National Reined Cow Horse Association Presents – Fort Dodge Celebration of Champions
Featuring three world-class events celebrating the champions from around the globe. Expecting over 10,000 spectators and 450-plus competitors and prizes will exceed $450,000.
NRCHA World Championship
The top ten horse & riders from each of NRCHA’s geographical regions compete in eleven events to earn the World Champion title.
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This is a position which benefits from a physical strength, the ability to work with multiple animals and a strong knowledge of horse anatomy. A blacksmith deals with the business end of any horse – their iron-shod feet. There is never enough experience in this line of work.
Strong problem solving skills, an eye for detail and the ability to think on your feet are important building blocks towards a successful career as a blacksmith.
*Update – 2009 DC II results
HITS Thermal Desert Circuit II
The second part of the Thermal Desert Circuit, a series which runs from Jan through March every year. This event is accomodated by one of the biggest hunter/jumper show venues in the United States. The grounds encompass 230 acres and feature 13 outdoor competition rings, and one covered ring.
Shopping & Dining
The festivities are rounded out by a desert marketplace open during the show selling equestrian equipment, clothing and items. Spectators and competitors alike also have a variety of casual dining options.
Showing ranges from classes for novice and experienced riders to Grand Prix show jumping events.
No admission charge.
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*Update – 2009 Sundance Results
HITS Sundance Welcome
Part 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.
Shopping & Dining
Food and beverage options and a vender courtyard will feature equestrian equipment, apparel and jewelry.
No admission charge Wednesday through Saturday. Sunday admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free.
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9th Annual Equine Affaire
A large festival drawing tens of thousands of people annually to include a whole host of equine-related shows, events and festivities. Plenty to satisfy horse lovers of all disciplines and riding levels, this is one they talk about all year long.
Activities
*Update – 2009 Masters results
Exquis World Dressage
Grounds span 150 acres including galleries for shopping, wine & coffee bars, restaurant choices and recreation areas for children.
Highlights
Admission
General admission – $20 per night or $35 for two nights
VIP boxes – $50 per night or $90 for both nights
International Club – $125 per night or $225 for both nights
International Club (table of six) – $750 per night or $1,350 for both nights
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Alabama Horse Council Presents – The Alabama Annual Horse Fair
An event for all types of horse lovers featuring the Horse Stuff Trade Show – the biggest equine trade show in Alabama.
Other Activities Include
The Missouri Equine Council Annual Horse Celebration
This year is honoring the Missouri Equine Council’s 20th anniversary. Put together to be an event horse lovers of all levels can have fun and interact with quality equestrian professionals in all fields.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their mounts and ride in a dressage clinic with Olympic equestrian Dianna Rankin. Or have Ryan Gengrich from RFD-TV help you school your problem horse.
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Iceland is home to one of the purest bloodlines of any horse, the Icelandic horse.
Their extreme physical isolation combined with a Government who will not allow imports of any horseflesh keeps their gene pool the same as it has been for over 11 centuries.
*Update – 2009 DC I results
HITS Thermal Desert Circuit I
The first part of the Thermal Desert Circuit a series which runs from Jan through March every year. Held at one of the largest hunter/jumper horse show venues in the US, the Desert Horse Park is 230 acres with 14 competition rings, including a covered ring.
Shopping & Dining
There is also a desert marketplace during the shows selling equestrian wares as well as casual dining options.
Showing ranges from Grand Prix show jumping to classes for novice and experienced riders.
DC I features
No admission charge Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday admission is $5 per person, and children under 12 are free.
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