The Championship Show 2026 Featuring APHA & Appaloosa Shows | WEC – Ocala
Just when you thought The Championship at WEC-Ocala couldn’t be topped, the calendar is expanding with two amazing additions alongside!
The Championship 2026 dates are set for September 15-20, 2026, with two additional concurrent featured shows:
APHA Zone 9 Show, September 17-20
The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show, September 18-20
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Photo by Shane Rux Photography, courtesy of WEC-Ocala.
From WEC-Ocala:
The Championship Show remains the cornerstone of the week, showcasing top-tier Quarter Horse competition with substantial prize money.
Highlights include the $100,000 Added All Age Limited Open Trail, beginning with a first go and culminating in a finals where the top 20 competitors will return to vie for the title.
Open riders will also compete for top honors in the $40,000 Added All Age Open Trail, adding depth to an already competitive schedule.
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
$135,000 guaranteed 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!
For premium and schedule for The Championship, watch the website and Facebook page for An Equine Production: Calendar — An Equine Production
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 $100,000 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
The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show | September 18–20, 2026
Also running concurrently, The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show will bring $50,000 in added money and expanded opportunities for exhibitors during the same week.
For The Spotted Cash Classic show information, please contact Kari Williams | 614.419.0300
