2017 Paint Horse Congress Announces More Sponsors
Paint Horse Congress
Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square
Wednesday, August 2 – Sunday, August 6, 2017
Sponsored by the Kansas Paint Horse Association
“We’re lucky to have more ‘giving back’ sponsors and partners,” says Clea Bobbitt, Sponsor Chair. “Also, thank you to the many Kansas Paint Horse Association members who volunteer by giving their time, starting months prior to the event and during the entire week of the Congress. They are huge contributors in making the Paint Horse Congress successful. ”
Olin Parker Show Horses
Olin Parker, Oak Grove, Missouri, is a top contender in the Halter show pen and with a resume that includes 40+ World Championship and Reserve World Championship titles. With a father who was a horse trainer, Olin began showing at the age of six and established his own business in 2009. His expertise and experience qualified him to become a World Conformation Horse Association judge. Included in the returning Olin Parker sponsorship are clients Burns Skyview Ranch, Butch, Lisa and Kensy Maxwell, Walt & Annie Schobel and Welker’s Show Horses, Ken and Sharon Welker.
MC’s Dragon Ranch-The Caliendo Family
After a recent move to Pilot Point, Texas, the Caliendo family now calls their operation MC’s Dragon Ranch. Both Marylyn and son Cody are active and successful amateur exhibitors and the family operation includes not only show horses but a Paint breeding program, as well. Marylyn serves as the Capital Campaign Chair of the APHA Foundation. The Caliendo’s have been long time supporters of the Paint Horse Congress.
Perri’s Leather – Carla Perri
Perri’s Leather, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, is owned by Carla Perri and is a new partner this year. Overall Paint Horse Congress Reserve Class Champions will be awarded Perri’s Leather halters with engraved plates and Carla, a Paint horse owner and breeder herself, provided additional items for random draws throughout the show.
bar H Photography-Christensen Show Horses
Jennifer and Bill Horton are familiar faces at the back drop and in the arena and return as Paint Horse Congress Official Photographers. In addition, the Hortons provide stall cards and graciously stock the Hospitality area with coffee and donuts each morning.
Gracing the Pattern Book cover again this year will be Christensen Show Horses, Pilot Point, Texas. With 25+ years of training experience, Chad and Shane always bring competitive all-around horses and exhibitors. Welcome back, Chad and Shane.
Boo Yah Custom Clothing, Barbara’s Custom Hats, Paint Horse Journal, Tioga Territory,a nd Ltd-B-Free Of Flies
Random draws throughout the show will include $100 gift certificates provided by Boo Yah Custom Clothing, Megan Brown and Elizabeth Spike Brewer and Barbara’s Custom Hats, Barbara Matia. Barbara is also a part of the Paint Horse Congress trade show.
As a 2016 Top Twenty APHA show, the Paint Horse Journal is providing a full page, full color ad for a lucky Youth or Amateur. There are requirements for being eligible for this ad which will be posted in the Show Office.
Overall Paint Horse Congress class Champions will again be sporting Tioga Territory Ltd jackets with full back logos. In addition, Tioga owner, Debbie Hughes, graciously donates to all participants in the Lead Line class.
Thanks to Renee Robinson, long time Paint Horse owner, exhibitor & breeder, B-Free Of Flies product will be handed out to various exhibitors in Congress classes and the two Elite Series performance classes. We welcome Renee and owner Donnie Hunt to the Congress.
Bell Crisp-MFA Inc-Markel Equine Insurance-Orscheln Farm & Home- Visit Tulsa-Acoolest Touchdown-Wallinger Quarter Horses
Welcome back, Bell Crisp, an avid Paint Horse owner and exhibitor, and Diane Paris with Markel Equine Insurance. Markel has a high APHA profile as the title sponsor of APHA Professional Horseman.
Also returning is Orscheln Farm & Home based in Moberly, Missouri, with stores located throughout the Midwest, including Oklahoma. Orscheln also provides various giveaways for the Elite Series performance classes.
A welcome back, also, to Wallinger Quarter Horses and Acoolest Touchdown, Stuart, Nebraska.
Owned by Steve and Lorraine Wallinger and Amanda Wallinger-Rowan,not only a winner himself, Acoolest Touchdown is siring APHA, AQHA and PtHA World and Reserve World Champions.
Tulsa never fails to welcome Paint Horse exhibitors to Tulsa and Expo Square. Kenny Smith, Director of Convention Services, Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be manning the cold refreshment wagon Tuesday morning as exhibitors and horses arrive.
