Two young riders in helmets walking their horses past a gate obstacle in a sunny sand arena

New this year · for our youngest riders

Leadline & Junior Walk

When
November 28 & 29, 2026
Where
Hansen Dam Horse Park
Ribbons
For every child

Two junior divisions

A first show, at the walk

Judged by the show's judges, Doreen Atkinson and Sarah Pinney, in their own block of the day. These aren't USAWE classes, so there's no USAWE membership, recording number or USAWE fee.

Division

Leadline

A parent or guardian leads the horse; walk only.

Division

Junior Walk

The child rides solo at the walk through a short pattern with a few simple obstacles.

Ages
TBA
Schedule
Junior block time TBA, set once entries close
Entries close
Friday, November 20

Two ways to enter

Prices

Bring your own horse for one day or both, or ride one of our horses for the weekend. Pay in full or reserve with a $100 deposit.

Your own horse

Per show day: $50 class fee (judges + arena) + $20 office fee + $14 CA drug fee, plus stabling as normal. One day or both.

StablingOne dayBoth days
Hauling in$50 haul-in per day$134per day$268both days
Stall for the weekend$175 per horse, Friday–Sunday$259one day$343both days
Boards at Hansen Dam Horse ParkNo stall or haul-in fee$84per day$168both days

One of our horses

For Hussar Stables program riders only. Class, horse, office and drug fees included.

Per day, all-in$185
The weekendBoth days are required$370

The entry form asks for your child's Hussar instructor; Adam confirms before the show.

Only 8 rides a day on our horses. Each division also takes up to 10 children per day.

On the day

What to bring & expect

  • Helmet: an ASTM/SEI-certified helmet is required, as for all riders under 18.
  • Boots with a heel for the rider.
  • Ribbons for every child.
  • The junior block is scheduled once entries close and posted with the ride times.
  • Releases: a parent or guardian signs the same releases as every rider, and the child signs too, right in the entry form.
  • Payment: pay in full or reserve with a $100 deposit, the same as the licensed classes.
Riders and families with ribbons in front of the Hansen Dam Horse Park sign

Questions

FAQ

Do I need a USAWE membership?

No. Leadline and Junior Walk aren't USAWE classes, so you don't need a USAWE membership or a horse recording number, and there's no USAWE fee.

Can my child do just one day?

On your own horse, yes: enter Saturday, Sunday or both. Rides on our horses are for both days ($370 for the weekend).

Can I lead my child?

In Leadline, yes: a parent or guardian leads the horse, at the walk. In Junior Walk, the child rides on their own.

Who can ride your horses?

Our horses are for Hussar Stables program riders. The entry form asks for your child's Hussar instructor, and we confirm with them before the show. There are only 8 rides a day.

What ages can enter?

Age limits are TBA. Leadline is for our youngest riders.

Who judges?

The show's judges, Doreen Atkinson and Sarah Pinney, in a junior block of its own. Every child gets a ribbon.

When do entries close?

Friday, November 20, the same as the rest of the show. Each division takes up to 10 children per day.

Who do I contact with questions?

November 28 & 29, 2026

A first ribbon at Hansen Dam

It takes a few minutes. Pay in full or hold the spot with $100.

Enter a junior rider