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Announcing the 2025 Cascade Show Season

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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 12-14, 2025 | ratings pending*
  • Cascade Classic | June 18-22, 2025 | USEF National Hunter (Channel 1) Jumper 3*
  • Cascade Open | June 25-29, 2025 | USEF National Hunter (Channel 1) Jumper 3*
  • Cascade Finals | September 4-7, 2025 | USEF Regional Hunter (Channel 2) 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 3-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 5-day 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.

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!

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

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

USEF-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!

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.

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!

Announcing Our 2023 Season (With Something New!)

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Thank you to our wonderful community for the thrills, fun, and excitement you shared with us in 2022. We were especially touched by the warmth and generosity you showed to our new partner and competitions manager Jennifer Hansen as she took up the reins at Cascade. A quality horse show is harder to produce than it seems, and our entire management team and staff felt your appreciation, which makes the behind-the-scenes effort worthwhile.

Last season brought some welcome changes (new vendors, streamlined ring schedules, new sponsors, shorter days, yay!), as well as new Spotlight classes that many of you told us you loved. Seeing so many talented teams come together to ride the Cascade Memorial Cup for the benefit of their chosen charities was amazing. Reading the engaging essays submitted by our young junior riders for the Shannon Hendrickson Memorial Grant (presented by Sea Mountain and Chubb Insurance) was a season highlight for us.

To that end, we are eager to bring you even more in our upcoming 2023 show season. And for this new season, we are making some changes we think you’ll appreciate: We are moving the Pacific Crest Open up by two weeks to run consecutively with our Swiftwater Invitational and Alpine Preview shows, so we can now offer you three weeks of showing in June. In addition, our season-ending Cascade Finals is now extended to 4 days (USEF approval pending).

With one extra day off before the 4-day Pacific Crest Open, we plan to offer educational opportunities at the beautiful Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum, and encourage you to explore the area, trail ride, hike, shop local businesses and of course enjoy Cascade Horse Shows hospitality!

Save these dates!

We are excited to be bringing back all the thrilling competition, generous hospitality, and the unique camaraderie you look forward to at Cascade shows. So, mark your calendars now for the most fun hunter jumper horse shows of the season!

Swiftwater Invitational
June 14 – June 18, 2023


5-Day USEF Hunter Jumper Horse Show
US Equestrian National Hunter (Channel 1) | US Equestrian Jumper 2
Our season opener is always a fan favorite and the perfect entry point for your Cascade showing experience.


Alpine Preview
June 21 – June 25, 2023


5-Day USEF Hunter Jumper Horse Show
US Equestrian National Hunter (Channel 1) | US Equestrian Jumper 2
Our popular 2nd week June show is packed with thrilling competition and our signature spotlight classes.


Pacific Crest Open (and Outreach)
June 29 – July 02, 2023


4-Day USEF Hunter Jumper Horse Show
US Equestrian Regional Hunter (Channel 2) | US Equestrian Jumper 2 | USHJA Sanctioned Outreach Event
This show is a summer highlight and never fails to bring smiles to exhibitors and spectators alike. We’ll continue to offer our popular USHJA Outreach classes as well as USEF rated competition.


Cascade Finals
September 7 – September 10, 2023


4-Day USEF Hunter Jumper Horse Show
US Equestrian Regional Hunter (Channel 2) | US Equestrian Jumper 2
Our final show of the season blends fun with exciting competition and determines the winners of our Cascade Circuit Cup awards.

 

Cascade Finals Stall Reservations Open, Prize List Posted

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We are excited to share that we have opened stall reservations for our Cascade Finals horse show, scheduled September 9-11 at the Washington State Horse Park. Our prize list is now available for download, and entries will open on Friday, August 12.

Since we announced that we were extending this show by an extra day, interest from our community has been high. To better accommodate everyone who may wish to join us, we have extended our closing date of entries to August 22, 2022.

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!

Stall reservations are needed before submitting entries to the show. We encourage you to make your reservations soon! We are also accepting RV site requests, golf cart requests, and hay, feed and shavings orders at this time.

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

2022 Cascade Finals Gains an Extra Day of Showing

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In celebration of the warm response you gave our June and July shows, we are excited to announce that we are expanding our season finale Cascade Finals horse show from two days to three days. We have added new Spotlight classes and made some other changes we are sure you will enjoy.  This popular event takes place September 9-11 at the Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum.

We are working hard on the prize list and will publish it soon. But for now, here is a sneak peak:

Featured Spotlight Classes

We have more fun and competitive classes in store for you in September, including:

  • USHJA National Hunter Derby, our signature Derby event presented by Brick Road Farms
  • Cascade Hunter Derby, at 2’6″ with 2’9″ high options
  • Cascade Mini Prix, our premier Grand Prix-style jumper event set at 1.15m
  • Voltaire Design Need for Speed, exciting 1.10m and 1.20m jumper speed rounds
  • Rosé All Day Amateur Classic, our deliciously fun fan-favorite, run in the style of a classic hunter hack with a twist!
  • Field Hunter Classic, a rewarding single-round event over a Derby-style course with handy elements
  • Woodbrook Hunter Pace, the awesome Woodbrook Hunt Club is back to run its popular Hunter Pace over the beautiful Washington State Horse Park cross-country grounds
  • .90m and 1.00m Open Jumper Classics
  • And more!

We are happy to share that for this show we are moving hunter and equitation competition back into the covered arena, and our jumper competition will return to the outdoor post and rail arena on the west side of the park. Also, thanks to the generous support support of IOS Ranch, young horses (4-5 y/o) and OTTB Thoroughbreds show free! (Some limitations apply; details will be available in the prize list when published.)

Opportunity Classes

For those who would like to show with us without requiring USEF membership, we will have non-rated hunter, jumper, and equitation classes at a variety of heights to choose from. This show will be a great opportunity for those new to the hunter jumper sport, or anyone who simply enjoys showing for fun.

Sponsor Opportunities Available, Feedback Welcome

There are still sponsor opportunities available for this show. If you are interested in supporting great, family-friendly showing in Washington State, please reach out to Jessica Vania via the show office at .

We are putting the finishing touches on our prize list for this event. Our competitions manager Jennifer Hansen would love to hear your ideas and suggestions. Please contact her soon at if you would like an opportunity to help shape this show or future Cascade events.

Cascade Circuit Cup Finals

Don’t forget that the Cascade Finals is your last opportunity to earn points toward our 2022 Cascade Circuit Cup awards. Winners will receive valuable prizes and have the distinct possibility of making it onto a future US Olympic Team. (Or at least, the cover of a future Cascade Horse Shows prize list. :-)) Plus, all points earned in September will count 1.5x times toward your season total!

In Short…

The Cascade Finals will cap off our 2022 season with more of our fun, family-friendly showing experience in an expanded 3-day format. Don’t miss it!