September 23-27, 2026
Arizona Fall Championship
The AZ Fall Championship has something for everyone at every level. AQHA, NSBA, NRCHA and Ranch classes with loads of great awards and prize money.
Stalls
Stall assignments are posted View Now
Stalls arrivals begin 8:00AM Monday September 21st
Latest departure 6:00AM Monday September 28th.
•• WEDNESDAY CUTTING SCHEDULE CHANGE ••
We will start the Cutting at 8:00 am, settle at 7:30. We no longer need to wait for the Halter to finish. The Cutting pen will start at 8 am with the Futurity Herd Work, then move on to AQHA Cutting.
Class Entry Deadline Sept 12
Avoid Late fees and get your entries in.
CATTLE EXHIBITORS–We need all cattle entries by Sept 12 so that we have an accurate count for ordering cattle.
2026 AZ Fall Championship Pattern Book – AzQHYA Fundraiser
Purchase and download yours today. All proceeds benefit our Youth organization.
The pattern book includes all levels of Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation, English Versatility and Ranch Trail, Additionally the patterns for the Markel 3 Year Old Ranch Riding Futurity and the Chas Roberts Ranch Riding Non Pro Derby are included.
Class Schedule
See the AZ Fall Championship Schedule PDF(updated August 30)
Arena Schedule
Get your first look at the 2026 Arena Schedule and start planning your show.
$127,000 in ADDED MONEY
FOR 2026
RANCH
$15,000 Added Markel Insurance – 3 Year Old Ranch Horse Sweepstakes
$15,000 Added 4 & 5 year old Kimes Ranch – Ranch Riding Derby Sponsored by Kimes Ranch and Debbie Cooper Performance Horses
$10,000 Added Marler Sr. Ranch Riding Sweepstakes
$5,000 Added Chas Roberts Non Pro 4 & 5 Year Old Ranch Riding Derby
$5,000 Added Kristin Brock Show Horses L1 Ranch Horse Stakes
$5,000 Added L1 Ranch Riding Derby Sponsored by K Bar W Performance Horses
$2,000 Added Select Ranch Riding Sweepstakes Sponsored by Bar U Bar
$2,000 Added Amateur Ranch Riding Sweepstakes Sponsored by OO7/Vargo Ranch
$2,000 Added Youth Ranch Riding Sweepstakes Sponsored by K Bar W Performance Horses
COW HORSE
$50,000 Total Added DT Horses Last Stop Futurity
Sponsored by DT Horses, Cre8ive Event Rental/SJRanch, Sami Fine Jewelry, AzRCHA and AzQHA with:
- $30,000 Added Open
- $12,500 Added Intermediate
- $7,500 Added Limited
Spectaculars
- $2,500 added Non Pro Bridle Spectacular Sponsored by Bella Vista Ranch
- $2,500 added Non Pro Boxing Spectacular Sponsored by Bimeda
- $2,500 Open Bridle Spectacular plus awards thru 3rd
ALL AROUND AND RAIL
3 Yr Old Trail Concurrent with 3 & 4 Yr. Old Futurity Sponsored by Michael Hoyt Performance Horses
5 Yr. Old Trail Concurrent with Jr. Trail Sponsored by Trendsetter Performance Horses
$1,000 Added Sr. Trail – Sponsored by Karen Graham Performance Horses
L1 Western Pleasure – Sponsored by Sarah Faught Performance Horses
$1,000 Added Sr. Trail – Sunday Sponsored by Karen Graham Performance Horses
$1,000 Added L1 Western Riding – Saturday Sponsored by McDowall Quarter Horses
L1 Hunter Under Saddle – Friday Sponsored by Ogden Ranch
$1,000 Added Sr Western Riding – Saturday Sponsored by Daurio Performance Horses
ROPING
$500 added Amateur Jackpot Roping
$500 added Open Jackpot Roping
See Awards for details and eligibility