Color Breed
Equines of all sizes and colors will converge in Tulsa for the Pinto World Championship Horse Show on June 10-21, 2008. The Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square will again be the home of the world’s largest gathering of the Pinto breed.
Produced by the Pinto Horse Association of America Inc., the 12-day competition will showcase talented horses, ponies and miniatures and their exhibitors in a wide array of disciplines including jumping, reining, driving, roping, pleasure and halter.
“These two weeks are not just about competing for world championship titles,” said Darrell Bilke, Show Manager and PtHA Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President. “It is also about friendship, family and fun. Our members love to compete, but they love to get together and have a good time too.”
Special evening performances will excite crowds as Pintos display their athleticism and creativity in competitions such as the Denny Tuttle Memorial Versatility Showcase and the Costume class. New to the show this year is the Billie Cousins Memorial Versatility Showcase for youth and amateur riders.
Just as they did in the inaugural 2007 classes, the winner of the Charity Walk/Trot class will donate all the award money to the charity of their choice and the entry fees from the lighthearted Trainer’s Leadline class will support the Challenged Rider’s Leadline.
“We love being able to provide events that give our members the opportunity to give back to the community,” said Bilke.
Live animals won’t be the only ones competing for prizes at the show this year. The first-ever Pinto World Model Championship Horse Show will take place June 14. Anyone is welcome to participate in the full list of halter and performance classes. Renowned model horse artist, Chris Nandell will also be at the show to display her work and answer questions.
Youth and Amateur exhibitors have the opportunity to compete without their Pintos as well. Throughout the show, they will participate in art and photo contests, horse knowledge tests and stall decorating contests.
More than 65 vendors will occupy the Pinto World Trade Show during the horse show. They offer everything a horse lover could want or need. Tack, supplies, clothing, jewelry, furniture, trucks, trailers and much more merchandise will be available for purchase.
Incorporated in 1956, the Pinto Horse Association of America was formed to encourage the promotion of quality horses, ponies and miniatures with color and to establish a registry for maintaining their pedigrees and records. Currently, the association serves approximately 14,000 members and boasts more than 134,000 registered Pintos.
For more information about the 2008 Pinto World Championship Horse Show, please visit www.pintoworld.com. To learn more about the Association, visit www.pinto.org or call the PtHA Headquarters (405)491-0111.
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