The Championship Show
September 15-20
Featuring: APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic | The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show
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The fall show calendar at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is expanding in 2026 with exciting additions alongside the highly anticipated Championship Show, set for September 15–20, 2026. This year, the week will feature multiple premier events running concurrently, offering expanded opportunities across Quarter Horse, Paint Horse, and Appaloosa competition.
The Championship Show | September 15–20, 2026
The Championship Show remains the cornerstone of the week, showcasing top-tier Quarter Horse competition with substantial prize money.
Highlights include the $100,000 Added All Age Limited Open Trail, beginning with a first go and culminating in a finals where the top 20 competitors will return to vie for the title.
Open riders will also compete for top honors in the $40,000 Added All Age Open Trail, adding depth to an already competitive schedule.
Contact information:
Greg Wheat (WEC – Ocala) : [email protected]
Jarrett Cartee (An Equine Production) [email protected]
APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic September 17–20, 2026
Running concurrently with the Championship Show, the APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic will debut at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The event will offer $100,000 in added prize money and take place in Indoor Arena 6, operating under a separate show bill.
For Paint Horse show information, please contact:
Paint Horse Show Manager: Amanda Palmer | 727.430.0515
The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show | September 18–20, 2026
Also running concurrently, The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show will bring $50,000 in added money and expanded opportunities for exhibitors during the same week.
For The Spotted Cash Classic show information, please contact Kari Williams | 614.419.0300
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Show Schedule
The Championship Show | September 15–20, 2026
The Championship Show remains the cornerstone of the week, showcasing top-tier Quarter Horse competition with substantial prize money. Highlights include the $100,000 Added All Age Limited Open Trail, beginning with a first go and culminating in a finals where the top 20 competitors will return to vie for the title.
Open riders will also compete for top honors in the $40,000 Added All Age Open Trail, adding depth to an already competitive schedule.
Contact information:
Greg Wheat (WEC – Ocala): [email protected]
Jarrett Cartee (An Equine Production) [email protected]
APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic September 17–20, 2026
Running concurrently with the Championship Show, the APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic will debut at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The event will offer $100,000 in added prize money and take place in Indoor Arena 6, operating under a separate show bill.
For Paint Horse show information, please contact:
Paint Horse Show Manager: Amanda Palmer | 727.430.0515
The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show | September 18–20, 2026
Also running concurrently, The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show will bring $50,000 in added money and expanded opportunities for exhibitors during the same week.
For The Spotted Cash Classic show information, please contact Kari Williams | 614.419.0300
Exhibitor Information
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Health Papers
Health Papers
Upon arrival, please bring the following health documents to the Show Office (Indoor Arena 1 lobby) or email health papers to [email protected]. In the email, please include the horse’s registered name and trainer/stabling agent’s name. Please do not put photos in the body of the email. All documents should be added as attachments. Please note, the registered name must be used on all health documents.
- 30-Day Health Certificate for horses arriving from out-of-state of Florida, issued by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of arrival
- Negative Coggins within 1 year
- Trainer/Owner Health Declaration – Signed by an owner/trainer confirming that the horse has not experienced a fever exceeding 101.5 degrees or any disease in the 72 hours leading up to its arrival. Additionally, the horse must not have been exposed to or treated for an unexplained fever in the past 28 days and should have tested negative for any disease at least 30 days prior to arrival. If the horse has tested positive within the last six months for any infectious diseases, this information should also be disclosed.
- Vaccine records of Flu/Rhino within the span of 6 months.
Any non-showing horse, including ride-around horses and pony horses, must also provide the health papers above.
Health & Safety Requirements
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