Heritage Circuit Competitors

Heritage Circuit is a provincial competition program with the purpose of generating and maintaining participation in General Performance across Saskatchewan by supporting clubs, gaining interest from athletes, coaches and breeders to competitions at an introductory level. The Saskatchewan Horse Federation ensures that riders of all ages, recreational or competitive, have the opportunity to learn to compete, keeping fees reasonable and competitions accessible in each of the Sport Districts around the province. The annual Heritage Circuit Provincial Finals provides a venue where all disciplines are able to participate over 3 days.

SHF rewards athletes for their dedication to the equestrian competitive sports. After having nominated, and qualifying at local and provincial shows, points from the annual standings are then calculated and prizes are distributed during a special ceremony in March.

2024 Heritage Circuit and Prairie Cup Handbook - Changes Visible

2024 Heritage Circuit and Prairie Cup Handbook 

Authorized use of the SHF Handbook is granted only to SHF sanctioned events. It is the responsibility of the event organizers and/or people in charge of the event to make sure their event is SHF sanctioned and approved for SHF handbook use. Unsanctioned events should not include advertising/reference of the SHF handbook or sanctioning in any promotional materials or exhibitor information. (August 6, 2024)

We encourage all those competing to nominate themselves and their horses in order for points to be counted to qualify for year end awards! Nominating also ensures the possibility to qualify and compete at the Heritage Circuit Finals! You may nominate when you apply for or renew your individual membership or you can nominate at any time during the year by filling out the form above and returning it to the office with payment. Note: Points will only start counting following nomination, any competitions prior to nomination will not count for year end tabulations.

PDF Fillable Nomination Form

Online Nomination instructions: and select 'Purchase Addons (Insurance) or Nominations'

Western Performance Division

• Western Pleasure
• Reining
• Western Riding
• Trail

Speed Division

• Barrels
• Pole Bending
• Keyhole
• Stake Race

Hack Division

• English Pleasure
• Road Hack
• Show Hack

Dressage Division

• Introductory Level
• Training Level
• First Level

Hunter Division

• Cross Rail Hunter
• 2'0" Hunter
• 2'3" Hunter
• 2'6" Hunter

Equitation Division

• English Equitation
• Hunt Seat Over Fences
• Showmanship
• Horsemanship

*New* Ranch Division - Handout

• Working Western Rail
• Ranch Riding
• Ranch Trail

SHF Competition Statement for Release:  January 26, 2024

The SHF Competitions Committee has been in discussion with competitors and show organizers in regards to the Heritage Ranch Division (2024 Pilot Project).  The Committee has received Executive approval for the following change:

Cross-entry between the Ranch Division classes and regular show classes will be allowed in 2024.  All other equipment, turn-out, and class conduct rules as specified in the 2024 AQHA Handbook will apply.

Western Dressage Division

• Intro Level
• Basic Level
• Level 1
• Level 2
• Level 3

Pleasure Driving Division

• Turn Out
• Working
• Reinsmanship