Horse Show Capital

Home to more equine events than any other city in the world, Oklahoma City is the venue of choice for more than a dozen top national and world championship horse shows, attracting riders from across the nation - and world - each year.

Not only do Oklahoma City horse shows provide family fun entertainment, they make a substantial contribution to the city's economy. Total estimated economic impact of all Oklahoma City horse shows exceeds $126.5 million each year.

Citizens gave the nod to Oklahoma City's western heritage in 2004, when they voted to increase the hotel tax, which is financing a bond to pay for upgrades and continuous improvements to State Fair Park equine and livestock facilities. Providing top-notch showing facilities secures the city's position as Horse Show Capital of the World, helping it retain current horse shows and pursue new shows.

Equine organizations around the world are noticing the state-of-the-art, 21st century complex at State Fair Park. The complex features nine barns, VIP RV parking, exercise areas and a conference and meetings facility.

2021 Oklahoma City Horse Shows

  • The Greater Oklahoma Hunter Jumper Winter Schooling Show (January 30th - 31st)
  • Prairie Classic Quarter Horse Show (February 3rd - 7th)
  • Queen of Hearts American Paint Horse Association Show (February 12th - 14th)
  • OQHA Spring Show (March 30th - April 3rd)
  • Better Barrel Races World Finals (April 20th - 26th)
  • American Paint Horse Show (May 7th - 9th)
  • OQHA Redbud Spectacular Horse Show (June 3rd - 13th)
  • National Reining Horse Derby (June 19th - 26th)
  • Arabian Horse Association Youth Nationals (July 17th - 24th)
  • American Quarter Horse Youth World Championship (July 28th - August 8th)
  • Extreme Mustang Makeover (August 12th - 14th)
  • Grand National Morgan Horse Show (October 9th - 16th)
  • AQHA World Championship Show (November 1st - 20th)
  • NRHA Futurity & Adequan Championship Show (November 25th - December 4th)

*Dates are subject to change.

For more information, contact the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-225-5652 or contact@visitokc.com.