EWD - Equestrian With Disabilities Shows
The NSBA Foundation’s promotion of Equestrians With Disabilities provides opportunities for riders with physical and cognitive disabilities to compete with horses.
NSBA approval allows events to offer points, awards, and integration with larger shows (e.g., NSBA World Championship), elevating the status of adaptive classes and motivating participants.The National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) actively supports equestrian activities for riders with disabilities through its Equestrians With Disabilities (EWD) program. This initiative allows riders with physical or cognitive disabilities to compete in classes at NSBA-approved shows, including options for independent riders and those needing support. Hosting such events aligns with NSBA's mission to promote and improve the show horse community while fostering inclusivity.
NSBA encourages all shows to consider adding EWD classes to their approval, all therapeutic riding centers to add competition to their programs, and all of its members to help grow and support EWD competition.
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Chisholm Challenge
Monday, January 12, 2026 | Will Rogers Memorial Center | 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo has once again graciously donated John Justin Arena and the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, as well as many other amenities for Chisholm Challenge. This affords the competitors the opportunity to have a venue to showcase their abilities as equestrian athletes.
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The Dixie National Quarter Horse Show
Tuesday, February 10 - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Mississippi State Fairgrounds | 1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39202
This show is sponsored by the Mississippi Quarter Horse Youth Association. Originally part of a larger quarter horse show before the stock show and rodeo, the EWD show is still being hosted in 2026. A historic favorite of EWD exhibitors, Dixie Nationals offers many classes in both the Walk / Jog and Walk / Jog / Lope divisions.
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Partners For Progress February EWD Show
Sunday, February 22, 2026 | Partners For Progress | 23525 West Milton Rd, Wauconda, IL 60047
Throughout the year Partners for Progress, PFP hosts several 'at home' shows for riders who participate in their therapeutic, life skills, and competition programs. You can contact Partners for Progress for more information on their programs, and joining in the competition.
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Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Partners For Progress | 23525 West Milton Rd, Wauconda, IL 60047
Throughout the year Partners for Progress, PFP hosts several 'at home' shows for riders who participate in their therapeutic, life skills, and competition programs. You can contact Partners for Progress for more information on their programs, and joining in the competition.
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Ride And Shine
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | KSM Bear Creek Farms | 8728 County Road 1016, Burleson, Texas 76028
NSBA is proud to present the inaugural Ride and Shine EWD show with the support of the Corbett M W Ryan Foundation. This show will be open to all EWD riders with options for NSBA and Open classes. Designed to give riders of all experience and ability levels there will be classes for brand new showmen, independent and supported riders, as well as walk only exhibitors, and veterans. Join us for a great day of showing and celebrating how EWD riders shine!
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