Welcome to NCAEL

• Teams: Carefully review the information on this site to determine if having a team at your barn is a good fit.  Once you have, reach out through the Contact Form to get started with your registration process.

• Riders: Talk to your friends and trainer about starting a team at your barn.  Have someone from your barn leadership reach out through the Contact Form.  If you do not have a barn where you regularly ride, reach out to the NCAEL League Administration through the Contact Form for barn recommendations or directly to NCAEL participating barns in your local area to request information on team participation and commitment.  Riders must be rostered prior to October 1.  Each team member must be enrolled at their member barn as a student in a regular lesson program (at least weekly) as of October 1st in the year in which they participate, and maintain their lessons throughout the season.

• Teams: Each team pays a security deposit of $300, and a league participation fee of $350 if registered by September 1st.  Roster of riders and participation waivers must be finalized and completed by October 1st.  

• Riders: Horse Show fees: $30/class for regular season meets and $40/class for Finale meet for up to 2 classes per show.  Team Dues & Coaching Fees to be determined by your barn.

Riders cannot participate on an individual basis but are welcome to reach out the NCAEL League Administration for barn recommendations or directly to NCAEL participating barns in their local area to request information on team participation and commitment.  Riders must be rostered prior to October 1.  Each team member must be enrolled at their member barn as a student in a regular lesson program (at least weekly) as of October 1st in the year in which they participate.

Barns are required to host at least one show a season but barns who are new to the league will be assigned a “home show mentor” barn! We offer new barns the chance to collaborate with another barn currently in the league to understand the show day prep, day-of management, and post show requirements.  The league also provides extensive resources for host barns to feel prepared and set up for success.

• Individual points are calculated according to the below chart. The top 10 individual scores will count towards the team’s total for the day.  Horsemanship Questions will be asked from representatives from 2 different divisions from each team, for up to 6 bonus horsemanship points added to the team’s total score.

• All teams receive a season ranking, and top 10 riders in each division at the conclusion of the season will receive recognition and awards.

Points will be made available on the standings page and updated regularly.

Don’t forget to add the Horsemanship Points (only to team totals) which can be anywhere from 0-6 points per team (max 3 pts per rider).

If a Show Is Canceled or Postponed due to Weather or Safety Concerns

• Make-up dates for weather-related cancellations are built into the season schedule

• Teams are expected to use those designated make-up dates

• All participating barns are expected to remain flexible and accommodate rescheduling

Rescheduling Requirement

• If a meet is canceled (especially due to weather), it should be rescheduled rather than forfeited whenever possible

• Teams should make every effort to move the date, or adjust logistics to allow the meet to occur safely

Any rider who participates in at least one regular-season meet is eligible to participate in Finale.

• Please fill out our Contact Form with any additional questions, and someone will get back to you!

Regular meets are held October through February, with make-up dates in early March. Finale is typically held mid-March, with banquet usually on a Sunday afternoon in late March or early April.