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National Open Horse Show Association fosters growth in the open horse show community by providing national recognition and opportunities for exhibitors. By providing national recognition for local achievements, and hosting an annual World Championship Show, NOHSA enhances the horse show journey for its members.

NOHSA members are invited to submit their results from open shows in their communities to see how their accomplishments rank them on a national scale. Anyone looking for new places to show can use the comprehensive NOHSA state-by-state calendar to find a show near them.

We offer Exhibitor Memberships for both youth and adult competitors and Partner Memberships for organizations and individuals who seek to promote involvement in open horse shows.

The horse show community is rooted in a deep history of family values, individual searches for excellence, and a love of the horse. We invite you to join today and take the next step in your journey.

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Your Accomplishments

NOHSA rewards our members’ accomplishments at open horse shows by tracking points and offering new opportunities.

Your Records

We maintain a nationwide database for competitive records for both our member exhibitors and horses.

Your Points

We recognize national year-end high point winners from all open horse shows.

Your World Championship Show

We provide a world championship show experience for open horse show exhibitors.

Show Results, Points & Standings

NOHSA Members can accumulate points toward Year-End Awards and qualify for the NOHSA World Championship Show through the submission of show results throughout the year.

  • Points accumulate on a one-horse, one-exhibitor combination for exhibitors competing in open and 4-H shows.
  • Exhibitors who are current NOHSA Members showing horses with a current Competition Registration are eligible for Year-End Awards.
  • Each show/judge will constitute one set of points on a one-horse, one-exhibitor combination. 
  • Only points earned from December 1 through November 30 of the show year will be counted toward Year-End Awards.
Exhibitor Results Report

Points and participation are recorded when a NOHSA member submits a properly completed Exhibitor Results Report online. Members should submit an Exhibitor Results Report as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after the date of the show. No results will be accepted after 30 days from the date of the show. Submitted Exhibitor Results Reports with incomplete or inaccurate information will be sent back to the exhibitor for revision. Audits of Exhibitor Results Reports will be done on a regular basis. Information supplied by the NOHSA member may be verified by contacting the show manager or official listed on the report. Disciplinary proceedings will be initiated if any information is found to be falsified.

Points

Points are earned by each horse and rider combination. To have your points count toward Year-End Awards, your horse must have a current NOHSA Competition Registration and the competitor must have an active NOHSA Membership. Points are awarded based on an exhibitor’s placing and the total number of horses showing in the class. For example, if nine horses enter the class, points are based on all nine, even if some are disqualified. NOHSA will recognize up to ten placings in each class, and points are earned based on the official points chart below.

ENTRIES1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th
1 entry
2 entries1
3 entries21
4 entries321
5 entries4321
6 entries54321
7 entries654321
8 entries7654321
9 entries87654321
10 entries987654321
11 entries10987654321
Eligible Shows

NOHSA is built around local, in-person horse shows that help you grow and gain experience.

Your show must be held in person
You need to compete at a live horse show. Online competitions do not count.

Your show must be an open horse show
Shows that do not offer classes sanctioned by a national association other than 4-H and FFA (such as the ones listed below) are eligible!

Great examples of eligible shows include:

  • State or regional affiliate shows that are not officially approved by a national organization
  • Local open horse shows in your area
  • Community or jackpot shows

Mission Statement

Our mission is to foster growth in the open horse show community through various programs in which every activity benefits members on the regional and national level.

The purpose of NOHSA is to promote cooperation among all horse show clubs and exhibitors and to improve the open horse show community through programs, events and shows by encouraging the use of standard rules for holding and judging open horse shows, maintaining records of open horse show results and rewarding participants regionally and nationally.