Exciting Things are Coming in June

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Dear Cascade Community,

I am thrilled to invite you to a spectacular month of horse shows at the truly horse friendly Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum. June is packed with three incredible events that promise top-notch competition, a welcoming atmosphere, and unique experiences that are the hallmark of Cascade shows. Look for our Prize List on April 22nd.

Cascade Preview (June 11–15)

Our season’s opening show (formerly, Swiftwater Invitational).

What to Expect:

  • EVERYTHING offered in a USEF Hunter Channel 1 and Jumper 2 Rated Show, plus USHJA Outreach classes across hunters and jumpers. With more prize money awarded across the board.
  • RETURNING The $5,000 Whittier Trust Welcome Prix, $1,500 USHJA National Hunt & Go 3’, $500 Voltaire Need for Speed
  • ADDED by request: USHJA Zone 9 Handy Hunter Challenge
  • PLUS many opportunities for the young horse to get a positive horse show experience including:
    • NEW Cascade Foundational Series for young horses—3 classes designed to showcase the young horse’s in-hand manners, flatwork skills, and coursework competencies
    • NEW USHJA Young Hunter Classic
  • ALWAYS that unique brand of hospitality you’ve come to know and love. Including complimentary happy hours and spotlight class dinners.
  • EDUCATIONAL and fun ringside chat with young horse specialist Marcos Arriaza

Cascade Classic (June 18–22)

Our biggest show of the season (formerly, Alpine Preview)

Featuring:

  • Increased prize money across hunters and jumpers in this USEF Hunter Channel 1 Jumper Level 3 rated show
  • Impressive jumper course designs by FEI 3* Course Designer Cristina Larangeiro with an exclusive opportunity to learn about course design from Cristina in a Ringside Chat
  • Exciting events including the $10,000 Barn Pros Grand Prix, Equidae Farms Equitation Challenge –win a safety vest, $3,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, and the Cascade original $750 DerbyCross™
  • NEWLY ADDED:
    • Cascade Hunter Team Trials – Harkening back to the yesteryears of field hunters. Teams of 3 jump course in succession finishing over the final fence simultaneously
    • USHJA Zone 9 Handy Hunter Challenge
  • Quite possibly the most anticipated class of the season– the hip hoppin “No Joke Hold My Coke”

Cascade Open (June 25–29)

End the month with the Cascade Open (formerly, Pacific Crest Open). This event has been upgraded to USEF Jumper Level 3.

What you can look forward to:

  • A show tailored for every level, featuring USEF Hunter Channel 2 classes, our new Jumper Level 3 events, and full schedule of USHJA Outreach classes.
  • Thrilling prize opportunities, including our newly added $10,000 Horseware Grand Prix sponsored by The Absolute Horse
  • High-stakes challenges like the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby and Jr./Am National Hunt & Go 3’
  • Uniquely Cascade events such as the DerbyCross™ and the highly anticipated Rose All Day Amateur Classic
  • Outreach Hunters 18’ to 2’9” with three heights of Outreach Hunter Derbies. Outreach Equitation Crossrail to 2’9”, Outreach Jumpers .60m to .90m with Classics at all heights.
  • Doggone it if it isn’t the laugh out loud event of the season the Cascade Canine Derby
  • The must go must know Ringside Chat with WSU Veterinarians followed by Trivia Night

Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities to compete and have fun. Stall and RV reservations are now open, so secure your spot today!

Looking forward to seeing you in the rings,

Jennifer Hansen
Cascade Horse Shows Manager

P.S. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]

Stall, RV Requests Open Saturday March 29

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We are pleased to announce that stall reservations, RV site and golf cart requests for all Cascade June 2025 shows will open this Saturday, March 29.  To get your requests in, please visit our website after 9:00am on or after that date. (Requests for the Cascade Finals in September will open at a later date.)

Reminder: we cannot accept entries without stall reservations. Only trainers, their authorized agents, or individual exhibitors not affiliated with a trainer should reserve stalls. If you are a training client, please ask your trainer to get their reservations in!

Our shows and RV spaces consistently sell-out so please get your requests in as soon as possible. Do not hesitate to reach out to us via email at if you have any questions.

An Exciting New Show Season

Our new 2025 season lineup promises something special for every level of rider and will provide great opportunities for horses to shine.

Our lead off show, the Cascade Preview, is open to all horses and riders but will in addition offer classes especially tailored for young and green horses. In weeks 2 and 3, we are offering more jumper prize money and a higher level of rated competition. Three shows will also offer USHJA Outreach classes.

