2025 APHA National Championships return to Ohio & Vegas

Last year’s APHA National Championships shows were a resounding hit, with growth at both events in total number of horses and exhibitors. The APHA Eastern & Western National Championships are back for 2025—bigger, better and with even more fun!

2025 APHA Eastern National Championship Show

August 21–24, 2025
World Equestrian Center
Wilmington, Ohio
ENC Details & Schedule: apha.com/enc

2025 APHA Western National Championship Show

October 30–November 2, 2025
South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
WNC Details & Schedule: apha.com/wnc

New National Championship Classes for 2025

Green Ranch Pleasure
Green Ranch Rail Pleasure
Green Ranch Riding
Green Ranch Trail
Hunter Hack (Open, Amateur, Youth—Eastern National Show only)
Novice Amateur Western Riding
Youth Overo Color
Youth Tobiano Color
Youth Ranch Conformation
Youth Ranch Pleasure
Youth Ranch Rail Pleasure
Youth Ranch Riding
Youth Ranch Trail
Youth Western Riding
All-Breed Non-Pro Green Hunt-Seat Equitation Sweepstakes
All-Breed Non-Pro Green Hunt-Seat Showmanship Sweepstakes
All-Breed Non-Pro Green Hunt-Seat Western Horsemanship Sweepstakes
English Versatility Pattern Sweepstakes (Open, Amateur, Youth)
Western Versatility Pattern Sweepstakes (Open, Amateur, Youth)

Educational Events at Both Shows Include:

Free Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen Clinics
Ride The Pattern Clinic
Family atmosphere with fun activities outside of the show pen offered!

Details: APHA National Championships

All Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred Registry horses show together.
All-Around awards for champions and reserve champions.
Gist Silversmiths buckles awarded to all national champions.
National titles awarded to all champions and reserve champions.
Prizes awarded in all classes.
APHA points awarded count toward year-end awards, Breeders’ Trust* year-end payouts, Paynt Points payouts.*
- *In eligible divisions
Jackpot classes
IRHA $1,000-added Open & Non-Pro all-breed ranch classes
NSBA dual-approved classes

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About APHA

The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest international equine breed association. Since it was founded in 1962, APHA has registered more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories. APHA promotes, preserves and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses. Learn more at apha.com.