Just when you thought The Championship at WEC-Ocala couldn’t be topped, the calendar is expanding with two amazing additions alongside, and over $1 Million in Total Prize Money!
The Championship 2026 dates are set for September 15-20, 2026, with two additional concurrent featured shows:
APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic Show, September 17-20
The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show, September 18-20
From WEC-Ocala:
The Championship Show remains the cornerstone of the week, showcasing top-tier Quarter Horse competition with substantial prize money.
Contact information:
Greg Wheat (WEC – Ocala) : greg.wheat@wec.net
Jarrett Cartee (An Equine Production) jarrett@anequineproduction.com
Keep scrolling for the latest information for the APHA Zone 9 Show information:
APHA Zone 9 Show
Co-Hosted by the Zone 9 Committee and WEC-Ocala
$159,000 added for APHA exhibitors with 6-judges and APHA & NSBA Dual-Approved Classes.
$250 flat fee and $200 stall per back number; includes APHA classes and office fee. Stalls Tuesday—Sunday+$25/day for early/late check-in.
Stay tuned to FLORIDA PAINT HORSE CLUB – HOME and the official Florida Paint Horse Club Facebook group for information as it’s released!
Showbill: https://floridapainthorseclub.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/3/4/123418313/zone9_showbill_2026_4.29.26.pdf
Stall, RV, and hotel reservations: https://floridapainthorseclub.weebly.com/26-zone-9-show.html
From WEC-Ocala:
Running concurrently with the Championship Show, the APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic will debut at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The event will offer $159,000 in added prize money and take place in Indoor Arena 6, operating under a separate show bill.
For Paint Horse show information, please contact:
Paint Horse Show Manager: Amanda Palmer | 727.430.0515