Madness/Challenge – REMINDERS
1 – NO arrivals before May 9th.
2 – You will be met AT the gate for arrivals and you will be given your stall/RV location there. But stall locations/charts will be posted on the SOQHA Facebook page on Tuesday, May 8th.
3 – All RVs and horses laying over in between the L1 and Challenge/Madness must contact Janet for payment. $100 RVs/ $50 each horse. Janet can be reached at 937-416-0294.
4 – Additional shavings or hay & grain can be ordered upon arrival, BUT none will be delivered without an open check or credit card provided. Trainers – if you wish to break down shavings, you can provide that as well.
5 – Do NOT pull onto the grounds hoping for an RV spot. They are sold out.
6 – Be prepared to show COMPLETE paperwork. Even if you showed with us last week. That includes: papers, cards, (AQHA/NSBA), ROM, Levels (horse & rider) and proof of eligibility if showing in the NSBA Futurity classes.
7 – NO entries will be taken without a check or credit card. Please be prepared with one form. The credit card form is available on the website or above. SEPARATE payment will be required for BOTH the Challenge & the Madness shows. ALL checks payable to SOQHA.
8 – NO BACK NUMBERS will be reserved. You will be assigned a back number by the show office.
9 – SLOT HORSES – if you are showing in something in addition to the slot classes, please let the office know before a back number is assigned. You will use ONE number.
10 – Permits – even though this is a top-10 show, permits will be waived and you may show a non-family-owned horse in the Level 1 Amateur & Youth classes.
11 – Bring your smiles and your patience – especially when checking in. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Do not forget that the
Summer Kick Off show is in Conyers, GA this year and offers ROOKIE, VRH classes, flat rate AQHA AND NSBA! Score! You can reserve your stall & RV reservations at
www.gqha.com. Southern Hospitality at its best! Check back for the pattern books. Coming soon.
MQHA Gateway Classic is quickly approaching and there is so much new!
The National Equestrian Center has been working hard to make improvements to the facility & are proud to show them off! They are also sponsoring an exhibitor party on Friday, May 25 at 4 pm. Six complete shows & two sets of NSBA Dual/Approved points makes this a must-attend event. Flat rate option too for the AQHA shows. VRH classes offered.
HUNTERS – we are adding a Non-Pro Hunter Derby. There will be prizes to the highest placing Amateur, L1 Amateur, Select, L1 Youth & Youth. Several new hunter stall reservations have been received – have you sent yours?
JUSTIN BOOTS – will be awarded for EACH circuit award winner. Yes boots!
HOTEL – Reminder that the hotel rate expires May 3. Call the Holiday Inn Express before then to be guaranteed the Gateway Rate. (636) 300-4844
Solid Gold Futurity – this great program returns with NEW halter classes and their performance classes too! For more details on this great program visit their
website.
Arrivals – you may arrive Wednesday, May 23 at 9 am without early arrival fee. If you wish to arrive on Tuesday, May 22 after NOON, you may do so with PRIOR arrangements AND an additional $25/stall fee.
Check back for the pattern books