The NSBA Foundation is thrilled to announce its inaugural Salsa Showdown Contest, set to bring a dash of Southwestern flair to the 2025 NSBA World Championship Show.

Tastings will be held on Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 from 2:00–4:00 PM in the Foundation Area. Attendees are invited to sample homemade salsas crafted by contestants from across the country and have the option to vote for their favorite salsa through each dollar donated to the NSBA Foundation–a real chance to “put your money where your mouth is”.

The top two contestants with the most votes will be crowned Salsa Showdown Champion and Reserve Champion—and their winning salsas will be auctioned the CINCH Horsemanship Invitational Finals on Wednesday, August 13. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the NSBA Foundation’s initiatives.

Meet the Contestants

Shannon Fisher 
South Carolina 
Cody Caliendo & Sara Simons 
Texas
Melinda DeFreece & Eddie Bell 
Texas 
John Adams & Vicki Holt 
Texas 
Jenn Wheeler & Holly Erickson 
California 
Western Hauler – Melody Roberts 
Texas 
Gretchen Mathes 
Connecticut 

“The Salsa Showdown is a fun way to bring our community together at the NSBA World Show and raise funds for the NSBA Foundation Championship fund, which empowers the next generation of show horse enthusiasts,” said NSBA Foundation Chair, Barbara Crawford. “We can’t wait to see who takes home the trophy!” 

To learn more about how your donations make a difference, visit ww.nsba.com or stop by the Foundation Area during the World Championship Show.

About NSBA

Established in 1983, National Snaffle Bit Association has expanded from its roots in the Western Pleasure discipline to recognize various disciplines and eight breed associations in competition. NSBA’s mission is to grow the show horse community through various equine programs and events where every activity benefits horses, breeders, owners and exhibitors alike.

National Snaffle Bit Association has more than 20,000 active members and more than 44,000 registered horses across its eight alliance breed organizations. NSBA members earn more than $13.5 million in monetary awards at NSBA-sanctioned horse shows annually, and the association sanctions nearly 600 horse show events and close to 200,000 horse show entries each year.

To learn more about NSBA, please visit nsba.com.