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SHA Mini Summer Schooling Show Review

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SHA Mini Summer Schooling Show Review
By: Bridgett Locken
Photos by: Bridgett Locken, Locken Art Studio

The Sacramento Horsemen’s Association (SHA) held a Western Schooling Show on July 20, 2017 at 7:00pm. This was one of four shows for the mini summer schooling show series. The average class size was about six to seven horses in each class. Western pleasure, western equitation, ranch horse, and trail classes were available for this show (no halter classes at these shows). They offered awards for 1st place and ribbons for those who placed 1st-5th. The class entry fees were very inexpensive compared to other local horse/schooling shows. It really is the perfect place for a new rider or green horse to get the experience they need in a show environment without breaking the bank. SHA is under new managment and they have clean restrooms and a great snack bar/kitchen area for dinner, snacks, and refreshments. I noticed the judge made time to give feedback to those who needed it or requested it. Two warm up arenas and round pens were open for competitor to use to get ready for their classes. SHA has one English Schooling Show left and that will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 7:00 pm. They are thinking of holding a mini fall schooling show series too. Photos from the event taken by Bridgett Locken can be viewed at https://lockenartstudio.smugmug.com/Equestrian-Events or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lockenartstudio/
More information about the show(s) or upcoming shows can be found at http://sachorsemen.com/wp2/event/back-to-basics-schooling-western/
Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Sachorsemen/

2017 Draft Horse Classic Tickets on Sale Now

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DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC TICKETS ON SALE NOW

 

Majestic Draft Horse performances, breathtaking competitions, and seeing a Draft Horse “up-close” are all part of the festivities at the 31st Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, September 21 – 24, at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Featuring six different performances by the Draft Horses, this event has become the premier Draft Horse show in the western United States. The Classic spotlights a variety of horses, teams, and performances; featuring everything from farm wagons, carriages, and driving competitions to dancing horses and racing mules.  The stars of the show are the horses, and with more than 120 horses stabled on the grounds, the Classic offers a unique chance to observe them in a multitude of settings.

 Tickets to this event are on sale now. You can choose from six different performances or purchase a season ticket for all six. Tickets can be purchased by calling (530) 273-6217, by visiting the Fairgrounds Office on McCourtney Road, or online at NevadaCountyFair.com. There is a small transaction fee if you order your tickets online. As a reminder, all tickets purchased after 5 pm on Wednesday, September 20, are an additional $4 per ticket.

Although there is a charge for the Draft Horse performances in the arena, admission to the Fairgrounds is free so all can enjoy the many activities of the Harvest Fair happening during the four days of the Classic. Visit the grounds to enjoy musical entertainment, a Western Trade Show with vendors selling wares, the Harvest Fair agricultural competitions and community exhibits, a horseshoeing demonstration, delicious food, and Art at the Classic. Plus, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to visit the barns and meet the famous Draft Horses. We even offer guided barn tours!  

New this year at the Harvest Fair, we’ve got two new musical acts performing on the Pine Tree Stage. On Friday, September 22 at 4:30 pm, James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash takes the stage. Saturday, September 23 at 4 pm, features Left of Centre and the Jason Aldean Tribute band. Both concerts are free, so stop by and grab a bite to eat, enjoy some music under the shade of the tall pine trees, and catch a Draft Horse performance after the musical entertainment.

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is located on McCourtney Road in Grass Valley, just 50 miles northeast of Sacramento. The phone number is (530) 273-6217. Visit NevadaCountyFair.com for more information.

Halter & Showmanship Class Check List

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Here is a handy list of supplies you need for showing in hand classes. Please note that the links are affiliate links. If you end up shopping for the items through those links, SacHorse makes a little bit off the sale. No additional cost to you.

 

 For Handler

  • Hat/helmet
  • bobby pins
  • hairspray
  • hairbrush
  • earrings/necklace
  • show shirt/Jacket
  • Belt
  • pants
  • boots
  • gloves
  • safety pins
  • clip on/magnet number holder
  • show number
  • class list
  • Amateur/youth card
  • water/snacks
  • chap stick
  • cash
  • show entries
  • breed registration papers
  • show association papers
  • mirror
  • trailer keys

For Horse

    • show halter
    • silver cleaner

Mayflower Polishing Cloth for Cleaning Silver, Gold and Platinum Jewelry – NON TOXIC- Jewelry Cleaner – Size 11″ X 14″ – Tarnish Remover- Layer of Protection for Jewelry – Includes A Jewelry Bag (assorted colors)

    • lead shank
    • halter/lead rope
    • sheet/sleazy hood/blanket

Sleazy Sleepwear For Horses LYCRA Horse Hood Solid Colors M Black

    • neck/jowl sweats

Tough-1 PVC Neoprene Jowl / Throatlatch Sweat

    • leg wraps/boots

Back on Track Therapeutic Polo Wraps 4pk 9Ft Black

    • longe line
    • stud chain

Basic Brass Plated Stud Chain 20 Inch

    • longe whip

Intrepid International Horse Training Lunge Whips

    • tail bag

Mustang Tail Sack – Waterproof – Works with Braided Tails also (Black)

