Free Classes on Tap for 2025 APHA National Shows

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News:

Thanks to the generosity of Mars Equestrian and Kimes Ranch, select Youth Walk-Trot and Novice Youth entries (two per exhibitor) are free at the 2025 APHA National Shows. The 2025 APHA Eastern National Championship Show takes place August 21–24 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. The 2025 APHA Western National Championship Show takes place October 30-November 2 at South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Free Entry Details

Mars Equestrian is sponsoring select free classes at the 2025 Eastern National Championship. Kimes Ranch is sponsoring select free classes at the 2025 Western National Championship.

Youth Walk-Trot (both 5–10 and 11–18 age divisions) and Novice Youth exhibitors will each receive two free classes (total) in those divisions at each show. Lead line exhibitors will show free at both shows as well. Other fees, including additional class entries, office fee, trail fee and stall fee, are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Check out complete details in the premium book for each show.

Save the Date! 2025 APHA National Shows

2025 APHA Eastern National Championship Show

August 21–24, 2025

World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio
Show Schedule & Premium Book are posted online!
Online entries open in early June
Pre-entries due August 4, 2025
Latest details: apha.com/enc

Thanks to Mars Equestrian for sponsoring two free classes per exhibitor in Youth Walk-Trot & Novice Youth classes at the show!

2025 APHA Western National Championship Show

October 30-November 2, 2025
South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
Show Schedule is posted online! Premium Book & Forms are coming soon!
Latest details: apha.com/wnc

Thanks to Kimes Ranch for sponsoring two free classes per exhibitor in Youth Walk-Trot & Novice Youth classes at the show!