
Join us October 24-26, 2025
We're heading south, and NOHSA looks forward to hosting our first annual Fall Festival at the renowned World Equestrian Center. Complete with clinics, swag, and classes designed to promote the open horse show community; join us as we celebrate your success and your journey this October!
Notice: There will be no qualifying for the Fall Festival!
Daily Drawings & Swag For All Entries
Each exhibitor will receive a complementary swag bag and will be made eligible to win some amazing prizes each day.
Prizes Through Sixth Place
We have ribbons and lots of NOHSA gear ready to celebrate your success in the show pen.
Free Clinics & Exhibitor Party
Learn hands on skills and tips from top professionals and let us celebrate your success with an exhibitors party.
2025 NOHSA Officials
Show Management: NOHSA Executive Committee
President: Margy Morgan
Executive Director: Stephanie Lynn
Show Secretaries: Ann Webb/Morgan Kaufmann
Judges: To Be Announced
2024 Class List
The official class list for 2025 has not yet been confirmed–the below list is tentative and subject to change.
English Equitation
English Equitation 19-49
English Equitation 50 & Over
Small Fry W/T English Equitation 11 & Under
W/T English Equitation 19 & Over
Youth English Equitation 13 & Under
Youth English Equitation 14-18
Youth W/T English Equitation 12-18
English Pleasure
English Pleasure 19-49
English Pleasure 50 & Over
Non-Stock-Horse English Pleasure
Open $250 English Pleasure
Open $250 W/T English Pleasure
Small Fry W/T English Pleasure 11 & Under
W/T English Pleasure 19 & Over
Youth English Pleasure 13 & Under
Youth English Pleasure 14-18
Youth W/T English Pleasure 12-18
Showmanship
Open $250 Showmanship
Showmanship 19-49
Showmanship 50 & Over
Small Fry Showmanship 11 & Under
Youth Showmanship 13 & Under
Youth Showmanship 14-18
Trail
Small Fry W/J Trail 11 & Under
Trail 19-49
Trail 50 & Over
W/J Trail 19 & Over
Yearling & 2-Year-Old In-Hand Trail
Youth Trail 13 & Under
Youth Trail 14-18
Youth W/J Trail 12-18
Western Pleasure
Non-Stock-Horse Western Pleasure
Open $250 W/J Western Pleasure
Open $250 Western Pleasure
Small Fry W/J Western Pleasure 11 & Under
W/J Western Pleasure 19 & Over
Western Pleasure 19-49
Western Pleasure 50 & Over
Youth W/J Western Pleasure 12-18
Youth Western Pleasure 13 & Under
Youth Western Pleasure 14-18
Western Horsemanship
CINCH Medal Horsemanship Qualifying Class
Horsemanship 19-49
Horsemanship 50 & Over
Open $250 Horsemanship
Small Fry W/J Horsemanship 11 & Under
W/J Horsemanship 19 & Over
Youth Horsemanship 13 & Under
Youth Horsemanship 14-18
Youth W/J Horsemanship 12-18
Ranch
All Age W/T Ranch Rail
All Age W/T Ranch Riding
All Age W/T Ranch Trail
Open $250 Ranch Riding
Ranch Rail 19 & Over
Ranch Reining 19 & Over
Ranch Riding 19 & Over
Ranch Trail 19 & Over
Youth Ranch Rail 18 & Under
Youth Ranch Reining 18 & Under
Youth Ranch Riding 18 & Under
Youth Ranch Trail 18 & Under
Over Fences
All Age W/T Hunter Hack (Cross Rails)
Equitation Over Fences 19 & Over
Hunter Hack 19 & Over
Working Hunter 19 & Over
Youth Equitation Over Fences 18 & Under
Youth Hunter Hack 18 & Under
Youth Working Hunter 18 & Under
Equestrians With Disabilities
EWD Showmanship
EWD W/J Horsemanship Independent
EWD W/J Trail Independent
EWD W/J Western Pleasure Independent
Driving
Mini Pleasure Driving
Pleasure Driving
Lead Line
Lead Line 6 & Under
Stall Reservations
All horses are required to have a paid stall. Stalls purchased before 11:59 p.m. on the stall reservation deadline are available at the horse show rate of $150. For stalls purchased after the stall reservation deadline, there is an additional $15 fee per stall. Any additions/changes to reservations made after this date are not guaranteed to be placed with the original reservation.
Stall Reservations–Coming SoonHealth Papers
Per facility regulations, all horses, including in-state horses, are required to present a negative EIA test (Coggins) within the past 12
months, an original Health Certificate within 14 days of the show, and proof of EHV1 and EHV4 (Equine Influenza Virus and Equine
Herpes Virus/Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six months.
Stalling Group
One group name must be designated for each stalling group. Priority stalling will be given to sponsors, by level and date of
payment. Sponsorship payment must be made by the stall reservation deadline for stalling perks. Stalls must be paid before assignment and will be
subject to the appropriate fees based on the date payment is received.