    • rubber mane/tail bands

Rubber Braid Bands

    • show sheen

Absorbine 32 fl oz Showsheen Showring Shine Original Hair Polish & Detangler Horse Products Mane and Tail Care

    • fly spray

PYRANHA 001GWIPEG 068022 Wipe N’Spray Fly Protection Spray for Horses, 1 gallon

    • green spot remover

Charmar Land and Cattle Cowboy Magic Pet Greenspot Remover for Horse

    • clean brushes
    • detangler
    • mane/tail comb/brush
    • scissors
    • face goop/baby oil

Silverado Face Glo, 8 oz Black

    • hoof polish
    • hoof polish remover
    • sand paper
    • hoof pick/hoof brush

Hoof Pick With Brush

    • clippers
    • white marking spray/chalk

Shapley’s Show Touch Up Color Enhancer, White

    • vetwrap for top of tail
    • Cooler for staying clean ringside

Tough-1 Softfleece Traditional Cooler Navy Blue Horse

    • clean rags
    • baby wipes
    • fake tail
    • Water bucket
    • water (if horse is picky about horse show water)
    • hay/grain/supplements
    • hay bags/nets/grain feeder/bucket

Tough-1 Slow Feed Hay Bag Black

    • bute/banamine
    • vetwrap/gauze/betadine solution/wound ointment etc…

Misc

    • Trailer spare tire
    • tire caulks for trailer
    • tire ramp (to fix flats)

Trailer Aid Plus Tandem Tire Changing Ramp

    • twitch

Tough-1 One Man Twitch

  • pocket knife
  • Truck/Trailer emergency kit
  • Tack repair kit/chicago screws/leather pieces/hole punch
  • magnets to hang up class lists

Feel free to add your showing essentials in the comments below!

Photo by Mandi Thompson Photography

Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure Checklist

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For the Horse

    • Saddle
    • Pad/show number pad/riser pad/gel pad

Medallion by Toklat All Purpose Competition Saddle Pad

    • Number holders/fasteners
    • Bridle
    • Bits
    • reins
    • breastplate
    • fake tail
    • zip ties
    • rubber bands/yarn for tail and mane
    • Halter
    • Lead rope
    • Trailer Ties

Weaver Leather Nylon Trailer Tie, Hurricane Blue

    • Longe Line
    • Longe whip
    • Stud chain
    • leg wraps/boots
    • Water bucket

Fortiflex Flat-Back Bucket 5 Gallon Purple

    • water (if horse is picky about horse show water)
    • hay/grain/supplements
    • hay bags/nets/grain feeder/bucket
    • bute/banamine
    • vetwrap/gauze/betadine solution/wound ointment etc
    • Sheet/blanket/sleazy hood/tail bag/cooler/shipping boots
    • clippers

Wahl Pro-Series Dog / Cat Grooming Kit, Rechargeable, Cord or Cordless Operation, 9590-210

Grooming

  • Clean brushes
  • mane comb
  • tail brush
  • tail and mane bands
  • spray bottle for water
  • fly spray
  • hoof shine/polish
  • polish remover
  • show sheen
  • hair spray
  • green spot remover
  • hoof pick/hoof brush
  • clean rags
  • baby wipes
  • Scissors
  • Braiding Supplies

Misc

    • Trailer spare tire
    • tire caulks for trailer
    • tire ramp (to fix flats)
    • twitch
    • pocket knife
    • Truck/Trailer emergency kit
    • Tack repair kit/chicago screws/leather pieces/hole punch

General Tools 72 Leather Hole Punch Tool, 5/64 Inch to 3/16 Inch

  • magnets to hang up class lists

For Rider

    • Shirt and ratcatcher collars
    • collar pin
    • undershirt/tank top
    • string for tying on back number
    • hunt coat
    • gloves
    • breeches
    • belt
    • socks
    • boots
    • boot polish
    • spurs

Prince of Wales Spurs with Straps Ladies

  • hunt cap/helmet
  • earrings
  • makeup
  • hair ties/hair net
  • hair spray
  • bobby pins
  • water
  • snacks
  • cash
  • show entries
  • breed registration papers
  • show association papers
  • mirror
  • trailer keys

