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2026 Kick Off Show

The wait is over! Our 2026 AHJA season officially begins March 6–8 at Rosewood Farm as we kick off another year of competition, community, and championship points! Entries are now open.

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🏆 AHJA 2026 Kick Off Show Prize List

Location

We’re looking forward to returning to beautiful Rosewood Farm in Leeds, AL to host this year’s Kick Off Show. A central location with multiple lighted rings (including a covered ring), turnout options, and ample parking, it’s a wonderful venue for our coaches, riders, and their families.

Lush greenery with a small pond, fountain, and fenced rings for horses to ride in.

Rosewood Stables at Rosewood Farm.

Featured Classes

This year’s Kick Off Show includes an exciting lineup of featured classes and prize money opportunities. Here is a list of what we have in store for our competitors:

  • $1,500 Jumper Pairs Class

  • $1,500 Hunter Derby

  • $500 Professional Derby

  • $500 Pony Classic

  • Undersaddle Invitational

  • $250 Beginner Challenge

  • $250 2’ Handy Challenge

  • Junior Board Equitation Challenge

  • Leadline

With competitive divisions across hunters, jumpers, and equitation, the Kick Off Show offers something for riders at every level — from leadline to derby contenders.

Weekend Events

In addition to competition in the ring, we’ll be hosting:

  • Exhibitor’s Breakfast

  • Exhibitor’s Lunch

  • Welcome Party

The Kick Off Show is more than the start of the season — it’s an opportunity to reconnect with the AHJA community and set the tone for your riding in 2026!

We look forward to welcoming returning champions, new partnerships, and first-time competitors as we begin another outstanding AHJA season.

See you at Rosewood Farm! ❤️

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