Fun Show and Ice Cream Social

Don't miss this fun event at WestWorld!

Shows don't have to be stodgy, nerve-jangling affairs. If you doubt this, attend our TWHEA fun show 6 p.m. July 21 at Westworld. We'll feature a number of light-hearted classes in addition to the usual fare.

Consider the following classes, which are open to any gaited horse:

Pair ClassesYou and a partner ride, holding a ribbon between you, while performing specific maneuvers at various gaits.

Nervous Novice ClassFor unabashed scared-cats, here's your class. No professional riders or trainers may compete in competition designed for children, first-timers, and timid worried people who want to just see what showing might be like.

Sit a BuckIt's not how well you ride a bucking horse; it's how long you can keep a dollar between your leg and the saddle while riding at several gaits. The winner gets money.

Champagne ClassMaybe you think you have the smoothest horse in town. Now, you can prove it by holding a glass of champagne as you ride at various gaits. The person who keeps the most in his or her glass wins the class.

Ice CreamThis isn't competition at all. It's the delicious ice cream we'll have at the show. Just eat it.

Fun shows provide an opportunity to experience the thrill of horse shows without a lot of hype and pressure.