GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION: Garvey Arena, Yellow Grass, SK
OFFICIALS
JUDGE: Sarah Southwell, Claresholm, AB
SHOW SECRETARY: Gloria Kadlec, Kenaaston, Sk.
VETERINARY: Flying C Veterinary Services PC Weyburn, SK 306-842-2829
OUTDOOR STABLING: is available at Garvey Arena at $20/night.
REQUIREMENTS: Riders must have a current SHF or other Provincial Equine Association membership for liability insurance purposes to enter the show.
RULES: This show is sanctioned by Western Style Dressage Association of Canada and by Saskatchewan Horse Federation. The show will use the WSDAC tests and rules, and will also follow the SHF Rule Book.
ENTRIES: must be in the hands of the show secretary by 5:00 pm Thursday, July 12, 2026. Entries will not be processed without payment. All entries must be made in writing or through JotForm and signed by the owner/agent of the horse and the exhibitor. The parent or legal guardian MUST sign entries of all JUNIOR riders and the junior’s birthdate must be provided. A separate entry form must be filled out for each horse/rider combination and will be assigned a separate number.
ENTRY FEE POLICY: Riders that have a SWDA Membership will pay $10 less per classes entered at SWDA shows.
OFFICE FEE: The office fee will only be charged for one day if you enter both days on the weekend and is charged per horse/rider combination.
LATE ENTRIES: received after the closing date WILL be assessed a $25 late fee. Additional classes may be added, at posted rate(s), to your existing entry without such late penalties.
CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS: of entries are allowed up to the deadline date of Tuesday, July 2, 2026. After the deadline date of entry, you will be responsible to remit payment for entries regardless of changes/cancellations made. Please send changes to saskwesterndressage@gmail.com.
REFUNDS: There will be no refund on entry fees after the official closing date of entries, except with a veterinary certificate stating that the horse will be unable to show during the show, or a doctor’s certificate in the case of the participants.
OFFICE FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. If SWDA cancels the show due to unmanageable circumstances, the office fee will be held and all other fees will be returned.
HELMETS: Junior competitors are required to wear an approved ASTM/SEI helmet while riding on the grounds during classes and practice ride times . Senior riders at this show are permitted to wear cowboy hats or helmets as per WSDAC rules.
Cruel, abusive, or inhumane treatment of a horse at any SWDA competition by an exhibitor, owner, trainer, or other person will not be tolerated anywhere on the grounds under any circumstances. SWDA supports any decision of officials or show committees that remove a horse from a competition due to obvious lameness or exhaustion. Cruelty can be defined as intentionally causing pain or unncessary discomfort to a horse. The standard by such conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a resonable person, informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and exhibition procedures, would determine to be cruel, excessive, or inhumane.
NOMINATIONS: Heritage Circuit approved classes will count towards year end awards. Please ensure your SHF membership is current, and that you have nominated your horse if you are interested in accumulating points for the awards. To qualify for Heritage Provincial Finals September 2026, you must attend a minimum of two Heritage Circuit shows and have placed in the top 5 in a division to be eligible.
AWARDS: All classes are offered as Open and Gaited with Junior divisions if entries warrant. Ribbons awarded to 4th place.
TESTS: Walk/Walk, Introductory, Basic, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 tests will be offered at this show. Gaited horses are welcome.
CALLERS: All riders need to supply their own callers if they need one. It is strongly recommended that all riders know their tests.
A HORSE MAY COMPETE IN ANY TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE LEVELS AND A MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4) tests a day for levels up to and including second level. Horses competing at third level and higher are restricted to three tests a day maximum. I.E. consecutive levels would be Intro and Basic allowing a rider to ride 2 classes in Introductory Level and 1 class in Basic Level, or all 4 classes in one Level.