April 26-30, 2000
Everyone is getting into the act of horse expositions
throughout North America these days. There is the Greater Northwest Equine
Expo, EqWest, Western States Horse Expo, Western Idaho Horse Expo, and other
new incoming fairs. However, something new and exciting is entering our horse
industry like no other event! The Tri-Challenge Extravaganza and
All-Breed EQUIFAIR scheduled for April 26-30, 2000 at the Central
Washington Fairgrounds and Sundome in Yakima, Washington, will guide your
family on a tour like no other horse expo, horse show or any other horse event
in the entire West Coast! This unique event features top professional
world-renowned experts in the field of medicine, training, and communications
along with a five breed National Qualifying circuit and special events for top
bred registered American Quarter Horses, Paint Horses, Appaloosas, Buckskin
Registry Association members and Palomino Horses. It also includes a top
National Snaffle Bit Association futurity listing that awards a three-horse
gooseneck slant load trailer to be given away for one year, custom made western
pleasure saddles, champagne "Millennium" lead crystal glass flutes and over
$25,000 in added money.
Also, The Tri-Challenge Extravaganza and All-Breed Equifair will
be hosting several NRHA (National Reining Horse Association) events with added
money and a few jackpot classes. The best feature which is a first for any
horse event of and kind includes Friday, April 29th's "Challenge of the
Breeds" which is also classified as Ms. Grant states "The Superbowl of
Stock Breeds!" This spectacular event will keep you on the edge of your seat
while you watch the best of the best compete for the champion title of each
class as well as Over All Hi-Point Amateur, Youth, Junior Horse and Senior
Horse. This invitational circuit is closed to only American Quarter Horses,
Paint Horses, Buckskins, Palomino's, and Appaloosas. Classes range from Halter,
Hunter Under Saddle, Western Pleasure, Western Riding, Trail and Reining. The
Hi-Point Youth and Amateur will each receive a custom made Western Pleasure
saddle donated by Densley Custom Tack along with a saddle bag by BJM Industries
and Buckles by The Silver Shop. The Hi-Point Senior Horse and Junior Horse will
receive $500 award money along with an assortment of prizes such as the saddle
bag and buckle. This event is unique because all these riders and handlers will
be judged under four judges per
class. The overall highest point earner in each class will be recognized as the
circuit champion of that event. According to Ms. Grant this is the most
prestigious event in the horse industry to hit the new millennium which will
add new excitement and fun to the horse world. Each first place winner will
receive a beautiful, elegant triangle acrylic clock to place on their fireplace
mantle or shelf. "We look forward to bringing horse enthusiasts from all walks
of life into such a wide assortment of horse programs and events in one place"
said Ms. Grant, Event Coordinator and President.
This extraordinary event also hosts one of Washington State's largest
Equestrian Trade Show for the complete five days. It will feature top national
artists, bronze sculptor's, barn building companies, arena footing, horse care
products, chaps and show clothing makers, cowboy collectibles and antiques,
fencing and gate companies, tack stores, boots, videos, trucks, trailers,
recreational vehicles, sign makers, country furniture, toys and gifts.
Another great program that is included in this huge event is the assortment of
entertainment that is included with the use of various authentic breed
demonstrations and drill teams. From high stepping Peruvian Paso Finos and
Lippizans to viewing a black Fresian Freestyle Reining Act, it will certainly
be a crowd pleaser for the entire family. Everyone will have an opportunity to
view and pet some of these rare horses in the demonstration "viewing" barn.
They will perform nightly and throughout the afternoon lunch breaks daily. For
the youngest horse lover, pony rides will be available at the Midway Park
area.
For more information, you may take a look at the website, www.horse-n-more.com and enter AQHA or Paint Shows or contact Jackie Collins, Show Manager 425/481-9180. Equi-Fair tickets are available at your local Ticketmaster outlet or contact the Yakima Office, 509/453-7139. Equifair tickets are $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 4 to 12 years, and free for children under 3. You may also obtain your Cleve Well's Clinic tickets scheduled Friday, April 28 or Saturday, April 29 through Ticketmaster for only $15 individual or $30 for a family of up to four. This rare appearance of Cleve Well's, a top 17 World Champion producer of Burleson, Texas will be demonstrating basic techniques to get you and your horse in top winning shape. His clinic will begin at 1pm both Friday and Saturday. Spectators attending the Cleve Well's Clinic will also be able to get into the Equifair on the same day at no extra charge.
