National Snaffle Bit Association

National Snaffle Bit Association
SportPleasure riding
Founded1983
Countries United States
Most recent
champion(s)		United States Dynamic Deluxe
Official websiteNSBA

The National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) is an equestrian organization in the United States that began by promoting and staging Western Pleasure events in 1983. Since then, focus has expanded to promoting the show horse at every level across multiple disciplines. The association is currently headquartered in Weatherford, Texas, United States.[1][2]

Organization

Breeders Championship Futurity

The Breeders Championship Futurity is a futurity competition held annually in conjunction with the NSBA World Championship Show. There are over 40 BCF classes. [3]

Stakes classes

There are five stakes shows offered at the World Show. All recognized breeds are eligible to compete. Awards are given to the top 10 in each class. Prizes are money and a jackpot.[3]

Hall of Fame

Main article: National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame

The National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame was created to recognize extraordinary athletes, individuals, riders, and horses in the show horse industry. These inductees are tracked in a separate article.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mission". National Snaffle Bit Association. www.nsba.com. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  2. ^ "IHSA Welcomes National Snaffle Bit Association as Sponsor". Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association. www.ihsainc.com. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  3. ^ a b jackieb (August 10, 2012). "NSBA 101: Everything you Need to Know About the World Show". SUCCEED Equine. Retrieved November 20, 2022.