NSBA News: Riders Cup Coming Up Oct. 3-4, Changes to NSBA World Qualifying For 2016

NSBA News

The 2015 NSBA Riders Cup is quickly approaching, October 3-4, 2015 at the Roberts Arena in Wilmington, Ohio. Judges for the Rider’s Cup will be Steve Brown, Clay MacLeod, and Ryan Painter.

Over $50,000 is set to be awarded in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, Western Riding, Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation classes during the event!

Owner nominations and entries can be made in advance! For additional information on eligibility requirements, to download nomination and entry forms, or for a further description of the NSBA Riders Cup Program, click here or contact the NSBA office at 847-623-6722 or send an email to nsbaoffice@nsba.com.

In other NSBA News…

Stallion Incentive Fund Breedings On Sale Oct. 1st

The 2016 NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund Program opens October 1. At that time, breedings will be for sale to top AQHA, APHA, ApHC, PtHA, PHBA, ABRA, IBHA, and POA stallions across the country.

All SIF Breedings are offered at 1/2 the advertised stud fee, plus a $100 dollar administrative fee. Don’t miss this opportunity to breed to top stallions at a major discount!

For more information about the Stallion Incentive Fund Program, including a complete list of breedings for sale during the 2016 program year, click here, or contact the NSBA office at 847-623-6722 or khughes@nsba.com.

NOTICE: Important changes for 2016 NSBA World Show Qualifying are in effect!

For the 2016 NSBA World Show Qualifying Period–May 1, 2015 though April 30, 2016–-exhibitors will need to participate in each World Show Qualifying Class a total of 5 times. Horses and exhibitors that do not meet this minimum requirement may enter and show at the 2016 NSBA World Championship Show upon payment of a $150 Qualification Fee.

The list of qualifying classes has been expanded to include all Green and Novice classes, as well as Ranch Riding. The full list of 2016 Qualifying Classes can be found here.