Heritage Circuit and Prairie Cup Nominations are being accepted for 2026.
The SHF rewards athletes for their dedication to the equestrian sport. After having nominated and accumulating points at provincial shows, standings are calculated and prizes are awarded during a reception in March.
Nominating a horse and rider pair for the Heritage Circuit or Prairie Cup is the only way to qualify for Year End Awards.
How to Qualify for Year End Awards
Nominate a horse and rider combination in the Heritage Circuit or Prairie Cup divisions. Note: Nominations must be complete prior to a show for points earned to count towards year end totals.
Compete in classes at Heritage Circuit and Prairie Cup permitted shows throughout the year. Your points will be recorded and calculated automatically from SHF permitted shows in Saskatchewan.
Heritage Circuit
District High Point Champions
Awarded to the Junior and Senior horse/rider combination accumulating the most points in the English (Hack, Hunter and Dressage) and Western (Western Performance, Speed and Western Dressage) disciplines.
- English
- Western
Provincial Class Awards
Awarded to the Junior and Senior horse/rider combinations accumulating the most points in each class. For Dressage and Western Dressage, highest average score is used.
- Western Pleasure
- Trail
- Reining
Western Riding- English Pleasure
- Road Hack
- Show Hack
- Introductory Level Dressage
- Training Level Dressage
- First Level Dressage
- Intro Western Dressage
- Basic Western Dressage
- Level 1 Western Dressage
- Level 2 Western Dressage
- Level 3 Western Dressage
- Crossrail Hunter
- 2' Hunter
- 2' 3" Hunter
- 2' 6" Hunter
- Working Western Rail
- Ranch Riding
- Ranch Trail
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
- Keyhole
- Stake Race
Equitation High Point
Awarded to the top three competitors in each age group in each of Showmanship, Horsemanship, English Equitation and Hunt Seat Over Fences. Points accumulated in Equitation do not count toward any other awards.
- Showmanship
- Horsemanship
- English Equitation
- Hunt Seat Equitation
Provincial Division Champions
Awarded to the Champion and Reserve, Junior and Senior horse/rider combination who demonstrate versatility by accumulating the most points in more than one class within the division (e.g. Trail and Reining). For Dressage and Western Dressage, highest average scores are used. Points/scores must be earned in a minimum of two classes.
- Western Performance Division
- Hack Division
- Dressage Division
- Western Dressage Division
- Hunter Division
- Ranch Division
- Speed Division
Provincial High Point
Awarded to the Champion and Reserve, Junior and Senior horse/rider combinations accumulating the most points in the English (Hack, Hunter and Dressage) and Western (Western Performance, Speed and Western Dressage) disciplines.
- English (Jr/Sr)
- Western (Jr/Sr)
All-Around Champions
Awarded to the Junior and Senior horse/rider combination accumulating the most points in all classes (except where noted with regards to the Equitation, Junior Horse and Pleasure Driving Awards). Points must be earned in a minimum of three Divisions.
Junior Horse Awards
Awarded to the top Junior horse(s) competing in English Pleasure Junior Horse and Western Pleasure Junior Horse classes. Points accumulated in Junior Horse classes do not count toward any other awards.
- English
- Western
Heritage Circuit Sask Bred Awards
This award recognizes the diversity of General Performance horses. Total points earned by all Sask Bred horses bred by a certain farm or person will be counted from the six Heritage Divisions. Annual recognition will be awarded to three top breeders of Heritage Circuit horses.
Heritage Youth Sportsmanship
The Sportsmanship Award is awarded to a Heritage Circuit Nominated Junior competitor who has demonstrated, through his/her interactions at a Saskatchewan Horse Federation competition, exemplary conduct while competing in the show ring, and interacting with other competitors and officials (including judges, ring stewards, and show committees, and while working in the stabling area (in the care and use of horses). They will also demonstrate good sportsmanship qualities when associating with the general public.
Heritage Circuit Active for Life
Presented annually to recognize competitor(s) over 45 years of age. Awarded to a Heritage Circuit and/or Prairie Cup Series nominated competitor who requests on their nomination form to be considered for this award. The winner(s) will be determined by total points earned in competition.
*Please Note Heritage Level riders are NOT eligible to submit out of province results.
Prairie Cup Series
Prairie Cup competitors to be eligible for year end awards
You must earn points at a minimum of two shows to be eligible for year end awards.
For out of province results submissions, you must earn points at a minimum of one SHF competition in Saskatchewan at the Prairie Cup Level in the Division you are submitting points for.
Prairie Cup Series Out of Province Results
Riders competing outside the Province may accumulate points toward Prairie Cup awards if they place in classes that are of equivalent heights to PC Hunters and Jumpers, or of equivalent levels in Dressage and Reining.
Competitors are eligible to earn points at competitions out of province but cannot earn such points exclusive of participation in SHF competitions. To be eligible for year end awards, a rider must earn points at a minimum of one SHF competition in the same discipline they are submitting out of province points for. In the event that there are no SHF competitions offering a particular PC approved class in that calendar year, a rider may earn points solely in out of province competitions.
Riders must voluntarily submit results on the Out of Province Point Form available on the SHF website. Proof of placing (and score for Dressage and Reining) must be verified by providing official competition results, along with proof of a competitions designation (FEI, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze). The deadline for submission of out of province points will be October 31 of the competition year.
Riders submitting reining results classes must be NRHA Youth, Non-Pro, and Open classes . Rookie, Green, and Novice classes will not be eligible.
Reining
- Open Reining
- Non-Pro Reining
- Youth Reining
Dressage
- Second Level Dressage
- Third Level Dressage
- Fourth Level Dressage
- Advanced Dressage
Jumper
- Schooling Jumper
- Low Jumper
- Medium Jumper
- High Jumper
- Advanced Jumping
Hunter
- Low Hunter
- Medium Hunter
- High Hunter
Prairie Cup Mentorship Award
The Mentorship Award is awarded to a competitor, coach, parent, or volunteer who has demonstrated, through his/her interactions at a Saskatchewan Horse Federation competition, the qualities of a mentor. This person will have guided, instructed, or led by example, and by doing so, has helped fellow competitors, students, or show committees.
Prairie Cup Active for Life Award
Presented annually to recognize competitor(s) over 45 years of age. Awarded to a Heritage Circuit and/or Prairie Cup Series nominated competitor who requests on their nomination form to be considered for this award. The winner(s) will be determined by total points earned in competition.
Prairie Cup Sask Bred Award
This award recognizes the unique talents of specialized horses competing at discipline specific events. Total points earned by a Prairie Cup nominated, Sask Bred horse, bred by a certain farm or person, will be counted from each of the four Prairie Cup disciplines (Hunter, Jumper, Dressage and Reining). Horses must have won a Prairie Cup Championship or Reserve Championship. Annual recognition will be awarded to the top breeder in each category.
- Reining
- Dressage
- Hunter
- Jumper
Other Awards
Para Equestrian Recognition Award
Recognize Athletes that nominate in the Para Classes and accumulating the most points in Para events.
Miles in Motion
Is a free participation program for all SHF members; that rewards you for simply spending time riding or driving with your equine partner. All you need is to report your kms ridden/driven to the SHF (log form provided). The program runs April 1st to Oct 31st each year. Join the FUN! Find out more at www.saskhorse.ca
Volunteer Awards
The SHF Volunteer Recognition Award is presented to a Saskatchewan resident who exemplifies outstanding volunteer service to the horse world, their club or to others.
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