Photo by Mandi Thompson Photography

Western Show Checklist

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For the Horse

  • Saddle
  • Pad
  • Show Saddle Blanket
  • Number holders/fasteners/safety pins
  • Bridle
  • Bit
  • curb strap
  • reins
  • fake tail
  • zip ties
  • Halter
  • Lead rope
  • Trailer Ties
  • Longe Line
  • Longe whip
  • Stud chain
  • leg wraps/boots/bell boots
  • water bucket
  • water (if horse is picky about horse show water)
  • hay/grain/supplements
  • hay bags/nets/grain feeder/bucket
  • bute/banamine
  • daily medications if staying overnight
  • vetwrap/gauze/betadine solution/wound ointment etc…
  • Sheet/blanket/sleazy hood/tail bag/cooler/shipping boots
  • Silver cleaner
  • clippers

Grooming

  • Clean brushes
  • mane comb
  • tail brush
  • tail and mane bands
  • spray bottle for water
  • fly spray
  • hoof shine/polish
  • polish remover
  • show sheen
  • hair spray
  • green spot remover
  • hoof pick/hoof brush
  • clean rags
  • baby wipes
  • Scissors

Misc

  • Trailer spare tire
  • tire caulks for trailer
  • tire ramp (to fix flats)
  • twitch
  • pocket knife
  • Truck/Trailer emergency kit
  • Tack repair kit/chicago screws/leather pieces/hole punch
  • magnets to hang up class lists

For Rider

  • Show shirts
  • undershirt/tank top
  • pants
  • belt
  • socks
  • chaps
  • boots
  • spurs/spur straps
  • hat/helmet
  • earrings/necklace
  • makeup
  • hair ties
  • hair spray
  • bobby pins
  • water
  • snacks
  • cash
  • show entries
  • breed registration papers/amatuer or youth cards
  • show association papers
  • mirror
  • trailer keys

 

Upcoming Horse Shows at Sacramento Horsemen’s Association

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The Sacramento Horsemen’s Association has a full slate of horse shows scheduled for the summer.  Posted below you’ll find a flier with all the dates for the shows.  Most Saturday shows begin at 9:00 am and their Friday Night Fever Series begins at 6:30 pm.  For more information, you can visit SHA’s website by clicking here.  The website also has information on the upcoming Horse Fest on June 8th and dinners and fundraisers put on by the Association.  You can also find out more information by calling (916) 470-1337.

The Sacramento Horsemen’s Association is located at 3200 Longview Drive in Sacramento.

Sacramento Horsemen Show flyer

Gold N Grand Begins Tomorrow

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Gold N Grand, the premiere all breed horse in Northern California, kicks-off tomorrow, Friday, March 28th, and runs through the weekend at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta.  Gold N Grand features a myriad of different classes including Pleasure, English, Leadline, Halter, Trail, and Reining.  Over 350 buckles will be handed out over the three day event for 1st through 5th place finishes in both three-day point accumulation and day awards.  There will also be nine high-point western saddle awards in youth, amateur, open, and reigning groupings.

Gold N Grand Saddles
High Point Western Saddles. 9 will be awarded at the spring Gold N Grand.

The show is approved by the Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association, AQHA Special Event, APHA for Paint Alternative Competition, and the West Coast Reigning Horse Association.

There is also action outside the show arena.  There will be many vendors selling tack, show clothes, equipment and food.  For those showing, Murieta tries to make the event feel like home with bounce houses for the kids, barn parties and pancake breakfasts.

It appears that there is a good chance the show will see rain on Friday and Saturday but should be clear on Sunday.  This will only affect the outside arenas.

Here is the revised schedule release on Tuesday.

goldngrandschedule

 

This, the “Spring” Gold N Grand, is the first of two of the big horse shows for the year.  Gold N Grand Summer will also take place at the Murieta Equestrian Center in August.

If you have pictures from the show, SacHorse.com would love to share them with the horse community.  You can send them to us or contact us at news@sachorse.com

For more information about Gold N Grand, please visit: murietaequestriancenter.com/gng

The show premium can be found here

Gold N Grand lineup
Riders lineup for the class awards at a previous Gold N Grand.

Reining Checklist

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Compete in Reining, Working Cowhorse, or Cutting? Take this list with you to remember all your gear. Is there something missing? Leave a comment!

For the Horse

  • Saddle
  • cinch/latigo/off billets
  • breastcollar
  • back cinch
  • Pad
  • Show Saddle Blanket
  • Number holders/fasteners
  • Bridle
  • Bit
  • curb strap
  • reins
  • fake tail
  • zip ties
  • rubber bands for tail
  • Halter
  • Lead rope
  • Trailer Ties
  • Longe Line
  • Longe whip
  • Stud chain
  • leg wraps/boots/skid boots/bell boots
  • Water bucket
  • water (if horse is picky about horse show water)
  • hay/grain/supplements
  • hay bags/nets/grain feeder/bucket
  • bute/banamine
  • vetwrap/gauze/betadine solution/wound ointment etc…
  • Sheet/blanket/sleazy hood/tail bag/cooler/shipping boots
  • Silver cleaner
  • clippers

