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. This show is family-friendly and for exhibitors of all ages. Enjoy cool awards, random cash prizes, and free lunch for exhibitors sponsored by Dion’s and the Range Cafe. 

Download the premium here! Entries are open and can be emailed to Evelyn Huff at swqhahorseshow@gmail.com.

Download the entry form here. Pre-entries submitted by 11:59pm on March 14, 2026, save on stalls and on office fees!

THANK YOU to our presenting sponsor, Hutton Broadcasting and their station, 107.5 Outlaw Country Radio. Livestream their station here. 

 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 of 3 judges across the 2026 show year and participate in at least 2 classes within each division showed. For example, an exhibitor showing in Level 1 Youth must show in at least 2 Level 1 Youth classes to qualify. Membership forms and sponsorship forms can be found on the ABOUT page. Shows and judges counted this year are listed below. 

Land of Enchantment Circuit – 2 judges

Border Circuit hosted by SWQHA – 2 judges

New Mexico State Fair – TBD judges

NEW IN 2026! NMQHA is proud to recognize exhibitors who participate in the AQHA-approved Western Dressage program. In order to qualify, Western Dressage exhibitors must be members of NMQHA and pay a $30 nomination fee. Awards will be recognized in the following divisions if there are qualifying winners. Review rules and qualifying instructions here.

Open Divisions – Basic, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4

Amateur Divisions – Basic, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4

Youth Divisions – Basic, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4