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The Monarch National Championship
The Monarch Horse Show Network consists of nearly 100 participating equine events across the United States. From Minnesota to California, horse show managers have signed up their shows to be a part of the Monarch Show Series Network so that they qualify for the Monarch National Championship in October. This unique vision – to build a network of mainstream horse shows that all qualify for this “Crown Jewel” competition which offers National Championship opportunities to the middle market for the first time. The “Single-Bit” division gives those new to the show horse industry a taste of a victory pass under the spotlight. Event: Monarch National ChampionshipLocation: Coliseum of Champions –…
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“It’s My Hope For Us All…”
“Family, Family but Family… “This is family… You don’t quit because you have a passion! It’s my hope for us all that we never quit…. We are Family with a passion. God Bless you all.” Scott Bennett It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the profound loss of our equine family member, Dr. Scott Bennett, and extend our deepest sympathy to his wife, Linda. For almost 40 years, show horse trainers from around the country depended on Dr. Bennett and his state of the art surgical and diagnostic practice, Equine Services, PSC in Simpsonville, KY. He also advised Equine Sports Council in the development of our Drugs and Medications…
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Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling Gets Green Light from the State of TN
On May 22, the Governor of Tennessee issued an executive order allowing for Large Venues to operate at 50% capacity while implementing social distancing measures between groups. This green light has paved the way for an American Saddlebred horse show to be held in Shelbyville, TN, June 17-20. Jackie and James Hale, show co-chairs, have been in talks with the Calsonic Arena since April to relocate the Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling to this venue, pending the State’s reopening plans. Pandemic ControlsAs part of Equine Sports Council’s commitment to athlete and exhibitor welfare, ESC Pandemic Guidelines for each show in our network are customized based on Local and State regulations. A…
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ESC Co-Founders to Sponsor Academy Horses & Assist Show Barns by Providing Pandemic Relief Guidelines
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted everyone’s ability to participate in horse shows, disrupted sales, halted academy programs, and it is expected to continue through the end of Spring 2020. Experts tell us that a vaccine is 9-12 months away, and we should conservatively plan for a 2+ year economic recovery period. Our horses, more than ever, are depending on everyone to make prudent decisions, plan responsibly, and take actions that will benefit our show horse industry long term. We also want to ensure the sustainability of our horse professionals, and most importantly, preserve our show horse family structure. Immediate Financial Help From Horse Owners & EnthusiastsHorse shows, sales,…
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Equine Sports Council Adds Scott Matton to Advisory Board
Scott Matton of Knollwood Farm in Heartland, WI has joined the Equine Sports Council Advisory Board. Scott has previously served on the American Saddlebred Horse Association, American Saddlebred Registry and United Professional Horseman’s Association boards for many, many years. He is the author of the Championship designation program (CH status) for Equitation horses for ASR. He and his wife, Carol, operate one of the largest American Saddlebred stables and riding lesson programs in the country, teaching 250-550 riding lessons a week, and turning out top riders year after year. “We are thrilled to have Scott join our team,” said founding board member Jackie Hale. “He brings a wealth of knowledge…
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Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling joins ESC
April 22-25 will mark the 9th year for Southern Saddlebred horse shows and Spring Fling will be the organization’s 17th competition at the TN Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. What was born as an auction business has grown, instead, into one of the strongest shows for American Saddlebreds, Hackney and Roadsters in the Southeast. “We’ve tried to ‘answer the call’ for whatever the industry has asked of us,” said Jackie Hale, “and being involved with Equine Sports Council is another way of meeting a need.” Event: Southern Saddlebred Spring FlingLocation: TN Miller Coliseum | Murfreesboro, TNDate: April 22-25, 2020Associations: ASHA Star, Monarch Series, Equine Sports Council Southern Saddlebred shows have operated…
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The Illinois American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Association joins the ESC Network of Horse Shows
Equine Sports Council is very honored to have the Illinois American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Association (IASPHA) join our horse show network. IASPHA started in 1973 with one pleasure horse show, and now hosts three shows with multiple affiliated horse shows that all earn credits towards end of year Champion and Reserve high point awards. For over 40 years IASPHA has been very successful in realizing its goals, and is one of the largest American Saddlebred charter clubs in the nation with a very active membership. Equine Sports Council welcomes to it’s network the 2020 IASPHA Spring Show, 2020 IASPHA Summer Show and the 2020 IASPHA Fall Show. All three shows…
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Tamara Tucker Bio
Tamara Tucker has ridden and shown horses in the hunter/jumper discipline for over forty years. She grew up showing on the local Virginia Beach Horse Show Association circuit, winning top year-end awards in the hunter and equitation divisions for many years. She was trained by her mother, Nancy Dooley, whose solid equitation background came from growing up in Connecticut and riding with notable equitation trainers, including Victor Hugo-Vidal. Tammy attended Mary Washington College where she rode on the varsity Equestrian Team, winning high point rider awards numerous times and finishing in the top five at IHSA Nationals in 1989. Tammy then went on to law school at the University of…
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The Monarch National Championship joins the ESC Network, with 50+ Shows Offering Qualifying Classes
Over 50+ shows have joined the Monarch Series to date. Equine Sports Council’s mission – to provide rules, standards, support and promotion for horse shows across the country – closely mirrors the Monarch mission and we are thrilled that their National Championship has joined the ESC Network. In 2019 a vision was formed to support mainstream American Saddlebred horse shows across the country and offer a “Crown Jewel” for this core market. This concept resulted in the Monarch Series, now with over 55 qualifying shows offered all across the United States. The National Championship will be held October 1-4, 2020 at the Illinois State Fair Grounds. Equine Sports Council and…
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F.A.S.H Horse Show Joins ESC Network & Announces 2020 Judging Panel
Friends of the American Saddle Horse (F.A.S.H.) one of the largest annual horse shows held in St. Paul, Minnesota joins Equine Sports Council’s Network for 2020. F.A.S.H. show manager Stephanie Peterson made the announcement last month as she notified the selected judging panel.
