What to Know About the 2025 Markel AQHA and Adequan Select World Championship Shows
Heading to the 2025 AQHA World Show? Explore new awards, where to watch live, and the best shopping stops — all in one easy guide.

Each November, nearly 8,000 entries from across the globe converge on the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City to vie for the coveted AQHA world championships and golden globes.

The AQHA World Show brings together top exhibitors, owners, and breeders for three weeks of world-class competition, educational clinics, and a vibrant trade show. Competitors earn their place by accumulating points throughout the year, all for the chance to take home one of more than 100 AQHA World Championships and a share of over $2 million in prizes and awards.

New This Year: Divisional High-Point Awards Debut

This year, AQHA will introduce Divisional High-Point Awards to recognize top performers across multiple disciplines. These awards honor outstanding horse-and-exhibitor teams in amateur and Select divisions, as well as open horses earning the most points in Level 3 competition.

No entry is required—any eligible horse or exhibitor competing in at least two Level 3 classes within a division is automatically considered. Points are tracked on a one-horse, one-exhibitor basis for Amateur and Select competitors, and on the horse for open classes.

High-Point Divisions include:

  • Working Western: Ranch riding, reining, cutting, cow horse, and related classes
  • Roping/Speed: Roping events, barrel racing, poles, and stake race
  • English: Hunter, jumper, and hunt seat classes
  • Western: Trail, western pleasure, horsemanship, showmanship, and western riding

Prizes:

  • Champion: $4,000, custom Montana Silversmiths buckle, neck ribbon, and cooler
  • Reserve Champion: $3,000 and custom cooler
  • Bronze Champion: $2,000 and custom cooler

When:

Oct. 30-Nov.19, 2025

Check Out the Schedule HERE

Where:

OKC Fair Park in Oklahoma City

Shop:

The Nutrena Trade Show features more than 100 vendors from across the United States. Find home décor, jewelry, tack, western attire, trailers and more.

Trade Show Info and Location

More Resources:

Watch the Free Livestream

View Results

Find more information HERE.

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