Schedule
Plan your show. The arena schedule is posted. View Here
The complete class schedule is posted. View Here
Highlights
Hershberger Performance Horse Sale is back kicking off Sun Circuit on February 29 with the preview and March 1 for the sale.
Added Money
All this plus more to come!
- ARHFA Sun Circuit Roping Futurity will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 2 & 3
- $10,000 Added to Snippity Snap 4 and 5 Year Old NSBA Open Trail.
- $7,500 Added Nothin But Nett 5 and under Maiden Stakes Western Riding
- Arizona Golden Cowboy with $2,500 Added Sponsored by Cushing Performance Horses
- Rogers Heaven Sent Ranch Junior and Senior Bridle Spectaculars with $2,500 added to each
- Parkinson Performance Horses Amateur Spectacular with $1,000 added
- Anchor Cross Ranch Amateur Boxing Spectacular with $1,000 added
- 2,000 Added Never Have I Ever Non Pro Western Pleasure
- NSBA Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle Futurities
- $15,000 added in Super Sires Stakes Classes
2024 National Championships
Change in Format Expands Participation To All Exhibitors in Amateur and Select Horsemanship, Equitation and Showmanship
No ranking requirements to participate. Tournament style competition runs concurrent with respective AQHA classes to determine The Four finalists who compete in head to head matchups.
As in the past, The Four exhibitors in each division and discipline will be awarded leather jackets and the National Champion will receive the title and National Champion buckle. See Details
2023: Biggest. Sun Circuit. Ever
Association Approvals
Sun Circuit is an approved show with National Snaffle Bit Association, National Reining Horse Association, National Reined Cow Horse Association, AQHA and AzQHA.
Sun Circuit is pleased to announce that the show is also approved by West Coast Ranch Horse and will count for their year end awards and World show.
The VRH classes will once again be AZVRHA approved in 2024.
PRACTICE WITH PATTERN BOOKS
The 2023 Pattern Book will continue to be available on line as a digital download for $6.00. Book sales are an AzQHYA fundraiser. The patterns are great for practice!
Books include patterns for the 2023 Showmanship, Equitation and Horsemanship, including the National Championship Finals, Ranch Trail, Walk/Trot Ranch Riding and 11 & Under Ranch Riding.
Show In Comfort and Style
The Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit is the largest AQHA circuit in the West, yet there is a class for every exhibitor at every level. Enjoy the great atmosphere and fantastic March weather while you show at the World Class equestrian facilities of WestWorld of Scottsdale, Arizona. There are three indoor, climate controlled arenas along with multiple outdoor arenas with plenty of extra space for warm-ups.
Exhibitors love showing in Scottsdale with its plethora of great dining, shopping, events and activities. The staff of Sun Circuit loves being here too and is always welcoming and ready to make your experience a great one.
Make Your 2023 Arizona State Points Count
Download the 2023 AzQHA Membership form
Health Certificate
West World requires that all horses have a Coggins Test within the past 12 months and that all Out of State horses have a current Health Certificate. These items will be checked upon your arrival at the facility
Thank You to Our 2023 Platinum & Gold Sponsors:
