✦ June 4 - 7, 2026 ✦ Calnash Trucking AG Centre, Ponoka AB ✦
Our summer horse show is dedicated to Arabian horses and includes classes for All Breeds, Saddlebreds, Morgans, and Youth. There's something for every equestrian enthusiast!
We are immensely grateful to everyone who made our 2025 60th Anniversary Show a resounding success! Your support and participation mean the world to us. As we look ahead, we are excited to bring everyone together again for a fun-filled 2026 Show Season!
We can't wait to see you there!
We are immensely grateful to everyone who made our 2025 60th Anniversary Show a resounding success! Your support and participation mean the world to us. As we look ahead, we are excited to bring everyone together again for a fun-filled 2026 Show Season!
We can't wait to see you there!
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Main Ring Judge
Bridget Fitzpatrick Meet Bridget Fitzpatrick, the judge for our 2026 show! Hailing from the beautiful Carson Valley of Nevada, Bridget brings nearly 30 years of experience in the horse industry, including over 20 years as a professional owner and trainer of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. She has produced numerous National Champions and National-winning amateur and youth riders across multiple disciplines. Bridget is the owner and trainer of Fitzpatrick Performance Horses, where she specializes in developing horses and riders of all ages and experience levels. Her background spans Western, Hunter, English, and Specialty divisions, and she has judged shows at various levels, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the show ring from every perspective. With her extensive hands-on experience and broad industry knowledge, Bridget Fitzpatrick is sure to bring a thoughtful, fair, and insightful perspective to the judging panel at Aurora 2026. Aurora is happy to have Bridget serve as our judge for the 2026 Aurora Arabian Horse Show - thank you, Bridget! |
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Dressage & Sport Horse Judge
Christine Collins Christine brings a lifetime of dedication to the equestrian community, with nearly 60 years of involvement in dressage as a competitor, coach, judge, mentor, and volunteer. Her long‑standing commitment has played a significant role in the growth of dressage and eventing throughout Alberta. She is the recipient of the ADA Lifetime Achievement Award (2021) and the Alberta Equestrian Federation Above and Beyond Excellence Award (2023), recognizing her exceptional service and leadership. Christine is widely respected for her commitment to fair, educational, and accessible judging, ensuring opportunities for riders of all ages and levels across the province. Chris is an Equestrian Canada (EC) Basic Dressage Judge, an EC Level 3 Three Day Eventing Official Judge, and an EC Eventing Jumper Judge. Chris has also been an EC Combined Driving Official and an Eventing Technical Delegate. Aurora is proud to welcome Christine Collins as our Dressage and Sport Horse Judge - thank you, Christine! |
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The Photographer
Blou Photography Aurora is thrilled to announce the return of Blou Bates Photography as our official show photographer! Get ready to strike a pose and cherish the memories with their expert eye behind the lens. Welcome back, Blou Photography! Please keep in mind the images on her website are copyrighted, and must be purchased before downloading or sharing. https://www.bloubates.ca |
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2026 Summer Horse Show Forms
| 2026 Aurora Schedule - FINAL (Updated May 28) |
| 2026 Prize List |
| 2026 Breed and Division Schedule - FINAL (Updated May 28) |
| 2026 Arabian Entry Form |
| 2026 All Breed Entry Form |
| Vaccination Documentation.pdf |
| Qualifications Information.pdf |
TBAs - Added - Updated May 15, 2026
- 154a Morgan Classic Pleasure Junior Rider
- 236a - All Breed Hunter Pleasure Limit Rider
- 279 All Breed Hunter Pleaseure Limit Horse
2026 Patterns
See below the class numbers and associated patterns. The below is filterable and searchable!
See below the class numbers and associated patterns. The below is filterable and searchable!
Filter:
Showmanship
Ranch Riding
Reining
Hunt Seat Equitation
Western Horsemanship
Saddle Seat Equitation
Trail
ⓘ Patterns are for competitor reference only. Exhibitors are responsible for knowing their pattern before entering the ring. Patterns may be updated closer to the show — check back for changes. Questions? Contact the show secretary.
2026 Sponsors
Enormous gratitude to our incredible sponsors whose unwavering support brings the Aurora Summer Horse Show to life! Your commitment makes this event possible, and we couldn't do it without you. Thank you!
| Aurora 2026 Sponsorship Levels |
| Aurora 2026 Sponsorship Letter |
2026 Sponsors
Gold SponsorsAccount for the Bottom-Line
Amal Arabians Downey Family Ed & Orrice Harron Ehret Equine Jubinville Family Kim Seward Training Millar Venture Arabians Premier Furniture & Mattress Trace Embroidery Class Sponsors1658504 Alberta Ltd
A & W Ponoka Blou Bates Photography Boston Pizza Calgary Trail Boston Pizza Ponoka Boston Pizza Broadway, Sherwood Park Blowers & Grafton Brouwer Performances Horses Burnt Forest Supply Clover Bar Feeds Colleen Kramer DVM Courier Equine Park Crocked Pot Gallery/Parkland Potters' Guild Dennis & Willa Miller Diane Arsenault Donna Wright Edenic Sport Horses Ed & Orrice Harron Greenhawk Edmonton HQ Salon Spa Sherwood Park Herbers Veterinary Services INN Hotels Jan & Warren Fertig Jean Kot JP Equestrian Kane Vetertinary Supplies Kathy Padgham KenLii Arabians Leslie Mohr Local Public Eatery Marc and Sandy Tougas Maitland Family Marsha Tindall & Darren Neis Parkland Arabian Horse Association Pearl River Resturant Edmonton Periwinkle Designs Pied D'or or Amercian Cocker Spaniels - Carol Dorin RDM Co Wellness Redco Environmental Services Rig Hand Distillery Leduc County ROXX Ruth Chris Steak House S & B distributing Shampooches Grooming Spa - Deb Cooper Sherlock Holmes Sherwook Park Soul Skincare Spruce Grove Feeds The Cookshack BBQ Nisku The Jones Boys Saddlery & Western Wear Tim Hortons Tamarack Toller Bistro Lacombe |
Silver SponsorsBE Crafts & Sewlutions
Belterre Farms - Comeau Family Bow Valley Forge Chinook Country Law G & E Pharmacy Hainstocks Funeral Home & Crematorium Huckleberry's Cafe INN Hotels Jackson Place Leigh Johnston Real Estate Ramada by Wyndham Ponoka RDM Co Wellness Red Mare Embroidery Tamara Vigon 5th Avenue Collection Tracey Johanson The Barn Garden Centre Hospitality SponsorAspen Park Equine
Clover Leaf Stables Equine Center Delaney Vetrinary Services Downey Family Dr. Dan Headington Rogers Riding Academy Spoons Arabians Whelihan Show Horses Youth T-Shirt SponsorAmal Arabians
American Saddlebred Horse Association Arabian Horse Reading Literacy Project Bow Valley Forge Jubinville Family Kim Seward Training Red Mare Embroidery Tomanek Farms Trusted Touch Equine Bodywork Weatherdon Family Lead line & Gifts - Amal Arabians & Jubinville Family Rainbow Sand Jars & Stall Front Crafts - Trusted Touch Equine Body Work |