Schooling Show Series

A family‑friendly show series that creates a safe, welcoming, and educational environment for both new and seasoned riders and horses. The series also features end‑of‑season awards to celebrate dedication, progress, and achievement throughout the year.
Save the Dates
Sunday, March 15th - ***last HT***
Wednesday, April 15th
Wednesday, May 13th
Wednesday, June 17th
Wednesday, July 15th
Wednesday, August 12th
Wednesday, September 16th
Saturday, October 24th
Wednesday, November 25th
Show Series 2026
Official Prize List
Heather Ridge Farm is pleased to welcome competitors to our 2026 Picnics and Ponies Show Series, offering a friendly atmosphere, quality judging, and a variety of traditional and non-traditional classes. Only Online Entries Accepted
Recognition & Awards
• NCDCTA Recognized
• Sandbox Series
• WDAA Recognition Pending
• End-of-Season Awards Offered
Class Fees
Recognized Classes
WDAA - Western Dressage Seat Eq – $12
WDAA - WD Hack - $12
WDAA - WD Suitability - $12
WDAA - WD Dressage Seat Horsemanship W/J; Intermediate; Advanced - $30
NCDCTA/Sandbox Series - Dressage – $45
NCDCTA/Sandbox Series/WDAA - Western Dressage – $45
NCDCTA/Sandbox Series- Freestyles - $45
NCDCTA - Combined Test – $80
NCDCTA- Horse Trials – $100
Non-Traditional Classes
Additional Stadium Rounds - $10
Group - Lead Line - $10
Group - Dressage Seat Eq – $12
Group - Hunt Seat Eq – $12
Group - Bareback Seat Eq – $12
Individual - Lunge Line Eq – $20
Schooling(Non Compete Horse) – $25
Individual - Bareback Dressage(English, Western, Eventing) - $35
Individual - Baby’s Day Out / New Horse Ground Exercise Report Card – $35
Group for rail work - HRF Invented Class (Rail work and Jump Round) - $40
Don’t see what you are looking for? Let us know what you want and we will do our best to make it happen!
Scratches & Refunds
• Scratches before times are posted – No fee
• Scratches after times are posted and before show day – $25 per class
• Day-of scratches or no-shows – Full entry fee due
• If Heather Ridge Farm cancels a show for any reason, full refunds will be issued
Forms of Payment
Cash • Check payable to Heather Ridge Farm • Venmo (@Heather-Boyer-32)
Other Important Details
HT’s and CT’s:
-
2026 USEA Eventing Tests & HRF uses Test A Starter and above.
-
GAG - 2023 USDF Intro B
-
Can’t have readers, their tests must be memorized
Dressage:
-
2023 Tests
-
Allowed to have a reader through 4th Level Test 3
-
Not allowed to talk in test
Western Dressage:
-
2022 WDAA Tests
-
Allowed to have a reader
-
Offering WDAA Intro 1 all the way to WDAA Level 5
-
Can use voice in test
-
WD Hack
-
WD Suitability
-
WD Dressage Seat Horsemanship W/J; Intermediate; Advanced
-
WD Equitation W/J; W/J/L
-
WDAA Therapeutic Riding Tests
-
Gaited horses welcome
-
NO boots of any kind
***When WDAA Recognized***
Judges: All Western Dressage tests and rail classes must be judged by USEF-licensed Western Dressage judges.
-
USEF “r” judges may judge Introductory, Basic, Level 1 tests, and all rail classes.
-
USEF “R” judges may judge all levels and rail classes.
Exceptional Rider Class: This class is for riders with special needs (not limited to physical disabilities only).Western tack and attire may be used. Specific equipment needed for adaptive use to assure safety is permitted. A description of the adaptive equipment must be listed on the entry form with rider information. A ground person must be in the arena during the test.
-Will be governed by the USEF WD Rule Book
Non Traditional Classes listed above will NOT count towards points for horses enrolled in WHLPAP
Bareback Dressage:
-
Bareback Dressage Riders from any dressage discipline may enter this class. Riders may enter a test of choice to ride without a saddle. A bareback pad is allowed, a saddle pad is allowed, and truly bareback is welcome!
Freestyles:
-
Music must be on its own device and have bluetooth to connect to our speaker.
Don't see what you need?E-mail us at hlhamilton07@gmail.com telling us what you would like to see. We want all to have the opportunity to show!
2026 Events at HRF
*Bold = HRF Organized
Saturday - January 31st - Arena Eventing - Organized by Carrie Everhart - 919-413-0917
​
Sunday - February 1st - Jeramie West Obstacle Clinic (Rescheduled from 1/17/26) - Organized by Carrie Everhart - 919-413-0917
Sunday, March 15th - ***last HT*** - HRF P&P
Wednesday, April 15th - HRF P&P
Wednesday, May 13th - HRF P&P
Wednesday, June 17th - HRF P&P
Wednesday, July 15th - HRF P&P
Wednesday, August 12th - HRF P&P
Wednesday, September 16th - HRF P&P
Saturday, October 24th - HRF P&P
Wednesday, November 25th - HRF P&P
