◆ 5TH ANNUAL SHOW ◆ 2ND JULY - 13TH JULY 2025 ◆ QUEENSLAND STATE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, CABOOLTURE, QUEENSLAND
◆ 5TH ANNUAL SHOW ◆ 2ND JULY - 13TH JULY 2025 ◆ QUEENSLAND STATE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, CABOOLTURE, QUEENSLAND
ABOUT
THE TROPICANA CLASSIC
Tropicana Classic Showcases a range of Western events and is open to all Western breeds.
The Tropicana Classic is an Annual Queensland Major Show that has become a fixture of the western show calendar.
The Tropicana Classic was introduced to the show calendar to create a major all-breed western performance show for Queensland, equivalent to the Summer Sizzler (VIC) and the National Pleasure Horse Association Championship show (NSW) and attracts competitors Australia-wide.
In 2025, the Tropicana Classic attracted 350+ horses competing over 9 days of showing, with over $100,000 in prize money and prizes distributed across the Tropicana Classic “AA” Performance, the Nominated Sires Futurities, the ARCHA Mountain Horse Trading Hackamore Classic, the Tropicana Classic Versatility Ranch Show and the Tropicana Classic Barrel Race.
THE WESTERN HORSE
The Western Horse and riding style originated in the USA. The style was adapted from the Spanish Conquistadors and mixed with the Native American style of riding, both of which focused on steering the horses with the legs and guiding them one-handed.
The western horse is usually an Appaloosa, Quarter Horse, Paint or Pinto. The Western Horse compete in a range of highly skilled events, with bloodlines being selected and carefully adapted to suit and excel in one or more events. These events include Cutting, Reining, Cow Horse, Western Performance, Halter, Ranch & Versatility Ranch, and rodeo events such as; Barrel Racing, Team Roping / Break Away Roping and Steer Wrestling.
With the introduction of the Ranch Versatility to Australia in 2016 and the increasing popularity of these events, the Australian Quarter Horse Association and Ranch Horse Association of Australia have worked on the inclusion of beginner and stock horse-friendly levels, to encourage more people to try Ranch.
OUR AIM
SHOWCASING BREED DIVERSITY
The Tropicana Classic Quarter Horse & Performance Club aim to showcase the versatility of performance horses at a world class equestrian facility, whilst creating a community atmosphere that is an all-inclusive experience for competitors, traders, sponsors and spectators. This show will feature a range of disciplines and will host a traders alley offering great retail opportunities.
Tropicana Classic Newsletter
Issue 29
MAy
WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE WESTERN PERFORMANCE INDUSTRY
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
The Tropicana Classic Team are working closely with our industry partners to promote the Western performance industry and the versatility of Western breeds. Learn more about our supporting partners by clicking their logo below.
The Tropicana Classic is proudly supported by the Moreton Bay Regional Council and Ali King MP - Member for Pumicstone. The Tropicana Classic Quarter Horse & Performance Club thank both the MBRC and Ali King for their continued support of this event.
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