New classes for the show include: Windemere Handy Hunter (youth), Windemere Handy Hunter (non-pro), Windemere Derby (open), Ranch Trail (open & non-pro), Ranch Riding (open & non-pro), Ranch Rail Pleasure (open & non-pro), Novice Youth Trail, Open Green Trail, Open Green Western Riding, Open Green Western Pleasure, Open Green Hunter Under Saddle, Non-Pro Walk/Trot Western Pleasure & Non-Pro Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship.

Riders from around the world will converge in Kreuth, Germany, August 27–September 3 to compete for international recognition during the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Games. Participation in the biennial event has more than doubled since 2014; this year’s event will feature 60 Youth competitors from 15 countries.

In addition to a full gamut of classes at the Zone 2 show—ranked as APHA’s No. 1 show by entries for the last ​several years—16 Championship classes will provide special recognition to zone exhibitors. To compete in the Championship classes, exhibitors must reside in Zone 2, which consists of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. Exhibitors also cannot have placed in the Top Five in a halter class or Top 10 in a performance class at an APHA World Championship Show in the past five years.

Hosted by Cross Country Trail Rides, the week will be packed with swimming, fishing, concerts and dances. You and your horse will enjoy trail riding on more than 300 miles of forested and riverside trails. Ranch riding and AQHA Trail Challenge clinics will be held throughout the week, culminating in an AQHA Trail Challenge and ranch riding competition. A covered arena is also available to riders.