View all events for 2025 on our calendar or see the list below! You can view more information about each event like contact information and show bills, by clicking on the calendar or reading below.
Due to the inherent risk of equine activities, AQHA, MQHA, and/or show management and staff are not responsible for injury to or death of a participant, or accidents, injury to horses, or lost/stolen items.
MQHA RETURN CHECK POLICY: The return of a check issued to MQHA for non-sufficient funds will result in a $25.00 returned check fee being added to the unpaid balance. We will notify the individual of the returned check with the updated total due to MQHA within 30 days. We will also offer the option to pay by credit card which will have a 4% credit card service fee added. If this balance due is not paid in full within 30 days, our policy will be to notify AQHA of the unpaid balance for collection. If MQHA receives 2 returned checks from the same individual, MQHA will no longer accept checks as a form of payment from this individual.
Here is a PDF of all 2025 MQHA approved shows for your convenience.
When entering American Quarter Horse Association classes, AQHA exhibitors are required to provide proof of their level eligibility to show management. Exhibitors must print their level eligibility, or save a copy to their phone to give to show management.
To determine your level eligibility, visit the AQHA leveling verification system.
Lucky J Arena
Carthage, MO
Ozark Quarter Horse Association
Stall & RV Reservations: Mary Buffington - 479-366-0476
Show Inquiries: Michelle Lee - 417-437-0885
Adult classes will be BACK in 2025!
The show will feature classes for: Walk/Whoa, Small Fry 10 & Under, 18 & Under Walk/Trot, 13 & Under, 14-18, 19 & Over Walk/Trot, 19 & Over, as well as Equestrians with Disabilities.
Rosette ribbons plus prizes for each class and high-point winners.
Stick horse class, fun games, and more!
The Missouri Quarter Horse Charities is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to deserving youth who participate in equine activities. The charities also support riders who participate in equestrians with disabilities programs across the state. We have developed this all breed, open horse show to reach out to all youth in the state of Missouri and surrounding states to raise funds to support our mission. This show does not count towards MQHA year end awards.
Join us to celebrate all the accomplishments of 2025!
Stoney Creek Inn
Columbia, MO
Visit the Convention page for more details!
Contact Linda Murphy at lindamurphy.mqha@gmail.com with any questions.
LIMITED CLINIC RIDING SPOTS AVAILABLE!
7 riding spots in each division. These spots will go fast!
$150.00 per class/division
Fee includes a week-end pass for rider and 1 auditor.
Showmanship, horsemanship and trail classes
Novice/L1, intermediate and advanced divisions
BACK for 2026! Advanced Fundamentals
This is a pattern class fundamental session, for advanced riders working on spinning, square corners, transitions and steering.
Your spot is not guaranteed until payment is received.
Cancellation policy - Full payment for rider spots is due upon reservation. Should you need to cancel, full refunds will be provided if canceled by Friday, January 30, 2026. After this date, the rider spot must be forfeited or transferred to another rider.
Stalls on site at William Woods University are limited this year.
Purchase your auditor tickets now by emailing Linda Murphy at lindamurphy.mqha@gmail.com.
$50 for the week-end pass
$30 for individual day pass for Saturday or Sunday
No ticket refunds.
Contact Linda for groups of 6 or more for special prices!
Limited hotels available…so be sure to book your hotel now!
2205 Cardinal Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
573-416-0911
3257 County Road 211
Kingdom City, MO 65262
573-310-6020
Gene Spagnola is a respected professional horseman with 25 years of experience, training out of Powder Brook Farm in Harwinton, Connecticut. Specializing in all-around events, Gene currently serves as chair of the AQHA Show Committee and Council, is a past chair of the Pro Horseman Council, a member of the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission, president of the Region 6 affiliate, and a board member of the Connecticut Quarter Horse Association.
Gene has trained over 30 AQHA world and reserve world champions and more than 50 Congress champions. Dedicated to coaching and the growth of his students, Gene finds joy in helping riders achieve their goals. His favorite class to teach is horsemanship, and his favorite class to compete in is trail.
Contact Linda Murphy at lindamurphy.mqha@gmail.com if you have any questions!
LIMITED CLINIC RIDING SPOTS AVAILABLE!
7 riding spots in each division.
$150.00 per class/division
Fee includes a week-end pass for rider and 1 auditor.
Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, and Working Western Rail classes
Novice/L1, intermediate and advanced divisions
BACK FOR 2026…Advanced Fundamentals
This is a pattern class fundamental session, for advanced riders working on spinning, corners, transitions and steering.
Your spot is not guaranteed until payment is received.
Cancellation policy - Full payment for rider spots is due upon reservation. Should you need to cancel, full refunds will be provided if canceled by Friday, February 6, 2026. After this date, the rider spot must be forfeited or transferred to another rider.
Stalls on site at William Woods University are limited this year.
Purchase your auditor tickets now by emailing Linda Murphy at lindamurphy.mqha@gmail.com.
$50 for the week-end pass
$30 for individual day pass for Saturday or Sunday
No ticket refunds.
Contact Linda for groups of 6 or more for special prices!
Limited hotels available…so be sure to book your hotel now!
2205 Cardinal Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
573-416-0911
3257 County Road 211
Kingdom City, MO 65262
573-310-6020
Steve, Becky, and Noel Meadows own and operate Meadows Quarter horse in Staunton, VA. Steve has never held a job outside the horse business. He started riding colts when he was in high school while showing on the weekends. He met his high school sweetheart; Becky and they just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this year.
Their daughter Noel was very accomplished as a youth rider in both Hunter/Jumper and Ranch events. She was also very successful riding for the University of Tennessee Martin in the NCEA (College Div 1) where she was a three time All American in Reining and is currently training horses full time alongside of her mom and dad. Together, Steve and Becky own Meadows Quarter Horses in Staunton, VA and have turned out some of the best show horses in the country!
Steve has been a multiple Congress and World Champion in Western Pleasure while Becky had big success in the Hunter/Jumper events. In 2010-11, Becky had several big wins aboard her Hunters including winning the intermediate championship in Jr(horse) Hunter Hack at the AQHA World Championships and a National Snaffle Bit Association High Point title. Noel also a very accomplished equestrian winning the APHA World Championship Show, the AQHA Level One Championships, and several Res Champions at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress.
In 2014, Steve started really focusing on the Ranch Horses and basically reinvented himself to specialize in the Ranch Versatility Events. In just ten years, the success has been overwhelming with 60+ Congress and World Champions as well as several AQHA and NSBA High Point titles with Steve, Becky, Noel, and their clients. Steve is one of only a few people that has not only shown the champion, but also the reserve champion in the same class on the same day at several prestigious shows such as the AQHA World Championship Show, the APHA World Championship Show, and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress! He was also the inaugural winner of the AQHA World Championship in Ranch Trail as well as the inaugural winner of the AQHA World Championship in the Working Western Rail. Steve is an AQHA, APHA, and NSBA Judge as well as being an AQHA National Director. He has chaired the AQHA Professional Horseman’s Council and was voted the 2018 AQHA Professional Horseman’s Most Valuable Professional.
Lucky J Arena
Carthage, MO
Ozark Quarter Horse Association
Stall & RV Reservations: Mary Buffington - 479-366-0476
Show Inquiries: Michelle Lee - 417-437-0885
Heart of American Horse Association
Lucky J Arena, Carthage, MO
Lucky J Arena
Carthage, MO
Ozark Quarter Horse Association
Stall & RV Reservations: Mary Buffington - 479-366-0476
Show Inquiries: Michelle Lee - 417-437-0885
National Equestrian Center
Lake Saint Louis, MO
Topline Event Management - Christian Jauntig
845-551-8123
Book your hotel now for the Corporate Challenge at our host hotel, The Hilton Garden Inn!
Special group rate available until June 23, 2025.
Guest are able to start calling in right now. They would call 800-548-8690 and refer to the Corporate Challenge Horse Show Exhibitor Block and the dates they are looking to stay. Guest can also use the one click web link listed below. Guest have until June 23, 2025 or the block fills up, whichever comes first to make a reservation at the discounted rate. After that date any un-booked rooms will be dropped from the block and anyone needing a reservation will have to make it at the hotel current going rate.
Book your hotel now for the Corporate Challenge at our additional event locations, The TownePlace Suites and the Fairfield Inn!
Special Group rates available until 06/08/25!
Book your hotel now for the Corporate Challenge at our additional event location, The Hampton Inn!
Special Group rate available until 06/08/25!