Arrivals & Departures
Move-in begins on Thursday, October 24 at 8:00 a.m. All horses are required to check in upon arrival.
Feed & Bedding
Feed and bedding will be available for purchase directly from the facility within seven days of the show—more information to come.
Entries
Entries for NOHSA Fall Festival classes should be submitted online no later than the entry deadline at 11:59 p.m. (CST) to avoid post entry fees. Entries must be submitted on the
official online entry form and once an entry is received by the office it is considered official. Entries can be added or scratched on submitted horses after this date for no additional fee. Each horse that is entered after the entry deadline will incur a single post-entry fee.
Please bring an open check or be prepared to fill out a credit card authorization form upon check-in. There will be no charges for scratches.
Entry Fee: $15.00 (per class)
Post-Entry Fee: $20.00 (per back number/horse)
Office Fee: $20.00 (per back number/horse)
Show Office
The NOHSA show office will open Thursday, October 23. During the horse show, the
show office will open at least one hour prior to start of competition.
Horse Registration
A current NOHSA Competition Registration is required for each horse. A Competition
Registration is the horse’s official NOHSA registration.
Membership
A current NOHSA Membership is required for the exhibitor in all classes except Lead Line
6 & Under. Current membership cards must be presented at the time of entry. In the event an
exhibitor is not a current NOHSA member, a membership may be purchased with the entry.
Camping
RV camping is available on the grounds at $80 per night. Electric, water, and sewer hookups
are included. Guests must check in upon their
arrival at the General Store.
Reserve through the link below by September 22, 2025 to receive the discounted horse show rate
Hotel
Rooms are available at The Riding Academy
Hotel/Event Center on the grounds for a
reduced rate as low as $189 per night for a king studio and $205 per night for a queen suite.
Reserve through the link below by September 22, 2025 to receive the discounted horse show rate.
Rules & Regulations
Classes will be judged by NSBA rules as written in the association’s official handbook. This includes all class and equipment rules
unless otherwise defined in the NOHSA official handbook.
Divisions
Small Fry 11 & Under are Walk/Jog or Walk/Trot. Exhibitors that are showing in a Walk/Jog or Walk/Trot class are not allowed to
enter a class that requires a lope or a canter. Horses may cross-enter these classes with separate exhibitors.
Awards
NOHSA Bucks will be awarded through sixth place in all classes, which can be redeemed for prizes or gift cards in the NOHSA
Award Shop at the show.
High Point Awards
A High-Point Award will be awarded to the winningest exhibitor in the following categories: Small Fry 11 & Under, Youth 13 & Under,
Youth 14-18, Amateur 19-49, Amateur 50 & Over, Ranch, Over Fences, Walk Trot.
Added Money
All $250 Added classes will be held with six or more entries. Prize money will be awarded to the exhibitor that earned the placing. A
percentage of all entries made before 5:00 p.m. the evening before the class will be jackpotted.
Become A Sponsor
The NOHSA Fall Festival is the perfect platform for companies looking to impress partners or win new business. NOHSA can tailor a Corporate Sponsorship to meet your requirements and achieve tangible business results.
Sponsors Tier 3 (2024)

DriveCenter Complete Auto Care
Sponsors Tier 2 (2024)
Shadow Trailer LLC
Sponsors Tier 1 (2024)
Florida All Breed Open Horse Show Series
Sponsor Tier 3 - $1,000
- Priority stall placement
- Sponsor recognition in the NOHSA Fall Festival show premium
- Sponsor recognition on the NOHSA website with logo and link
- Daily sponsor announcement during the Fall Festival
- Literature or product opportunities in the Fall Festival entry bags. Sponsor to provide.
- Two class sponsorships
- Four dedicated social media posts - sponsor to provide content
- Title sponsor opportunities
Sponsor Tier 2 - $500
- Priority stall placement
- Sponsor recognition in the NOHSA Fall Festival show premium
- Sponsor recognition on the NOHSA website with logo and link
- Daily sponsor announcement during the Fall Festival
- Literature or product opportunities in the Fall Festival entry bags - sponsor to provide materials
- One class sponsorship
Sponsorship Tier 1 - $250
- Priority stall placement
- Sponsor recognition in the NOHSA Fall Festival show premium
- Sponsor recognition on the NOHSA website with link
- Daily sponsor announcement during the Fall Festival
Corporate Sponsor
Corporate sponsorships are customized to each individual sponsor. Additional perks to the above, may include literature or product opportunities in the Fall Festival entry bags, present awards in sponsored classes, dedicated social media posts, and title sponsor opportunities. Please contact the NOHSA office at (847) 625-7433 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Sponsorships must be paid on or before August 28 for priority stall placement. Priority is assigned in the order of payment received.
Vendors
Only approved vendors can sell products or services during the Fall Festival.