2026 Dates and Judges -
March 21st - Dawn Leonard
(Food Truck = Chef Herb )
April 25th - Dede Shumate
(Food Truck = Chef Herb )
May 23rd - Alice Barlow
(Food Truck = Chef Herb)
June 13th - 14th - **Two-Day Show**
Saturday, June 13th - Kim Gilbertson
Sunday, June 8th - Tracy Garland
(Counts as 1 show for YE - hosted in Doswell, at The Meadow Event Park)**
July 18th - 19th - **Two-Day Show**
Saturday, July 18th - TBA
Sunday, July19th - Lauren Maddox
(Counts as 1 show for YE - hosted in Doswell, at The Meadow Event Park)**
August - TBD
(Food Truck = TBD)
September 19th - Tracy Garland
(Food Truck = Chef Herb)
October TBD - Beth Bailey
(Annual Costume Class )
(Food Truck = Chef Herb)
THANK YOU to State Line Tack for being a 2026 Show Sponsor! Please use the following link for for the best deals; https://bit.ly/3KwEmE1
End of Year Awards Eligibility
In order to be eligible for end of year awards, Exhibitors must compete in four (4) different SSF shows during the current show season.
No exceptions.
YEAR END AWARDS will be given out during the last show.
2026 Class Fees:
$18.00 per class - Day of Show
$13.00 per Class - Pre-Entry
(Pre-entries are DUE by 10 PM the Wednesday before the show date)
$13.00 per Class - Pre-Entry
(Pre-entries are DUE by 10 PM the Wednesday before the show date)
$10 Office Fee per Entry(horse/rider combo)
Click Here for Pre-Entry Rules
Please read over class descriptions and show rules to make sure you(or your horse) qualify for classes and also so no rules are broken.
(If you click on the above, it will open a new window w/ the class list, for you to print or view more easily)
Show Starts at 9 AM(Unless otherwise NOTED/POSTED- Summer shows may start at 8am to beat the heat!)
(gates open at 7 am for morning schooling)
English/Hunter Classes
- Open Hunter In Hand/T.I.P. Hunter In Hand(ran at same time)
- Open Hunter Showmanship (Youth/Adult)
- Open (English or Western) Leadline - 7 & Under
- Open (English or Western) Peewee Walk - 9 & Under
- 12 & Under Hunter - w/t- 50/50
- 12 & Under HUS - w/t - 100% Rider
- 12 & Under HUS w/t - Pattern
- 13 & Over English - W/T 50/50 - (all ages)
- 13 & Over English - W/T - 100% Rider
- 13 & Over English- W/T - Pattern
- Open Green Horse/Pony – Hunter 50/50 w/t
- Open Green Horse/Pony – HUS - 100% Horse – w/t
- Open Green Horse/Pony – HUS - w/t Pattern
- Crossrails 18” (TIP Division)– Course A
- Crossrails 18” – Course B
- Crossrails 18” – w/t Flat
- T.I.P. Open TB English Pleasure W/T
- Youth Hunter Under Saddle – w/t
- Youth HUS – GAYP
- Youth HUS – w/t/c
- Youth HUS – Eq. on the Flat
- Adult Hunter Under Saddle – w/t
- Adult HUS - GAYP
- Adult HUS - w/t/c
- Adult HUS - Eq. on the Flat
- Low Hunter 2’-2’3”– Course A
- Low Hunter 2’-2’3”– Course B
- Low Hunter – Flat w/t/c
- Suitable/Intermediate Hunter 2’6” - Course A
- Suitable/Intermediate Hunter 2’6” - Course B
- Suitable/Intermediate Hunter 2’6” - Flat w/t/c
LUNCH BREAK for Show Staff
Western Classes
33. Youth Western Showmanship
34. Adult Western Showmanship
35. Open (Youth/Adult) Mini Horse Showmanship
36. Youth Ranch Handling
37. Adult Ranch Handling
38. Open Mini Horse Halter
39. Open Mini Horse Trail In Hand
40. Open Trail In Hand
41. Open Trail
42. Adult Ranch - w/j
43. Adult Ranch Rail work – w/j/l
44. Adult Ranch Pattern - w/j/l
45. Youth Ranch - w/j
46. Youth Ranch Rail work – w/j/l
47. Youth Ranch Pattern - w/j/l
48. 12 & Under WP - W/J – 50/50
49. 12 & Under WP – W/J 100% Rider\
50. 12 & Under WP - W/J Pattern
51. Youth Western Pleasure – w/j
52. Youth WP – GAYP
53. Youth WP – w/j/l
54. Youth WP Horsemanship(Pattern
55. T.I.P. Open TB WP W/J class
56. Adult Western Pleasure – w/j
57. Adult WP – GAYP
58. Adult WP – w/j/l
59. Adult WP Horsemanship (Pattern)
60. 13 & Over Western - W/J 50/50 - (all ages)
61 . 13 & Over WP - W/J - 100% Rider w/j
62. 13 & Over WP - W/J - Pattern
63. Green Horse/Pony – Western W/J 50/50
64. Green Horse/Pony – WP - W/J - 100% Horse
65. Green Horse/Pony WP - W/J - Pattern
KEY:
W/T or J = walk/trot or jog
W/T/C or W/J/L = walk/trot/canter or walk/jog/lope
HUS – Hunter Under Saddle
O/F = Over Fences
SMS = Showmanship
