

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HRF Picnics and Ponies March 15th 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: March 15th Show: 
Closes March 8th at Noon!
Judge: Caitlin Oikemus (r) 
NCDCTA Recognized
WDAA Recognition Pending
Part of the Sandbox Series

Show Series 2026 
Official Prize List
Heather Ridge Farm is pleased to welcome competitors to our 2026 Picnics and Ponies Show Series, offering a friendly atmosphere, quality judging, and a variety of traditional and non-traditional classes. Only Online Entries Accepted: 

2026 Show Dates &amp; Divisions

Sunday, March 15
Dressage • Western Dressage • Combined Test • Horse Trials

***Horse Trials will be offered March 15 only for the 2026 season using the 2025 Cross-Country and Stadium courses.
This schedule reflects current farm updates.***

Wednesday, April 15
Dressage • Western Dressage • Combined Test
Wednesday, May 13
Dressage • Western Dressage • Combined Test
Wednesday, June 17
Dressage • Western Dressage • Combined Test
Wednesday, July 15
Dressage • Western Dressage • Combined Test
Wednesday, August 12
Dressage • Western Dressage • Combined Test
Wednesday, September 16
Dressage • Western Dressage • Combined Test
Saturday, October 24
Dressage • Western Dressage • Combined Test
Wednesday, November 25
Dressage • Western Dressage • Combined Test

Recognition &amp; Awards
• NCDCTA Recognized
• Sandbox Series
• WDAA Recognition Pending
• End-of-Season Awards Offered


Class Fees
Recognized Classes
WDAA - Western Dressage Seat Eq – $12
WDAA - WD Hack - $12
WDAA - WD Suitability - $12
WDAA - WD Dressage Seat Horsemanship W/J; Intermediate; Advanced - $30
NCDCTA/Sandbox Series - Dressage – $45
NCDCTA/Sandbox Series/WDAA -  Western Dressage – $45
NCDCTA/Sandbox Series- Freestyles - $45
NCDCTA - Combined Test – $80
NCDCTA- Horse Trials – $100

Non-Traditional Classes
Additional Stadium Rounds - $10
Group - Lead Line - $10
Group - Dressage Seat Eq – $12
Group - Hunt Seat Eq – $12
Group - Bareback Seat Eq – $12
Individual - Lunge Line Eq – $20
Schooling(Non Compete Horse) – $25
Individual - Bareback Dressage(English, Western, Eventing) - $35
Individual - Baby’s Day Out / New Horse Ground Exercise Report Card – $35
Group for rail work - HRF Invented Class (Rail work and Jump Round) - $40

Don’t see what you are looking for? Let us know what you want and we will do our best to make it happen!


Scratches &amp; Refunds
• Scratches before times are posted – No fee
• Scratches after times are posted and before show day – $25 per class
• Day-of scratches or no-shows – Full entry fee due
• If Heather Ridge Farm cancels a show for any reason, full refunds will be issued

Forms of Payment
Cash • Check payable to Heather Ridge Farm • Venmo (@Heather-Boyer-32)

Other Important Details
HT’s and CT’s:
2026 USEA Eventing Tests &amp; HRF uses Test A Starter and above. 
GAG - 2023 USDF Intro B
Can’t have readers, their tests must be memorized
Dressage:
2023 Tests
Allowed to have a reader through 4th Level Test 3
Not allowed to talk in test 

Western Dressage: 
2022 WDAA Tests
Allowed to have a reader
Offering WDAA Intro 1 all the way to WDAA Level 5
Can use voice in test
WD Hack 
WD Suitability
WD Dressage Seat Horsemanship W/J; Intermediate; Advanced
WD Equitation W/J; W/J/L 
WDAA Therapeutic Riding Tests
Gaited horses welcome
NO boots of any kind
***When WDAA Recognized***
Judges: All Western Dressage tests and rail classes must be judged by USEF-licensed Western Dressage judges.
USEF “r” judges may judge Introductory, Basic, Level 1 tests, and all rail classes. USEF “R” judges may judge all levels and rail classes.
Exceptional Rider Class: This class is for riders with special needs (not limited to physical disabilities only).Western tack and attire may be used. Specific equipment needed for adaptive use to assure safety is permitted. A description of the adaptive equipment must be listed on the entry form with rider information. A ground person must be in the arena during the test.
-Will be governed by the USEF WD Rule Book
Non Traditional Classes listed above will NOT count towards points for horses enrolled in WHLPAP

Bareback Dressage:
Bareback Dressage Riders from any dressage discipline may enter this class. Riders may enter a test of choice to ride without a saddle. A bareback pad is allowed, a saddle pad is allowed, and truly bareback is welcome! 

Freestyles:
Music must be on its own device and have bluetooth to connect to our speaker. 

Don't see what you need?
E-mail us at hlhamilton07@gmail.com telling us what you would like to see. We want all to have the opportunity to show!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raeford/hrf-picnics-and-ponies-march-15th-2026/200029555927854
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 89

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://forms.gle/5mg7dWU49BQ42cdm6?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=raeford-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Raeford
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 875 N Horace Walters Rd, Raeford, NC, United States, North Carolina 28376
- **lat**: 34.99037
- **long**: -79.37208
- **full address**: 875 N Horace Walters Rd, Raeford, NC, United States, North Carolina 28376

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Heather Ridge Farm (https://allevents.in/org/heather-ridge-farm/6012189)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 875 N Horace Walters Rd, Raeford, NC, United States, North Carolina 28376
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Heather Ridge Farm
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about HRF Picnics and Ponies March 15th 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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