  • 2025 Cascade Preview
    June 11 – June 15 (entries close May 12)
    USEF National Hunter (Channel I) | Jumper 2
    USHJA Sanctioned Outreach Event
  • 2025 Cascade Classic
    June 18 – June 22 (entries close May 19)
    USEF National Hunter (Channel I) | Jumper 3
  • 2025 Cascade Open
    June 25 – June 29 (entries close May 26)
    USEF Regional Hunter (Channel II) | Jumper 3
    USHJA Sanctioned Outreach Event
  • 2025 Cascade Finals
    September 4 – Sept. 7 (entries close August 4)
    USEF Regional Hunter (Channel II) | Jumper 2
    USHJA Sanctioned Outreach Event

As always, we are looking forward to seeing you soon in Cle Elum!

Announcing the 2025 Cascade Show Season

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UPDATE: The original version of this article listed the Cascade Preview as a 3-day show. It is a 5-day show. This post has been updated to reflect the correct dates and updated ratings information.

With 2025 just around the corner, you are probably wondering if this is the year we will finally get flying cars… Well, we are not holding out hope for that one, but our hopes for the 2025 show year have never been higher! 😊

With a bunch of new additions and improvements all around, Cascade is hitting the future in full stride.  Starting with the introduction of a brand-new show, higher ratings*, and streamlined show names across the season:

  • Cascade Preview | June 11-15, 2025 | USEF National Hunter (Channel I) Jumper 2*
  • Cascade Classic | June 18-22, 2025 | USEF National Hunter (Channel I) Jumper 3*
  • Cascade Open | June 25-29, 2025 | USEF Regional Hunter (Channel II) Jumper 3*
  • Cascade Finals | September 4-7, 2025 | USEF Regional Hunter (Channel II) Jumper 2*

Please bookmark these dates!

Introducing the Cascade Preview

We believe there’s an opportunity to better serve the greater Northwest hunter jumper community with young horse development. Therefore, Swiftwater Invitational (our week one show) is becoming the Cascade Preview.

The Cascade Preview is open to all horses and riders, but is uniquely focused on offering a relaxed learning environment in which young and green horses can gain exposure to competitive showing. This 5-day show has specifically designed classes, schedules, and courses—to help keep costs lean and training time efficient. And even if you are not training up a young or green horse, this show is a great opening event for our shows the following two weeks.

We are super excited about this show and look forward to working with our community to make sure this event exceeds expectations.

Improved Full Season Lineup with Spotlight Championships

The rest of our show lineup is also getting a boost. The Cascade Classic (formerly Alpine Preview) is returning with more prize money across all sections. Our Cascade Open (formerly Pacific Crest Open) is expanding to a 5-day show with a new National Hunter (Channel 1) and Jumper 3 rating*. And the Cascade Finals is coming back with additional year-end Spotlight class championships. Stay tuned for more details.

We wish you all the best for the holidays, and we are excited to see you in the not-too-distant future at the Washington State Horse Park for another fabulously fun season!

*All shows pending USEF approvals.

Announcing the 2024 Cascade Circuit Cup Champions!

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Each year we host the Cascade Circuit Cup Awards: season championships bestowed upon the horses accumulating the most points in one of 5 categories over our rated show circuit.

This season the competition was excellent and the winners deserving, and we are thrilled to announce our 2024 Cascade Circuit Cup Champions, along with new, expanded prizes. Drumroll please… ✨


USHJA HUNTER DERBY

Presented by Brick Road Farms

UTMOST
10-year-old KWPN gelding
Ridden by Deisy Jimenez
Owned by Reyna Stevenson
Trained by Heidi Kauffman, Hillcrest Stables

It was with the utmost style and joy that this 10-year-old KWPN gelding, expertly piloted by Deisy Jimenez, captured the Cascade Circuit Cup USHJA Hunter Derby category. Congratulations to Deisy Jimenez, Reyna Stevenson, and Heidi Kauffman on this strong showing by Utmost!

 

HUNTER 3' AND UP

CATHMORE DU VLIST
13-year-old Warmblood gelding
Owned and ridden by Laurel Zeeman
Trained by Amanda Gederman, Evolution Equestrian

This is the second win in a row in the high hunter category for Cathmore du Vlist, the 13-year-old Warmblood gelding also affectionately known as Bruce. Congratulations to Laurel Zeeman and Amanda Gelderman on Cathmore Du Vlist’s strong performance!

