January News & Updates
2026 Photographer Bid Information: Bids for the 2026 TNSHA Photographer & media position are now open. All bids must be submitted by January 31, 2026. Interested photographers are encouraged to review the bid requirements and submit all requested materials by the deadline.
2026 Photographer Bid Information: Bids for the 2026 TNSHA Photographer & media position are now open. All bids must be submitted by January 31, 2026. Interested photographers are encouraged to review the bid requirements and submit all requested materials by the deadline.
March 13-15 clinic and show entry information will be released to the public on 1/31
Celebrate the 2025 season with us at our Year-End Awards Banquet & Dinner
Saturday, March 14 | 7:00 PM
Hall of Fame Club/Cooper Steel Arena | 721 Whitthorne St, Shelbyville, TN
Awards Dinner Info
• Award winners eat free (RSVP still required)
• Guests/supporters: $20 per person
• Awards will not be shipped (pickup must be arranged on the form if you can’t attend)
RSVP for banquet by Feb 27: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260263038143146
Special Recognition:
Top 2 All-Around in loping divisions receive a $250 voucher toward the NRSHA National Show / The Gathering in Guthrie, OK (May 13–17). Proof of entry = check mailed to you!
2026 UPDATES
NEW at all shows:
Jackpot Ranch Cutting will occur on Fridays, 4:45 PM
45 total entries cap
Added money:
• Open – $500 added
• Amateur – $500 added
• Youth – $250 added
All open, limited open, and junior horses that are papered will have their earnings reported to Equistat and QData.
New Youth All-Around Divisions
• Junior Novice Youth (13 & under)
• Senior Novice Youth (14–18)
*Please check the handbook for eligibility requirements
Payback all-around divisions:
• Open
• Limited Open
• Junior Horse *new this year!
All horse earnings will be reported to Equistat
Journeyman Walk-Trot Classes (see description) Intended for advanced amateur riders bringing along green horses
2026 Clinician Request Form is open! Members are invited to submit clinician recommendations to help guide educational opportunities before every show for the upcoming year.
The TNSHA Youth Leadership Team has had an exciting year!
Total funds raised in 2026: $6,045
The 2025 leadership team will be attending the NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman in late February, with all expenses fully covered. While on the trip, the team will visit the Stockyards Championship Rodeo and the National Cowgirl Museum. We are proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our Youth Leadership Team and look forward to seeing the continued impact they make within TNSHA!
Applications for the 2026 Youth Leadership Team are due 1/9, see more information on the Youth tab.
TNSHA 2026 dates have been announced. Be sure to join us and stay tuned for exciting opportunities in 2026!
Become a member today for exclusive access to sign-up for clinics and shows.
2026 Dates
March 13-15, 2026 - Shelbyville, TN
May 13-16 NRSHA NATIONALS/THE GATHERING - Guthrie, OK
July 24-26 - Harriman, TN
Oct 2-4 - Harriman, TN
Nov 19-21 - CHAMPIONSHIP Murfreesboro, TN
Become a sponsor in 2026!
GENERAL SHOW SPONSORSHIPS VISIT -Become a Sponsor
2026-2028 Rulebook sponsorship applications are open and due by 1/31
2025 marked our first full revision of the TNSHA rulebook. We printed a limited number of hard copies, anticipating edits and adjustments as the system was implemented. As part of our appreciation for our grassroots sponsors—and looking ahead to continued growth—we are pleased to extend all 2025 rulebook sponsorships through the 2028 season at no additional cost. If you or your company would like to sponsor, or you are already a sponsor and would like to make any revisions to your advertisement, please complete the sponsorship application form.
Celebrate the 2025 season with us at our Year-End Awards Banquet & Dinner
Saturday, March 14 | 7:00 PM
Hall of Fame Club/Cooper Steel Arena | 721 Whitthorne St, Shelbyville, TN
Awards Dinner Info
• Award winners eat free (RSVP still required)
• Guests/supporters: $20 per person
• Awards will not be shipped (pickup must be arranged on the form if you can’t attend)
RSVP for banquet by Feb 27: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260263038143146
Special Recognition:
Top 2 All-Around in loping divisions receive a $250 voucher toward the NRSHA National Show / The Gathering in Guthrie, OK (May 13–17). Proof of entry = check mailed to you!
2026 UPDATES
NEW at all shows:
Jackpot Ranch Cutting will occur on Fridays, 4:45 PM
45 total entries cap
Added money:
• Open – $500 added
• Amateur – $500 added
• Youth – $250 added
All open, limited open, and junior horses that are papered will have their earnings reported to Equistat and QData.
New Youth All-Around Divisions
• Junior Novice Youth (13 & under)
• Senior Novice Youth (14–18)
*Please check the handbook for eligibility requirements
Payback all-around divisions:
• Open
• Limited Open
• Junior Horse *new this year!
All horse earnings will be reported to Equistat
Journeyman Walk-Trot Classes (see description) Intended for advanced amateur riders bringing along green horses
2026 Clinician Request Form is open! Members are invited to submit clinician recommendations to help guide educational opportunities before every show for the upcoming year.
The TNSHA Youth Leadership Team has had an exciting year!
Total funds raised in 2026: $6,045
The 2025 leadership team will be attending the NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman in late February, with all expenses fully covered. While on the trip, the team will visit the Stockyards Championship Rodeo and the National Cowgirl Museum. We are proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our Youth Leadership Team and look forward to seeing the continued impact they make within TNSHA!
Applications for the 2026 Youth Leadership Team are due 1/9, see more information on the Youth tab.
TNSHA 2026 dates have been announced. Be sure to join us and stay tuned for exciting opportunities in 2026!
Become a member today for exclusive access to sign-up for clinics and shows.
2026 Dates
March 13-15, 2026 - Shelbyville, TN
May 13-16 NRSHA NATIONALS/THE GATHERING - Guthrie, OK
July 24-26 - Harriman, TN
Oct 2-4 - Harriman, TN
Nov 19-21 - CHAMPIONSHIP Murfreesboro, TN
Become a sponsor in 2026!
GENERAL SHOW SPONSORSHIPS VISIT -Become a Sponsor
2026-2028 Rulebook sponsorship applications are open and due by 1/31
2025 marked our first full revision of the TNSHA rulebook. We printed a limited number of hard copies, anticipating edits and adjustments as the system was implemented. As part of our appreciation for our grassroots sponsors—and looking ahead to continued growth—we are pleased to extend all 2025 rulebook sponsorships through the 2028 season at no additional cost. If you or your company would like to sponsor, or you are already a sponsor and would like to make any revisions to your advertisement, please complete the sponsorship application form.