English Western   

New Show Season: Jan. 1st., 2012 to Sept. 15th, 2012

C.S.H.A offers a competitive program covering Halter, English, and Western competition.

The exhibitor must register as a horse and rider or handler combination within Region 5 and compete to qualify for year end awards and eligibility to compete at the Show of Champions.

At this time competition is offered in the following categories.

Halter
Junior Horse (5 years & under) with Amateur or junior handler*
Senior Horse (6 years & over) with Amateur or junior handler*
Open (any age horse) with an Open Division handler**

English
Lead line (rider 6 years & under)
Walk/Trot 10 years & under
13 /Under
14-17
18-34*
35 & Over*
Open**

Western
Lead Line (rider 6 years & under)
Walk/Jog 10 & under
13/Under
14-17
18-34*
35 & Over*
Open**

*All riders or handlers over the age of 18 must have a current amateur card.
** The Open Division is open to any adult or junior who wishes to compete in this division including those who cannot qualify for an amateur card.

Although some Regions offer "not for Show of Champions qualification" programs, in addition to their regular high point programs, you may only compete for the Region in which you live with the following exceptions;You may only compete for the Region in which you live or follow one of the above noted exceptions. You may not do both even if one of the programs is a "SOC non-qualifying program".

The Show of Champions is held each October in a centrally located area to showcase the champions from each Region. Each Region is entitled to send their top five horse/rider combinations in each age break in English and Western and their top 10 horse/handler combinations in Halter. The event is rounded out with the championship events for our Gymkhana Program and hosts the state finals for C.S.H.A's horsemastership and Royalty Programs.