Competition

Learn about competition formats, eligibility, and how to earn awards.

Competition Standards and Structure Committee

Chair: Liz Reader, snhsa.president@gmail.com (775) 220-2270
Members: Lynne MacLean, Annelise Appleseth, Samantha Bouchie

SNHSA General Satisfaction Survey

Win a Free Year-End Banquet dinner by Filling out our Survey!

As SNHSA members, your input is very important to us. We are interested in any issues concerning our organization, the prizes offered, the information we disseminate, the rules, etc. Surveys offer a way to tell us what we are doing right OR what we could be doing better!

All feedback is requested, whether positive or not. Your responses will be shared with the board to assist in future planning, however, your contact information will not be shared with show managers or Board members if you check the box for anonymity. We request your name and a valid email address on the survey, but. the SNHSA secretary is the only person who will have the contact information.

There is one survey:

2025 SNHSA General Satisfaction Survey

At the 2024 Year-End Awards Banquet, Jan. 11, 2025, three lucky people each won a FREE banquet dinner for filling out at least one of our SNHSA Surveys!

At the 2025 SNHSA Year-End Awards, three lucky people will also win a FREE banquet dinner just for filling out our 2025 SNHSA General Satisfaction survey!

Surveys must be completed by noon, Dec. 1, 2025 to be considered for the raffle

(Surveys can be completed after Dec. 1, but they won’t be considered for the raffle.)

Rulebook

Reference The Current SNHSA Rulebook

Year-End Point Standings

Current Point Standings from Recent SNHSA Competitions

Special Declaration Form

Complete The SNHSA Special Class Declaration Form

Year-End Awards Eligibility Requirements

Year-end Awards: Special awards are presented to the top five placings in each division. To be eligible for year-end awards, the following rules apply. The complete set of rules are available on the SNHSA Rule Book & Bylaws page.

Riders and, in most cases, their horses/ponies, must be members of SNHSA in good standing in order to accrue points for year-end awards. The exception is for horses/ponies ridden ONLY in Equitation Divisions 1-3, or the two SNHSA Medal classes. However, it is important to note that if the rider wishes to show the equitation mount in any other SNHSA division for which s/he would like to accrue points for year-end awards, the horse/pony MUST be registered with SNHSA.
- For members with trainers: if the trainer will be showing the horse in any division from which accrual of points is desired, or if the exhibitor is participating in either of the SNHSA Medal classes, the trainer must be a member of SNHSA for points to accrue.
Membership is effective as of the date the correct and accurate application and required fees are received by the SNHSA Board; or by the show secretary of any SNHSA-sanctioned horse show, if the application is turned in at that show. Points begin to accrue from that date forward and are not retroactive.

SNHSA offers year-end awards in 28 divisions.
To be eligible for year-end awards in the Hunter or Jumper divisions, the horse must accumulate 10 points and must meet the Venue Rule requirement. (See Rule book for official rules).
- If a horse competes in a low participation division at three separate venues, at two (2) different physical addresses and on four (4) different days, they will be eligible for year-end awards regardless of their point total.
To be eligible for year-end awards in the Equitation division, the rider must accumulate 10 points and must meet the Venue Rule requirement. (See Rule book for official rules).
- If a rider competes in a low participation division at three separate venues, at two (2) different physical addresses, and on four (4) different days, they will be eligible for year-end awards regardless of their point total.
To be eligible for year-end awards in the Beginner Rider Equitation division, the only qualifications are that the rider must be a SNHSA member and must meet the Venue Rule requirement. Criteria for year-end awards are based on points earned versus points available. The rider earns 1 point for every Beginner Rider Equitation class he/she completes.
To be eligible for year-end awards in the Walk/Trot division, the only qualifications for Silver and Bronze awards are that the horse/pony must be registered with SNHSA and the rider must be a SNHSA member. Riders who meet the Venue Rule requirement are eligible to earn the Gold award if they have earned the required amount of points. Criteria for year-end awards are based on points earned versus points available. The rider earns 1 point for every Walk/Trot class he/she completes.