The American Quarter Horse Association kicked off the AQHYA World Championship Show on Friday, July 31. The show runs through Sunday, August 9 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. It is the largest, single-breed world championship horse show for youth exhibitors in the world.
Keagan Phillips and Lucy Geweke from GoHorseShow’s incomparable media team are covering all the exciting sights and sounds from this pinnacle event. Although we might not be able to mention all the winners from every class, here are some highlights from each day.
Be sure to check out our Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages for more coverage throughout the event and stay tuned during the show for daily recaps from OKC. Good luck and congratulations to everyone!
DAY 2 RECAP – SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
- L1 Horsemanship 14-18 Champion of Champions – SIMONE WEST & ONLY EN LA MOONLITE – OAK GROVE, MO – VIDEO RECAP | GOMAG AD
- L3 Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under – HANNAH KATE PIPKIN & IM HUNTIN NO DOUBT – FLOWER MOUND, TX – FEATURED VIDEO | GOMAG AD
DAY 1 RECAP – FRIDAY, JULY 31
Hannah Kate Pipkin kicked off the 2026 Youth World with a big win in the L3 Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under aboard Im Huntin No Doubt.
- L1 Hunter Under Saddle 14-18 Champion of Champions – SOPHIE BUHN & BOY OH BOY – OAK GROVE, MN – VIDEO RECAP | GOMAG AD
- L3 Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under – HANNAH KATE PIPKIN & IM HUNTIN NO DOUBT – FLOWER MOUND, TX – FEATURED VIDEO | GOMAG AD
