2018 Arizona Sun Circuit Unveils New Award- Non Pro Horsemanship Challenge
By: Brittany Bevis
Always one for innovation, the Arizona Sun Circuit has unveiled a new award that will be presented at the 2018 event that’s scheduled for March 3rd-11th at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Circuit Champions in the L2 or L3 Amateur, Select Amateur, and Youth 14-18 Horsemanship will have their scores tallied to determine the Champion of Champions. Then, the Highest Scoring L2 or L3 Non Pro Horsemanship Exhibitor will receive a beautiful, custom crafted trophy buckle. This buckle award is being sponsored by Preston Williams.
But, that’s not all. There’s a variety of incredible prizes and awards that will be up for grabs.
NSBA Riders’ Cup
The NSBA Riders’ Cup will present an estimated $75,000 that will be split between the owner of the winning horses and professional riders/trainers associated with the entries. Judges will be Larry Hansch, Pierre Briere, and Sandy Jirkovsky. These classes will be open to all breeds.
Click here for detailed class information and patterns.
Greenway Saddlery Open and Non Pro Hunter Derby
The Greenway Saddlery Open Derby will take place on Tuesday, March 6th, and has a $2,000 purse. The Champion will receive an Aramas Fancy Hunter Bridle with reins. Reserve will receive a Walsh Signature Fancy Halter. Third will be presented with a Centaur Wool Dress Cooler. Fourth through eighth will receive Horze White Saddle Pads.
The Non Pro Hunter Derby will present some fantastic awards as well. The Champion will receive a Mercel Toulouse Premier Comfort Genesis Saddle with fittings, Toulouse stirrup leathers, German Fillis stirrup irons, and Bobbys Fancy leather Hunter girth. Reserve will get an Aramas Fancy Hunter Bridle with reins. Third will receive a Centaur Wool Dress Cooler. Fourth through eighth will get Horze White Saddle Pads.
Other fun, special events include the following:
- Smart Boons Fence Work Challenge- $20,000 added
- The Golden Cowboy- $2,500 added
- Sun Circuit Ranch Sorting- $3,000 added
- Rogers Heaven Sent Ranch Jr. Spectacular- $2,500 added
- Rogers Heaven Sent Ranch Sr. Spectacular- $2,500 added
- Parkinson Performance Horses Amateur Spectacular- $1,000 added
- Anchor Cross Ranch Bob and Becky Grant Amateur Boxing Spectacular- $1,000 added
- Sun Circuit Rope Futurity- $10,000 added
- Cinch Timed Event Challenge Roping Futurity
- $1,000 Bella Vista Ranch All Around Open Cowboy
- $1,000 Bella Vista Ranch All Around Amateur Cowboy
As is Sun Circuit tradition, there will be a variety of fun games and special giveaways. Stay tuned to Sun Circuit on Facebook for the word of the day. When you spot the Sun Circuit Prize Patrol, tell them the word and get a prize! The Prize Patrol total is currently up to $55,750.
Click here for more information about 2018 Sun Circuit Special Events.
