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
​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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ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 29, 2026
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.
2026 NWMHSPA High Point & All Around Amateur Program
We’re excited to announce the 2026 NWMHSPA High Point Program!
This program is open to all current NWMHSPA members, and participation is easy and free!
The Amateur High Point Form MUST be submitted by March 1, 2026 to be eligible to participate.
Please send in the completed form to Syndi Kanzler @ thrminis@frontier.com
You will need to keep track of your placings and submit them by August 31, 2026 to be eligible for these awards.
Qualifying Shows for 2026
High Point standings will be calculated using results from the following local shows:
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WISK - Western Idaho Summer Kickoff Show - May 2 & 3, 2026 located in Caldwell, Idaho
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North Idaho’s Itty Bitty Horse Show - May 16, 2026 located in Spokane, Washington
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NWMHC - Western Washington Classic (AMHR Only) - May 23–25, 2026 located in Ridgefield, Washington
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NWMHSPA Cavalcade Of Ponies, Area 8 National Show -June 12–14, 2026 located in Moses Lake, Washington
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​High Point Categories
A High Point Champion will be awarded in each division:
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​Amateur Miniature Over High Point
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Amateur Miniature Under High Point
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Amateur Shetland High Point
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All Around Amateur High Point (One Horse/One Handler)
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Amateur All Around – Miniature Over
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Amateur All Around – Miniature Under
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Amateur All Around – Shetland
ALL AROUND AMATEUR PROGRAM
We are also offering an All Around Amateur Award in each division.
This award is based on one horse/one handler.
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Program Guidelines
✔ No fees to participate
✔ Horse must be nominated before March 1st of 2026
✘ No nominations accepted at the show
If you plan to participate, simply notify us ahead of time so we can register your horse and handler team.
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Support the Program
If you’re not competing this year, we invite you to consider becoming a program sponsor.
The more sponsors we have, the bigger and better the prizes we can offer our hardworking exhibitors!
We also encourage everyone to attend and support our local shows throughout the season. Your involvement helps keep our Northwest equine community strong, active, and thriving!
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2026 NWMHSPA High Point & All Around Amateur Program
We’re excited to announce the 2026 NWMHSPA High Point Program!
This program is open to all current NWMHSPA members, and participation is easy -
just let us know before the WISK Show on May 2–3, 2026.