The 2026  Celebration Awards

 Awards, Eligibility and Criteria

Celebration Awards are for the combined total of 6 judges, based on the nine-point system. If there are nine or more horses in a class, first place earns nine points, second earns eight points and so on. If there are fewer than nine horses, first place earns points equal to the total number of horses in the class, second place earns one fewer and so on.

Circuit Awards

Circuit Winners will receive $500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place and $200 for 3rd place, Halter classes with the exception of Open, Amateur and Youth Performance Halter will NOT be eligi-ble for circuit awards, including circuit money. All breed classes will NOT be eligible for circuit money but do receive circuit award buckles

To be eligible for circuit awards including circuit money exhibitors must pay the $200 class entry fee prior to the first time the class shows. IF an exhibitor chooses to only enter ONCE they will pay a fee of $100 for that class. If an exhibitor chooses to pay the $100 fee and then wants to add the class an additional day the fee will be $100 each time the class is shown, but will NOT be eligible for any circuit awards including circuit money. 

ALL AROUND AWARDS

Will be announced soon.

Awards Pickup: All Awards must be picked up at the Awards booth prior to the close of the show. The show will not be responsible for shipping or otherwise delivering any prizes to exhibitors who have departed prior to the prizes being awarded.

Exhibitor Responsibility: Each exhibitor is responsible for knowing and understanding all applicable AQHA, NSBA and Celebration rules and procedures. Exhibitors are responsible for knowing the prizes for which they are eligible. By competing for a prize, the exhibitor is effectively attesting to his/her eligibility for that prize. Any awards or payouts received at the Celebration for which the horse or exhibitor is found to be ineligible must be returned to The Celebration immediately at the exhibitors cost.

Walk/Trot 18 & U: Open to exhibitors 18 years of age or under. Shown at the walk and trot only and may NOT cross enter any other loping class at the Celebration. The horse may be of any breed and ownership.

L1 Am Walk/Trot: Open to exhibitors of any age. Shown at the walk and trot only and may NOT cross enter any other loping class at the Celebration.

The Celebration Circuit reserves the right to substitute one award for another award of equal value.