*Update – 2009 Scottsdale Results & Watch the show live online
54th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Attracts over 2,500 of the worlds finest Arabian and half-Arabian horses to compete in 640 classes including western & english riding, halter, jumping, native costume and liberty.
Visitors will enjoy a large expo with over 300 vendors and trade booths, an international cuisine court, demonstrations and educational seminars.
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*Update – 2009 Winter Classic Results
HITS Tucson Winter Classic
Part of a 6 week hunter/ jumper show circuit held annually in Arizona every year. The show grounds include 5 show rings as well as schooling rings for hunter, jumper and equitation classes.
These classes range from classes for novice and experienced riders to Grand Prix jumping. Spectator seating is available at every ring.
Shopping & Dining
During the show spectators and competitors will have a variety of food and beverage options as well as a vendor courtyard for equestrian theme shopping.
No admission charge Wednesday through Saturday. Sunday admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free.
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*Update – 2009 DC III Results
HITS Thermal Desert Circuit III
The third section of the Thermal Desert Circuit, a show series which goes from Jan through March every year. The event is held at one of the grandest hunter/jumper venues in the US, set on 230 acre grounds that include 14 competition rings.
Shopping & Dining
Adjacent to the show is a desert marketplace selling equestrian supplies, fashions, equipment and art. There are also casual dining options.
Showing ranges from Grand Prix show jumping to classes for novice and experienced riders.
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Horse cultures can be found in all corners of the globe and it’s important that we preserve them. The onslaught of mechanization during the 20th century redefined our relationship with this noble animal. We want to celebrate all horse cultures of he world, even if we find some of them disagreeable.
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*Update – 2009 Kachina results
Kachina Classic
Part two of a 6 week hunter/ jumper horse show circuit held in Arizona every year. The facilities include 5 show rings and multiple schooling rings for hunter, jumper and equitation classes.
These classes range from Grand Prix to show jumping for novice and experienced riders. Spectator seating is available at every ring.
No admission charge Wednesday through Saturday. Sunday admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free.
Shopping & Dining
During show weekends there is also a courtyard for equestrian venders and a variety of food choices.
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*Update – 2009 Ocala Results
Ocala Winter Horse Show Circuit
Eight-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. that runs from January through March annually.
Attracts competitors from the national and international competitiors.
Classes offered range from the Grand Prix show jumping classes to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider.
Features
No admission charge Wednesday through Saturday. Sunday admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free.
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It is amazing that such a large creature can be so darn cute, but somehow horses manage to pull it off, (most of them anyway).
It is rare and difficult to catch those moments on film, so when they are caught they should be celebrated. In my never ending quest to discover more about horses online, I run across plenty of those moments worth sharing.
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*Update – 2009 Horse results
Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo
Events are free to spectators This is a large horse show, more geared towards and focused on the participants and their mounts.
However there is plenty to see and all of the events are free for spectators.
Intense training is rewarded in the opportunity to show off skills and well-trained mounts during exhibitions and events. Featuring horse shows and a stallion row, there is something for every horse lover.
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Spoga Horse Equestrian Fair
Some of the top representatives of the international equestrian sports sector will present their ranges of products for both horse and rider.
Around 250 suppliers (65% of which are coming from abroad) will be promoting the latest products and trends in the sport horse world.
Top exhibitors from a total of 26 countries will be present.
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*Update – 2009 Gypsy Show results
Gypsy Horse World Show
Held at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, this is a show celebrating the Gypsy Vanner breed.
Friday Jan 30th
