
Super Sires proudly returned to the Arizona Sun Circuit in 2026 bringing $14,500.00 in added money to Super Sires eligible horses in seven classes. $14,500 in Added Money Brought to you by Super Sires Payout Total: $29,600 PLUS Awards! Level 1 / Green Jr. Western Riding STAKES PURSE $2,500.00 Added Level 1 / Green […]
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By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Lifelong horseman Steve Meadows of Staunton, Virginia, is being honored June 25, 2026, as the 2026 Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year. A fourth-generation horseman, Steve has been involved the horse industry since childhood. Steve and his wife, Becky, own Meadows Quarter Horses; daughter Noel helps Steve train and show […]
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Sun Circuit Offers New Western Versatility Class on the 2026 Schedule For Horses 5 & under (Ranch Horses are not eligible to compete) $1,000 NOW ADDED!! Friday March 6 Check out the new pattern class designed to showcase the versatility of western performance horses who do not show in Ranch classes. judges will be looking for […]
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Arizona Sun Circuit 2026 Stall Assignments: Download the PDF with assignment list, barn charts and ground map: ↓ Stalls – Sun Circuit More information about the show: https://www.suncircuit.com/
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Year-end banquets abounded this month, celebrating the hard work and success of horsemen across the U.S., and joining that list was the 2025 Year-end Awards Banquet for the Arizona Quarter Horse Association and the Arizona Reined Cow Horse Association on February 7, 2026. The welcoming atmosphere and smoothly running shows produced by both associations were […]
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The 2026 Pattern Book is now on line for purchase. GET YOURS TODAY: https://www.suncircuit.com/shop/2026-sun-circuit-patterns/ Sales benefit the AZQHA Youth organization. Includes patterns for Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation, Versatility English , Western Versatility Western, Non Pro Ranch Horsemanship, National Championships, Ranch Trail, and Walk/Trot Ranch Riding.
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The 2026 APHA World Show, June 19–July 4, coincides with FIFA World Cup matches taking place in nearby Arlington, resulting in extremely high hotel demand and elevated rates throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. APHA is actively working with area hotel partners to secure room blocks for World Show exhibitors/attendees at the most reasonable rates currently […]
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Check out the new pattern class designed to showcase the versatility of western performance horses who do not show in Ranch classes. Judges will be looking for softness, willingness and responsiveness in a class with extended gaits and loose reins. See class guidelines: Western Versatility – Sun Circuit Learn more about the […]
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For Immediate Release January 27, 2026 – Round Hill, Virginia 2 Internet Horse Auctions – Catalogs Online – Last Chance to Enter “Two Internet auctions make up the 57th Annual Mid-Winter Auction,” announces Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The WCHA Diamond In The Rough Auction for Halter prospects will be the first to close […]
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Exhibitors Please Note: The Scottsdale Fire Marshall will be strictly enforcing the Scottsdale fire code at the 2026 Sun Circuit. All ceiling coverings for tack stalls must meet NFPA-701. Melt away products by Rose brand will be the only acceptable ceiling coverings allowed in the stall areas. 10×10’s pop ups on the exterior of barns are acceptable. They […]
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