WATSONVILE AQHA SUMMER SHOW July 22-26, 2026
American Quarter Horse Breeders of Santa Clara Valley
WATSONVILE AQHA SUMMER SHOW July 22-26, 2026
American Quarter Horse Breeders of Santa Clara Valley
Join us for cool summer weather & FUN NEW TRAIL FUTURITIES!
Junior Ranch Trail Futurity - Sponsored by Hoyt Performance Horses and AQHBofSCV
- ➢ $1000 added. 50% of entries added. Special awards in addition to payout of 50:30:20 to top three.
- ➢ Futurity runs concurrent with AQHA Junior Ranch Trail class. Horse must be entered in AQHA class in addition to the futurity. Horse must be shown in both ‘go’s (Thursday and Saturday).
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Amateur Select Trail Futurity - Sponsored by Hoyt Performance Horses and AQHBofSCV
- ➢ $1000 added. 50% of entries added. Special awards in addition to payout of 50:30:20 to top three.
- ➢ Futurity runs concurrent with AQHA Amateur Select Ranch Trail class. Horse and rider must be entered in AQHA class in addition to the futurity. Horse must be shown in both ‘go’s (Thursday and Saturday).
Lots of new fun ahead!
New schedule and classes for 2026!
All roping classes have moved to Friday afternoon and will show to all judges
Attention Senior cutting exhibitors! An optional jackpot has been added. Signup before your ride. Highest score each day wins, see Rules and Regulations, and Fees page for details
Golden Jubilee Select Amateur Trail Futurity, sponsored by Hoyt Performance Horses and AQHBofSCV
Junior Ranch Trail Futurity returns for 2026, sponsored by Hoyt Performance Horses and AQHBofSCV.
Remember to check the schedule, classes do not run in numerical order this year!
Show Secretary:
Debbie Tweedy-559-281-1259
Annual Quarter Horse Event
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SPONSORSHIP
Please consider a sponsorship to help us with the show! Email Richard at: richardctravis@gmail.com
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AQHB of SVC Lodging & Directions
**Make reservations NOW**
Best Western Rose Garden Inn 831-724-3367
Hampton Inn & Suites 831-322-5080
Holiday Inn Express 831-728-3600
Motel 6 831-728-4144
Hotels in the area will fill up
SPONSORSHIP
Please consider a sponsorship to help us with the show! Email Richard at: richardctravis@gmail.com
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AQHB of SVC Lodging & Directions
**Make reservations NOW**
Best Western Rose Garden Inn 831-724-3367
Hampton Inn & Suites 831-322-5080
Holiday Inn Express 831-728-3600
Motel 6 831-728-4144
Hotels in the area will fill up quickly so make your reservations early!
RV/Trailer/Camping Reservations
July 22-26, 2026
Mail form (in premium above) & check made payable to AQHB of SCV:
Richard Travis C/O AQHB of SCV
135 Travis Lane Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 254-4972
All camping fees are due and payable by 7/10/2026. Camping permits must be displayed at all times. An RV is defined as any motor home, camper, tent, trailer of any kind, truck, or other shelter in which anyone spends the night on the fairgrounds.
NOTE: No arrivals will be allowed on the fairgrounds before Tuesday 7/21/26
Fabulous Awards
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Circuit Awards in All AQHA classes
▪ Circuit awards in all classes! To qualify for Circuit Awards, you must show to all judges.
▪ AQHA divisions may not be combined for awards. You may show in all divisions for which you are eligible. Points for circuit awards will be figured on a 9-8-7-6-basis with 9 being the most points e
Circuit Awards in All AQHA classes
▪ Circuit awards in all classes! To qualify for Circuit Awards, you must show to all judges.
▪ AQHA divisions may not be combined for awards. You may show in all divisions for which you are eligible. Points for circuit awards will be figured on a 9-8-7-6-basis with 9 being the most points earned under 1 judge. AQHA points are not added. If less than 9 horses show in a class, points will decrease accordingly.
▪ Highest Score awards for Trail, Working Cowhorse, Roping, Reining and Ranch Riding will be based on single highest score. Ties will be awarded based on highest cumulative score.
▪ Again in 2026! Buckles for circuit awards in all cutting divisions! Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Awards will be announced at the horse show.
Please claim your awards as soon as possible after your class. Awards not claimed at the show will be
forfeited. Show office staff cannot keep track of your points; please be sure to do that yourself. The office will track points for All Around & Circuit awards at this show only.
**IN CASE of TIES**
Winner for All Around will be determined by horse with most 1st place wins. If still tied the winner will be determined by a tie-breaker judge. Winner for Circuit Awards will be determined by a tie breaker Judge. In all cases, decisions of the AQHB of SCV show management will be final.
AQHB of SCV is not responsible for typographical errors.
How to Find Us
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How to Find Us
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
2601 E Lake Ave
Watsonville, CA 95076
From Hwy 101, take Hwy 129 to Carlton Road to Hwy 152, turn left.
Fairgrounds are on the right about . mile
Google Maps will take you to the correct location, some GPS devices take you elsewhere.
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is on Hwy 152 about 5 miles east of Watsonville.
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Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
2601 E Lake Ave
Watsonville, CA 95076
From Hwy 101, take Hwy 129 to Carlton Road to Hwy 152, turn left.
Fairgrounds are on the right about . mile
Google Maps will take you to the correct location, some GPS devices take you elsewhere.
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is on Hwy 152 about 5 miles east of Watsonville.
▪ WARNING ▪
RV’s and rigs pulling trailers, please DO NOT take Hwy 152
between Gilroy and Watsonville - it is very steep and very curvy.