National
“Give a Horse a Chance” (GAHAC) represents a new opportunity for horses
traditionally labeled “unwanted” and that have been rescued from the slaughter
pipeline. This event will showcase the talent and build the performance ability of these
horses that were given a second chance by equine rescue groups and new owners.
The 2011 GAHAC is open to horses adopted or purchased between August 30th
2010
and February 1st 2011 Horses may have been adopted or purchased privately from
auction houses for $600 or less.
The IPHDA (international Performance Horse development Association) is organizing the
GAHAC competition and will be using their virtual show format. There will be 3 divisions
offered Open, Amateur and Novice.
The exhibitors will be required to perform 2 events, the first will be a PHD test (visit
www.iphda.com to download the pattern), the second test will feature any equestrian
competition the horse shows an aptitude for: jumping a course, riding a dressage test,
running a barrel pattern, negotiating a series of trail obstacles, completing a reining
pattern, performing a Natural Horsemanship game, etc.
IPHDA is donating the initial $1000 in the purse and will obtain promoting partners to
assist in spotlighting the abilities and talents of a group of horses that just need a
chance!
Any rescue group, shelter, or sale barn can register with IPHDA at no charge. IPHDA
will maintain a list of horses available for adoption from rescue groups and registered
auction venues on the IPHDA web site.
All money donated to the GAHAC will be split between the exhibitors and the
participating rescue groups and shelters.
The GAHAC entries will be due March 2011, the competition will be judged and winners
announced by April 15th
2011.
Visit IPHDA.com for complete rules
If you would like to participate and or assist in organizing " Give A
horse a Chance" you can contact info@iphda.com.
To find out more about IPHDA visit the website at www.iphda.com
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