This year featured an exciting and different format. The premium included a double-judged AQHA show with ranch, cattle and speed classes along with approved classes for Arabians (AHANM hosting), Buckskins, Appaloosas, mules and donkeys, Hunter/Jumper and of course, all-breed! The show also included Dressage and Western Dressage WDAA and AQHA recognized. April 3-6, 2025 at Expo New Mexico. Membership forms and sponsorship forms can be found on the ABOUT page.
NMQHA collaborated with SWQHA for an AQHA and all-breed show in Socorro July 12-13 at the Socorro Rodeo and Sports Complex located at 1 Rodeo Dr., Socorro, NM 87801. The show was an AQHA approved show with a single judged.
NMQHA’s third annual Buckle Series of three All-Breed Fun Shows will be May 11, July 20, and November 2 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.
The July 20 show premium is now available. Click to view the premium!
THANK YOU to BergerBriggs, our Fun Shows sponsor, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse, Bernalillo County 4-H, all exhibitors, their families, judges, volunteers and staff for making these shows possible.
The 2025 New Mexico State Fair will be September 4-14, 2025 at EXPO New Mexico in Albuquerque. State Fair is a multi-breed show with options for all different breeds and disciplines throughout the week. There will be a double-judged, AQHA-approved show with AQHA and VRH classes September 12-14. Horse show schedule can be viewed here. Full premium will be available at a later time.
In order to qualify for year-end awards, NMQHA members must show to a minimum of 3 out of the 7 judges. Shows and judges counted this year include the following.
2025 Land of Enchantment – 2 judges
2025 SWQHA Border Circuit – 2 judges
2025 Summer Socorro Show – 1 judge
2025 State Fair – 2 judges
Senior Horse Magnum Great Pine W5, owned by Natalie Baca
Reserve Senior Horse SS Smokin Z06 owned and show by Natalie Baca
Amateur Bobby Rey Acres owned and shown by Julia Baca
Amateur Select SS Smokin Z06 owned and shown by Natalie Baca
Reserve Amateur Select My Signature Line owned and shown by Kristen Wiese
Level 1 Amateur Certainhezaprince owned and shown by Brenda Schlote
Reserve Level 1 Amateur Absolute Smokin Asset owned and shown by Philip Baca
Youth This Roo Sparkles shown by Sarah Wolf
Reserve Youth Lopin All Night Long shown by Dakota Honea
Level 1 Youth This Roo Sparkles shown by Sarah Wolf
Reserve Level 1 Youth CR Hot n Blonde shown by Holden Wolf
Level 1 Youth W/T Mostly Chocolate shown by Kenzie Honea
Reserve Level 1 Youth W/T Lopin A Flatline shown by Natalie Stevens
Showmanship Ashley Mossman
Hunt Seat Equitation Brenda Schlote
Ranch Riding Natalie Baca
Trail Phil Baca
Horsemanship Phil Baca
Barrel Racing Mariah Jennings