Lucky J Arena
Carthage, MO
Ozark Quarter Horse Association
Stall & RV Reservations: Mary Buffington - 479-366-0476
Show Inquiries: Michelle Lee - 417-437-0885
National Equestrian Center
Lake Saint Louis, MO
Topline Event Management - Christian Jauntig
845-551-8123
PLEASE VISIT TOPLINE EVENT MANAGEMENT FOR STALL RESERVATIONS AND THE LATEST UPDATES!
NEC RV reservations must be made no less than 5 days before you plan to arrive and must be paid with a credit card. The NEC no longer has cards on file. RV sites are locked beginning in January 2025. These sites will only be unlocked and a reservation card placed on the box if the site has a prepaid reservation. Otherwise, you will have to wait for the Services Office to open. Overnight staff will not be able to unlock sites. If you have any questions, please call the office at 636.561.8080 between the hours of 8am-4:30pm or email info@necstl.com.
Book your hotel now for the Gateway Classic at our host hotel, The Hilton Garden Inn!
Special Group rate available until 5/6/25.
Guest are able to start calling in right now. They would call 800-548-8690 and refer to the Gateway Classic Horse Show Exhibitor Block and the dates they are looking to stay. Guest can also use the one click web link listed below. Guest have until May 6, 2025 or the block fills up, whichever comes first to make a reservation at the discounted rate. After that date any un-booked rooms will be dropped from the block and anyone needing a reservation will have to make it at the hotel current going rate.
Book your hotel now for the Gateway Classic at our additional event location, The TownePlace Suites!
Special Group rate available until 4/21/25!
Lucky J Arena
Carthage, MO
Show Manager: Tina Dawson - 620-704-0160
Email: HeartOfAmericaHorse@gmail.com
Show Secretary: Rebecca Roberts
Lucky J Arena
Carthage, MO
Ozark Quarter Horse Association
Stall & RV Reservations: Mary Buffington - 479-366-0476
Show Inquiries: Michelle Lee - 417-437-0885
National Equestrian Center
Lake Saint Louis, MO
Topline Event Management - Christian Jauntig
845-551-8123
NEC RV reservations must be made no less than 5 days before you plan to arrive and must be paid with a credit card. The NEC no longer has cards on file. RV sites are locked beginning in January 2025. These sites will only be unlocked and a reservation card placed on the box if the site has a prepaid reservation. Otherwise, you will have to wait for the Services Office to open. Overnight staff will not be able to unlock sites. If you have any questions, please call the office at 636.561.8080 between the hours of 8am-4:30pm or email info@necstl.com.
Book your hotel now for the Maple Leaf at our host hotel, The Hilton Garden Inn!
Special Group rate available until 3/5/25.
Call 800-548-8690 and refer to the Maple Leaf Horse Show Exhibitor Block and the dates they are looking to stay. Guest can also use the one click web link listed below. Guest have until March 5, 2025 or the block fills up, whichever comes first to make a reservation at the discounted rate. After that date any un-booked rooms will be dropped from the block and anyone needing a reservation will have to make it at the hotel current going rate.
Book your hotel now for the Maple Leaf at our additional event location, The TownePlace Suites!
Special Group rate available until 2/18/25.
Lucky J Arena
Carthage, MO
Show Manager: Tina Dawson - 620-704-0160
Email: HeartOfAmericaHorse@gmail.com
Show Secretary: Rebecca Roberts
Contact Linda Murphy at lindamurphy.mqha@gmail.com to reserve a clinic riding spot!
LIMITED CLINIC RIDING SPOTS AVAILABLE!
7 riding spots in each division. RIDER SPOTS ARE ALL FULL!
$150.00 per class/division
Fee includes a week-end pass for rider and 1 auditor.
Showmanship, horsemanship and trail classes
Beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions
NEW in 2025! Advanced Fundamentals
This is a pattern class fundamental session, for advanced riders working on spinning, square corners, transitions and steering.
Your spot is not guaranteed until payment is received.
Cancellation policy - Full payment for rider spots is due upon reservation. Should you need to cancel, full refunds will be provided if canceled by Friday, February 7, 2025. After this date, the rider spot must be forfeited or transferred to another rider.
Stalls on site at William Woods University are limited this year.
Purchase your auditor tickets now by emailing Linda Murphy at lindamurphy.mqha@gmail.com!
$50 for the week-end pass
$30 for individual day pass for Saturday or Sunday
No ticket refunds.
Contact Linda for groups of 6 or more for special prices!
Limited hotels available…so be sure to book your hotel now!
