Schedule of Events

Shad Smith Memorial Shoot will be the 2nd match of 2024 with a 4 stage match. Please come join us and celebrate the life of a true cowboy at Felton Field in Barre, MA Safety Meeting at 10:30 am Moment of Silence for Shad First Shots 11:00 am Rough camping, water available and does have bathroom facilities (not portapotties) Please let us know ahead of time if you plan on coming in the night before, the Town of Barre needs to know. Exhibitions available, please fill out form on the NESS website. To avoid PP fees, pay at the shoot with cash or checks. Shoot Entries/exhibitions payment can be made via PayPal via the NESS website, you will be required to pay the PP fees as follows: *Main Match fess will be $88.00 *Specialties will be $42.00 *Wranglers $26.00 *Expo

Come join us at New England Equestrian Center of Athol, MA for the NH State Championship! This will be a 2 day match, with 6 stages on Saturday, August 8th starting at 10:00 am. With specialty classes (Calvary, Rifle & Shotgun) to follow on Sunday, August 9 starting at 9:00 am. Buckles for full class and Overall Cowgirl and Overall Cowboy!! We are working on getting added money...stay tuned. Pot Luck on Saturday night. Please bring a dish to share with everyone. Rough camping available, Porta potty and horse water on site. Exhibition will not be allowed for this event. To avoid PP fees, pay at the shoot with cash or checks. Shoot Entries payment can be made via PayPal via the NESS website, you will be required to pay the PP fees as follows: *Main Match fess w

Come hang out for the 2nd day of the State Championship and join us for this fun 3 stage shoot. We will start right after the State specialties classes.

Come join us at the annual Cheshire Fair, this will be 4 Stage Match, with shotgun. Safety Meeting at 4:30 pm. Start @ 5:00 pm Overall Cowgirl and Cowboy buckles. Who's going to win the first buckle of the 2023 fair season? This will be the 1st event of a 4 part fair series. You must attend 3 out of the 4 fairs to be eligible for divisional prizes. Divisions and prizes TBD. We will be competing in front of the Grandstand on the old race track. Remember there is alot of activities going on at the fair, so be aware of your horses and belongings. Lots of fair food and activities! To avoid PP fees, pay at the shoot with cash or checks. Shoot Entries/exhibitions payment can be made via PayPal via the NESS website, you will be required to pay the PP fees as follows: *

177th Vermont State Fair 4 Stage Match with shotgun to be held at the VT State Fair!!! Come join us in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. Sponsored by the VT State Fair, Added money TBD. Overall buckles for Top Cowboy and Top Cowgirl. This will be the 2nd event of a 4 part fair series. You must attend 3 out of the 4 fairs to be eligible for divisional prizes. Divisions and prizes TBD. Safety Meeting 10:30 am - Start @ 11:00 am Wash racks, water and bathrooms To avoid PP fees, pay at the shoot with cash or checks. Shoot Entries/exhibitions payment can be made via PayPal via the NESS website, you will be required to pay the PP fees as follows: *Main Match fess will be $88.00 *Specialties will be $42.00 *Wranglers $26.00 *Expo w/blanks $ 52.00 *Expo wo/bla

Come join us at the annual Hopkinton State Fair, this will be 4 Stage Match, with shotgun. Overall cowgirl and Cowboy buckles! Who's going to win the beautiful buckles and have bragging rights... This will be the 3rd event of a 4 part fair series. You must attend 3 out of the 4 fairs to be eligible for divisional prizes. Divisions and prizes TBD. Please use yellow gate to enter the grounds. Remember there is alot of activities going on at the fair, so be aware of your horses and belongings. Lots of fair food and activities! Exhibitions available, please fill out form on the NESS website. To avoid PP fees, pay at the shoot with cash or checks. Shoot Entries/exhibitions payment can be made via PayPal via the NESS website, you will be required to pay the PP fees as follo

Come join us for final NH Fair - 4 Stage Match with shotgun at the Hillsborough County 4H Fairgrounds Overall buckles for Top Cowboy and Top Cowgirl. Who will get the final chance at 2023 fair buckles? This will be the 4th and last event of a 4 part fair series. You must attend 3 out of the 4 fairs to be eligible for divisional prizes. Divisions and prizes TBD. Safety Meeting 5:00 pm - Start @ 5:30 pm Please be aware of your horses and belongings, there are lots of people walking around! Exhibitions available, please fill out form on the NESS website. To avoid PP fees, pay at the shoot with cash or checks. Shoot Entries/exhibitions payment can be made via PayPal via the NESS website, you will be required to pay the PP fees as follows: *Main Match fess will be $88.00