2026 SHOW SCHEDULE

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Important!! Stalls MUST be paid by the posted deadline. Unpaid stalls will not be included on the stall chart and may be made available to exhibitors on the wait list. 

* Due to limited stall availability, tack stalls MUST be shared among multiple horses.

* All stalls booked after the published deadline are subject to a late fee of $25/stall. 

* There will be a $50 cancellation fee for all stalls cancelled after the posted deadline. 

Please email early entries and payment to - ophcshows@gmail.com. Early entries are appreciated by your Show Secretary! There are no penalties or fees required if you are unable to attend the show or scratch classes at the show.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS!

• Please note that HARD COPIES of the following documents are required to enter APHA classes at all OPHC shows:
• APHA Registration papers for all horses
• Current APHA membership card (Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Amateur Walk/Trot, Youth, Novice Youth, Walk/Trot) or a copy
• Current APHA individual membership card for the owner of the horse or a copy
• Copy of your APHA Showing Lease (if applicable)

Exhibitors that are unable to produce a copy of their current APHA membership card on Show Day (i.e. Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Amateur Walk/Trot, Youth, Novice Youth, Walk/Trot)  will be required to purchase a Temporary Application. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Please remember - if you have an Open member showing your horse, it is your responsibility to produce a current copy of their APHA card when submitting entries. If you have any questions, please contact Leanne Knox at ophcshows@gmail.com.

To be eligible for OPHC Day or Year End Awards, owners & exhibitors must be current OPHC members. Please refer to the OPHC Awards Policy for details.

Attention Lead Line & Youth Walk Jog Exhibitors: All lead Line & Youth Walk Jog exhibitors are required to wear an ASTM approved helmet at all times while mounted. Please support the OPHC in our effort to ensure the safety of our youngest riders.

Spring Kick-Off - May 17/18, 2026 (Sunday, Monday)

• Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
• Start time: 8 am both days
• Judges: Kathy Boggetta (MI), Susan Robinson (ON)
• Painted Dreams Walk Trot Rail Challenge
• Crock-Potlock - bring your best crockpot dish to share!
• Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - May 2nd

Signs of Summer - June 13/14, 2026

• Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
• Start time: 8 am both days
• Judges: Darren Wright (OH) TBD
• Kestrel Ridge Team Skills Competition - $500 added!
• Hot Dogs!
• Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - May 30th

Mid Summer Classic - July 11/12, 2026

• Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
• Saturday start time: 8 am
• Sunday start time: 7 am
• Judges: Jodie Moore (BC), Mike Rapley (ON)
• Sunrise Trail Challenge - minimum $2,500 added
• Ontario Provincial Paint Horse Showdown
• Steady Hand Showmanship Challenge
• Walking Tacos!
• Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - June 27th

September Spotacular - September 19/20, 2026

• Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
• Saturday start time: 8 am
• Sunday start time: 7 am
• Judges: Sandy Curl (FL), Manita Defoor (GA)
• Sunrise Trail Challenge - minimum $2,500 added
• All Breed Stakes Classes
• Free Exhibitor Dinner!
• Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - September 4th