Equine Events by
The American Royal
Compete, Learn, Grow: The American Royal Equine Events
The American Royal hosts yearly equestrian events, bringing many of the best horses and exhibitors from across the nation to Kansas City to show off their skills. Equine programming provides both youth and adults the chance for competition, scholarships and education.
Past Events
Royal Showcase – A Youth and Open Horse Show
- Move-in: September 10-11
- Show: September 12-13
Cutting Horse Show
- Move-in: September 16-17
- Show: September 18-20
UPHA/American Royal National Championship Saddlebred Show (held in the West Bottoms)
- Move-in: November 13-15
- Show: November 16-21
The new American Royal facility is located at State Avenue and 118th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, just northwest of Kansas Speedway.
The campus sits on about 80 acres east of 118th Street. The permanent address will be 1899 American Royal Way. The temporary construction address is 11602 State Avenue.
One of the barns will be used as an arena this year. The barn space isn’t wide enough to safely accommodate the speed and style of Saddlebred classes. Because of that, the UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show will remain in the West Bottoms for now and move to the new facility once an accommodating arena is completed.
The overall class schedule will look very similar to what exhibitors are used to, and dates are staying in their usual timeframe.
Entries for the Royal Showcase – A Youth and Open Horse Show and the Cutting Horse Show are expected to open in mid-May. We’ll share exact dates on the website as they’re finalized.
Get Involved
Sponsor an Equine Show
Have your business or organization partner with The American Royal to support the future of equestrian and agriculture in this country.
Sponsorship DetailsVolunteer for an Event
Donate your time and talent while getting some sweet perks, like free admittance, event swag and more.
Volunteer OpportunitiesDonate to the Equestrian Shows
Help further the mission to educate youth and adults on horse riding skills and agriculture as a whole.
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