The Championship Show 2026 Featuring APHA & Appaloosa Shows | WEC – Ocala

May 4, 2026 | Filed under: Club & Show News,Club and Show News,Featured,Sponsor News | Posted by: Delores Kuhlwein

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.

Update from An Equine Production:

The schedule for the Championship Show at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala is now available online at AnEquineProduction.com/ChampionshipShow. This show will offer four AQHA shows and $788,500 in guaranteed NSBA purse money with a $50,000 NSBA All-Age Non-Pro Trail, $50,000 NSBA Senior Ranch Riding, $100,000 NSBA All-Age Limited Open Trail, and $100,000 NSBA All-Age Open Trail to highlight a few classes. All purse classes are all-breed so everyone is welcome! Printed copies of the schedule will be available in the show office for those joining us here in Wilmington.

Lodging links are also available online at the web address above for discounted rates at The Riding Academy, Home Away from Home, and the RV park. Reserve your lodging sooner than later to take advantage of these rates. Stall reservations and pre-entry opening & due dates will be posted in the coming weeks.

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

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