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Sun Circuit Offers New Western Versatility Class on the 2026 Schedule

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 […]

January 30, 2026 / Read More

57th Annual Mid-Winter Internet Auction –2 Auctions, Last Chance to Enter

January 27, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

Sun Circuit & WestWorld Requirements For Stall Coverings

January 25, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

Ranch Added Money at 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit

January 20, 2026 Comments Off

$2,500 Added Kail Quarter Horses 4 Year Old Ranch Riding Derby Sponsored by Kail Quarter Horses Jackpot Fee-$150- 100% payback. Champion-Buckle and Awards through 5th $2,500 Added Rancho D’Siete Non-Pro Derby Sponsored by Rancho D’Siete Jackpot Fee-$150-100% payback Champion-Buckle and Awards through 5th $2,500 Added Headley Quarter Horses L1 Open Ranch Horse Stakes […]

2026 AQHA East Level 1 Championships RV Space Reservations Open January 21st

January 19, 2026 Comments Off

April 20-26, 2026, marks the dates for the wildly popular AQHA East Level 1 Championships at World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. The RV spaces sell out in minutes, so we wanted to give you a heads up that reservations will be open January 21st at 8 AM Central, and the link you need to the resources page […]

NSBA Announces 2026 World Show Judges

January 16, 2026 Comments Off

National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to announce the judges who will officiate the 2026 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity. The show will take place August 13-23, 2026, at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Judges for the 2026 event will include: David Avery Amarillo, Texas […]

Sun Circuit Debuts NSBA Non Pro Ranch Horsemanship With $500 in Added Money

January 9, 2026 Comments Off

Ranch Exhibitors: try out the latest Ranch class to hit the show scene, Non-Pro Ranch Horsemanship. To make the class even more fun, Chas Roberts is Sponsoring $500 in added money, and the class can be jackpotted for a $25 fee. NSBA debuted Ranch Horsemanship in 2025, and for its inaugural presentation at Sun Circuit, […]

Final 2025 ABRA Honor Roll Points

January 6, 2026 Comments Off

What an incredible season! From first shows to final rides, the 2025 ABRA Honor Roll celebrates the exhibitors and horses who showed up, put in the work, and represented the Buckskin community with heart and dedication all year long. Honor Roll and High Point awards are recognized across the following divisions: Open Amateur Non-Pro Youth […]

All That You Love Plus More at the 2026 Sun Circuit

December 31, 2025 Comments Off

Arizona Sun Circuit is poised to welcome exhibitors to WestWorld in Scottsdale from February 27 through March 8 with yet another diverse slate of classes, added money events and incredible prizes. With the long standing reputation of being the largest AQHA Circuit in the world, the show also offers NSBA, NRHA, NRCHA, RHC, Versatility Ranch […]

2026 Arizona Sun Circuit NSBA Futurity Class Offerings

December 26, 2025 Comments Off

$10,000 Novice Horse – 3 yr old Western Pleasure – $1,000 Added Entry fee $200 Sponsored by Gil Galyean Quarter Horses 3 and 4 Year Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure $500 Added Entry Fee $100 3 and 4 Year Old Ltd. Non-Pro Western Pleasure- $500 Added Entry fee $100 Sponsored by Gil Galyean Quarter […]