SHOWS

WESTERN CANADIAN PONY CLASSIC

COCHRANE, ALBERTA


 

The Western Canadian Pony Classic returns July 3rd–5th, 2026 in beautiful Cochrane, Alberta. Join us for three days of competition, community, and celebration of ponies of all kinds!


SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Over $2,000 in Prize Money
Available across select in-hand and performance divisions.


Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Qualifying Classes
• Welsh Champion of Champions Qualifiers
• Starsearch Sport Pony Qualifiers


National Dressage Pony Cup Classes
• Under saddle
• In-hand breed classes on the triangle


High Point Awards
•Breed and Overall High Point Awards
•See below for more details


Open to Junior & Adult Competitors
• Riders of all ages are welcome!


Divisions
• Pony Hunter Breeding
• Welsh & Sport Pony In-hand

    • Mountain & Moorland Classes
• Hunters & Jumpers

    • NDPC and Western Dressage

    • Driving, Trail, English & Western Flat Classes
• Fun & Games Classes

    • Triple Crown Versatility Challenge

    • Even a Shanks Pony Division!


Sale Pony Package
Bringing a pony for sale? Download our Sale Pony Package at the bottom of the page and submit it with your entry form. Simple and the perfect opportunity to showcase your pony to potential buyers. 


Trainers - bring 5 students to the show and receive a free tack stall!*

*Haul-ins not eligible. All students must purchase a stall

   







HIGH POINT AWARDS

We’re excited to celebrate top performances with both breed-specific and overall High Point Awards. Awards are based on results from all pointed classes.


Breed-Specific High Point Awards

Sponsored by:

• WPCSC – Welsh
• Pferde Traum Farm – New Forest Pony

🥇 High Point – $50 + rosette
🥈 Reserve – $30 + rosette


M&M High Point 

Open to British native breeds competing in the Mountain & Moorland classes.

🥇 High Point – $50 + rosette
🥈 Reserve – $30 + rosette


Performance High Point 

Open to all ponies across all performance classes.

🥇 High Point – $50 + rosette
🥈 Reserve – $30 + rosette



 Overall High Point 

Sponsored by Exeter Farm

Open to all breeds, this prestigious award recognizes the top ponies at the show.

🥇 Overall High Point – $125 + rosette
🥈 Reserve Overall High Point – $50 + rosette






SOCIAL EVENTS
We’re bringing more than just great competition to the weekend! Join us for two fun, free social events open to all competitors, officials, and volunteers:


• Friday – Ice Cream Social at 4PM

• Saturday – Pizza Party (after the Costume Class)


Come for the ponies, stay for the good food and good company!


JUDGES

Clint Sawyer
Clint Sawyer is multi generational horseman and trainer. Currently residing in Northern California, Clint operates High Standard Equestrians , a professional full service  Hunter/ Jumper Show program focusing on Import Sales, Breeding Hanoverians, and Clinic/Coaching services.  Clint is a licensed judge carrying USEF “R” Hunter, Hunter Breeding, Jumper and Jumping Seat Equitation Cards, as well as a National Card for Welsh. 
Heather Black
Heather Black is a fourth-generation showman and her family has imported and bred Welsh ponies since 1956. She has been a judge for over 40 years and has loved every minute of it. As she says, "I really love seeing ponies from across the country and I must say Canada has some of the best bloodlines in North America."
Kimberley Cox
Kimberly (Kim) Cox is certified as a competition coach specialist with Equestrian Canada, the National Coaching Certification Program and the Canadian Association of Coaches (CAC). Kim maintains credentials as a Basic Dressage Judge with Equestrian Canada, and Western Dressage Judge through the Western Style Dressage Association of Canada (WSDAC) and a WECan Judge for Working Equitation. Kim trains dressage horses, coaches riders and competes internationally.



PRIZE LIST, WAIVERS & OTHER FORMS

Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 Western Canadian Pony Classic such a wonderful success — from competitors and sponsors to volunteers and supporters.


We look forward to seeing you in Cochrane 

July 3rd–5th, for the 2026 Western Canadian Pony Classic!