Horse Section 2005 Continued

April 23 – 26, 2009

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Des Moines, IA

HORSE SECTION

2009

continued

FREE ADMISSION

AMERICAN SADDLEBRED

American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Division

Open to registered American Saddlebred mares and geldings.

The Des Moines Springfest Horse Show is a member of the following:

USA EQUESTRIAN

Iowa Horse Show Association

Mid-America Horse Show Association

Missouri Horse Show Association

American Saddlebred Association of Wisconsin

Tri-State Horsemen’s Association

Text Box: Des Moines Springfest Horse Show History and Breeds Des Moines has hosted an early Spring horse show for more than 50 years. The show was originally operated as a fund raiser for the Des Moines Junior League, later followed by the Iowa Horse Shows Association. Barry Yount, an Altoona horseman, ran the show for several years. With his re-location to Arizona, the show was in jeopardy. Five years ago a committee was formed comprised of local horse professionals and amateurs and the show re-named Des Moines Springfest. It was decided to operate the show as a benefit for Blank Children's hospital, specifically for the drug affected babies under the care of Dr. Rizwan Shah in the Regional Child Protection center at Blank. The Springfest Committee also decided to promote the horse show as a community entertainment event. In addition to the beautiful visual of the show, the public are offered participation opportunities; a dog -in- costume class open to everyone, a stick horse class open to all children age 6 and under and viewing other events such as "Celebrity Driving" class or "Adopt - a- Pet" displays by The Raccoon Valley Animal Rescue League. The Des Moines Springfest Horse Show features two magnificent breeds of horses. The American Saddlebred horse was developed here in America, primarily in the Southern States. Considered one the most beautiful breeds, these horses are used for all types of riding. These horses are known for their extreme presence in the show ring. As well as performing at the walk, trot and canter, some Saddlebreds are taught two additional gaits: the elegant slow gait and the high speed, flashy rack. The Hackney Pony was developed from the Hackney Horse in Great Britain and is used primarily in driving competitions. They are known for their extreme animation and action. A few classes are held for Hackney ponies under saddle.

Country Pleasure

Horses to be shown at a flat walk, trot, extended trot, and canter with emphasis on the walk. To stand quietly both on the rail and in the lineup and to back readily. Ineligible for Show Pleasure classes. Must be plain shod. No braids.

Country Pleasure Driving

Horses to be shown to a two-wheel vehicle. Shown at a flat walk, trot, and extended trot. Must stand quietly and back readily. Entries must be asked to halt both ways of the ring and to stand quietly on the rail.

Class 25

If 8 or more drivers are entered class will be split.

Friday Daytime

Entry fee: $35

Class 84

$300 Championship

Must have shown in class 25 Saturday Evening

Entry fee: $45

Western Country Pleasure

To be shown at a flat walk, jog-trot, and lope on a reasonably loose rein

Class 42

Saddle & Bridle’s Working ASB

Western Pleasure

Entry fee: $35

Friday Daytime

Class 18

Rider any age

Entry fee: $35

Thursday Evening

Class 51

Western Co. Pleasure AOTR

Entry fee: $35

Friday Evening

Class 73

Saddle & Bridle’s ASB Western Pleasure

Entry fee: $35

Saturday Daytime

Class 90

Western Co. Pleasure AOTR Stake

Entry fee:$35

Saturday Evening

Class 108

$300 Stake Must have shown in a previous class in this section.

Sunday Daytime

Entry fee: $45

Hunter Country Pleasure

Horses to be shown at a walk, trot, canter, and hand gallop.

Class 52

Saddle & Bridle’s ASB Hunter Seat Classic Thursday Evening

A jump may be requested judge’s discretion.

Entry fee: $35

Class 97

$300 Hunter Country

Pleasure Stake Must of Shown in Class 53

Entry Fee: $45

English Country Pleasure Three Gaited

** Owners & Trainers to be Members of American Saddle Horse Association in all “A” rated Saddlebred division.**

For the Benefit of Blank Children’s Hospital

The Des Moines Springfest Horse Show has donated over $60,000.00

To help the children at Blank Children's Hospital

To contact us:

Susan Aschenbrenner

515-278-2714

E-Mail

susanaschenbrenner@hotmail.com

April 23 - 26, 2009

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Springfest Horse Show

USEF #300557
is operated in accordance with the current
Rules of USEF of which body it is a
Regular Competition Rated:
“A” 3-Gaited, 5-Gaited, Fine Harness,
Hackney Pl Pony Driving, Hackney Pony,
Hackney Roadster Pony, Harness Pony &
Saddlebred Pleasure

Class 12	Rider 18-38	Entry fee: $35
	Thursday Evening
Class 15	Rider 39 and Over	Entry fee: $35
	Thursday Evening
Class 68	Amateur/Owner/Trainer/Rider	Entry Fee: $35
	Amateur/owner/rider trains the horse Saturday Daytime
Class 74	Junior Exhibitor	Entry fee: $35
	Saturday Daytime
Class 94	Amateur/Owner/Trainer/Rider	Entry fee: $45
	Stake Must have shown in Class 68 Sunday Daytime
Class 95	$300 English Co, Pleasure Jr. Exh. Stake	Entry fee: $45
	Must have shown in class 73. Sunday Daytime
Class 105	Consolation Stake	Entry fee: $45
	Open only to exhibitors who have shown and did not place in top four in any previous English Country Pleasure Three Gaited class. Sunday Daytime
Class 99	$300 Stake Adult	Entry fee: $45
	Must have shown in a previous class in this section Sunday Daytime