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!


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

SAVE THE DATES | 2024 Cascade Shows

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A big thank you to our exhibitors, trainers, sponsors, and vendors for helping make 2023 a truly fantastic season! You thrilled us with your response to our new calendar, featuring three consecutive weeks of showing in June and a stellar season-ender in September. We also want to give a shout out to our venue partner, the Washington State Horse Park, for their great support throughout the year.

And so we couldn’t be more pleased to announce our 2024 Cascade Show Season: four shows following the same winning formula, filled with exciting competition at every level, and with something special for everyone: pros, amateurs, parents, even the dogs!

  • Swiftwater Invitational | June 12-16, 2024
    USEF National Hunter (Channel 1) | USEF Jumper 2
  • Alpine Preview | June 19-23, 2024
    USEF National Hunter (Channel 1) | USEF Jumper 2
  • Pacific Crest Open | June 27-30, 2024
    USEF Regional Hunter (Channel 2) | USEF Jumper 2 | USHJA Outreach Event
  • Cascade Finals | September 5-8, 2024
    USEF Regional Hunter (Channel 2) | USEF Jumper 2 | USHJA Outreach Festival

blankUSEF-rated hunter jumper shows. USHJA sanctioned.

Hosted at the Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum, WA.

If you might be joining us in 2024 for the first time, here’s what you can look forward to:

Great competitive showing with unique, fun classes // over-the-top hospitality // relaxed horse-friendly venue // excellent prizes // outstanding sponsors // inclusive vibe!

We appreciate that you have a choice of shows to attend throughout the year. We promise to do everything in our power to bring you the best experience possible. Thank you for choosing to spend time with us in the Cascades!

Announcing the 2023 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 2023 Cascade Circuit Cup Champions✨

Drumroll please… ✨


USHJA HUNTER DERBY

Presented by Brick Road Farms

MOONSTRUCK
17-year-old Holsteiner gelding
Owned and ridden by Lauren Hoyt
Trained by Marybeth Davis

Cascade hunter derbies challenge both horse and rider to demonstrate brightness and pace in the hunt field, and this year’s winner did all that and more. Congratulations to Lauren Hoyt and Marybeth Davis on this strong showing by Moonstruck!

Thank you Carol Hinckley of Brick Road Farms for sponsoring this wonderful year-end award.

 

HUNTER 3' AND UP

CATHMORE DU VLIST
12-year-old Warmblood gelding
Owned and ridden by Laurel Zeeman
Trained by Amanda Gederman

To win in the high hunter division means demonstrating beautiful hunter form over fences in a variety of challenging classes. Cathmore Du Vlist, the Warmblood gelding owned and ridden by Laurel Zeeman, did just that. Congratulations Laurel Zeeman and Amanda Gelderman on Cathmore Du Vlist’s strong performance!

 

JUMPER 1.10 AND UP

GRACIA CANTURA
9-year-old Holsteiner mare
Owned, trained, and ridden by Lindsey Fletcher

Jumping 1.10m and above is when you’re considered to have hit the big times in show jumping, and this year Gracia Cantura, the Holsteiner mare owned by Lindsey Fletcher, rose to the top. Congratulations Lindsey Fletcher on Gracia Cantura’s win!

 

JUMPER UP TO 1.05M

HASTINGS
11-year-old Thoroughbred
Owned and ridden by Pam Watterson-Terry
Trained by Nancy Free and Sarah Olmsted

You’ve got to be fast, clear and completely in the zone to be a winner in the Jumpers Up To 1.05 classes. Hastings, 11-year-old Thoroughbred owned and ridden by Pam Watterson-Terry, was all those things at every show last season. Congratulations Pam Watterson-Terry, Nancy Free, and Sarah Olmsted on Hastings’ big win!

 

HUNTER UP TO 2'9

MIDNIGHT SUN
5-year-old Welsh Pony
Leased and ridden by Olivia Kibbie
Trained by Jennifer Wagner-Worley

Precise form and composure under saddle are essential to winning the low hunter divisions, and that’s what Midnight Sun, the Welsh Pony leased and ridden by Olivia Kibbie, demonstrated at every show this season. Congratulations Olivia Kibbie and Jennifer Wagner-Worley on Midnight Sun’s win!

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 seoson in Cle Elum!

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Last Chance to Secure Circuit Cup Championship Points for 2023!

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This year, there are still lots of horses in the running for our 2023 Cascade Circuit Cup Championships! (Read on for current standings.) And there is just one more opportunity to secure your points: by attending our 2023 Cascade Finals September 7th-10th in Cle Elum! This is the show where we tally the final results and recognize this year’s award winners. As a special bonus, points earned at the Cascade Finals are tabulated at 1.5x the normal value!

Reminder: Stall reservations are needed before submitting entries for the show. We encourage you to sign up soon!

The Cascade Circuit Cup Awards recognize outstanding horses and riders over our entire rated show season. The awards, given to the horses accumulating the most points in each of 5 categories, have become an exhibitor favorite since we announced the first winners in 2018. (Cascade Horse Shows thanks Brick Road Farms for sponsoring the USHJA National Hunter Derby Championship.)

