By Delores Kuhlwein
Every year when March to the Arch comes around, everyone eagerly awaits the news of the top teams and payouts from the slot classes, the challenges, and the added money classes. The excitement at the arena itself is beyond compare.
The organizers of the show, Doug and Tara Landon, have already been busy planning their 2024 show, and they are excited to announce even more to anticipate – this time, new NSBA added money classes!
New for 2024, they’re adding several 4-year-old and maturity Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle classes in addition to Non Pro Trail and Non Pro Ranch Trail, both with guaranteed money.
“All money classes are NSBA approved and we will have over $200,000 in cash and prizes to offer to our exhibitors in 2024,” says Tara.
They will again offer guaranteed money in the two slot classes: 3 & Over Western Pleasure $100,000 and 3 & Over Hunter Under Saddle $50,000.
“We are also bringing back the Sr. Trail Challenge with a guaranteed $10,000. The Hunter Derbies will be a Non Pro and an Open with $1000 added in each,” Tara adds.
The NSBA Added Money Classes for 2024 are as follows (click to enlarge, or download the PDF by clicking the link: )
2024 MTTA Money Classes
The Landons additionally are thrilled to continue their partnership with Super Sires, The Run For A Million, and the TQHA Incentive.
“We are working hard to cater to our exhibitors as well as staying focused on our mission to raise money for cancer research at Cook Childrens Hospital,” Tara reveals. “We appreciate our sponsors as we cannot do it without them.”
Mark your calendars for the 2024 March to the Arch, March 13-17, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. You can find MTTA on Facebook, and Instagram and their website: marchtothearchhorseshow.com.
About March to the Arch
In addition to all the amazing competition and added money classes, the driving force behind the horse show is even more meaningful. Doug Landon started MTTA in 2005 after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Learn more about March to the Arch, with a mission of raising money and awareness for cancer research, providing a unique and fun environment for equestrian donors, and achieving cancer research awareness while incorporating the therapeutic qualities of horses. Our Mission — March to the Arch (marchtothearchhorseshow.com)