 

JUMPER 1.10 AND UP

FF ARTUR DE MANILLON
6-year-old Warmblood gelding
Ridden by Sadie Fletcher
Owned by Lindsey Fletcher, Flying F Stables

This season, FF Artur de Manillon, the Warmbood gelding owned by Lindsey Fletcher and ridden by daughter Sadie, rose to the top of the high jumper category. At only six years old, Artur has already accomplished so much and will surely go on to wow the crowds and bless Sadie with many more wonderful rides. Congratulations Sadie and Lindsey Fletcher on FF Artur de Manillon’s win!

 

JUMPER UP TO 1.05M

TIKI BAR
7-year-old Connemara mare
Owned and ridden by Sahale Fox
Trained by Jennifer Wagner-Worley, Narrows Equestrian

Five years ago, Sahale Fox was our first ever Circuit Cup Championship recipient in the low jumper category with her legendary pony, Morton the Celebrity. This season she is back in the winner’s circle with her equally impressive Connemara mare, Tiki Bar. Congratulations Sahale Fox and Jennifer Wagner-Worley on Tiki Bar’s big win!

 

HUNTER UP TO 2'9

FUN SIZE
7-year-old Warmblood mare
Owned and ridden by Caitlin Severson
Trained by Jennifer Wagner-Worley, Narrows Equstrian

This little red mare may be fun-sized, but she has a king-sized jump! Expertly keeping pace all season was owner and rider Caitlin Severson as they cruised to victory in the low hunter category. Congratulations Caitlin Severson and Jennifer Wagner-Worley on Fun Size’s win!

New Championship Prizes

Also this season, we are excited to announce expanded prizes for our Champions:

🌟Every star needs their own dressing room, so each of our Circuit Cup Champions will receive a free stall at their choice of any single 2025 Cascade show.

🌟One “Big Ass Ribbon®”, befitting the big head these winners will have from all the admiration they will garner.

🌟And as always, a grooming bag full of prizes!

We appreciate that you have a choice of shows to attend throughout the year. Thank you for choosing to spend time with us in the Cascades. We look forward to seeing you next season in Cle Elum!

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Cascade Finals’ Close of Entries is Approaching Fast

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There are only 5 more days until the close of entries Friday, August 9 for our exciting Cascade Finals horse show, September 5-8 at the Washington State Horse Park. Our season-ending show blends signature Cascade fun with thrilling competition and determines the winners of our Cascade Circuit Cup awards.

2024 Pacific Crest Open and Cascade Finals Prize List

We are expecting another sold-out event, so we encourage you to make your reservations today:

Show Highlights

The Cascade Finals is a USEF rated Regional Hunter / Jumper 2 event and is approved by US Equestrian (USEF), the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), the Washington State Hunter Jumper Association (WSHJA), and the Oregon Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA). And, for the second year running, the Cascade Finals has been named a USHJA Outreach Festival, promising even more fun and excitement.

This show’s many highlights and Spotlight classes include:

  • $2,000 TNT Mini Prix 1.15-1.20m
    Presented by TNT Farrier Services
  • $1,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby
    Presented by Brick Road Farms
  • $1,000 Luxury DerbyCross™ 3’-3’3” | .90m
    Presented by Beluxari Eq
  • $1,000 Cascade Welcome 1.15-1.20m
    Presented by Deep Creek Farm
  • $750 Need for Speed™ Open Jumper 1.10 or 1.20m
    Presented by Voltaire Design
  • $500 Rosé All Day Amateur Classic
    Presented by Brass Ring Farm
  • Two USHJA Outreach Hunter Derbies (2’-2’3” and 2’6”-2’9”)
    Presented by Sharkey Farm
  • USHJA Outreach Jumper Classic (.60m, .70m, .80m)
    Presented by the Lake Washington Saddle Club (LWSC)
  • Our doggone-favorite Cascade Canine Derby
    Presented by Evolution Equestrian
  • NEW educational opportunity: Cascade Ringside Chat with Tristen Evans, TNT Farrier Services
  • NEW “funsize” class for the under 21 set: Details to be announced but think a blend between Rose’ All Day and No Joke Hold My Coke

Don’t Miss It!

We are excited to bring you another great showing experience this September, filled with fun and challenging classes, abundant hospitality, and of course, that welcoming Cascade Horse Shows vibe. Don’t miss your chance to round out your Cascade Circuit Cup Championship points for the season.

See you all in Cle Elum this September!

Heading to the Finals: Cascade Circuit Cup Standings

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All eyes may be on the Paris Olympics today, but soon they will be trained on our Cascade Finals show in Cle Elum, September 5-8th, waiting to see who will win “gold” in our annual Cascade Circuit Cup Championships!

