Chamber Horse Show
The Chamber's second annual horse show was Saturday, April 14. The first show, in July, raised $5,700, making it the Chamber's largest fund-raiser by far. The event was moved from July to April for milder weather.
The horse show was at Southern Valley Ranch on 4764 River Road, off Ga. Hwy. 49 about five miles south of Fort Valley. The Chamber expected about 100 contestants and about 300 spectators at the all-day event. CLICK HERE for driving directions.
For those who might think a horse show primarily involves contestants leading horses around a ring, the Peach County show is a little more spectator-oriented.
Among the events are a toilet-paper race, in which pairs of riders gallop with toilet paper stretched between them, with the object being to get to the finish line without breaking the toilet paper.
In the egg-and-spoon race, riders have to bend over and pluck an egg off the ground with a spoon, without getting off the horse, and then bring it back to the finish line without dropping it.
Barrel racing is also part of the show. A total of 53 classes are included in the show.
Pre-registration is not necessary, as contestants can sign up the day of the event. The entry fee is $8. Anyone needing further information may contact the chamber at 478-825-3733. Food and beverages will be served all day.
Information excerpted from the Macon Telegraph
CLASSES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Southern Valley Ranch, 4764 River Road, Fort Valley, Georgia
Entry Fee for All Classes is $8 |
| 1. Pony & Miniature Horse Halter Weanlings & Yearlings |
28. Toilet Paper Race (pairs) |
| 2. Pony & Miniature Horse Halter Mares |
29. Miniature Horse Obstacle Course (13 & Under) |
| 3. Pony & Miniature Horse Halter Geldings |
30. Miniature Horse Obstacle Course (14 and over) |
| 4. Pony & Miniature Horse Halter Stallions |
31. English Walk Trot (12 and under) |
| 5. Halter Weanlings and Yearlings (stock) |
32. English Walk Trot (green horse/novice rider) |
| 6. Halter Mares (stock) |
33. Enlgish Walk Trot (13 and over) |
| 7. Halter Geldings (Stock) |
34. Pony English Pleasure |
| 8. Halter Stallions (stock) |
35. English Pleasure (12 and under) |
| 9. Showmanship (12 and under) all breeds |
36. English Pleasure (13-19) |
| 10. Showmanship (13-19) all breeds |
37. English Pleasure (20 & over) |
| 11. Showmanship (20 and over) all breeds |
38. Pony/Miniature Horse Poles |
| 12. Lead Line (9 and under) |
39. Poles (12 and under) |
| 13. Pony Walk Trot |
40. Poles (13-19) |
| 14. Western Walk Trot (12 and under) |
41. Poles (20 and over) |
| 15. Western Walk Trot (green horses/novice riders) |
42. Pony/Miniature Horse Texas Barrels |
| 16. Western Walk Trot (14 and over) |
43. Texas Barrels (12 and under) |
| 17. Miniature Horse Driving (13 and under) |
44. Texas Barrels (14-19) |
| 18. Miniature Horse Driving (14 and over) |
45. Texas Barrels (20 and over) |
| 19. Pony Western Pleasure |
46. Pony/Miniature Horse Arena Race |
| 20. Western Pleasure (12 and under) |
47. Arena Race (12 and under) |
| 21. Western Pleasure (13-19) |
48. Arena Race (13-19) |
| 22. Western Pleasure (20 and over) |
49. Arena Race (20 and over) |
| 23. Miniature Horse Reinsmanship (13 and under) |
50. Pony/Miniature Horse Cloverleaf Barrels |
| 24. Miniature Horse Reinsmanship (14 and over) |
51. Clover Leaf Barrels (12 and under) |
| 25. Egg and Spoon Race |
52. Clover Leaf Barrels (13-19) |
| 26. Catalogue Race |
53. Clover Leaf Barrels |
| 27. Potato Race |
| Stock type horse (quarter, paint, appaloosa, etc.) |
WARNING: Under Georgia Law, an equine sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to chapter 12 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
2007 Horse Show Registration Form