NEW IN 2026

**HELPER FEE/DUTIES

Show Horse WA has introduced a $20.00 helper fee per entry at the Advanced Feeds 2026 Horse & Rider of the Year. Helpers are essential for ensuring the event runs smoothly. Entrants will be required to complete one helper duty per horse/rider combination across the three days of competition. Helpers can be nominated from 16 years upwards, those who do not complete their helper duty will forfeit their $20.00 . This helper fee is refunded after the event if your helper duty is completed. A list of helper duties will be released closer to the event date.

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**BREED SPECIFIC AWARDS - must be paid at time of entry.

To be awarded to the highest placed registered horse in each of the 18 National Qualifying Classes of Open Show Horse & Open Show Hunter. An additional entry fee applies if you meet the following requirements:

WA Arabian Horse Association - Arabian/Arabian Derivative Awards 

Horse must be registered.

Riding Pony Stud Book Society - including Overheight Riding Ponies

Horse must be registered, Owner(s) & Rider must be current financial members at the time of entry and the time of competition.

Welsh Pony & Cob Society - including Part Welsh

Horse must be registered, Owner(s) must be current financial members at the time of entry and the time of competition.

Australian Pony Stud Book Society

Horse must be registered, Owner(s) must be current financial member at the time of entry and the time of competition.

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Australian Warmblood Horse Association

Horse must be registered, Owner(s) must be a current financial members at the time of entry and the time of competition.

There will be two overall awards for AWHA Registered Horses

Best Performed Show Horse & Best Performed Show Hunter

 Winners receive $200 prizemoney each & an embroidered rug

The onus is on the Entrant to ensure that the horse, owner and rider meet all requirements to be eligible.

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**ANTHONY TROPIANO MEMORIAL
This year will see the Anthony Tropiano Memorial Class offered as an additional class within the program.  This class is open to show ponies and show hunter ponies combined not exceeding 12.2h, rider to be 14 years & under. Ponies to be ridden in a snaffle bridle - an additional entry fee applies.

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**RIDDEN SHETLAND CLASS IS BACK IN 2026.

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Off The Track classes will be available on a seperate event and will open on Nominate soon.

_______________________________________________CLASS ORDER FOR EACH DAY WILL BE SET AFTER ENTRIES HAVE CLOSED.