2026 NCEA Championship

April 18 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM

Arena 5 - Western Horsemanship & Reining, Arena 6 - Jumping Seat Equitation on the Flat and over Fences | Ocala, FL

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Overview

The top eight-ranked Dual Discipline teams, and top four-ranked Single Discipline teams, qualify to compete for the National Championship titles. Each team will compete head-to-head in a bracketed format with four riders in each of the events. The team that wins the most points will advance to the next day of competition until the final two teams compete on Saturday for the National Championship title.

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The Equestrian Hotel

Enjoy Four Diamond luxury just steps from the showgrounds, with 248 stylish rooms and suites adjacent to the WEC Grand Arena.

 

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