Caledon Hunter Breeding Classic

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the competitors, owners, breeders, and supporters who made their way to the 2nd annual Caledon Hunter Breeding Classic! 🏆

It was a day filled with success, celebration, and community which is exactly what we had hoped for in beginning this event. The footing was perfect, the weather was beautiful, and the horses were turned out impeccably.☀️

Thank you as well to our sponsors for their support of our incredible event - we truly can’t put this on without any of you!

07/18/2026

The ring is dry and the sun is out! ☀️

We are excited to welcome competitors tomorrow, July 19th, for the 2nd annual Caledon Hunter Breeding Classic!

The show will begin at 9:00 am and ponies WILL NOT start before 12:30 pm.

There will be a barbecue available as well! 🌭🍔

07/18/2026

AN UPDATE FOR COMPETITION 📣

We are closely monitoring the weather and smoke in the Caledon area and will be making a final decision this afternoon in regards to tomorrow’s show.

As of this morning, the projected numbers are quite good for tomorrow’s AQI but another update will be shared this afternoon.

Thank you all for your patience!

07/13/2026

There will be special awards again this year for the Top Placing Welsh Pony, Half Welsh, Canadian Sport Horse and Canadian Sport Pony! Looking forward to seeing all your wonderful youngsters at the 2nd Annual Caledon Hunter Breeders Classic!

07/13/2026

BREED REGISTRY ELIGIBILITY 🏆

The Caledon Hunter Breeding Classic proudly welcomes registered sport horse and sport pony breeds from recognized studbooks across the world. There is no birth-place requirement! Pending registration will be accepted.

Eligible Registries Include:
🇨🇦 Canadian Sport Horse (CSH), Canadian Warmblood (CWHBA), Canadian Sport Pony (CSP)
🇩🇪 Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Oldenburg (GOV), Westphalian, Rheinlander, Trakehner
🇳🇱 Dutch Warmblood (KWPN)
🇸🇪 Swedish Warmblood (SWB)
🇧🇪 Belgian Warmblood (BWP), Zangersheide
🇫🇷 Selle Français (SF)
🇩🇰 Danish Warmblood (DWB)
🇮🇪 Irish Sport Horse (ISH)
🇺🇸 American Warmblood (AWS, AWR), North American Studbook (NAS), Westfalen NA
🇬🇧 Welsh Pony and Cob (Full and 1/2), British Riding Pony
🇩🇪 German Riding Pony
⭐️ North American Sport Pony
🐎 Thoroughbreds

Celebrate the future of the hunter ring with us! Have questions about whether your young horse or pony is eligible? Reach out to our team - [email protected]!

06/30/2026

✨ Entries are officially OPEN for the 2026 Caledon Hunter Breeding Classic! ✨

We can’t wait to welcome competitors back for another incredible celebration of hunter development and breeding! A reminder to all pony entries that this year's event is a SPORT PONY STAR SEARCH QUALIFIER !

📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026
📍 Caledon Hunt Club

Whether you’re returning to the ring or joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of a day dedicated to showcasing quality young horses, outstanding breeding, and the future of our sport.

Be sure to submit your entries by JULY 14th. We’re looking forward to another exceptional event with competitors, breeders, owners, and spectators from across the province.

🔗 https://www.competeeasy.com/Equest/Nominate1.aspx?e=92E5DD4F26FF4836B7DC64B0660EAD07&eventtype=47

06/21/2026

We are less than 1️⃣ month away from welcoming competitors back to the Caledon Hunter Breeding Classic for our second year of competition!

A huge thank you goes out to our title sponsor for this year’s event 👏🏻 They’re support has allowed us to lower entry fees and make young hunter development even more accessible to owners and breeders.

📣 An update on ENTRIES will be shared this week!

06/16/2026

A huge thank you to SAS Equestrian for their sponsorship of our Best Young Horse Award at the 2026 Caledon Hunter Breeding Classic! 📸✨

Known for capturing the moments that define our sport, SAS Equestrian has long been a supporter of young horse and pony development and the future of the hunter industry in both Canada and the US.

We are proud to have their support as we celebrate the exceptional young hunters competing on July 19th. The Best Young Horse Award recognizes the horse that exemplifies quality, athleticism, and future potential - making it a fitting partnership with a photographer dedicated to showcasing equine excellence. The winner of the BYH award will receive a free mini Black Background photoshoot from SAS Equestrian which can be completed at the CHBC!

Thank you, SAS Equestrian Photography, for helping us recognize the next generation of hunter talent.