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Newmarket Equestrian Joins ESC Network & Hunter Jumper Events Begin Saturday
Saturday May 11, 2024 at the Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia a series of two Hunter Jumper shows kicks off that includes classes for Hunters, Jumpers, Jumper mini prix, Hunter Derby and Field Hunter division for Fox Hunters. Class prizes include leather halters, lead shanks and Dover Saddlery Gift Cards all made possible through sponsors of the shows. In October a second show series takes place where high point awards will be given based on winnings from the May and October events. These shows are rated by the Virginia Horse Shows Association and sanctioned by Equine Sports Council. ESC is honored to welcome Newmarket Equestrian Productions into our network of…
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USDA Begins Observations at Shows
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NY Morgan Stallion Service Auction Narrows Venue Selection
The NYSSA Committee has narrowed it’s selection of venues down to two possible locations for the 2021 live NY Morgan Stallion Service Auction. The del Lago Casino in Waterloo, NY and the Morgan Farm at West Point Military Academy in West Point, NY have been selected as venue finalists. The del Lago Casino offers a first class ball room, hotel and entertainment all in one location. While the new Saint Equestrian Center at West Point Military academy offers a display of rich history in equestrian sports. This according to Marion Gaigal, Chair of the NYSSA Committee. Register to Bid | Officials Insurance | Horse Show Registration Online Bidding Begins: Sunday,…
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Minnesota’s Octoberfest Horse Show to Receive Marketing Grant from Equine Sports Council
The Minnesota Octoberfest managed by Bill and Wendy Couch is the latest horse show to join the growing network of Equine Sports Council, a non-Olympic horse show governing organization. By joining the ESC Network, the Octoberfest show will receive a marketing grant in 2021 based on the number of horse show entries in 2020. Tom Sworm, a registered ESC Official and the judge of Octoberfest, will receive ESC’s complimentary 12 month – $6 Million dollar NASO official’s liability insurance policy that offers protections at all shows and clinics held in the USA and Canada. Officials Registry | Officials Insurance | Horse Show Sign Up Name of Show: OctoberfestStart of Show:…
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ESC to Host Online Bidding for the NY Morgan Stallion Service Auction
Equine Sports Council will host online bidding for the 2021 New York Morgan Stallion Service Auction (NYSSA) beginning Sunday, January 17, 2021. For decades now, every year in January dozens of breedings to World Champion Morgan Stallions are auctioned at NYSSA with the proceeds going to the class purse at the New York Morgan Regional Championship horse show. The offspring from these stallions then receive thousands of dollars in prize money when winning their classes at the NY Morgan horse show held each September. Register to Bid | Officials Insurance | Horse Show Registration Online Bidding Begins: Sunday, January 17, 2021Floor Bidding Begins: Saturday, January 30, 2021Register to Bid Online:…
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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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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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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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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…
