Make plans now to join us in Spain for the 2027 European Show Seminar, scheduled for January 22–24, 2027. Presented by National Snaffle Bit Association in partnership with the American Paint Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, the National Reined Cow Horse Association and the National Reining Horse Association, this annual event brings together Europe’s Western horse community for education, collaboration and connection at the start of the show season.

The 2027 seminar will feature specialized educational tracks for judges, exhibitors, show managers, club leaders, youth and reining enthusiasts. Expert-led sessions will focus on professional development, industry updates and practical tools participants can take home and apply immediately.

Attendees will also enjoy expanded networking and social opportunities designed to strengthen relationships across Europe’s Western horse community, along with leadership workshops, regional meetings and interactive learning sessions.

The European Show Seminar continues its tradition of rotating locations across Europe, with France hosting January 21–23, 2028, and Germany hosting January 19–21, 2029, where judge applicant testing and recertification will also be offered.

Additional details, including the host city, hotel and registration information, will be announced later this year. For more information, please contact NSBA Shows at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the NSBA International Facebook page and plan to join us in Spain in 2027.

About NSBA

Established in 1983, National Snaffle Bit Association has expanded from its roots in the Western Pleasure discipline to recognize various disciplines and eight breed associations in competition. NSBA’s mission is to grow the show horse community through various equine programs and events where every activity benefits horses, breeders, owners and exhibitors alike.

National Snaffle Bit Association has more than 20,000 active members and more than 44,000 registered horses across its ten alliance breed organizations. NSBA members earn more than $13.5 million in monetary awards at NSBA-sanctioned horse shows annually, and the association sanctions nearly 600 horse show events and close to 200,000 horse show entries each year.

To learn more about NSBA, please visit nsba.com.