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National Championship Event – Plan The Trip

March 2, 2026 By mary

Where is the event?
Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River Road
Lexington, VA 24450‐3374
https://vahorsecenter.org/

Which hotel should we stay at? 
https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/lodging 

Who is competing?
Riders who during the regular show season acquired the top ten (10) highest point total in their individual category, or are in the top 20% of all those in their individual category. (Whichever method is a greater number of qualifiers)

Who is invited?
ALL family and friends who are supporting our National qualifiers as well as anyone who is interested in finding out more about YEDA.  

Will there be concessions?
Concessions will be available for purchase on-site.

Is there camping/camping hookups?
Yes, there are a few options for camping.
https://vahorsecenter.org/plan-your-visit/camping/

How does a rider or team qualify? How many riders will qualify? How are ties interpreted? 
The answer to these questions is detailed in the following document. Please click the link.
Individual & Team Point Requirements for Championship Horse Shows From the Rule Book

Things to do in the area:
Family Friendly Activities: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/family-activities 
Historic Attractions: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/historic-attractions
Recusants: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/historic-attractions
Shopping: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/shopping
Entertainment: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/entertainment
Tails, Tours, and Guide Services: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/entertainment
Outdoor Adventures: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/outdoor-adventures
Nature Spots: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/nature-spots

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March 21 Pondview Equestrian

February 20, 2026 By Molly

Address: 433 Main St South Bethlehem CT 06751

Open Date: 2.24.26 Due Date: 3.10.26
Close Date: 3.20.26

Judges: TOM O’NEIL, TBA

Steward: TBA

Showbill/Program/Scoresheets:

spring showDownload
spring showDownload

Hosted By:  Pondview Equestrian Team

Patterns #2

Filed Under: 2025 2026 Shows, Uncategorized

March 29 Hyder-Burks Ag Pavilion, Cookeville, TN

February 3, 2026 By Molly

Location: a   Address: 

Entries Open:  Feb 2, 2026   Entries Due: March 16, 2016
Entries Close: March 18, 2026

Judges: A: Emily Smith B: Delaney Rostad

Secretary: Angela Jelderks
For Questions Contact Courtney Smith Cell: 423-309-8386
Email: CourtneySmith8386@gmail.com

Show Steward: Rebecca Huddleston

Showbill:
UPDATE: 1 Horse = 6 Rides As it is a ONE day show. 2 Judges, all classes, ONEDAY!

Updated 2.25.2026 Showbill-Tenneessee-Two-Step-DOUBLE-Judge-Show-03.29.26 (1)Download
Updated 2.25.2026 Showbill-Tenneessee-Two-Step-DOUBLE-Judge-Show-03.29.26 (1)Download

Scoresheets:

Hosted By: Team Need a hand

Patterns: #5

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Dear Future Me Scholarship

January 23, 2026 By Molly

Dear Future Me  Scholarship

$500 Awarded

The due date is April 1st and the finalists and the scholarship award winner will be announced and presented at the National Championship Show. The winner will receive their award and a certificate in recognition of their outstanding achievement.

Dear Future Me Scholarship Guidelines 

Dear Future Me Scholarship Application 

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Feb28 – March 1 Pleasant Valley Stables, Spokane WA

January 21, 2026 By Molly

Location:  Pleasant Valley Stables  Address:  10102 N Fairview Road, Spokane, WA

Entries Open on Feb 1, 2026
Entries on Due on Feb 12, 2026
Entries Close on Feb 14, 2026

SATURDAY SCORESHEETS

Bach Judge SheetsDownload
Loper Judge SheetsDownload


SUNDAY Scoresheets

Duran ScoresheetsDownload


Simpson ScoresheetsDownload

Showbill/Program:

Showbill-DOUBLE-Judge-Shows – Just ChillinDownload

Judges:
Saturday: Gena Loper & Heidi Bach
Sunday: Jacqui Duran & Jodi Simpson

Hosted By: ShowBiz

Patterns:
Saturday: All Patterns YEDA #3
Sunday: All Patterns YEDA #17

Filed Under: Uncategorized

EASY UPDATED ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

January 4, 2026 By Molly

5 Amazing Scholarships offered
9 – 12th grade opporunities & EWD Rider opporunities!

This is different from the SIF!

EASY ONLINE application process!

Click Here for more details!

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