New Mexico Quarter Horse Association

2026 Land Of Enchantment Show

NMQHA is back to hosting the 2026 Land of Enchantment show at EXPO New Mexico. Join us on March 21-22, 2026 for a double-judged AQHA show with ranch, all-around, and all-breed classes. Judges will be Curtis Reynolds and John Briggs. Membership forms and sponsorship forms can be found on the ABOUT page. 

 2026 FUN SHOWS

NMQHA’s fourth annual Buckle Series of three All-Breed Fun Shows will be May 10, June 21, and November 22, 2026 at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena. Exhibitors who join NMQHA as members and participate in at least two of the three fun shows are eligible for buckles and other awards.

THANK YOU to BergerBriggs, our Fun Shows sponsor, Bernalillo County Sheriffs Posse, Bernalillo County 4-H, all exhibitors, their families, judges, volunteers and staff for making these shows possible.

2026 New Mexico State Fair

The 2026 New Mexico State Fair will be September 10-20, 2026 at EXPO New Mexico in Albuquerque. State Fair is a multi-breed show with options for all different breeds and disciplines throughout the week.

The horse show schedule has not been announced yet. We will provide additional details as they become available. 

2026 Year-End Awards

In order to qualify for year-end awards, NMQHA members must show to a minimum number of judges across the 2026 show year. Shows and judges counted this year will be determined after the 2025 convention.