2026 IQHA NON-PRO CHALLENGE
2026 Rules & Information
To encourage participation of amateur and youth exhibitors and provide incentive to show at IQHA-approved shows in 2025 and reward their participation, we are excited to offer the IQHA Non-Pro Challenge.
CLASSES INCLUDED:
SHOWMANSHIP
• Amateur
• Amateur Select
• Level 1 Amateur
• Youth 14-18
• Youth 13 & Under
• Level 1 Youth
• Youth 9 & Under
EQUITATION
• Amateur
• Amateur Select
• Level 1 Amateur
• Youth
• Level 1 Youth
WALK TROT EQUITATION
• Level 1 Amateur WT
• Level 1 Youth WT
• Youth 9 & Under
HORSEMANSHIP
• Amateur
• Amateur Select
• Level 1 Amateur
• Youth 14-18
• Youth 13 & Under
* Level 1 Youth
WALK TROT HORSEMANSHIP
• Level 1 Amateur WT
• Level 1 Youth WT
• Youth 9 & Under
The first and second place exhibitors under each judge of these classes, held at IQHA-approved 2025 shows, will be invited to compete in the Challenge Finals held during the IQHA Fall Classic & Futurity Show in September. Qualifying shows in 2025 will include: Snowflake Circuit, Mayflower, Denison show, Scenic City Summer Show, Hawkeye Classic and Fall Classic (each showmanship, equitation and horsemanship held). *Note All-Breed classes are not included
The Challenge Finals will have a $15 entry fee per class at the Fall Classic, not included in the show flat fee entry. Only those invited exhibitors may enter. Invitations will be for exhibitor/horse combinations. An exhibitor may qualify with more than one horse but may only show one horse per class in the finals.
2026 IQHA NON-PRO CHALLENGE QUALIFIERS!
In the case of a Youth 9 & Under and an Amateur/Youth qualifying the same horse in showmanship, both exhibitors may show in the Finals, with the 9 & under showing after the amateur/youth exhibitor.
| SHOWMANSHIP |
| Kurth, Madison – Heza Hot Tiger* |
| Anderson, Kieragan – Krymsun Cute* |
| Woosley, Meghann – Eazylikesundaymornin |
| Geairn, Sarah – Raisin My Potential |
| Dewey, Tammy – Lopnroundthehouse |
| Gouker, Emily – South Of Mason Dixon |
| Bennett, Tracey – Talkinbouttonite |
| Eischeid, Alex – Its Sheer Luck |
| Steffen, Phyllis – Gucci Sweet Loper |
| Engstrand, Vicki – Hez Good N Lazy |
| Spreeman, Madeline – Livin Out A Fantasy |
| Barry, Jaden – Marvel My Assets |
| Kehler, Paisley – Dressed Up Chev |
| Myers, Brooke – Whisky Dun It |
| Case, Zoey – Big Blue Zipper |
| Meyer, Macy – Good N Hot Blaze* |
| Hooyer, McKenna – VS Talkin In Code |
| Myers, Grace – Socially Invested |
| Busse, Tim – Blue Da Ba Dee |
| Jorgenson, Karen – I Fancy The Crowd |
| Anderson, Brockelyn – RV For Hire |
| Spreeman, Emma – Oh Goodness |
| HORSEMANSHIP |
| Geairn, Sarah – Raisin My Potential |
| Garside, Sophia – Forgot My Password |
| Merfeld, Lisa – Love My Hot Machine |
| Bennett, Tracey – Talkinbouttonite |
| Case, Zoey – Big Blue Zipper |
| Robinson, Grace – The Aftermath |
| Myers, Brooke – Whisky Dun It |
| Adkins, Aubrey – Huntin Hot Chocolate |
| Eischeid, Alex – Its Sheer Luck |
| Schultz, Kendra Jo – SH Gettingtoknowyou |
| Keegan, Nancy – Whoz N Trouble |
| Jorgenson, Karen – I Fancy The Crowd |
| Anderson. Brockelyn – RV For Hire |
| Duede, Kelsey – Nuthnlikeagudmartini |
| Hooyer, McKenna – VS Talkin In Code |
| Busse, Tim – Blue Da Ba Dee |
| Bernick, Julie – Pistons And Pearls |
| EQUITATION |
| Dewey, Tammy – Lopnroundthehouse |
| Foss, Alee – Imma Party Animal |
| Garside, Sophia – Forgot My Password |
| Engstrand, Vicki – Hez Good N Lazy |
| Robinson, Grace – The Aftermath |
| Myers, Brooke – Whisky Dun It |
| Jorgenson, Karen – I Fancy The Crowd |
| Winterfeld, Adelyn – Heza Slow Burn |
| Hooyer, McKenna – VS Talkin In Code |
| Fobbe, Amy – Eye Wishit was tru |
| Anderson, Brocklyn – RV For Hire |
| Case, Zoey – Big Blue Zipper |
| Woosley, Meghann – BMQ Timeless Legacy |
| Spreeman, Madeline – Livin Out A Fantasy |
| WT HORSEMANSHIP |
| Anderson, Kieragan – Krymsun Cute |
| Kurth, Madison – Heza Hot Tiger |
| Colby, Khloe – Cash In My Chips |
| Myers, Grace – Socially Invested |
| Amsden, Shannon – Irresistible Spell |
| Brannen, Kimberly – Chex Good Investment |
| Meyer, Macy – Good N Hot Blaze |
| WT EQUITATION |
| Kurth, Madison – Heza Hot Tiger |
| Anderson, Kieragan – Krymsun Cute |
| Myers, Grace – Socially Invested |
| Niccum, Gracie – Miss Fine Ledoux |
| Wilson, Christy – Im So Good Im Dun |
| Brannen, Kimberly – Chex Good Investment |
| Saylor, Savanna – Presidential Zip |
Thank you to our presenting sponsor – Show Horses by Shannon and Hannah, for the beautiful champion and reserve champion buckles from Tack Room Incorporated!
Thank you Custom Tails, bar H Photography and Paul & Tammi Adixfor your sponsorship to provide awards to our TOP TEN finalists!