Qualifying and Entry Process
Qualifying and Entry Process for the Pleasure Versatility Challenge
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The first, and a maximum, twenty (20) horses to meet the qualifying and entry process will be exhibited in 2026. A list of “also eligible” horses will be maintained, on a first-come/first-serve basis, according to electronic/post-mark/hand date stamp, in the event any of the initial twenty (20) horses withdraw, become ineligible for any reason, or are unable to be shown for any reason. To be considered, payments must be received with the entry form.
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An entry payment of $1,000 is due by 5 p.m. Central on September 15. Of this amount, $850 goes to purse and $150 goes to AQHA to cover show administration costs. Entry payments made for those horses offered the opportunity to compete, but do not compete, are non-refundable. Entry payments will be refunded for all others.
- An entry payment of $1,500 is due if received September 15 at 5:01 p.m. to October 1 at 5:00 p.m. Central time. The late entry penalty is added to the purse.
- An entry payment of $2,000 is due if received October 1 at 5:01 p.m. to October 9 at 5:00 p.m. Central time. No additional entries will be taken after October 9 at 5:00 p.m. Central time.
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Entry in the Pleasure Versatility Challenge does NOT require AQHA Professional Horsemen Association membership, but an AQHA Professional Horsemen Association membership is highly recommended.
Entries for the 2026 Pleasure Versatility Challenge will open with AQHA Markel and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows in mid-August 2026.