Pinnacle Equestrian Tour

Season 2026, March 1st-December 6th 2026
John Volken Academy Ranch • Buckeye Arena • Horse Lovers Park • American Ranch
PET Rules Go to Registration

Event Schedule

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Open hacking in the Show Ring
8:30 AM
Ring drag
9:00 AM
First competition begins with posted order of go
Preloading required for all jumper classes (not required for equitation classes)
What is preloading? Preloading allows the next rider to enter the competition ring while another rider is still on course. This gives horses (and riders) a moment to acclimate to the ring environment, look at the jumps, and settle before starting, which often leads to a calmer, more confident round. Preloading also helps keep classes running smoothly and on schedule. Riders must remain clear of the active track and avoid interfering with the rider on course. Preloading is permitted at the discretion of the judge or gate official.

Class Schedule

Class order is subject to change at management's discretion.

Class No.
Class
1
Open .90m Jumpers
2
JR/AM .90m Jumpers
3
.90m 5 & Under
4
Equitation Over Fences .90
5
PET Good Hands Medal
6
Open 1.0m Jumpers
7
JR/AM 1.0m Jumpers
8
1.0m 5 & Under
9
1.0m 6 & 7 YO
10
1.10m Jumpers
11
1.20m 6 & 7 YO
12
1.20m Jumpers
13
Open .60m Jumpers
14
JR/AM .60m Jumpers
15
Equitation Over Fences .60
16
Open .70m Jumpers
17
JR/AM .70m Jumpers
18
Open .80m Jumpers
19
JR/AM .80m Jumpers
20
JR/AM .85m Jumpers

Event Details

Cost Pre-entries: $90 Day of the event registration: $100 Price per entry (no additional fees)
Dress Code Show Whites
Show coat encouraged but not mandatory.
Awards + Season Points Ribbons, medals, and points toward year-end finals.
Finals include cash awards.

Championships Overview

This event is part of the Pinnacle Equestrian Tour season. Below is a brief overview of how each championship operates and how riders and horses qualify for finals and prize money.

Pinnacle Cup — Jumpers Championship

Jumper divisions at this event count toward the Pinnacle Cup, a season-long championship conducted on a rider/horse combination basis. Championship points are awarded by placing and accumulate across the season within a single selected championship track.

Rider/horse combinations may compete in multiple divisions throughout the season; however, championship points are earned in one selected track only. Championship prize money is awarded at the PET Championship Final.

Championship Finals Prize Money:
Prize money is pooled from entries from our events and will be announced closer to the season final!

Equitation Championship — Medal Class

Equitation at PET is qualification-based. There are no championship points. The Good Hands and Seat Medal Class is the only equitation championship class.

Qualification: At every qualifying event, the top two finishers secure qualification for the Equitation Championship Final.

Championship Final: The Final may include a work-off, judge-determined tests, and a horse swap.

Equitation Championship Prize Money: Prize money is pooled from entries from our events and will be announced closer to the season final!

Next Gen Cup — Young Horse Championship

Young Horse divisions count toward the Next Gen Cup, a season-long championship conducted on a horse/rider combination basis and following the PET Championship framework.

Eligibility:
• Horses 5 & under: eligible up to 1.00m
• Horses 6 & 7 years old: eligible at 1.10m and over, as offered

Next Gen Cup Finals Prize Money:
Prize money is pooled from entries from our events and will be announced closer to the season final!

Register for This Event

Ready to compete? Register now through ShowGroundsLive to secure your spot at this event. Pre-entries close midnight on the event start time.