AQHA shows are the perfect way to showcase the talent and versatility of the American Quarter Horse. AQHA members turned out in multitudes to support shows, circuits and special events across the globe in 2021 totaling more than 840,000 entries. Overall entries increased by 43% between 2020 and 2021 as the industry continued to recover from the effects of the pandemic. AQHA would like to recognize the top shows in 2021, determined by total entries divided by total show numbers.
Top Overall AQHA Shows:
- All American Quarter Horse Congress, Columbus, Ohio
- Arizona Sun Country Circuit, Scottsdale, Arizona
- Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show, Tampa, Florida
- Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association The Madness, Wilmington, Ohio
- Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Pre Madness, Wilmington, Ohio
Top Level 1 Shows:
- Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Level 1 Extravaganza, Findlay, Ohio
- Keystone Quarter Horse Level 1 Show, Centre Hall, Pennsylvania
- Northern Michigan Quarter Horse Association Level 1 Show, Midland, Michigan
- Area 3 Level 1 Summer Circuit, Ontario
- Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association Show, Northampton, Massachusetts
Top Introductory Shows:
- Mississippi Congress, Brandon, Mississippi
- Fundamentally Fun, Bryan, Texas
- Missouri River Classic, Bismarck, North Dakota
- Valley Riders Saddle Club Intro, Franklin, Indiana
- Brown County Horseman’s Association Summer Series, Georgetown, Ohio
Total AQHA show entries for the top five shows in each category will be published in the 2021 AQHA Annual Report, which will be available at a later date.
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