National Snaffle Bit Association recently announced that it will partner with the Euro Summit Circuit to host the inaugural NSBA European Championship in 2026. The show will take place April 24-May 3, 2026, at Peelbergen Equestrian Centre, located in Kronenberg, Limburg, Netherlands.

Since its inception in 2023, the Euro Summit Circuit has grown to become the largest NSBA horse show held in Europe. The 2025 Euro Summit Circuit saw more than 2,500 entries. The show, which features NSBA and AQHA classes, is hosted annually by the Netherlands Quarter Horse Association.

“NSBA is becoming an increasingly important part of the western riding scene in Europe, and we are thrilled to have them involved in our shows,” noted the Netherlands Quarter Horse Association’s board of directors. “They bring our sport together, regardless of the breed you ride. Exactly the kind of unity we believe in.”

NSBA Executive Director Stephanie Lynn noted that NSBA is pleased to co-host the association’s inaugural European Championship Show in the region. “NQHA’s show management has been extremely well received by the European horse show community, and the Equestrian Centre De Peelbergen provides a phenomenal venue for outstanding competition,” she said. “We are very excited to present this opportunity to our international members.” 

Watch for more about the NSBA European Championship Show this fall at nsba.com.

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.