Announcement: Updates for the 2026 Season
YHS Introduces HorseSpot Entry System for 2026
Beginning with the 2026 season, the Young Horse Show Series will use HorseSpot as our official online entry platform. This change reflects our ongoing effort to modernize the series and provide competitors with better tools for managing entries, accessing results, and following competition schedules and standings throughout the season.
This transition introduces two upgrades designed to improve the experience for competitors.
YHS Annual Membership
All horses competing in the Young Horse Show Series must have an annual YHS membership created through the HorseSpot platform. This membership establishes a complete profile for each horse within the YHS system, where registration papers, proof of age, and other required information are uploaded and verified.
Once your horse’s documents are approved, they stay attached to the horse’s profile for future seasons, eliminating the need to submit the same paperwork for every show and allowing YHS to maintain accurate entries, results, and season standings throughout the year.. The annual YHS membership fee is $25 per horse. This fee helps support the administration and tracking of horse information, results, and standings across the series, allowing YHS to provide faster and more accurate updates during the season.
After the initial setup, entries for future shows become quick and simple because your horse’s information is already stored in the system. This means no repeated paperwork and no need to upload the same documents for every show.
HorseSpot Online Entry Platform
In addition to simplifying entries and reducing paperwork, the HorseSpot platform provides competitors with convenient access to important show information, including:
Getting Started
To compete in YHS competitions this season:
HorseSpot is currently implementing several YHS-specific customizations. In the meantime, Megan will upload and verify documentation manually. Once their updates are complete, you will be able to add your documents directly to the platform. When entering shows, you will be able to upload coggins, etc. directly. Once everything is received and verified, your horse’s membership status will update to: “Active - Verified and Ready to Show”
You can still enter the show before your documents are verified, but all required documents must be received and verified prior to the start of the show. If you have any questions about the membership sign up, please email Megan or contact HorseSpot's 24/7 support.
Memberships are open now! Entries for the first shows will open soon.
Kentucky I (Select Show: 3-, 4-, 5- & 6-year olds only) (Region 1)
Location: Spy Coast Farm, Lexington, KY
Show Date: April 18
Entries Open: 9am March 16th
Georgia I (Yearlings through 6-year-olds) (Region 2)
Location: Le Bonheur Equestrian, Chatsworth, Georgia
Show Date: May 2
Entries Open: 9am March 21st
Florida I (Yearlings through 6-year-olds) (Region 2)
Location: TerraNova Equestrian, Myakka City, Florida
Show Date: May 9
Entries Open: 9am March 23rd
Additional scheduled shows, entry opening date to be confirmed:
Region 1:
May 9-10, 2026- KY II at Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY (Yearlings and 2-year olds only)
July 25, 2026 - MI at Matador Farm, Oxford, MI
November 10-14, 2026 - Region 1 Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Region 2:
August 15, 2026 - NC at Tryon International, Mill Spring, NC
November 3-7, 2026 - Region 2 & Pony Finals at Tryon International, Mill Spring, NC
Region 3:
June 13, 2026- PA at Pine Creek Sport Horses in Newtown, PA
July 4-5, 2026- VA at AllForIt Farm in Hamilton, VA
Region 4:
May 16, 2026 - MO at MO Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO
More dates and locations coming soon!
As entries open, the link for each show will be sent out to our email list and posted on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you this season!
Beginning with the 2026 season, the Young Horse Show Series will use HorseSpot as our official online entry platform. This change reflects our ongoing effort to modernize the series and provide competitors with better tools for managing entries, accessing results, and following competition schedules and standings throughout the season.
This transition introduces two upgrades designed to improve the experience for competitors.
YHS Annual Membership
All horses competing in the Young Horse Show Series must have an annual YHS membership created through the HorseSpot platform. This membership establishes a complete profile for each horse within the YHS system, where registration papers, proof of age, and other required information are uploaded and verified.
Once your horse’s documents are approved, they stay attached to the horse’s profile for future seasons, eliminating the need to submit the same paperwork for every show and allowing YHS to maintain accurate entries, results, and season standings throughout the year.. The annual YHS membership fee is $25 per horse. This fee helps support the administration and tracking of horse information, results, and standings across the series, allowing YHS to provide faster and more accurate updates during the season.
After the initial setup, entries for future shows become quick and simple because your horse’s information is already stored in the system. This means no repeated paperwork and no need to upload the same documents for every show.
HorseSpot Online Entry Platform
In addition to simplifying entries and reducing paperwork, the HorseSpot platform provides competitors with convenient access to important show information, including:
- Easy online entries
- Live scoring and results
- Rider and horse stats and bios
- Ringside results
- Estimated start times
- Real-time schedule updates
- Personalized dashboards
- Digital checkout
Getting Started
To compete in YHS competitions this season:
- Go to the YHS Organization page on HorseSpot: https://horsespot.net/yhsorg/o
- Click on “Become a Member” and fill out the form
- Email proof of age, proof of registration, and the discipline you'd like to designate for the season (dressage, eventing, hunter, jumper) to Megan at [email protected]. Additionally, it is not required, but if you would like to send a photo or scan of the pedigree page from your horse's papers, passport, or a link to HorseTelex, Hippomundo or similar database, that information is also appreciated and helps ensure accurate information for each horse in the show programs.
HorseSpot is currently implementing several YHS-specific customizations. In the meantime, Megan will upload and verify documentation manually. Once their updates are complete, you will be able to add your documents directly to the platform. When entering shows, you will be able to upload coggins, etc. directly. Once everything is received and verified, your horse’s membership status will update to: “Active - Verified and Ready to Show”
You can still enter the show before your documents are verified, but all required documents must be received and verified prior to the start of the show. If you have any questions about the membership sign up, please email Megan or contact HorseSpot's 24/7 support.
Memberships are open now! Entries for the first shows will open soon.
Kentucky I (Select Show: 3-, 4-, 5- & 6-year olds only) (Region 1)
Location: Spy Coast Farm, Lexington, KY
Show Date: April 18
Entries Open: 9am March 16th
Georgia I (Yearlings through 6-year-olds) (Region 2)
Location: Le Bonheur Equestrian, Chatsworth, Georgia
Show Date: May 2
Entries Open: 9am March 21st
Florida I (Yearlings through 6-year-olds) (Region 2)
Location: TerraNova Equestrian, Myakka City, Florida
Show Date: May 9
Entries Open: 9am March 23rd
Additional scheduled shows, entry opening date to be confirmed:
Region 1:
May 9-10, 2026- KY II at Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY (Yearlings and 2-year olds only)
July 25, 2026 - MI at Matador Farm, Oxford, MI
November 10-14, 2026 - Region 1 Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Region 2:
August 15, 2026 - NC at Tryon International, Mill Spring, NC
November 3-7, 2026 - Region 2 & Pony Finals at Tryon International, Mill Spring, NC
Region 3:
June 13, 2026- PA at Pine Creek Sport Horses in Newtown, PA
July 4-5, 2026- VA at AllForIt Farm in Hamilton, VA
Region 4:
May 16, 2026 - MO at MO Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO
More dates and locations coming soon!
As entries open, the link for each show will be sent out to our email list and posted on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you this season!