2026 Region 17 Arabian Horse Championship

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Key Event Details

• Dates: July 15–18, 2026 (Pre-show begins July 15).
• Location: Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC.
• Prize Purse: Over $11,500 in total prize money and awards. This includes $7,500 distributed across Amateur classes and $4,000 for Special Jackpots.
• Sweepstakes & Futurities: Features over $35,000 USD in AHA Breeders Sweepstakes and over $9,000 in Select Stallion Futurity classes.
• New for 2026: The show will debut the Western Dressage Hack class.
• Entertainment: The event will feature live music performances by Ryan McAllister on July 14 and July 16. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Exhibitor Information

• Deadlines: The official entry deadline was June 10, 2026. [1]
• Qualifications: For the 2026 season, standard qualifications are waived for Regional and National shows. However, specific rider qualifications for equitation or showmanship classes still apply, and exhibitors must hold a valid AHA membership. [1, 3]
• Resources: Comprehensive class specs, stabling forms, and patterns are available directly through the Region 17 Prize List & Entry Info page. [1, 2, 3]

About Region 17

As a member affiliate of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), Region 17 is geographically the largest of the 18 AHA regions. It represents Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) and the Northern Territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut). The regional championship venue typically alternates between Alberta and British Columbia every two years. [1]

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