Horse Show News & Information

PHBA World Championship Show

July 9-20, 2024 – Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

July 8-19, 2025 – Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

July 7-18, 2026 – Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

July 6-17, 2027 – Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

These dates also will have a two day move in for the convenience of the exhibitors.


PHBA has announced a method for exhibitors at the 2024 World Championship Show to be rewarded with an entry fee discount. When exhibitors submit their original World Show entries, they MUST include proof of having shown at four (4) APA shows (4 judges total) during the period of May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024. Discounts for the open entries will be on the horse. The amateur and youth will be on the horse and exhibitor combo.
The applicable discount is $25.00 per class in the open and amateur divisions and a $10.00 discount per class in the youth division.