Horse show Saturday

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian (RACE) 4-H clubs will host the first of two open horse shows of the season Saturday at the Ellis Park Event Center, 2056 E. Ridge Road, Salisbury.
This show is open to all equestrians and spectators. Gates will open at 8 a.m., and participants must be ready to ride by 9 a.m. Entry fees are $5 per class or $45 for 10 or more classes. Current negative Coggins required for each horse on the grounds. Admission for spectators is free and food and drink concessions will be available.
There are 60 classes, including English, Western, Gaited, games and a trail class. Classes are open to novice riders who are in their first year of showing (with fewer than five ribbons), junior (ages 12 years and younger), senior (ages 13-18) and adult (ages over 18).
Daily champion and reserve champion are awarded in each of the six divisions (Novice English, Novice Western, Limit English, Limit Western, Open English, and Open Western).
For official rules, a class list and entry form or more information, go online at http://race4-h.blogspot.com or contact the Extension Office at 704-216-8970.