Grooming

  • Clean brushes
  • mane comb
  • tail brush
  • tail and mane bands
  • Detangler
  • spray bottle for water
  • fly spray
  • hoof shine/polish
  • polish remover
  • show sheen
  • hair spray
  • green spot remover
  • hoof pick/hoof brush
  • clean rags
  • baby wipes
  • Scissors

Misc

  • Trailer spare tire
  • tire caulks for trailer
  • tire ramp (to fix flats)
  • twitch
  • pocket knife
  • Truck/Trailer emergency kit
  • Tack repair kit/chicago screws/leather pieces/hole punch
  • magnets to hang up class lists

For Rider

  • Show shirts
  • undershirt/tank top
  • pants
  • belt
  • socks
  • chaps
  • boots
  • spurs
  • hat/helmet
  • earrings/necklace
  • makeup
  • hair ties
  • hair spray
  • bobby pins
  • water
  • snacks
  • cash
  • show entries
  • breed registration papers
  • show association papers
  • mirror
  • trailer keys

Gymkhana Checklist

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Compete in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race, or other speed events? Take this list with you to remember all your gear. Is there something missing? Leave a comment!

For the Horse

  • Saddle
  • Pad
  • Show Saddle Blanket
  • Number holders/fasteners/safety pins
  • Bridle
  • Bit/hackamore
  • curb strap
  • reins
  • noseband
  • tiedown
  • breastcollar
  • back cinch
  • over under/crop
  • zip ties
  • Halter
  • Lead rope
  • Trailer Ties
  • Longe Line
  • Longe whip
  • Stud chain
  • leg wraps/boots/bell boots
  • Water bucket
  • water (if horse is picky about horse show water)
  • hay/grain/supplements
  • hay bags/nets/grain feeder/bucket
  • bute/banamine
  • vetwrap/gauze/betadine solution/wound ointment etc…
  • Sheet/blanket/sleazy hood/tail bag/cooler/shipping boots
  • clippers

Grooming

  • Clean brushes
  • mane comb
  • tail brush
  • spray bottle for water
  • fly spray
  • show sheen
  • green spot remover
  • hoof pick/hoof brush
  • clean rags
  • baby wipes
  • Scissors

Misc

  • Trailer spare tire
  • tire caulks for trailer
  • tire ramp (to fix flats)
  • twitch
  • pocket knife
  • Truck/Trailer emergency kit
  • Tack repair kit/chicago screws/leather pieces/hole punch
  • magnets to hang up class lists

For Rider

  • button up shirt
  • undershirt/tank top
  • pants
  • belt
  • socks
  • boots
  • rubber bands for feet
  • spurs
  • hat/helmet
  • stampede string for hat
  • earrings/necklace
  • makeup
  • hair ties
  • water
  • snacks
  • cash
  • show entries
  • breed registration papers
  • show association papers
  • mirror
  • trailer keys

 

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Longe Line Checklist

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Hunt Seat and Western included together.

For Handler

  • hat/helmet/hunt Cap
  • bobby pins/hair net
  • hairspray
  • hairbrush
  • earrings/necklace/ratcatcher collar/collar pin
  • show shirt/jacket/shirt/hunt coat
  • Belt
  • pants/breeches
  • boots/field boots
  • socks
  • gloves
  • safety pins
  • clip on/magnet number holder
  • show number
  • class list
  • Amateur/youth card
  • water/snacks
  • chap stick
  • cash
  • show entries
  • breed registration papers
  • show association papers
  • mirror
  • trailer keys

For Horse

  • show halter/leather halter
  • show longe line/show longe whip
  • silver cleaner
  • lead shank
  • halter/lead rope
  • sheet/sleazy hood/blanket
  • leg wraps/boots
  • longe line
  • stud chain
  • longe whip
  • tail bag
  • rubber mane/tail bands/braiding yarn
  • show sheen
  • fly spray
  • green spot remover
  • clean brushes
  • mane/tail comb/brush
  • scissors
  • face goop/baby oil
  • hoof polish
  • hoof polish remover
  • sand paper
  • hoof pick/hoof brush
  • clippers
  • white marking spray/chalk
  • vetwrap for top of tail
  • Cooler for staying clean ringside
  • clean rags
  • baby wipes
  • fake tail
  • Water bucket
  • water (if horse is picky about horse show water)
  • hay/grain/supplements
  • hay bags/nets/grain feeder/bucket
  • bute/banamine
  • vetwrap/gauze/betadine solution/wound ointment etc…

Misc

  • Trailer spare tire
  • tire caulks for trailer
  • tire ramp (to fix flats)
  • twitch
  • pocket knife
  • Truck/Trailer emergency kit
  • Tack repair kit/chicago screws/leather pieces/hole punch
  • magnets to hang up class lists

Feel free to add your showing essentials in the comments below!

Photo by Mandi Thompson Photography