2205 Cardinal Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
573-416-0911
3257 County Road 211
Kingdom City, MO 65262
573-310-6020
Contact Linda Murphy at lindamurphy.mqha@gmail.com to reserve a clinic riding spot!
LIMITED CLINIC RIDING SPOTS AVAILABLE!
10 riding spots in each division.
$150.00 per class/division
Fee includes a week-end pass for rider and 1 auditor.
Ranch Trail and Ranch Riding classes
Beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions
NEW in 2025! Advanced Fundamentals
This is a pattern class fundamental session, for advanced riders working on spinning, corners, transitions and steering.
Your spot is not guaranteed until payment is received.
Cancellation policy - Full payment for rider spots is due upon reservation. Should you need to cancel, full refunds will be provided if canceled by Friday, January 31, 2025. After this date, the rider spot must be forfeited or transferred to another rider.
Stalls on site at William Woods University are limited this year.
Purchase your auditor tickets now by emailing Linda Murphy at lindamurphy.mqha@gmail.com!
$50 for the week-end pass
$30 for individual day pass for Saturday or Sunday
No ticket refunds.
Contact Linda for groups of 6 or more for special prices!
Limited hotels available…so be sure to book your hotel now!
2205 Cardinal Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
573-416-0911
3257 County Road 211
Kingdom City, MO 65262
573-310-6020
Steve, Becky, and Noel Meadows own and operate Meadows Quarter horse in Staunton, VA. Steve has never held a job outside the horse business. He started riding colts when he was in high school while showing on the weekends. He met his high school sweetheart; Becky and they just celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary this year.
Their daughter Noel was very accomplished as a youth rider in both Hunter/Jumper and Ranch events. She was also very successful riding for the University of Tennessee Martin in the NCEA (College Div 1) where she was a three time All American in Reining and is currently training horses full time alongside of her mom and dad. Together, Steve and Becky own Meadows Quarter Horses in Staunton, VA and have turned out some of the best show horses in the country!
Steve has been a multiple Congress and World Champion in Western Pleasure while Becky had big success in the Hunter/Jumper events. In 2010-11, Becky had several big wins aboard her Hunters including winning the intermediate championship in Jr(horse) Hunter Hack at the AQHA World Championships and a National Snaffle Bit Association High Point title. Noel also a very accomplished equestrian winning the APHA World Championship Show, the AQHA Level One Championships, and several Res Champions at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress.
In 2014, Steve started really focusing on the Ranch Horses and basically reinvented himself to specialize in the Ranch Versatility Events. In just ten years, the success has been overwhelming with 60+ Congress and World Champions as well as several AQHA and NSBA High Point titles with Steve, Becky, Noel, and their clients. Steve is one of only a few people that has not only shown the champion, but also the reserve champion in the same class on the same day at several prestigious shows such as the AQHA World Championship Show, the APHA World Championship Show, and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress! He was also the inaugural winner of the AQHA World Championship in Ranch Trail as well as the inaugural winner of the AQHA World Championship in the Working Western Rail. Steve is an AQHA, APHA, and NSBA Judge as well as being an AQHA National Director. He has chaired the AQHA Professional Horseman’s Council and was voted the 2018 AQHA Professional Horseman’s Most Valuable Professional.
We will also be hosting a TACK SWAP during the clinic. The cost is $20 per table/booth. Participants must bring their own table (no larger than 6’). All sale items must fit on the table area. If bringing saddles, no more than two saddle racks per booth space, please. Participants are responsible for operating their own booth and money exchange.
Join us to celebrate all the accomplishments of 2024!
Stoney Creek Inn
Columbia, MO
Visit the Convention page for more details.
Adult classes will be BACK in 2024!
The show will feature classes for: Walk/Whoa, Small Fry 10 & Under, 18 & Under Walk/Trot, 13 & Under, 14-18, 19 & Over Walk/Trot, 19 & Over, as well as Equestrians with Disabilities.
Rosette ribbons plus prizes for each class and high-point winners.
Stick horse class, fun games, and more!
The Missouri Quarter Horse Charities is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to deserving youth who participate in equine activities. The charities also support riders who participate in equestrians with disabilities programs across the state. We have developed this all breed, open horse show to reach out to all youth in the state of Missouri and surrounding states to raise funds to support our mission. This show does not count towards MQHA year end awards.
American Royal Complex
Kansas City, MO
Mark Harrell Equine Marketing
618-407-3221
Visit the American Royal Website for more information!
Showmanship and Horsemanship Exhibitors get ready!