Current Standings

Here are the current standings for 2023 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
Standings Horse Rider Owner
1st Moonstruck Lauren Hoyt Lauren Hoyt
Tied 2nd Casallo Rachael Davis Katy Leonard
Tied 2nd Cathmore Du Vlist Laurel Zeeman Laurel Zeeman
Tied 3rd Calvaro De Revel Amanda Gelderman Laurel Zeeman
Tied 3rd Hinkapy Van T’eigenloo Amalia Raemy Amalia Raemy
Tied 4th Heathrow HX Sammi Smith-Bailey Sammi Smith-Bailey
Tied 4th Chacco Fly Ash Babbage Ash Babbage
Tied 4th Silhouette Deisy Jimenez Marlene Graves
Tied 5th Closing Time Kelsey King Kelsey King
Tied 5th It’s Easy Z.G Faith Rea Faith Rea
Tied 5th Smirna La Campana Kaidyn Griggs Kaidyn Griggs
Tied 5th Lionheart Braelyn Webb Braelyn Webb
6th Page Turner Deisy Jimenez Hailey Barrow
Tied 7th SWS Freda Jessie Klingler Kimberly Guthrie
Tied 7th Kamakazi Von Kannan Riley Grant Lisa Cotthoff
Tied 7th Le Charmier Addison Rolie Addison Rolie
Hunter 3′ and Up
Standings Horse Rider Owner
1st It’s Easy Z.G Faith Rea Faith Rea
2nd Cathmore Du Vlist Laurel Zeeman Laurel Zeeman
3rd Quinthago Evie Bramwell Evie Bramwell
4th Airmiles Z Jacque Stuckens Kira Charoenkul
5th Armani Ama Samantha Hollow-Bist Samantha Hollow-Bist
6th Silhouette Deisy Jimenez Marlene Graves
7th Black Forest Sarah Olmsted Heidi Seidelhuber
8th Entertainment Meredith Pleasant Meredith Pleasant
9th Dartes Catherine Julsen Catherine Julsen
10th Lennox Susanna Janska Tiffany Woods
Tied 11th Port Royal Sally Parks Sally Parks
Tied 11th MTM Check Me Out Mary-Lou Misrahy Mary-Lou Misrahy
12th Red Fox Hope Deboo Hope Deboo
Hunter Up to 2’9″
Standings Horse Rider Owner
1st Quest Shelby Kremer Shelby Kremer
2nd Midnight Sun Olivia Kibbie Olivia Kibbie
3rd Ucello Tarroy Helen Foster Helen Foster
4th Wt Exclusive Nina Tucker Nina Tucker
5th No Worries Debra Cass Debra Cass
6th Cherrybrook Blue Bobbie Socks Kaidyn Griggs Kaidyn Griggs
7th Brownie Points Sarah Olmsted Laurie Lightfoot
8th Filibuster Jodi Gearon Jodi Gearon
9th Charivia Marian Blazes Shannon Peavey
10th Utmost Reyna Stevenson Reyna Stevenson
11th May Day Hadley Wagter Hadley Wagter
12th Easy Mac Josephine Bumgardner Kingsbury Lane Farm
Jumper 1.10m & Up
Standings Horse Rider Owner
1st Orix Van’t Bergske Sophie Smith Sophie Smith
2nd Mystic Mojo Lynne Wilber Lynne Wilber
3rd Gracia Cantura Lindsey Fletcher Lindsey Fletcher
4th Louis L’ Amour Ash Babbage Ash Babbage
5th Navadee Kinsley Gable Kinsley Gable
6th Cairo Grace Madison Grace Madison
7th Tail’s End Ella Podgorney Sally Parks
8th Varuni Z Tamara Masters Starfire Farm
9th Coille Moire Mckenna Nilsson Mckenna Nilsson
10th Jester Deluxe Chanel Shaffer Rebecca Yantos
11th Dassett Empire Georgia Dillon Elizabeth Kelley
12th FF Artur de Manillon Sadie Fletcher Lindsey Fletcher
Jumper Up to 1.05
Standings Horse Rider Owner
1st Hastings Pamela Watterson Pamela Watterson
2nd Køben Taylor Barton Taylor Barton
3rd Quantos Callie Preece Callie Preece
4th Bon Beliveau Amanda Gelderman Alia Hutcherson
5th Casablanca Mgb Amanda Gelderman Sarah Blossom
6th Pompeii Hh Kendra Crossman Kendra Crossman
7th Challenge D’elixir Z Kendall Harris Kendall Harris
8th Mystic Mojo Lynne Wilber Lynne Wilber
9th Just Do It Anna Driscoll Anna Driscoll
10th Cardod Sebastian Olivia Taylor Olivia Taylor
11th Felix Faith Rea Faith Rea
12th Visionary Katie Hough Katie Hough

See You in September!

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

Reminder: Cascade Finals Entries Close August 11

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There are only two more weeks to get your entries in by the close date for our exciting Cascade Finals horse show, scheduled September 7-10 at the Washington State Horse Park. This show, our final event of the season, blends our signature Cascade fun with thrilling competition and determines the winners of our Cascade Circuit Cup awards.

Our prize list is available for download, and entries will close on Friday, August 11.

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Prize List, Cascade Finals

Stall reservations are needed before submitting entries to the show. We encourage you to make your reservations soon!

For 2023, the Cascade Finals has been expanded to a full four showing days, and interest from our community has been high.

This is a rated US Equestrian Regional Hunter (Channel 2) | US Equestrian Jumper 2 event and has been 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). In addition, for 2023 the Cascade Finals has been named a USHJA Outreach Festival event, promising even more fun and excitement this season.

This show’s many highlights include:

  • $2,000 Cascade Mini Prix
    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 1.20m
    This class is included in the Jumper 1.20m section
  • $750 Need for Speed™ Open Jumper 1.10 or 1.20m
    Presented by Voltaire Design
  • $500 Rosé All Day Amateur Classic
    Presented by Cascade Partners
  • 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 fan-favorite Cascade Canine Derby
    Presented by Evolution Equestrian

We are looking forward to bringing you another great showing experience this September, filled with fun and challenging classes, abundant free hospitality, and of course, that welcoming Cascade Horse Shows vibe. Don’t miss your chance to round out your Cascade Circuit Cup Championship points total for the year. All points earned at the Finals count 1.5 times!

We can’t wait to see you all in Cle Elum this September!