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The designation of a US Equestrian Heritage Competition is reserved for competitions that have been established for a long period of time and have made substantial contribution toward the development and promotion of the sport, both within the broader community, by achieving, maintaining and promoting the equestrian ideals of sportsmanship and competition.

The specific requirements of a Heritage Competition can be found in the US Equestrian Rule Book. Any competition interested in applying for a Heritage Competition designation must complete the Heritage Application form.

Current Heritage Competitions

 

 

 

Pin Oak Horse Show — March 29 - April 2 & April 4 - 8, 2023

Contact: Amy Uniss, [email protected]

Del Mar National Horse Show

Hunters & Jumpers — May 2 - 7, 2023

Dressage — April 27 - 30, 2023

Contact: Amy Billburg, [email protected]

 

Keswick Hunt Club — May 16 - 21, 2023

Contact: Alan Lohman, [email protected]

 

Norfolk Hunt Horse Show — May 27 - 28, 2023

Contact: Sandra Crowe, [email protected]

 

Devon Horse show — May 25 - June 4, 2023

Contact: Patrick Boyle, [email protected]

 

 

Upperville Colt & Horse Show — June 5 - 11, 2023

Contact: Emily Day, [email protected]   

 

Germantown Charity — June 6 - 10, 2023

Contact: Barney Mallace, [email protected]

 

Charity Fair Horse Show — June 7 - 10, 2023 
Contact: Nancy Harvey, [email protected]

 

Tryon Spring 6 - TR & HC Charity Horse Show — June 6 - 11, 2023 

Contact: Molly Oakman, [email protected]

 

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show

American Saddlebred — June 8 - 11, 2023

Contact: Susan Whittington, [email protected]

Hunters & Jumpers — July 25 - 30 & August 2 - 6, 2023

Contact: Rick Cram, [email protected]

 

Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show — June 13 - 18, 2023 
Contact: Michelle Schmerzler, [email protected] 

 

Fairfield County Hunt Club — June 20 - 24, 2023

Contact: Michelle Schmerzler, [email protected]

 

Deep Run Horse Show — June 21 - 25, 2023

Contact: Allison Whittemore, [email protected]

 

Waterloo Hunt — June 27 - 28 & June 29 - July 2, 2023

Contact: Jeff Stommen, [email protected]

 

Lake Placid — June 27 - July 2, 2023 
Contact: Lori Martin, [email protected]

 

Warrenton Pony Show — June 28 - July 2, 2023 
Contact: Tommy Jones, [email protected]

 

Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic - July 13 - 16, 2023

Contact: Lori Proch, [email protected]

 

Oregon High Desert Classic - July 19 - 23, 2023

Contact: Paul Jewell, [email protected]

 

Menlo Charity Horse Show — 2023 CANCELLED 

Contact: Phil DeVita, [email protected]

 

Hampton Classic — August 27 – September 3, 2023

Contact: Shanette Cohen, [email protected]

 

Warrenton Horse Show — August 30 - September 3, 2023

Contact: Tommy Jones, [email protected]

 

Portuguese Bend National — September 8 - 10, 2023

Contact: Robin Serfass, [email protected]

 

Buffalo International — September 14 - 17, 2023

Contact: Susie Schoellkopf, [email protected]

 

Eastern States Exposition

Heritage Hunter Show - September 13 - 17, 2023

Heritage Saddle Show - September 21 - 24, 2023

Contact: Jay Mullen [email protected]

 

Dressage at Devon — September 26 - October 1, 2023

Contact: Dianne Boyd, [email protected]

 

St. Louis National Charity — September 27 - 30, 2023

Contact: Melissa Warner, [email protected]

 

Capital Challenge Hunter Jumper — October 2 - 8, 2023

Contact: Oliver Kennedy, [email protected]

 

Pennsylvania National Horse Show — October 12 - 22, 2023

Contact: Susie Webb, [email protected]

 

 

Washington International — October 23 - 29, 2023

Contact: Mary Helen Shaughnessy, [email protected]

 

National Horse Show - October 31 - November 5, 2023 

Contact: Cindy Bozan, [email protected] 

 

Jump For The Children Benefit I — November 8 - 12, 2023

Contact: Joan Petty, [email protected]

 

 

Questions About Becoming a Heritage Competition?
Katlynn Wilbers
(859) 225-6981, [email protected]
Director of Competition Licensing

 

Forms and Publications

Affiliate Heritage Designation Form

Affiliate recommendation form for competitions applying for Heritage Designation.

Heritage Designation Application

Heritage designations are reserved for those competitions within the sport of equestrian that have been established for a long period of time and that exemplify the best characteristics of equestrian sport, uphold high standards at their designated rating or level, demonstrate sustainability and value within the community, and continue to contribute toward the development and promotion of the sport of equestrian, both within the sport and as well as within the broader community, by achieving, maintaining, and promoting the equestrian ideals of sportsmanship and competition.

Heritage Designation Renewal

Heritage Designation Renewal is due every 5 years.