The Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation No Bling Spring Fling
March 20-22, 2026
WA Arena, Sheridan, AR
Judges: Mike Hoeppner & Shawn Hays
The Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation No Bling Spring Fling will feature AQHA and All-Breed classes as well as Ride-the-Pattern clinics at the WA Arena in Sheridan, AR, on March 20-22, 2026. Since its inception, the No Bling Spring Fling has been a welcoming show to exhibitors of all levels, from first-time exhibitors to world show competitors and to horses of all breeds. The show is a laid-back atmosphere where exhibitors encourage one another, and judges and clinicians help all increase participants' knowledge in and out of the show pen.
The show has halter, western, english, ranch, and speed events for AQHA Level 1 Youth, Youth, Level 1 Amateur, Amateur, and Open divisions, as well as All-Breed Small Fry Walk-Trot, Walk-Trot 11 & Over, and a regular walk-trot-lope All-Breed division.
Ride-the-Pattern clinics will take place on Friday and Saturday evening to go over patterns for the next day's classes. The professional horseman will break down the patterns, explain how the judges score individual manuevers and help exhibitors to understand how to score higher in the class.
The show will feature the new $40 for 4-H special pricing sponsored by the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation. This special pricing allows current 4-H members to compete at the show for a $40 flat fee (regularly $270). The flat fee covers the 4-H member's entry fees, office fees, admin fees, and stall for one horse for the weekend. If the 4-H member shows additional horses, they will have a $60 flat fee per horse. If you are not currently a member of 4-H and live in Arkansas, you can go to https://4h.uada.edu/join/ to join.
Flat Fee: $270/horse
Includes class entry fees, office fees, AQHA fees, and one stall per horse. Does not include RV, obstacle fee, jackpot fees, or early stall arrival.
$40 for 4-H
Discounted flat fee for current 4-H members. The $40 flat fee includes class entry fees, office fees, AQHA fees, and one stall per horse. Does not include RV, obstacle fee, jackpot fees, or early stall arrival.
If the 4-H member shows more than one horse, additional horses can show at a $60 flat fee. If non-4-H members show the horse, those class fees will incur the regular show pricing in addition to the reduced fees from the 4-H member. If you are not currently a member of 4-H and live in Arkansas, you can go to https://4h.uada.edu/join/ to join.
4-H Youth Opportunity at the March No Bling Spring Fling!
ArQHA is excited to welcome Arkansas 4-H youth to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation No Bling Spring Fling with special reduced pricing on entries, stalls, and clinics—made possible by a grant from the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation. The event is designed to increase access to competition and education for young riders while emphasizing horsemanship, sportsmanship, leadership, and exposure to equine and agricultural careers. The show provides a welcoming, lower-pressure environment for youth exhibitors, including 4-H members.
4-H Exhibitor Fee: $40 for the first horse; additional horses are $60/horse. (Reduced fees are only for classes shown by the 4-H member. If a non-4-H member shows in the horse, those classes will incur the regular class fees.)
This opportunity is open to Arkansas 4-H horse project members. ArQHA youth who are not currently enrolled in 4-H are encouraged to join 4-H to take advantage of the 4-H exhibitor rate.
A separate 4-H entry form will be provided to allow ArQHA to track 4-H participation and apply the appropriate exhibitor fees.
Clinic Opportunities:
• Friday – 7:00 PM: Ride-the-Pattern Ranch Trail
• Saturday – 7:00 PM: Ride-the-Pattern Horsemanship
“No Bling” means fewer costly attire requirements, lower overall expenses, reduced pressure for exhibitors, and a stronger focus on learning, sportsmanship, and horsemanship.