Cascade Circuit Cup

The Cascade Circuit Cup awards recognize outstanding horses and riders over our entire rated show season. The awards are given to the horses accumulating the most points in each of 5 categories:

  • USHJA National Hunter Derby
    Presented by Brick Road Farms 
  • JUMPER 1.10m and Up  
  • JUMPER Up to 1.05m 
  • HUNTER 3’ and Up  
  • HUNTER Up to 2’9” 

Our season-ending show is your last oppportunity to earn Circuit Cup points, and all points earned count 1.5x!  This is the show where we tally the results and bestow accolades, big-ass ribbons, and hundreds of dollars’ worth of prizes to our annual Circuit Cup award winners. You do not want to miss it!

For the second year in a row, the Cascade Finals is designated as an official USHJA Outreach Festival. Stalls are expected to sell out again this year, so trainers, please make your stall reservations soon!

Current Standings

Here are the current season standings up to 12 places in each category. For an explanation of how the points are tallied and which classes qualify, see our current Cascade Circuit Cup Specifications.

USHJA National Hunter Derby
Horse Rider Owner Totals
Mia San Mia Lauren Hoyt Bianca Linder 16
Utmost Deisy Jimenez Reyna Stevenson 11
Octane Kaidyn Griggs Paige Wagter 10
Cathmore Du Vlist Laurel Zeeman Laurel Zeeman 8
Casallio Sophia Miller Sophia Miller 6
Pop Cor’n Deisy Jimenez Alina Uberti 6
Riviera Balou Heidi L. Kauffman Sophia Lippman 4
Up North Sophia Smith Jennifer Hoey 2
Atlas Resse Washburn Resse Washburn 2
Coronado Jennifer Wagner-Worley Jennifer Wagner-Worley 2
Heathrow HX Sammi Smith-Bailey Sammi Smith-Bailey 1
Azul Wh Courtney E. Palmer-Mcglothern Carol Hinckley 1
Hunter 3′ and Up
Horse Rider Owner Totals
Cathmore Du Vlist Laurel Zeeman Laurel Zeeman 213
Phoenix Rising Star Zoe Thomson Stacey Dinuzzo 150
Gryffindor Livia Morton Sigred Brunet 107
Roundabout Heather Musson Adelyn Toman 76
Kingston Ella Hallman-Luhn Jennifer M. Hallman 65
Armani Ama Samantha Hollow-Bist Samantha Hollow-Bist 61
Broadway Sarah J. Olmsted Joy Kirkpatrick 58.5
Up North Jennifer Hoey Jennifer Hoey 52
Victory Lane Claire Curl Claire Curl 44
Mountbatten Catherine Antonelli Catherine Antonelli 42
Royal Rumble Ahni Fiske Ahni Fiske 39
Utmost Deisy Jimenez Reyna Stevenson 39
Hunter Up to 2’9″
Horse Rider Owner Totals
Fun Size Caitlin Severson Caitlin Severson 115.5
Secret Crush Natalie Keilholz Natalie Keilholz 106
Rosehaven Gummy Bear Josephine Bumgardner Kingsbury Lane Farm 104.5
Pullin’ Pigtails Vivian Smith Julie Brunner Smith 102
Cinderella Story Jasmine Yeh Hadley Wagter 90.5
Diego Nina Thompson Nina Thompson 88.5
Rumor Has It Oly Furda Oly Furda 86
Gemini Flyboy Nellie Suess Ruby Suess 86
Avita Alex Griffin Alex Griffin 81.5
Sassafras Phoebe Debord Nancy Mccaleb 81
Posh Midnight Rain Stella Muzzy Stella Muzzy 80
Brownie Points Sarah J. Olmsted Laurie E. Lightfoot 80
Jumper 1.10m & Up
Horse Rider Owner Totals
Orix Van’t Bergske Sophie Smith Sophie Smith 86
FF Artur de Manillon Sadie Fletcher Lindsey A. Fletcher 75
Superior D’or Tami Masters Laurel Jones 66
Gracia Cantura Lindsey A. Fletcher Lindsey A. Fletcher 65
Sense Of Wonder Brittany Stark Brittany Stark 62
Salsa Verde Sahale Fox Sahale Fox 58
Air Skyloh Emily Bingham Emily Bingham 50.5
Ff Evita Sadie Fletcher Lindsey A. Fletcher 48
Falony Mia Hope Heckmann Mia Hope Heckmann 48
Dot Notation Martina Storey Martina Storey 36
Dassett Empire Elizabeth Kelley Elizabeth Kelley 34
Navadee Kinsley Gable Kinsley Gable 34
Jumper Up to 1.05
Horse Rider Owner Totals
Tiki Bar Sahale Fox Sahale Fox 129
Sense Of Wonder Brittany Stark Brittany Stark 110.5
Papa’s Melody Brittany Stark Brittany Stark 78
Bon Beliveau Alia Hutcherson Alia Hutcherson 77.5
Mystic Mojo Lynne Wilber Lynne Wilber 69.5
Gold Digger Kasia Wellman Kasia Wellman 64
The Flying Dutchman Courtney Zehring Courtney Zehring 64
Galen Jaclyn Peloquin Amalia Raemy 62
Dublin’ the Oddz Allison C. Smith Allison C. Smith 54
Tallin’s Covergirl Caroline E. Nicefaro Caroline E. Nicefaro 48
Beholden Hm Amalia Raemy Lily Lootens 48
Cornet Sapphire Olivia Colagrossi IOS Ranch, LLC 48

