The 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit is looking a little less than sunny at the moment, but never fear, there is a contingency plan in place. Click here to read more about arena rescheduling for this weekend: http://www.equinechronicle.com/rain-delays-much-of-2016-arizona-sun-circuit-schedule/
In the meantime, check out some of the incredible prizes that will be awarded when the competition begins.
Legend Exhibitor Award- $5,000 to the High Scoring Trail Exhibitor
Each time an exhibitor shows in a Sun Circuit Trail class his/her score will be cumulative (with all horses being shown by the same exhibitor). The individual with the highest cumulative score at the end of the eight AQHA shows will be awarded with $5,000! This award is being sponsored by Merial, the makers of Legend.
Equine Sports Medicine Exhibitor Award- $2,500 to the High Scoring Western Riding Exhibitor
Each time an exhibitor shows in a Sun Circuit Western Riding class his/her score will be cumulative (with all horses being shown by the same exhibitor). The individual with the highest cumulative score at the end of the eight AQHA shows will be awarded with $2,500! This award is being sponsored by Equine Sports Medicine.
Equine Sports Medicine Exhibitor Award- $2,500 to the High Scoring Western Pleasure Exhibitor
Each time an exhibitor shows in a Sun Circuit Western Pleasure class his/her placing will be cumulative (with all horses being shown by the same exhibitor) (9 point sliding scale). The individual with the most points at the end of the eight AQHA shows will be awarded with $2,500! This award is being sponsored by Equine Sports Medicine.
Click here to check out the lineup of classes that will have over $65,000 in added money up for grabs.
20 pairs of Rod Patrick Caiman boots will be given away at random and an additional 10 pairs will be awarded as prizes. That’s 30 pairs of boots sponsored by Rod Patrick Bootmakers and Woods’ Western!
$5,000+ in Electronics
Over $5,000 worth of electronics will be given away randomly at the show.
More Blue Ribbon Saddles
Two new Blue Ribbon saddles will be awarded 2016 in addition to the 29 saddles the circuit already awards. One will be presented to the winner of Green Junior Western Riding and the other in Green Junior Trail.
$3,000 added United States Team Pattern Championship #13 Horsemanship
With an estimated purse of over $6,500, this event is being sponsored by Holly Hover Performance Horses and Chas Roberts A/C and Heating. Horsemanship riders will apply for a ranking of 1-9. Then, two person teams are formed with a maximum total ranking of 13 per pair. Each individual will ride the pattern and receive a score. The team scores will be tallied and the winners announced.
Other awards include will Scottsdale Performance Saddles, Equine Oasis Saddles, Caliente Saddle Shop saddles, Pro Choice Air Ride Pads, trophies, embroidered sheets, buckles, show pad, bike/scooter, Professional’s Choice gift certificates, $1,000 in cash, and more!
It’s shaping up to be an incredible event! Stay tuned for photos and results coming next week on EquineChronicle.com. Visit SunCircuit.com to view more information about the show.