August 1–4, 2025
WESTERN CANADIAN PONY CLASSIC
COCHRANE, ALBERTA
An exciting new multi-discipline pony show is coming to Alberta! Whether you're a junior competitor or an adult with a passion for ponies, this show welcomes riders of all ages, disciplines, and backgrounds.
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
• Hunters & Jumpers
•Dressage
•Driving, Trail and English Flat Classes
• Fun / Novelty Classes
Sale Pony Package
Bringing a pony for sale? Ask us about our Sale Pony Package—the perfect opportunity to showcase your pony to potential buyers.
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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
• Curlique Equine – German Riding Pony
• Pferde Traum Farm – New Forest Pony
• Devon Ridge Equestrian – Connemara
🥇 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 – $250 + rosette
🥈 Reserve Overall High Point – $100 + 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:
• Saturday – Ice Cream Social (following the last class of the day)
• Sunday – Pizza Party (after the Costume Class)
Come for the ponies, stay for the good food and good company!
JUDGES
We’re thrilled to welcome our 2025 judges:
Shawn Bigley
Brian McClelland
Astrid Hryciuk
VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS
Want to be part of the action?
We’re looking for volunteers to help present awards, assist with ringside tasks, and support key operations during the event.
Interested in sponsoring? Visit our Sponsorship Page to learn more.
Please email entries to: poshaltashows@gmail.com
Early Bird & Welsh Futurity Entry Deadline: June 25th, 2025
Final Entry Deadline: July 11th, 2025