WILD ROSE WELSH
& OPEN PONY SHOW
ABOUT US
Ours is one of only a handful of Welsh shows across Western Canada—though most classes are open to all breeds of ponies and horses.
Offering Welsh breeders and enthusiasts a place to showcase their stock to knowledgeable judges, balancing affordability with maximum judging opportunities—we have three judges over one weekend. This has become a key event for the Welsh breed in the west; we receive entries from British Columbia to Saskatchewan.
The majority of our classes are open, inviting all to compete, regardless of breed, registration, or skill level—plenty of kid and fun classes, alongside more competitive options.
THIS YEAR'S EVENT
Welsh Youngstock Futurity & Performance Stake - Fri
Date: July 24, 2026
Location: Olds Regional Exhibition - MegaDome
Judge: Brian McClelland, AB
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Futurity Halter: registered Welsh & Half-Welsh, 2 & under
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Futurity Ridden / Driven: Welsh & Half-Welsh, 3-8 years
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Open Liberty (following Futurity)
2025 Futurity Forms (2026 versions coming soon):
Wild Rose Welsh & Open Show - Sat / Sun
Date: July 25-26, 2026
Location: Olds Regional Exhibition - MegaDome
Judge: Prue Richardson, ON
Judge: Sandra Sanche, AB
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Halter—Welsh Breed, Sport Pony, Model Hunter, Showmanship.
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Open Performance—Driving, English, Western, Hunter / Jumper, Trail (also in-hand).
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Open Fun Classes & Children's Riding—Lead Line, Walk / Trot, Costume, Gymkhana. *See special affordability rate below.
Entry Deadlines & Class Fees
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Early Bird Deadline: June 30, 2026 ($20/class)
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Final Entry Deadline: July 10, 2026 ($30/class). Entries received after this are late and subject to a $25 administrative fee.
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**Fun Classes Special Rate: $20 total for entire division (see prize list for details)!
* 2025 Main Show Forms (2026 versions coming soon)
Show Steward: Linda Miller
Photographer: Prairie Equestrian Images
Thanks to each of you who brings your ponies and horses to compete! It's because of your support each year that this great event can continue. And thank you to those who support through sponsorship.