See You in September!

Good luck riders!  See you in Cle Elum in September.

 

Revised Schedule for Pacific Crest Open

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We have made some revisions to the schedule for the Pacific Crest Open show. Please download the updated schedule here. It supersedes what is published in our Prize List.

Revised Pacific Crest Open Schedule

We are looking forward to see you soon in Cle Elum!

 

2024 Prize Lists Posted, Entries Now Open

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Cascade Horse Shows is pleased to announce that our 2024 prize lists are now available for download and that horse show entries are now open through the Cascade Horse Shows website:

Cascade Online Show Entry

Online entries through Horseshowing.com and Equestrian Connect will open by Saturday, April 27.

Reminder: stall reservations are required before entries can be accepted!

New! Keep track of your entries, stall reservations, RV site requests and more with our new Cascade Competition Dashboard!

Cascade Competition Dashboard


So Much Fun to be Had at Our 2024 Shows

As we have done each year since our founding, we will again be offering top-notch USEF-rated hunter jumper competition, delivered with the legendary hospitality and all-inclusive “vibe” that Cascade shows are known for.

In addition to the Spotlight Classes you’ve come to expect (such as our Grand Prix events, Cascade Memorial Cup, Rosé All Day Amateur Classic, Luxury DerbyCross™, and more), we have added:

✨MORE prize money to the USHJA National Hunter Derbies, presented by Brick Road Farms

✨A NEW Cascade Equitation Challenge Spotlight class, presented by Equidae Farm

✨6 YEAR OLDS now qualify for the Young Horses & OTTB Show Free program, presented by IOS Ranch

✨Even MORE great prizes, thanks to Countryman Stables

Also returning this season:

✨Shannon Hendrickson Memorial Grants, presented by Eve Willet Consulting. Awarded to young riders to foster their participation in Northwest horse sports.

✨USHJA Outreach Festival Championships at the Cascade Finals

And all this is taking place at the stunningly beautiful, horse-friendly Washington State Horse Park.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

New! Your Personalized Competition Dashboard

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Here at Cascade Horse Shows, we are always thinking about ways to improve the showing experience.  It has been our dream for a while to provide trainers and riders with a means to keep track of various Cascade show activities throughout the season.

And now for 2024, we are excited to announce our new Cascade Competition Dashboard!

On your Competition Dashboard, you can view and track the status of:

Trainers will not only be able to view their own activities, but those of their clients as well!

To get started, simply register an account and log into our website here.

Streamlining Horse Show Entries

Having a Cascade user account will also make it easier to enter horse shows through our website. In your Cascade user profile, you can optionally set up your People, Horses, and Farms. Setting up this information in advance will make it easier to fill out horse show entries, particularly for trainers who have multiple horses and riders.

We are still evoloving this experience and welcome your suggestions and feedback. As always, thank you for supporting us, and we look forward to seeing you soon in Cle Elum!

2024 Stall, RV Site and Golf Cart Requests to Open April 6th

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Get ready for another thrilling season of showjumping and hunter competition at the beautiful Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum!

Cascade Horse Shows is pleased to announce that stall reservations for our 2024 horse shows will open by 9:00 am Saturday, April 6th!  RV site and golf cart requests open at the same time. Prize lists and entries will be available on or after April 17th.

This season we are bringing you even more great USEF-rated and Cascade Spotlight classes, delivered with the famous hospitality and family-friendly vibe that Cascade shows are known for. And like last year, our 2024 Pacific Crest Open and Cascade Finals shows will feature exciting USHJA Outreach and Outreach Festival competition.

Reminder: Cascade horse shows are approved by the Washington State Hunter Jumper Association (WSHJA) and the Oregon Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA). All WSHJA and OSHJA members may earn annual awards points when competing at Cascade events.

As always, we look forward to seeing you in Cle Elum!

Make your reservations on or after April 6th