The North American Riders Group has published its 2011 rankings of shows, and Spruce Meadows (Alberta) once again topped the list.

Volunteers numerically evaluated 50 of the top horse events in North America and sent the completed evaluations to the NARG Board of Directors for review. Specific categories separated the events into one ring or multi-ring formats prior to evaluation on the merits of their footing, stabling, courses, technical aspects, financial success, type of presentation or ceremony and marketing. The event was judged on the combined score of all sub-categories.