Requirements for qualification at the 2025 Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan®, will not change from the 2024 qualifying period.

Following review and approval from the AQHA Executive Committee, the requirements to qualify for the 2025 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan Select World Championship Shows have been posted to the AQHA website.

The 2025 Nutrena AQHA World Show is slated for October 30 – November 22 in Oklahoma City. The national qualifying period began August 1, 2024, and ends July 31, 2025.

Exhibitors and their American Quarter Horses can qualify by meeting one of the following requirements:

1. Earn the required number of qualifying points for the desired class during the 2025 AQHA World and Select World qualifying period, August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, and pay the standard entry fee. This qualifying achievement will be added to the horse’s permanent AQHA record.
2. Participate in four AQHA-approved events during the 2025 AQHA World and Select World qualifying period and pay the standard entry fee, regardless of the number of points earned. Participation credit is earned by horse on a class-by-class basis for the open division and by horse/exhibitor combination for both the amateur and Select divisions. An AQHA event is defined as all judge numbers for a particular show or circuit. For example, the Arizona Sun Circuit is considered one event, even though it includes eight sets of points. This qualifying method will not be added to the horse’s permanent AQHA record. Note: exhibitors and horses need only show to one judge or set of judges at an event to earn the participation requirement.
3. Qualify as an affiliate (state/provincial) invitee and pay the standard entry fee. For each affiliate, the top five amateur and Select exhibitors/horses, plus ties, in each Level 3 class, which do not qualify nationally will receive an invitation to the respective world show class. This also includes the top five, plus ties, in each Level 3 open class. To qualify through this options, at least one-half point must be earned in the respective class. This qualifying method will not be added to the horse’s permanent AQHA record.
4. If the requirements outlined above are not met, an American Quarter Horse can still be entered in the show for a higher entry fee. Open Level 3 classes will require a $7,500 nomination fee per class, while amateur and Select Level 3 classes will require a $5,000 nomination fee per class. Open Level 2 classes will require a $5,000 nomination fee per class, while amateur and Select amateur Level 2 classes will require a $3,500 nomination fee per class. A portion of this buy-in fee will be retained by AQHA.

All Level 3 classes entered, regardless of qualifying method, will count toward AQHA Superhorse and All-Around awards, as long as the horse or horse/exhibitor combination are otherwise eligible.

For more information about the Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World, visit www.aqha.com/worldshow.

About the Show
The Nutrena AQHA World, Adequan® Select World and Adequan® Level 2 Championships are the premier events in the equine industry for amateur, Select and open exhibitors. The show includes Level 3 and Adequan® Level 2 classes, as well as AQHA Level 1 Champion of Champions classes. The shows feature over three weeks of exciting competition, educational opportunities and a bountiful trade show. For more information, visit www.aqha.com/worldshow.

About the Sponsors
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Adequan®, the official equine joint therapy of AQHA, is the proud title sponsor of the Adequan® Select World and the Adequan® Level 2 Championships. When you choose a joint therapy for your horses, choose Adequan®.

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