693-3820 / jwaldner@itctel.com Pre Entry Deadline: September 10, 2012
Region Three Minnesota State Fairgrounds St. Paul, Minnesota - July 11-15, 2012 Jennifer Horton: (319) 240-3520 / info@region3experience.com Pre Entry Deadline: June 15, 2012
Region Four Ohio Expo Center Columbus, Ohio - July 13-15, 2012 Rhonda Harter: (740) 943-2346 / congshow@oqha.com Pre Entry Deadline: June 15, 2012
Region Five Sussex County Fairgrounds Augusta, New Jersey - August 23 - 26, 2012 Rick Shiffler: (717) 269-8611 / rshiff122@aol.com or rick@moldbase.com Pre Entry Deadline: August 15, 2012
Region Six Eastern States Exposition Springfield, Massachusetts - July 17-22, 2012 Donna Rosciti: (401) 647-5588 / donna@rosciti.com Pre Entry Deadline: July 6, 2012
Region Seven Black Hawk Arena Salina, Utah - August 16 -19, 2012 Tiffany Montgomery: (801) 638-0546 / jtmontgomery@live.com Pre Entry Deadline: August 6, 2012 Region Eight Kansas Coliseum Wichita, Kansas - June 22-24, 2012 Don & Carol Moore: (719) 384-4980 / shows@mane-events.com Pre Entry Deadline: June 11, 2012 Region Nine Ike Hamilton Expo Center Monroe, Louisiana - March 22-25, 2012 Mark Harrell: (618) 397-1388 / markharrellqh@aol.com Pre Entry Deadline: March 10, 2012
Region Ten Jacksonville Equestrian Center Jacksonville, Florida - May 11-13, 2012 Judy Sullivan: (704) 442-8304 / judy-sullivan@carolina.rr.com Pre Entry Deadline: April 30, 2012 Region Eleven Postponed for 2012 due to the 2012 Youth World Cup
With the exception of novice classes, youth, amateur and select competitors may only show owned horses as defined in the 2011 AQHA Handbook Rules and Regulations, Rule 403(a)(6) and Rule 404(a) on pages 88-89.
Late entries are accepted for an additional late fee. Contact your region for more information.