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While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our AMHA show listings, the AMHA assumes no responsibility for errors. Comments regarding the AMHA Show List should be directed to the AMHA Show Supervisor - Phone: 817.783.5600 ext. 316 or Email: info@amha.org
New Horse Protection Act requirements for all equine events beginning February 1, 2025
Modifications to the federal Horse Protection Act that go into effect February 1, 2025, will require new action from event managers of all horse exhibitions, sales and auctions in the United States. Event managers will be required to notify APHIS at least 30 days prior to their event regarding the presence of a designated inspector to assess horses in compliance with the Horse Protection Act rules.
“The Horse Protection Act is a federal law that prohibits sored horses from participating in shows, exhibitions, sales or auctions,” according to the APHIS website. “Soring” is the practice of accentuating a horse’s gait through the use of substances, devices and other practices that can cause pain, distress, inflammation and lameness. While the Horse Protection Act has historically been in effect to prevent soring of Tennessee Walkers and racking horses, these modifications effective February 1, 2025, cover nearly all equine activities, regardless of breed or discipline.
According to an October 9, 2024, press release from the American Horse Council, horse show and equine event managers will be required to:
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Provide notice to APHIS at least 30 days in advance of the event via mail or email, including whether or not they are hiring/requesting an inspector.
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Provide any event updates 15 days in advance of the event.
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Report any violations of the Horse Protection Act within five days after the event concludes.
The USDA will be responsible for training Horse Protection Inspectors, which will be licensed veterinarians or individuals with extensive equine experience with a governmental agency. These will be the individuals performing inspections at events. A video of the inspection process is on the APHIS website.
Event managers and exhibitors should be prepared for potential USDA inspectors onsite and provide them with an inspection area upon request. Should an event manager choose not to request or hire an inspector, they are liable for any HPA violations found at their show
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Additional Resources
According to AHC, the USDA will post new guidance documents and further information on the Horse Protection Act Website at aphis.usda.gov/hpa. At this time, AHC does not know when those additional USDA guidance resources will be available. AMHA will share more information as it becomes available.
Questions?
Individuals with questions regarding revisions to the HPA are encouraged to email horseprotection@usda.gov and info@horsecouncil.org with the subject line “HPA Question”.
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JANUARY 2025 - we are updating with 2025 dates as they come in
SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION & LIVESTOCK SHOW - January 23-24, 2025
Will Rogers Coliseum, Ft Worth, TX United States
Show Manager: Lauren Lovelace Murray, Ph 817-877-2400
PO Box 150, Ft Worth, TX 76107
FEBRUARY 2025
MARCH
SWMHC BELL COUNTY SPRING SHOW - March 8-9, 2025
Bell County Expo Center, Belton, TX United States
Show Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph 607-769-6743
Email: winectry@aol.com for more information
For more info: http://www.swmini.com/show-premiums.html
APRIL
OBMHC SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW- April 9, 2025
Southeastern Arena, Unadilla, GA United States
Show Manager: Lisa Leonard, Ph: 270-929-6292
Visit: www.orangeblossommmhc.org
MHAA KICK-OFF ARIZONA - April 11, 2025
Westworld, Scottsdale AZ United States
Show Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph 607-769-6743
Visit: azminis-mhaa.com for more information
NEMHS SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW- April 12, 2025
Southeastern Arena, Unadilla, GA United States
Show Manager: Lisa Leonard, Ph: 270-929-6292
Visit: www.orangeblossommmhc.org
MHAA ARIZONA TOUCH OF CLASS - April 13, 2025
Westworld, Scottsdale AZ United States
Show Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph 607-769-6743
Visit: azminis-mhaa.com for more information
EAST COAST SPRING FLING - April 18, 2025
Sen. Bob Martin Eastern Ag. Center, Williamston NC United States
Show Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph 607-769-6743
Visit: https://ecmhc1.wixsite.com/home? for more information
OMHCI RED RIVER SHOOT-OUT - April 27, 2025
Heart Of OK Expo, Shawnee, OK United States
Show Manager: Ruby Priore, Ph 918-576-1452
Visit: www.OMHCI.ORG
MAY
SWMHC GLEN ROSE HORSIN' AROUND SHOW - May 3-4, 2025
Now in Big A/C Arena!!! No more sharing warm-up area!
