10th Anniversary of March To The Arch Heating Things Up in Missouri
Robert Dehn is all smiles in the Trail pen today at the 2015 MTTA.
By: Brittany Bevis
While the majority of the country is shut in with snow, ice, sleet, and freezing temperatures, things are quickly heating up in Missouri, as the 10th anniversary of the March To The Arch kicks off today in Lake St. Louis. The 2015 MTTA will continue through March 1st with judges Andrea Simons, Dean Bogart, Mark Russell, Daren Wright, Keith Miller, Jessica Gilliam, Scott Neuman, Larry Hansch, Chris Thompson, and Shawn Hays all donating their time to the charitable event.
Over the past ten years, the MTTA has raised nearly $500,000 that has been donated to further their mission of “loping and leading for a cure” for cancer. The recipient of funds raised this year will be Children’s Hospital of St. Louis.
Thursday’s classes kicked off bright and early this morning as competitors enjoyed Robert Dehn-designed Trail courses in the back arena. Green Trail just concluded with more than 30 entries! Results are as follows:
Green L1 Trail
- Judge Dean Bogart- 1- Reid Thomas/Huntin by Moonlite, 2- Joni Naas/Ima Natural Loper, 3- Jennifer Paul/Sure Am Hot
- Judge Keith Miller- 1- Joni Naas, 2- Jennifer Paul, 3- Brynne Basseler/Sudden Seduction
- Judge Mark Roberts- 1-Joni Naas, 2- Reid Thomas, 3- Brynne Basseler
At noon, AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities classes, Western Pleasure, and Horsemanship will begin in the main arena.
Stop by the MTTA Boutique to purchase logo items like water bottles, hats, vests, jackets, pillows, and much more!
Tomorrow evening, the mane event will take place, the new “Ladies and Men’s Western Pleasure.” Just like in year’s past, Champion and Reserve Champion Best Costume awards will be presented by Mid Rivers Equine. The MTTA Exhibitors’ Party will include the always popular Silent and Live Auction and Cancer Survivor Recognition Ceremony.
Much of the funds donated to charity are raised during the live and silent auction, so be sure to give all you can. Over the past few weeks, we have been profiling some of the great items that will be up for grabs on Friday night. Check out the links below.
More Great Items Donated to 2015 March To The Arch.
2015 March To The Arch Silent and Live Auction Preview
Today, we have a whole new crop of items MTTA attendees can bid on. Check them out below.
A beautiful show pad courtesy of Lori Heckaman and Golden West Saddle Blankets.
This 20″ x 22.5 ” horn spread steer skull has been donated by Ashley Wood.
“I would like to donate it in honor of my mother, Malia Morris. She is a three-time breast cancer survivor who beat it the first time after finding it in stage four. 17 surgeries later and she is still going strong!”
A fan donated by Northern Tool and Equipment of St. Peters, Missouri. Perfect for those aisle ways or just in front of your stall chairs.
Auction items complements of Winning Couture include a limited edition hunt shirt retail $300, also WC Scocks- coolmaz Grand Prix, retail: $18.99 and a one-of-a-kind silk accented cap with cancer ribbon.
A custom-made buckle display with championship photo area. Made and donated by Chris Stassi.
Two pairs of Rod Patrick boots donated by Bobby Smith.
A custom beaded belt from Michelle Tidwell. Buyer chooses colors, design, and size.
14 K white gold Fleur de Lis Diamond drop earrings. Secure lever backs, retail: $1,150. Donated by Hannah’s Jewelry.
Trudy Black Label is donating a custom jacket of customer’s design.
This pink Razor has been donated by Mark Harrell Quarter Horses.
A real carousel horse from the folks at Six Flags. 6′ tall. Even has original serial numbers that will authenticate the origin. This one will be cheaper to feed and always load in the trailer!
Click here to view a showbill.
Click here to view the pattern book.
Click here to view the small fry pattern book.
Stay tuned for complete results and photos coming soon, right here on www.EquineChronicle.com
