
Qualifying Requirements Remain the Same – Qualification is by class. Horses and Riders that place in the top 30 of a class in a local Circuit or place in the top 10 in of a local NCHA Affiliate. When a horse or rider qualifies via a Circuit placing and is also on the top 10 Affiliate list, additional qualifiers are taken from the local Affiliate.
Expanded Entry Options for Qualified Horses and Riders - New in 2026, qualified horses and riders may ALSO enter other classes in the Eastern National schedule for which they were eligible during the 2025 point year.
NO SLOTS – A change in 2026, entries are not slots. To accommodate the bonus entries, entries may no longer be sold. But entries withdrawn prior to the draw have no penalty and receive a full refund.
Youth Classes – All youth are invited to enter. No qualifying necessary. 2 Goes and a Pencil Finals.
Evening classes being held Wednesday, February 25, thru Wednesday, March 4, can be entered online at myequinal.app or at the secretary's table at the show. All Class entries MUST be finalized by 12:00 noon the day the class is held. All classes are currently open and available to enter online. Entries scratched after 12:00 noon on class day are responsible for all fees. The secretary can be reached at (704) 756-5921.
All Atlantic Coast CHA Weekend entry fees MUST be paid with the show secretary by the end of the show on Wednesday, March 4. The secretary will be available to receive payments during the show each night and from 4:00 pm thru the end of the show on Wednesday, March 4.
These Evening Championship Classes are open to all riders and horses. Entry is based on 2026 eligibility and earnings count toward World Finals.
2026 Event Rules & Regulations
Qualifier Lookup - based on 2025 standings
Tentative Draw Date February 11
Official Photographer
Media/Photo/Video Policy
Media Credential Request
EASTERN Show / Stall Office Phone number - 817.435.1769
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| Thu Feb 26 8:00 AM | |||
| 25k Novice 1st Go |
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| 2k Rider any Horse 1st Go |
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| Fri Feb 27 8:00 AM | |||
| 5k Novice 1st Go |
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| 2k Rider any Horse Finals |
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| 25k Novice Finals |
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| Sat Feb 28 8:00 AM | |||
| 35k Non-Pro 1st Go |
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| Junior Youth Saturday |
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| Senior Youth Saturday |
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| 5k Novice Finals |
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| Sun Mar 1 8:00 AM | |||
| Junior Youth Sunday |
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| Senior Youth Sunday |
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| 35k Non-Pro Finals |
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| 15k Amateur 1st Go |
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| Mon Mar 2 8:00 AM | |||
| 15k Amateur Finals |
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| Open 1st Go |
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| 5k Novice Non-Pro 1st Go |
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| Tue Mar 3 8:00 AM | |||
| Open Finals |
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| 25k Novice Non-Pro 1st Go |
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| Wed Mar 4 8:00 AM | |||
| 5k Novice Non-Pro Finals |
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| 25k Novice Non-Pro Finals |
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| Unlimited Amateur 1st Go |
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| Thu Mar 5 8:00 AM | |||
| NonPro 1st Go |
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| 50k Amateur 1st Go |
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| Fri Mar 6 8:00 AM | |||
| Unlimited Amateur Finals |
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| 50k Amateur Finals |
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| NonPro Finals |
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