EVAHYA Fun Show and Park N' Swap October 6th

The next big event for the East Valley Arabian Horse Youth Association is the eagerly anticipated Fun Show and Park 'N Swap to be held on October 6th, 2001 at Tierra Farms in Chandler, Arizona. Registration for fun classes will begin at 9:00 am and the Fun Show will start at 10:00 am. Classes cost $3.00 a piece or you may purchase an all day pass for $30.00, saving money!! A $5.00 donation will be charged for each incoming car and will reserve you a space to sell all your used and new tack and whatever else you decide to bring. Horses and trailers for sale are also welcome to attend the event and try to be sold. Please let those at registration know what item you have brought for an announcement during classes. The Youth Group is also happy to announce that the traveling tack sales trailer, named Cowboy Cargo, will also be present to sell wonderful items during the event. A raffle may be held during the show as well. Classes are open to trainers, kids, and adults of all ages! We welcome all breeds, including Arabians, Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, etc. Everyone is invited to come out and watch the classes or browse through tack even if you don't bring a horse. Call Julie Wetmore at 480-892-9277 or e-mail her at KHALASELLEBABY@hotmail.com. A list of all the fun show classes to be offered and their explanations follow:

*Saddle-up Race: the first class of the day, riders are allowed one groom person to assist in holding tack. Riders must groom and then saddle their horse as fast as possible. The first to do so wins.

*Simon Says: The announcer will give riders various directions which must only be followed while in the center ring if "Simon Says" is stated before the action. Those who comply without this statement will be disqualified and the remaining rider wins.

*Egg 'N Spoon Race: Riders will be provided with raw eggs to balance on a kitchen spoon while performing various gaits aboard their horse. The last to drop the egg wins.

*Ride-A-Buck: Riders provide 2 $1 bills to hold underneath their legs while riding bareback around the ring. The last one to securely hold both bills wins all the money dropped. Shorts not allowed.

*Ribbon Race: Requires a team of 2 horses to participate. A long piece of paper ribbon will be stretched between the two competitors. The last team to hold their paper intact while performing various gaits will win a prize.

*Musical Stalls: Poles will be laid out in the arena. Those competing will play the game similar to musical chairs but on horseback. Winner will be determined. Open to 6 horses only.

*Hat Snatch: Teams of riders will be formed. Various hats will be placed on the members and a relay race involving snatching the hat from a team member's head while riding.

*Champagne Glass Race: Each rider will be provided with a champagne glass full of colored liquid. As the competitors ride around the arena, the last to safely keep all the liquid in their glass wins.

*Stick Relay: Similar to hat snatch, but involves passing a crop or stick to team members across a designated area.

*Flag Race: Barrels will be set up, and will require riders to carry a flag to the barrel, set it in a bucket, continue to the next with another flag, and so on to the third barrel. Fastest time wins.

*Barrel Race: Same as a rodeo competition. Fastest time wins.

*Pole Bending: Cones will be placed in the arena. Riders will weave through the cones, down the arena, and back. Fastest time wins.

Keyhole Race: A large keyhole will be drawn in the arena. Riders guide their horses through the keyhole, into the circle, turn around without touching the edges, and return to the gate. Fastest time wins.

*Costume Class: Wear Halloween or traditional costume.