2 * NSBA, 2*AQHA,
2*APHA with APHA Chrome Cash,
1* All breed
NSBA Scandinavia’s Celebration is an annual event uniting riders, trainers, and horse enthusiasts from across Scandinavia to demonstrate their skills in Western riding. It features diverse classes and offers prizes while fostering community and strengthening connections among riders.
Grevagården, Skövde, Sweden
28th – 31st of May
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Meet our judges
Sandy Curl
Sandy holds judging cards with AQHA, NSBA, APHA, ApHC, PHBA, PtHA, ABRA, AMHA, and AMHR, and brings with her more than 40 years of judging experience across multiple breeds and disciplines.
Throughout her career, she has judged some of the most prestigious shows worldwide, including the 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress, the European Paint Championships, the Australian Paint Championships, and the Level 1 Eastern Championship Show, as well as World Shows for all the breeds she is carded with.
Beyond the judge’s stand, Sandy has also been deeply involved in education and mentorship, having coached numerous youth and amateur riders to World and Reserve World Championship titles.
Sandy often says she has the perfect life — giving riding lessons, judging horse shows that allow her to travel and meet wonderful people, and living in what she calls paradise.
We are truly excited to have Sandy join us in Scandinavia (Sweden) and share her experience, knowledge, and passion with our community.
Manita DeFoor
Manita brings over 20 years of judging experience to the arena. She holds judge cards with AQHA, NSBA, PHBA, PtHA, ABRA, and POAC, and is widely respected for her consistency and eye for correct performance.
Alongside her judging career, Manita has successfully operated a training and breeding program for more than 40 years, specializing in American Quarter Horses. Throughout the years, she has coached clients to AQHA World Show Championships, Congress and Reserve Congress titles, as well as multiple State Championships.
This will be Manita’s first time judging in Sweden, and she considers it a true honor and exciting opportunity to judge for the association.
We are truly excited to welcome Manita to Scandinavia (Sweden) for her first time judging with us. It is an honor to have her share her experience, knowledge, and passion with our community.
2025-11-01
We’re thrilled to announce that Celebration is back for 2026! 🎉
-We’ll once again kick things off with move-in and Paid Warm-Ups on Wednesday, followed by show days -Thursday through midday Sunday. Expect a great lineup of NSBA, AQHA, APHA and all-breed classes, great people, and that unbeatable Celebration atmosphere we all love!
👉 Please note: The schedule below is tentative, as the show is still pending approval. Some adjustments may occur — but you can already start planning your trip!
💫 Sponsors — now’s the time!
We’re planning a special edition of the Celebration Book this year, and we want YOU in it. To be featured, make sure your sponsorship deal is confirmed before we go to print. If your support isn’t locked in when it’s released… it won’t be included.
Reach out as soon as possible to secure your spot and be part of what’s shaping up to be an unforgettable Celebration 2026!
National Snaffle Bit Association Scandinavia 