WP = Western pleasure
GAYP = Go As You Please
50/50 = 50% horse or pony/50% rider
100 = 100% horse/pony or rider *where noted
GAYP= Go As You Please
Champion/Reserve Champion Division Award
Exhibitors must compete in 3 classes within the Division they are entered to be eligible for Champion or Reserve. Some Divisions have 4 classes.
In cases of a tie, the award will be given to the Exhibitor with the highest points in the pattern/over fences class.
Please read over class descriptions and show rules to make sure you(or your horse) qualify for classes and also so no rules are broken.
(click on link above to print out Class Descriptions/Rules)
Pee Wee Walk (Western or English) - This is a walk division for children 9 years of age or younger. An adult may be in the ring with the exhibitor as a spotter only. Exhibitors should be in proper English OR Western attire with Helmets and boots on. Polos are allowed for both english & western. Riders are judged on their equitation, ability to ride, and maneuver their horse/pony at the walk without interference of their spotter. Pee Wee Walk exhibitors are NOT allowed to cross enter into any walk/ trot or jog classes or into Leadline. Leadline(Western or English) - a walk class for children 7 years of age or younger, where rider is to be led by an adult. And judged on equitation and riding ability. Exhibitors should be in proper English OR Western attire with Helmets and boots on. Polos are allowed for both english & western. Leadline exhibitors will NOT be allowed to cross enter into any other classes or divisions. Leadline riders are NOT to cross enter into the Pee Wee Walk class.
Hunter In Hand (All Ages) - Judges evaluate a hunter-type horse in hand, at a walk and trot checking for lameness and quality of movement. Emphasis is placed on smoothness of gait, free-flowing stride and willingness to perform. Exhibitors must wear traditional English attire. Horses/ponies may be shown in bridle or plain leather halter with lead.
The Jockey Club T.I.P. Open Thoroughbred In Hand—open to all Thoroughbreds. To be judged on conformation in line and way of going at a jog. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.
12 and Under Hunter - Horses shown by exhibitors who are 12 or younger in age. There is a pattern class. Riders compete on the rail at a walk and trot both ways of the ring, line up and complete an individual pattern. Riders will remain in the ring throughout the individual patterns. Horses will be shown at TWO gaits - walk & trot. Cannot cross-enter into any classes that call for the canter.
Hunter Under Saddle Classes - A hunter should move in a long, low frame and have the ability to increase its stride and cover ground with ease in a flowing movement. Those moving in an artificial frame with quick, short or choppy strides are not desirable. The hunter should have an interested expression and an alert eye. Hunters must be obedient and should willingly respond to cues of the rider. When asked to extend the trot or for a hand gallop, they should move forward strongly with appropriate forward impulsion. To obtain sufficient impulsion from the hindquarter, the poll should be level with or slightly above the withers. The face should either be on or slightly ahead of the vertical. Horses are to be shown in English tack. Exhibitors must wear traditional English attire(Polo shirts are acceptable). Hardhats are required in these classes, youth exhibitors must have helmets with chin straps.
Equitation - Tests the rider’s ability to ride–not the performance of the horse. Riders are judged as they travel the perimeter of the arena performing gait changes at the judge’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on ability to sit correctly, hold the correct riding posture and control of the horse.
The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred English Pleasure Walk/Trot. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.
Cross Rails - Open to horses & ponies. 4 fences at 18” Course may be trotted. Mounts cannot cross enter into classes jumping more than 18'’. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided.
