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IMGA Nations Championship 2026

Schedule
IMGA Nations Championship 2026 • Ocala, Florida October 12–18, 2026

Note: This schedule is preliminary and subject to change. Final practice times, competition sessions, and ceremonies will be confirmed closer to the event.

Monday

Arrival + Horse Allocation

Competitor, supporter, official & horse arrivals
Check-in + stabling assignments
Horse inspection / veterinary checks
Pony pool viewing & introductions (if applicable)
Evening: Pony pool allocation + Welcome Reception/Dinner
- Pumpkin Carving Contest

Tuesday

Practice + Orientation

Breakfast
Official practice sessions
Midday break
Lunch
Afternoon: Additional practice as needed
Evening: Optional Group Trip

Wednesday

Final Prep Day

Breakfast
Final practice sessions
Lunch
Officials’ briefings + team managers’ meeting
Arena prep
Evening Activity with Dinner

Thursday

Competition Day 1

Breakfast
Session 1 (morning)
Lunch break
Session 2 (afternoon)
Evening: Optional social outing / free time

Friday

Competition Day 2

Breakfast
Session 3 (morning)
Lunch break
Session 4 (afternoon)
Evening: Social night / entertainment

Saturday

Finals Day 1+ Festival Day

Breakfast
Session 5 (morning)
Midday: Break to experience the HITS Festival of the Horse
Optional Teams/Pairs Competition (afternoon)
Evening: Free time or informal team events

Sunday

Finals Day 2 & Closing Events

Session 6 – Nations Championship Finals (morning)
Presentations & Victory Laps
Optional Teams/Pairs Competition (afternoon)
Evening: Gala Dinner & Final Awards
- Country Chic

Monday

Departure

Horse departures
Competitor, supporter, and official departures

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