The 2026 EquiSkill Challenge Cup
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The EquiSkill Challenge Cup is an English equitation championship, open to amateur, limited amateur and youth riders, for Tennessee Walking Horses. The championship will be judged 50% on rail work and 50% on pattern. Turnout (tack and attire) is part of the rail work score.

Please click here for complete 2026 EquiSkill Challenge Cup Guidelines.

Please click here for full EquiSkill LLC Pattern Awards-2026 Guidelines.

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The 2026 EquiSkill Challenge Cup Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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The 2026 EquiSkill Challenge Cup
Tuesday, April 28, 2026