Back for 2024!
MQHA Triple Crown Challenge Shoot-Out!
National Equestrian Center
Lake Saint Louis, MO
Topline Event Management - Christian Jauntig
845-551-8123
Book your hotel now for the Gateway Classic at our host hotel, The Hilton Garden Inn!
Special Group rate available until 5/8/24.
We have opened up an additional block of rooms at the NEW TownePlace Suites in Wentzville!
Special Group rate is available until 4/30/24.
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE SHOOT-OUT QUALIFYING SHOW!
NEW IN 2024!! Check out our All-Breed Classes!
ALSO NEW IN 2024!! Check out these fun Jackpot classes!
National Equestrian Center
Lake Saint Louis, MO
Topline Event Management - Christian Jauntig
845-551-8123
Book your hotel now for the Maple Leaf at our host hotel, The Hilton Garden Inn!
Special Group rate available until 3/6/24.
We have opened up an additional block of rooms in Wentzville at the Hampton Inn!
Special Group rate is available until 3/6/24.
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE SHOOT-OUT QUALIFYING SHOW!
NEW IN 2024!! Check out our All-Breed Classes!
ALSO NEW IN 2024!! Check out these fun Jackpot classes!
National Equestrian Center
Lake Saint Louis, MO
Topline Event Management - Christian Jauntig
845-551-8123
Book your hotel now for the Winter Blast at our host hotel, The Hilton Garden Inn!
Special Group rate available until 1/31/24.
We have opened up an additional block of rooms in Wentzville at the Hampton Inn!
Special Group rate is available until 2/4/24.
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE SHOOT-OUT QUALIFYING SHOW!
Join us on Friday night, February 16, 2024 for Lucky Clover Calcutta Spin Contest and Walking Tacos!
NEW IN 2024!! Check out our All-Breed Classes!
ALSO NEW IN 2024!! Check out these fun Jackpot classes!
MQHA IS HOSTING A CLINIC THAT YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS!
We are bringing in World and Congress Champion Trainer, Clint Ainsworth! Come watch and learn great information about showing in showmanship, horsemanship, and trail. Clint Ainsworth grew up in Ohio and got his start in the equine world showing hunter ponies. He moved up into showing the all-around at AQHA shows and eventually showing reiners at NRHA shows. After becoming a professional and working for several top trainers, he opened his own business in the greater Atlanta area for the all-around horse and competitor. Since 2017, Clint and his customers have earned championships at the NSBA World, Congress, and AQHA World Show in showmanship, horsemanship, trail, western riding, hunter under saddle, and equitation. Clint is also an AQHA and NSBA approved judge.
Contact Cara Harmon at caramharmon@gmail.com to reserve a clinic riding spot!
ALMOST ALL CLINIC RIDING SPOTS ARE FULL - ONLY A FEW BEGINNER EQUITATION SPOTS AVAILABLE!
7 riding spots in each division.
$150.00 per class/division
Fee includes weekend pass for rider and 1 auditor
Showmanship, horsemanship and equitation classes
Beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions
NEW in 2024! Perfecting the Lead Change
Limited spots available!
One hour session - $100.00
Spot is not guaranteed until payment is received
Cancellation policy - Full payment for rider spots is due upon reservation. Should you need to cancel, full refunds will be provided if canceled by Friday, February 2, 2024. After this date, the rider spot must be forfeited or transferred to another rider.
Stalls on site at William Woods University are limited this year. We have partnered with local barns for out of town guests.
Purchase your auditor tickets now by emailing Linda Murphy at lindamurphy.mqha@gmail.com!
$50 for the week-end pass
$30 for individual day pass for Saturday or Sunday
No ticket refunds.
Contact Linda for groups of 6 or more for special prices!
Limited hotels available…so be sure to book your hotel now!
2205 Cardinal Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
573-416-0911
3210-3242 County Road 211
Fulton, MO 65262
573-310-6020
We will also be hosting a TACK SWAP during the clinics. The cost is $20 per table/booth. Participants must bring their own table (no larger than 6’). All sale items must fit on the table area. If bringing saddles, no more than two saddle racks per booth space, please. Participants are responsible for operating their own booth and money exchange.
Join us to celebrate all the accomplishments of 2023!
Stoney Creek Inn
Columbia, MO
Call for hotel reservations now! 1-573-442-6400, selecting option TWO for guest services.
Be sure to use group code: MQHA23
