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The horse show community is rooted in a deep history of family values, individual searches for excellence, and a love of the horse. National Open Horse Show Association fosters growth in the open horse show community by providing national recognition and opportunities for exhibitors.
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.
Membership
Exhibitor Memberships
All competitors must hold a current NOHSA Exhibitor Membership to accumulate points toward Year-End Awards and earn qualification for the NOHSA World Championship Show. An Exhibitor Membership begins the day the membership is paid online and expires December 31 of each year. (Memberships purchased September 1 or later remain current through the following calendar year.)
Adult Member: $30/year
Exhibitors who are 19 years of age or older on January 1 of the membership year.
Youth Member: $20/year
Exhibitors who are 18 years of age or under on January 1 of the membership year.
Competition Registration
All horses must hold a current NOHSA Competition Registration to accumulate points toward Year-End Awards and earn qualification for the NOHSA World Championship Show. A Competition Registration begins the day the registration is paid online and expires December 31 of each year. Competition Registrations purchased September 1 or later will remain current through the following calendar year.
Competition Registration: $10/year
Partner Memberships
Saddle clubs, show organizations, show managers, and other entities which seek to promote involvement in open horse shows are encouraged to become NOHSA Partner Members. Partner Members receive membership benefits throughout the show year, including shows featured on the NOHSA calendar, advertising opportunities, and hosting a CINCH Medal Horsemanship qualifying class. A Partner Membership begins the day the registration is paid online and expires December 31 of each year. Partner Memberships purchased September 1 or later will remain current through the following calendar year.