Equitation - Tests the rider’s ability to ride–not the performance of the horse. Riders are judged as they travel the perimeter of the arena performing gait changes at the judge’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on ability to sit correctly, hold the correct riding posture and control of the horse.
The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred English Pleasure Walk/Trot. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.
Cross Rails - Open to horses & ponies. 4 fences at 18” Course may be trotted. Mounts cannot cross enter into classes jumping more than 18'’. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided.
Low Hunter – Fences not to exceed 2'3" or lower than 2’ in height. Shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Jump courses should consist
of at least seven (7) jumps, to be judged on manners, pace and way of going unless otherwise noted. Under
saddle class to be judged at the walk, trot and canter in both directions, and to be judged on manners,
movement and way of going. Martingales may be used in the over fences classes but must be disconnected
in the flat class.
Mounts & Riders cannot cross enter into classes jumping higher than 2’3” OR lower then 2’.
Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided for each class.
A Champion & Reserve Champion will be selected at the conclusion of the division.
Suitable Hunter Division — Fences not to exceed 2'6" in height. Shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Jump courses should consist
of at least seven (7) jumps, to be judged on manners, pace and way of going unless otherwise noted. Under
saddle class to be judged at the walk, trot and canter in both directions, and to be judged on manners,
movement and way of going. Martingales may be used in the over fences classes but must be disconnected
in the flat class.
Mounts cannot cross enter into classes jumping lower than 2’6”
Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided.
Long Stirrup - 13 & Over Hunter or Western - Open to riders that are 13 years old & Older. Open to adult and youth. Will be split adult and youth if entries warrant the split. Riders do not have to show the same horse in hunter and western divisions. Riders are judged on their ability to ride and maneuver their horse/pony at the walk and trot/jog.
Green Horse Hunter or Western - This is open to horses in their first or second year of being shown Hunter or Western, regardless of horses' age (Junior or Aged). This is a Walk/ trot or jog division, however horses may cross enter into classes or divisions where they would be asked to canter or lope. Horses are evaluated at the walk, trot/jog, on quality of movement while staying quiet and calm, traveling on a loose rein. Exhibitors in this division MUST present the image of a horse that is a "pleasure" to ride. Horses or Ponies that have won Champion for Year End are no longer eligible for this division. Unless they have switched disciplines.
**A seasoned English horse would qualify in the Western Green Horse division if it is the first or second year being shown western and vice versa**
Showmanship - judged execution of the provided pattern and on how the horse is groomed and presented by the exhibitor to the judge. Open to Western exhibitors, there is a Hunter Showmanship added in 2025.
*Judges will be lenient on saddle marks on any SMS exhibitors’ horses that showed in a English/hunter classes before their SMS class.
Mini Horse Division - Open to Miniature Horses only. Judged on general conformation, quality of movement, and manners during the showmanship and trail in hand patterns. Mini Horse Halter is judged on conformation and movement.
Trail Classes - The trail class evaluates a horse and rider's/handler’s ability to navigate a set course of 6–12 obstacles (poles, gates, bridges, backing) designed to simulate real-world scenarios, emphasizing maneuverability, calmness, and precision. Scoring: Judges score each obstacle from -1 1/2 to +1 1/2 based on quality of movement and execution.Penalties: 1/2 point: Tick or light touch of a log.1 point: Break of gait; hitting a log.3 points: Incorrect gait, stepping outside of poles, or severe disobedience.5 points: Dropping an object, refusing an obstacle, or losing the gate.
Disqualification (DQ):~ Going off-pattern, failure to complete an obstacle, or, in some rules, a fall.~ Equipment/Attire: Standard, clean western tack and attire (hat, boots, long-sleeved shirt) are required.~ Rider Aids: Excessive verbal cues or using two hands on reins (if not in a snaffle/hackamore) are penalized.
12 and Under Western - Horses shown by exhibitors who are 12 or younger in age. Riders will compete on the rail at a walk and jog both ways of the ring, line up and complete an individual pattern. Riders will remain in the ring throughout the individual patterns. Horses will be shown at TWO gaits - walk & jog. Like in the Adult and Youth WP, exhibitors in these classes MUST present the image of a horse that is a "pleasure" to ride. Riders cannot cross enter into classes that call for the lope.
Open Ranch - No silver.
