NSBA World Western Show Team Championships
The NSBA Western Show Team World Championship offers competition for both High School and Middle School riders with awards provided for Individuals and Teams. Competition guidelines allow teams to be formed providing they are currently part of an organized show team. Organizations such as the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) or a like organization will be accepted.
Eligibility
Team Divisions
High School Division – grades 9-12 and Middle School Division – grades 5-8
Individual Classes
Seven Western Horsemanship and two Ranch Riding classes will be held in a two-go-round format on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, August 18th. The High School Division will offer four Horsemanship classes and a Ranch Riding class each to compete in a two-go-round format. The Middle School Division will offer three Horsemanship classes and a Ranch Riding class each to compete in a two-go-round format.
The Overall High Point Individual class winners are based on a rider’s composite score for the two days. Team points will be calculated using the results from each team’s selected point rider in each Individual class.
Team Requirements
Teams will consist of at least one Coach and a minimum of two team members. Coaches and riders must be current NSBA members. Each competitor’s membership card from a show team organization, IEA, YEDA or like organization will be used to verify rider division.
Rider Eligibility
High School riders are any student enrolled in grades 9 – 12. In addition, high school seniors that graduated in the spring of 2019 will be allowed to compete at the level they competed during the 2018-2019 year. Middle School riders are any student enrolled in grades 5 – 8. Exhibitors that normally compete in the Reining will be eligible to compete in the Ranch Riding.
