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The United Classic Horse Show and Morab Nationals
Sponsored by the Morab Horse Association & Register, Inc. This show serves as the national championships for Morabs and is rated Class A for Arabians, half-Arabians and Morgans, and Class C for Saddlebreds. Is rated Class B with MAHSA and IASPHA for Saddlebreds, and is approved by the Tri-States Horseman's Association, Illinois Horse & Pony Breeders and Exhibitors Association, Iowa Horse Show Association, the Arabian Horse Association, the American Morgan Horse Association, the American Saddlebred Horse Association.
" Bringing the fun back to showing in a Class A environment. What Exhibitors Call the Best Show of the Season!!"
September 19, 2008 to September 21, 2008
Wahl Equestrian Center, Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, Illinois |
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Total Prize Money
Class A Paybacks
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Arabian, half/Anglo Arabian, Morgan, half-Morgan, Saddlebred, Morab Nationals, Open classes, fun classes, Stick Horse gymkhana, and more. Breed and Open Classes for In-Hand, Showmanship, Western, Hunt Seat, Country English, Driving, Equitation, Costume, Liberty, 3- and 5- Gaited SB Pleasure and Show, Walk/Trot, Open Academy Classes, Fun Classes, Youth program, and more.
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Stick Horse and Walk/Trot Gymkhana -
Fun classes!! Stick Horse Barrel Racing, Stick Horse Cone Bending--in addition to Stick Horse Jr. Pleasure and Stick Horse Li'l Dudes Pleasure for the young'uns. Walk/Trot Barrel Racing and Walk/Trot Cone Bending for anyone at the show.
Walk/Trot (multiple classes) -
Several Walk/Trot classes are offered at this show, including Jack Benny/Mae West for the 40+ group, Walk/Trot Pleasure 17 & under, Walk/Trot Pleasure Adult, Walk/Trot Equitation 17 & under, and more. Also Walk/Trot Barrel Racing and Walk/Trot Pole Bending for fun.
Arabian Native Costume and Half-Arabian Native Costume, and Open Costume -
The Arabian and Half-Arabian Native Costume Classes are regular classes. The Open Costume class is a fun class, $5 entry, everyone wins. Dress up any horse, any way, ride or in-hand. It's just for fun. Good experience for your horse, too!!
Morab Liberty and Open Liberty -
Morab Liberty Class (limit 10 entries) and an Open Liberty Class for all other horses at the show.
Egg & Spoon and Ride-A-Buck -
$10 at the gate. Top three split the winnings 60%-30%-10%
Driving -
Morgan, Saddlebred, Open, Pleasure, Show, and more.
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| Special Events |
Annual Awards Program Awards Presentation
-Saturday Winners of the MHA Annual Competitive and Pleasure Awards will be announced, along with the status of the Lifetime Awards Program.
Special Awards Presentation
-Sunday following classes Awards presentation for the Linda Stahl Award, the Hearst Award, the SS Saltina Award, the Youth Hi-Point Jr. Horse Award, and the Youth Exhibitor Hi-Point Award
Youth Awards
-Sunday following classes Winners of the Youth Versatility Program divisions will be announced and awarded after the last classes on Sunday.
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Saturday Night Dinner
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Sept 20, from 8 - 10 p.m. in the crow's nest Sponsored by the Great Lakes Morab Horse Association and available to all at the show. Sandwiches, hot and cold side dishes, desserts for your convenience and enjoyment.
Exhibitor Welcome Party
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Concession Area, Friday night, Sept 19, following the evening's classes Friday Night welcome party to provide a social setting for exhibitors to meet each other.
Pizza Party for the Youth
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Sat, Sept 20, noon in the concession area Pizza party for all youth 18 and under at the show, sponsored by Dominos Pizza of Sterling, Il. Sign up at the show office.
Wine and Cheese Party
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Sat Night, Sept. 20, from 5 - 7:00 p.m. in the concession area Accompanies the start of the formal evening session. Age appropriate beverages will be available to accommodate adults and children along with cheese, crackers, and sausage. Complimentary.
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Contact Details |
Show Name: The United Classic Horse Show and Morab Nationals
Contacts:
Marcia Weld,
Show Manager
Phone: 517-541-9702
Email: nationals@morabs.com
Horse Show Telephone after September 19, 2008: 517-242-1867
Address:
24236 Lincoln Rd
Sterling, Illinois, USA
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Near by
Lodgings: |
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Holiday Inn Rock Falls
Distance from Show: 4 miles
Very nice hotel for the special show price of $65/night |
2105 1st Avenue
Rock Falls, Illinois
USA 61071 |
1-815-626-5500 |
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