No bling. No fancy clothes. The Ranch Division is made up of the following; ranch handling, ranch rail class, and ranch pattern. The purpose of
the Ranch Horse Pleasure class is to reflect the versatility, attitude and
movement of a working horse. The horse’s performance should be indicative of a
working horse riding outside on the ranch/trail. The horse should work at a
forward, working speed while remaining under control at all times. Horses exhibited with light contact on the
reins should be rewarded; loose or full drape of rein is not necessary. Overall
manners, responsiveness of the horse while performing and the horse’s quality
of movement are the primary considerations.
T.I.P. Thoroughbred Western Pleasure Walk/Jog. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.
Western Pleasure Classes(Youth and/or Adult) - Horses are
shown in western tack. Horses are evaluated at the walk, jog, and lope, on
quality of movement while staying quiet and calm and traveling on a loose rein.
Exhibitors in the western pleasure classes MUST present the image of a horse
that is a "pleasure" to ride.
**Horses 6
years old and older MUST be shown one-handed in a shanked bit. Exhibitor's
showing a horse 6 and over in a snaffle two-handed will be penalized or in
shanked bit two-handed will be penalized or disqualified**
Horsemanship - Designed
to test the horsemanship abilities of riders using western tack. Divided into
two sections, riders first follow a prescribed pattern of maneuvers at a walk,
trot or lope. The riders are then asked to ride around the perimeter of the
arena. Judging focuses on the rider’s body position, seat in the saddle and
ability to control the horse.
T.I.P. Monthly High Point Awards:- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point English Pleasure Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in English Pleasure classes (e.g., w/t, w/t/c). A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred – Intermediate Hunter Award will be given to the Hunter Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Hunter classes at 2’6". A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred – Low Hunter Award is offered with an option of two heights – below 2'6"(2' or 2'3"). The award will be given to the Hunter Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Hunter classes below the stated height. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Cross Rails Division— 12" and/or 18" at the Trot (class or division). Division shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Three sets of ribbons for 1st through 6th place and a set of Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division. For a standalone class, one set of 1st - 6th place ribbons will be provided.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Award will be given to the highest placing Thoroughbred at the competition (regardless of discipline/division). A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. Junior Rider High Point Award will be given to the Thoroughbred/Rider combination accumulating the most points where the rider is 18 years old or younger. A high point ribbon and medal will be provided to the winning horse and rider.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Western Pleasure Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in western pleasure, western riding and/or western horsemanship classes. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
Fees
Pre- Entry
Rate = $13/per class
Day-of-Show
Rate = $18/per class
$50 - Returned Check Fee for all returned/bad checks
DOSWELL SHOW at The Meadow Event Park - Pre-Entries CLOSE at 10 pm on MONDAY June 8, 2026 & MONDAY July 13, 2026.
Payment
• Payment
in full or an open check is required at sign in.
• The
whole division must be paid for, if you ride in one class and scratch the
others unless either you or your mount is physically unable to continue.
• Anyone can go into a class unjudged after
the class fees are paid. This is for experience and will not result in a ribbon
or points.
• There
is a $50.00 bad check fee for all Returned checks.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point English Pleasure Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in English Pleasure classes (e.g., w/t, w/t/c). A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred – Intermediate Hunter Award will be given to the Hunter Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Hunter classes at 2’6". A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred – Low Hunter Award is offered with an option of two heights – below 2'6"(2' or 2'3"). The award will be given to the Hunter Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Hunter classes below the stated height. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred Cross Rails Division— 12" and/or 18" at the Trot (class or division). Division shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Three sets of ribbons for 1st through 6th place and a set of Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. T.I.P. Championships division. For a standalone class, one set of 1st - 6th place ribbons will be provided.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Award will be given to the highest placing Thoroughbred at the competition (regardless of discipline/division). A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. Junior Rider High Point Award will be given to the Thoroughbred/Rider combination accumulating the most points where the rider is 18 years old or younger. A high point ribbon and medal will be provided to the winning horse and rider.
- The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Western Pleasure Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in western pleasure, western riding and/or western horsemanship classes. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.
DOSWELL SHOW at The Meadow Event Park -
Pre-Entries CLOSE at 10 pm on MONDAY June 8, 2026 & MONDAY July 13, 2026.
• The whole division must be paid for, if you ride in one class and scratch the others unless either you or your mount is physically unable to continue.
• Anyone can go into a class unjudged after the class fees are paid. This is for experience and will not result in a ribbon or points.
• There is a $50.00 bad check fee for all Returned checks.
