The Canadian Nationals, Sport Horse Nationals and U.S. Nationals show commissions met in January for their planning meetings. These are the newest updates for 2019:
Canadian Nationals
- Leveling will be utilized for AATR and JTR classes in place of age splits (with exception of English Pleasure)
- Select will be allowed to cross enter
- Exhibitors will be allowed to level up but may only ride in one level
- AAOTH Breeding and In-Hand classes will be changed to AOTH
- Stick horse decorating contest and competition will be added to the schedule on Monday
- Sport Horse In-Hand classes will not run concurrently by type
- Amateur, Open and Youth bring back 7 horses from each A/B Section to the SF/F
- HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving ATD will be added to the schedule
- One judging panel will be utilized for the main arena; 6 judges will be rotated through all classes
Please check the Omnibus for more specifics
Sport Horse Nationals
(stay tuned for more details on all items in the Omnibus)
- Barn party will be changed to an exhibitor potluck during the Dressage Prospect Incentive Jog Party
- Silent auction will be changed to a Calcutta for an exhibition musical freestyle class
- Patron Packages will be offered, which will include a meal option as well as a turnout
- New giveaway items for all exhibitors!
- Western Dressage will have qualifications for 2019
- Addition of Western Dressage ATR to Level 1 and Basic
U.S. Nationals
- All Breeding/In-Hand Classes will be held in the Pavilion with the exception of Arabian Senior Mares and Stallions
- Ranch Riding AATR classes will be divided into age splits; 19-54 and 55 and over
- Arabian and HA/AA Junior Ranch Riding will be added
- Arabian and HA/AA ABS Reining Jackpot will be added
- Arabian and HA/AA English Pleasure Jackpot AAOTR will be added
- 10 Entries will be brought back from each A/B Section in the Ford Truck Arena
Stay tuned for the schedule that will be open for input within a week.
