Agriculture Secretary Visits Tulsa Arabian Horse Show
Brooke Rollins toured the National Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse Championship Horse Show currently held at Expo Square.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Equestrian
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the National Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse Championship Horse Show in Tulsa on October 23, 2026. The 60th annual competition features more than 1,700 horses and continues through October 31, 2026.
Why it matters
The USDA oversees the regulation of equestrian events nationwide, making the Secretary's visit significant for the industry. The show serves as a major gathering point for the Arabian horse community at a venue that has hosted the event for 18 years.
The event showcases 1,700 horses competing for nearly $1.5 million in total prize money. This marks the 60th annual edition of the show, which is currently in the first year of a new five-year contract to remain at Tulsa's Expo Square.
The players
Brooke Rollins
Brooke Rollins serves as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, overseeing national policies related to farming, food safety, and livestock regulation.
The details
Held at the Expo Square facilities, the show brings together participants from across the country to compete for national titles. Organizers recently secured the event's local presence for another four years after signing a five-year hosting agreement.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the horse show.
October 31, 2026: The championship horse show concludes.
Season Trajectory
This visit underscores the federal government's active engagement with the Horse Protection Act regulatory standards at premier equestrian events. It affirms Tulsa's standing as a central hub for the national championship circuit through the end of the decade.
Residents and visitors can access the championship events at Expo Square free of charge through the conclusion of the show. The event's confirmed five-year contract ensures that this major competition will remain a consistent feature of the local sports calendar.
The takeaway
The continued presence of the National Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse Championship in Tulsa reinforces the city's role as a major destination for national equestrian events. Attendees can take advantage of the free public access to view top-tier horse training and competition.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox23.
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