The 51st
New England Equitation Championships
October 14-18, 2026
Eastern States Exposition
Springfield, MA
One of the Premier Equitation Finals
Since the New England Equitation Championship’s modest beginning in 1976, as the brainchild of Mason Phelps, it has become one of the premier regional medal finals in the country and a tribute to what can be accomplished when horsemen and horsewomen work together for the good of the sport.
Attention Show Managers!
Per the New England Horsemen’s Council, USEF Horse Shows in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey are able to offer NEHC Hunter Seat Medal classes. Want to learn more? Visit nehc.info, review the NEHC 2025 Rule Book (page 34), or contact cindy@nehc.info. *Applying for show affiliation must be done through NEHC.
The 51st
New England Equitation Championships
October 14-18, 2026
Eastern States Exposition
Springfield, MA
One of the Premier Equitation Finals
Since the New England Equitation Championship’s modest beginning in 1978, as the brainchild of Mason Phelps and first hosted as a single class at one of his shows, it has become one of the premier regional medal finals in the country and a tribute to what can be accomplished when horsemen and horsewomen work together for the good of the sport.
Attention Show Managers!
Per the New England Horsemen’s Council, USEF Horse Shows in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey are able to offer NEHC Hunter Seat Medal classes. Want to learn more? Visit nehc.info, review the NEHC 2025 Rule Book (page 34), or contact cindy@nehc.info. *Applying for show affiliation must be done through NEHC.
Six Days Packed with Fun, Excitement, and Great Competition
NEEC’s unique format dedicates Wednesday and Thursday to adult riders, and follows with three days of fun and serious competition for junior riders.
The esteemed Horsemanship class, Open Equitation classes, and Junior Celebration take place on Friday. Saturday boasts the USHJA Hunter Seat 3’3” Medal Final and Challenge of the States charitable class. Sunday culminates in the prestigious NEHC Junior Medal Final – a weekend to remember!
