Thoroughbred Sporthorse Challenge

About

A year-end highpoint series to promote Thoroughbreds in sporthorse disciplines!  Prizes awarded in Hunter, Jumper, and Dressage divisions.  
There is no cost to participate.  If you are registered with the Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) you are automatically enrolled.
​Current Standings​​​

General Rules

-Points are accumulated on a horse and rider team basis.
-Horses must be registered with T.I.P. prior to a show to accumulate points.
-To be eligible for a division, you must participate in that division at a minimum of three Eligible Shows.
-Points are accumulated at Eligible Shows within a calendar year.
-Prizes to first place, ribbons through sixth.
Click here for a complete list of rules.

Divisions

Hunters
Low (under 2'6")
Intermediate (2'6" to 2'9")
High (3' and over)

Jumpers
Low (under 2'6")
Intermediate (2'6" to 3')
High (1m / 3'3" and over)

Dressage
Introductory
Training
First
Second

Eligible Shows 2025

DateShowLocationTIP Awards
March 9PEC Dressage Schooling SeriesPacific Equestrian Center, Wilton, CAdressage highpoint; PEC Series End Highpoint
March 15-16Paso Kick-off Schooling ShowPaso Robles Horse Park, Paso Robles, CAhunter/jumper classes
March 22Silver Spur Show SeriesSilver Spur Stables
Elk Grove, CA		hunter/jumper highpoints
April 12-13Woodside Show Series Spring Kick OffWoodside Horse Park,
Woodside, CA		hunter/jumper highpoints; Woodside Series End Highpoints
April 20PEC Dressage Schooling SeriesPacific Equestrian Center, Wilton, CAdressage highpoint; PEC Series End Highpoint
April 25-27Brookside Opening DayBrookside Horse Park, Elk Grove, CAhunter/jumper highpoints; Brookside Series End Highpoints
April 26-27**Central Coast Show Series Spring SoireeSanta Cruz County Fair-grounds, Watsonville, CAjumper and dressage highpoints
May 2-4Brookside Thoroughbred ShowBrookside Horse Park, Elk Grove, CAhunter/jumper classes
double points for TSC
May 3Silver Spur Show SeriesSilver Spur Stables
Elk Grove, CA		hunter/jumper highpoints
May 17-18Paso Spring Fling Schooling ShowPaso Robles Horse Park, Paso Robles, CAhunter/jumper
May 18PEC Dressage Schooling SeriesPacific Equestrian Center, Wilton, CAdressage highpoint; PEC Series End Highpoint
May 31-June 1Woodside Show Series Summer FestivalWoodside Horse Park,
Woodside, CA		hunter/jumper highpoints; Woodside Series End Highpoints
June 5-8Beach Party @ BrooksideBrookside Horse Park, Elk Grove, CAhunter/jumper highpoints; Brookside Series End Highpoints
June 20-21Osierlea Dressage (USDF)Osierlea
San Juan Bautista, CA		dressage highpoint; Osierlea Series Highpoint
June 21Silver Spur Show SeriesSilver Spur Stables
Elk Grove, CA		hunter/jumper highpoints
*June 27**Midsummer Nights DressageAmerican Sporthorse
Watsonville, CA		dressage highpoint; ASH Series Highpoint
June 27-29Brookside SplashBrookside Horse Park, Elk Grove, CAhunter/jumper highpoints; Brookside Series End Highpoints
June 27-29**Ocean Breeze Hunter/Jumper ShowSanta Cruz County Fair-grounds, Watsonville, CAhunter/jumper classes
June 29PEC Dressage Schooling SeriesPacific Equestrian Center, Wilton, CAdressage highpoint; PEC Series End Highpoint
July 4PEC Horse Park Dressage Show (USDF)Pacific Equestrian Center, Wilton, CAdressage highpoint; PEC Series End Highpoint
July 5-6PEC Horse Park Dressage Show (USDF)Pacific Equestrian Center, Wilton, CAdressage highpoint; PEC Series End Highpoint
*July 16**Midsummer Nights Dressage (USDF)American Sporthorse
Watsonville, CA		dressage highpoint; ASH Series Highpoint
July 19-20**Central Coast Show Series Summer BashSanta Cruz County Fair-grounds, Watsonville, CAjumper and dressage highpoints
July 25-26San Francisco Peninsula Annual Dressage Show (USDF)Woodside Horse Park,
Woodside, CA		dressage highpoint
Aug 1-3**Ocean Breeze Hunter/Jumper ShowSanta Cruz County Fair-grounds, Watsonville, CAhunter/jumper classes
Aug 3PEC Dressage Schooling SeriesPacific Equestrian Center, Wilton, CAdressage highpoint; PEC Series End Highpoint
*Aug 8-9**Midsummer Nights Dressage (USDF)American Sporthorse
Watsonville, CA		dressage highpoint; ASH Series Highpoint
*Aug 22-23Osierlea Dressage (USDF)Osierlea
San Juan Bautista, CA		dressage highpoint; Osierlea Series Highpoint
*Aug 24**Midsummer Nights Dressage (USDF)American Sporthorse
Watsonville, CA		dressage highpoint; ASH Series Highpoint
Sept 5-7Brookside Back to SchoolBrookside Horse Park, Elk Grove, CAhunter/jumper highpoints; Brookside Series End Highpoints
Sept 12-14**Ocean Breeze Hunter/Jumper ShowSanta Cruz County Fair-grounds, Watsonville, CAhunter/jumper classes
*Sept 13**Midsummer Nights Dressage (USDF)American Sporthorse
Watsonville, CA		dressage highpoint; ASH Series Highpoint
Sept 13-14Paso Harvest Special Schooling ShowPaso Robles Horse Park, Paso Robles, CAhunter/jumper classes
Sept 13-14PEC Horse Park Dressage ShowPacific Equestrian Center, Wilton, CAdressage highpoint; PEC Series End Highpoint
Sept 20-21Woodside Show Series September ShowWoodside Horse Park,
Woodside, CA		hunter/jumper highpoints; Woodside Series End Highpoints
Oct 5PEC Dressage Schooling SeriesPacific Equestrian Center, Wilton, CAdressage highpoint; PEC Series End Highpoint
*Oct 5**Midsummer Nights Dressage (USDF)American Sporthorse
Watsonville, CA		dressage highpoint; ASH Series Highpoint
Oct 9-12Brookside Fall FinaleBrookside Horse Park, Elk Grove, CAhunter/jumper highpoints; Brookside Series End Highpoints for 2026
Oct 18-19Paso Fall Fun Schooling ShowPaso Robles Horse Park, Paso Robles, CAhunter/jumper classes
Oct 18-19**Central Coast Show Series Fall FestivalSanta Cruz County Fair-grounds, Watsonville, CAjumper and dressage highpoints
Oct 22-26MEC Halloween SpooktacularMurieta Equestrian Center, Murieta, CAhunter/jumper highpoints
Oct 25-26Woodside Show Series Fall FinaleWoodside Horse Park,
Woodside, CA		hunter/jumper highpoints; Woodside Series End Highpoints
*Nov 7-8Osierlea Dressage (USDF)Osierlea
San Juan Bautista, CA		dressage highpoint; Osierlea Series Highpoint
Nov 8Silver Spur Show SeriesSilver Spur Stables
Elk Grove, CA		hunter/jumper highpoints
*Nov 9**Midsummer Nights DressageAmerican Sporthorse
Watsonville, CA		dressage highpoint; ASH Series Highpoint
*tentative**new for 2025