October 2008 Events and Horse Happenings

It's fall and the summer has gone bye-bye.  Fall is so beautiful but instead of welcoming it with open arms I greet it with dread.  I know winter is not far behind and soon I will be hammering ice in the water buckets.  For those of you who live in warmer climates, I envy you!

October does come with some fun events to inspire you though the cold winter months...

The All American Quarter Horse Congress October October 4 - 26  

The Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio  

The worlds largest single breed horse show.  Everything you ever wanted to see and do that pertains to Quarter Horses.  It's a who's who in the industry.  Be sure and check out the class schedule, lectures, and demonstrations.

Pennsylvania National Horse Show October 9 - 18 

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Exhibition Center Harrisburg, PA 

The largest multi breed horse show in America.  Highlight - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride.   The Pennsylvania National Horse Show also boasts some of the best horse show shopping.

  

Washington International Horse Show October 21 - 26 

Verizon Center Washington, DC

See the Olympic Champions among other top riders and horses compete for over $415,000 in prize money and Championship Titles.  Sign up for barn night or take a free pony ride (Saturday)  There will be Dressage, Pony Pavilion, Puissance (High Jump), Grand Prix Show Jumping, Terrier Races,  and don't forget shopping!

Women and Horses Expo October 24 - 26  

Missouri State Fairgrounds  Sedalia, Missouri

It's nice to see an expo dedicated to women and their horses.  Check out Julie Goodnight, Donna Maye West and many more , there is a women only versatility challenge and an art contest to name a few of the happenings.  Did I mention there is also shopping?

There are many more expos and clinics going on all around the world.  Be sure and check out one near you for a big dose of inspiration!

Deanna