Candy Apple Classic

AQHA Horse Show

July 9 – 12, 2026
The Showplex, Hamburg, New York

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Thank you to our 2026 Candy Apple Classic Sponsors!

Join us on Friday, July 10 for Open and Non-Pro English Versatility, an individual pattern class designed to showcase movement and responsiveness, and highlight rideability in an English frame.

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Non-Pro Award, Sponsored by Espoir Equestrian

The winner of our Non-Pro English Versatility class will receive a $150 gift certificate to Espoir Equestrian!

2026 Judges

July 9-10
Chris Thompson, Aiken, SC
Sissy Anderson, Leitchfield, KY

July 11-12
Daren Wright, Chillicothe, OH
Kristy Starnes, Manning, SC

Come and support other AQHA shows in Western New York! This year’s Spring Fling Quarter Horse Shows will take place on April 8 – 12, 2026, May 14 – 17, 2026 and June 25 – 28, 2026. Please visit their website for more information: www.springflingqhshows.com

The WNYQHCI includes these 3 shows in members’ overall year end points.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Versatility Special Event Sponsor

Buckle Sponsors

High point buckles will be awarded in the Open, Amateur, Select, and Youth divisions across the Spring Fling AQHA Show Series and the Candy Apple Classic!