Somervell Expo Center, Glen Rose, TX United States
Show Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph 607-769-6743
Visit: swmini.com for more information
For more info: http://www.swmini.com/show-premiums.html
NORCAL MOTHER'S DAY CLASSIC - MAY 10-11, 2025
Brookside Equestrian Center, Elk Grove, CA United States
Show Manager: Rinda Pullen Ph: 425-231-7464
Email: horseshowmanager@hotmail.com
For more information: www.norcalmhc.com
RANDOLPH SPRING FLING TRI STATE MINIATURE HORSE CLUB - May 11, 2025
Randolph County Fairgrounds, Atwater OH United States
Show Manager: Donna Phillips, Ph 859-265-1196
Email: highmountainqh@yahoo.com for more information
GHMHC GALAXY MINIATURE HORSE SHOW - May 17-18, 2025
Great Southwest Eq. Center, Katy, TX United States
Show Manager: Nancy Braesicke, Ph 903-574-0891
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1054106251395959 for more information
OLD DOMINION SPRING THAW - May 17-18, 2025
Diamond 7 Arena, Dillsburg PA United States
Show Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph 607-769-6743
Visit: odmhc.com for more information
OMHCI MINI STAMPEDE - May 18, 2025
Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, OK United States
Show Manager: Ruby Priore, Ph 918-576-1452
Visit: www.OMHCI.ORG
MILE HI CLASSIC - May 23, 2025
Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO United States
Show Manager: Kim Seipp, Ph: 303-907-2701
Visit: rmmhc.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSIC - May 24, 2025
Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO United States
Show Manager: Kim Seipp, Ph: 303-907-2701
Visit: rmmhc.com
WESTERN WASHINGTON CLASSIC - May 24-25, 2025
Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgefield OR United States
Show Manager: Rinda Pullen Ph: 425-231-7464
Visit: NWMHC.com for more information
JUNE
BCMHC 43RD ANNUAL SPRING CLASSIC - June 7, 2025
Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC Canada
Show Manager: Rinda Pullen, Ph: 425-231-7464
Contact: horseshowmanager@hotmail.com for more info
GHMHC SUMMER MINIATURE HORSE SHOW - JUNE 7-8, 2025
Great Southwest Eq. Center, Katy, TX United States
Show Manager: Nancy Braesicke, Ph 903-574-0891
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1054106251395959 for more information
CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW - JUNE 13-15, 2025
Will Rogers Memorial Center, Ft Worth, TX United States
Show Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph: 607-769-6743
705 Westland Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410
Visit the Regional Championship page for more information
NORCAL SUMMER FUN - June 14-15, 2025
Brookside Equestrian Park, Elk Grove, CA United States
Show Manager: Rinda Pullen, Ph: 425-231-7464
Visit: norcalmhc.com for more information
KMHB MINI BREEDERS CUP AMHA SHOW - June 13-15, 2025
WKU AG Center, Bowling Green KY United States
Show Manager: Lisa Leonard, Ph 270-929-6292
Visit: kentuckyminiaturehorsebreeders.org for more information
GRAYS HARBOR CLASSIC - June 14-15, 2025
Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma WA United States
Show Manager: Sheryl Peterson Ph: 503-545-9787
Visit: nwmhc.com for more information
WCMHC WILD ROSE SHOW - June 21-22, 2025
Olds MegaDome, Olds, AB Canada
Show Manager: Sarah Hunter-Schacter, Ph: 403-863-5438
Visit: www.wcmhc.club for more information
OLD DOMINION SUMMER SIZZLE AMHA SHOW - June 21-22, 2025
Diamond 7 Arena, Dillsburg PA United States
Show Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph 607-769-6743
Visit: odmhc.com for more information
AMHA HOOSIER GOLD - June 21-22, 2025 - CANCELLED
Hendricks C. Fairgrounds, Danville, IN United States
Show Manager: Joyse Banister, Ph 317-727-5153
Visit: www.imecnews.com
WESTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW - JUNE 27-29, 2025
Mureita Equestrian Center, Ranch Murieta, CA
ow Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph: 607-769-6743
705 Westland Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410
Visit the Regional Championship page for more information
JULY
BLUEGRASS CLASSIC SHOWCASE - JULY 5-6, 2025
WKU AG Center, Bowling Green KY United States
Show Manager: Lisa Leonard, Ph 270-929-6292
Visit: www.bluegrassminiatures.com for more information
EASTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW - JULY 11-13, 2025
Champions Center, Springfield OH United States
Show Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph: 607-769-6743
705 Westland Drive, Greensboro NC 27410
Visit the Regional Championship page for more information.
CALGARY STAMPEDE CANADIAN NATIONAL MINIATURE HORSE SHOW - JULY 11-13, 2025
Nutrien Western Event Center, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
Show Manager: Joe Vetere, Ph: 403-261-0220
Visit: https://ag.calgarystampede.com/events/miniature-horse-show
EMERALD VALLEY CLASSIC - JULY 26-27, 2025
Oregon Horse Center, Eugene, OR 97402
Show Manager: Rinda Pulllen, Ph: 425-231-7464
Visit: www.nwmhc.com
AUGUST
OMHCI LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN - August 3, 2025
Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, OK United States
Show Manager: Ruby Priore, Ph 918-576-1452
Visit: www.OMHCI.ORG
WCMHC FINALE SHOW - August 8-9, 2025
Olds MegaDome, Olds, AB T4H 1J6 Canada
Show Manager: Sarah Hunter Schacter, Ph: 403-863-5438
Visit: www.wcmhc.club for more information
OREGON STATE FAIR HORSE SHOW - AUGUST 26-27, 2025
Oregon State Fair Showgrounds, Salem, OR United States
Show Manager: Ron Hood, Ph: 831-524-5248
Visit: https://oregonstatefair.org/livestock/horse-shows/
SEPTEMBER
AMHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW - SEPT 19-27, 2025
Will Rogers Memorial Center, Ft Worth TX United States
Show Manager: Laura Mullen, Ph: 607-769-6743
Visit the World Championship page for more information.
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OCTOBER
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