Equine Sports Council – A Network of Sanctioned Horse Shows

Equine Sports Council (ESC) is a non-member, not-for-profit horse show sanctioning network. Formed in 2019, ESC partners with individual horse shows to offer standardized rules and guidelines, an independent dispute resolution process, and optional drug testing services.

Equine Sports Council Foundation (ESCF) is the educational non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of ESC. The ESC Foundation’s mission is to educate, raise awareness, and advocate for the trotting breed show horse industry. The ESC Foundation is funded by donations from ESC Corporation and private individuals.

Equine Sports Council | A Non-Member Not for Profit Alabama Corporation
Equine Sports Council Foundation | A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Educational Organization

1-855-Equine1 or 1-855-378-4631
info@equinesportscouncil.org
EquineSportsCouncil.org | EquineSportsFoundation.org

Incident Report | Medical Report | Controlled Medications

Officials Registration

Judges and Stewards must register and/or certify to be approved by ESC for officiating at least 30 days prior to the release of the show’s prize list.

Show Registration

Already part of the ESC Network? Returning horse shows simply click the link to Login and Renew.

New horse shows interested in becoming part of the ESC Network should call 855-Equine1.

ESC Horse Show Network

Welfare & Safety
Horse shows within ESC’s network are committed to providing a competition environment that promotes good sportsmanship, fair competition, and the highest standards of horsemanship. The welfare of the horse and the safety of exhibitors are paramount.

Annual Grants to Shows
All shows in the Equine Sports Council Network receive an annual marketing grant equal to 25% of the Sanctioning Fees collected. $25,000 in payouts earned by shows in 2025 are scheduled for distribution in March 2026.

Never a Membership Fee
ESC is a non-member organization. Horse shows simply subscribe to Equine Sports Council’s sanctioning service, which allows for use of the ESC Rule Book, Class and Judging Specifications and an Independent Grievance and Hearing Process. Shows may elect to do drug testing through ESC’s ISO and ARCI certified lab.

Officials Liability Insurance
ESC Certified Officials receive a $6M Official’s Liability Insurance policy from the National Association of Sports Officials.

ESC Rulebook

This document is licensed per single use to shows that subscribe to the ESC Network, collect sanctioning fees, and hire ESC certified officials.

Go To Rulebook

Controlled Medications

ESC takes a common sense clinical efficacy based approach to therapeutic medication use. We continually research to develop a Controlled Medication policy that ensures the health of our equine partners while protecting against performance enhancing substances.

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ESC Horse Show Network

ESC Rulebook

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ESC News Collections

$6 Million Dollar Officials Liability Insurance Covers Each ESC Show Official

ESC Formation in 2019

Over 1 Million Equine Horse Show Enthusiast Fall Under Sanctioning from Non-NGB Organizations Like ESC

ESC Releases Annual Drug Testing Statistics

ESC Letter to Veterinarians

ESC Controlled Medication Policy Update

Understanding Dexamethasone in the Show Ring: Balancing Medical Care with Competition Integrity

Non-Selective NSAIDs Bute & Banamine: If Combined Pose Health Risks

Pocket Guide ESC Controlled Medications

Bute or Banamine 6-Hour Withdrawal Allows Half Doses at ESC Sanctioned Events