2026 Show Information
We are excited for the 2026 Show season, as our show committee have been working hard to make our show the best in the Northwest!
2026 Area VIII National Show
Cavalcade Of Ponies
June 12 - 14, 2026
Grant County Fairgrounds, Moses Lake, WA
ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 29, 2026
​IF PAYING VIA PAYPAL THERE IS AN ADDED 5% FEE
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2026 Show Manager
Tori Shauger
(505) 573-6869
email: torishauger@gmail.com
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2026 Judge
Janice Silvio, Allenton, MI​
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Attention Gelding Owners
Enter & Win Cash!!
The American Shetland Pony Club, Inc. conducts an Incentive Gelding program, offering money prizes for entries in special amateur incentive gelding classes at Area National Shows in AMHR Under & Over, Foundation, Classic, Modern, Modern Pleasure and ASPR divisions.
The payouts are issued from the ASPC, Inc. home office.
Entries for Gelding Incentive classes must occur by the show entry closing date. There are no post entries.
2026 NWMHSPA Area VIII National Show - Special Awards
INSPIRATIONAL AWARD - Presented prior to the Stakes classes
If you know someone who consistently goes above and beyond to support fellow exhibitors or their equine partners—someone who always offers an encouraging word, willingly jumps in with helpful suggestions, shares show supplies a fellow competitor may have forgotten, or offers their knowledge and expertise to help a new exhibitor feel more confident—this is the person we would love to recognize.
This award honors individuals whose selfless acts of kindness, generosity, and encouragement make a positive impact on others and on our industry as a whole.
** A nomination box will be located in the show office, and we encourage everyone to submit the name of someone they believe is a true “Inspiration” to those around them.​
SANDI POWELL PERFORMANCE AWARD - Presented prior to the Stakes classes
This award is generously donated by Triple Heart Ranch & Training Centre in remembrance of Sandi Powell and her exceptional performance horse, Potlatch Farm Bixby Carried On.
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Those who knew “Bixby” in the competition arena recognize him as one of the most talented performance horses in the Northwest. Over the course of his career, Bixby earned multiple National Champion and Grand Champion titles in Country Pleasure, Single Pleasure, Roadster, Versatility, and Hunter divisions. He truly had the heart of a champion - always willing, always competitive, and always ready to go out and drive to win. He was the very definition of a Roadster horse, eager and prepared to “drive at speed.”
Sandi loved watching her boy show and was an avid supporter of the Alliance Club. She consistently volunteered her time to help the club succeed and took great joy in attending shows - cheering not only for her own horse, but also for her fellow exhibitors.
We lost Sandi in 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Her dedication to Bixby, her belief in his abilities, and her courage to always strive for excellence are what make this award so meaningful.
THR Training is honored to sponsor and present this perpetual award to the Judges’ Choice horse that most exemplifies the definition of an outstanding individual in the Driving Performance Division.
The award is “Bixby’s” Reserve National Grand Champion Roadster Trophy. This is a perpetual award presented annually at the Alliance Show. The recipient will also receive a smaller horse head trophy to take home in recognition of this honor.
Rookie Award - Awarded at Year End
This award is presented to a new exhibitor who is new to Miniatures and Shetlands. The recipient will be selected based on their competition year at shows offered by the Area VIII clubs.
Any first- or second-year exhibitor who is a current member of the NWMHSPA is eligible. Points accumulated throughout the 2026 show season will count toward this award. First- or second-year exhibitors who wish to be considered for this opportunity must contact a member of the Alliance Board of Directors to submit their name.
Exhibitors will be required to submit their show results at the conclusion of the show year, no later than September 1 of the competition year.