2016 Paint Horse Congress Welcomes New and Returning Sponsors
What: Worldwide Paint Horse Congress
When: July 27th-July 31st, 2016
Where: Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square
“Equine Aqua Spa Center has joined us as a major sponsor this year,” says Sponsor Chair Clea Bobbitt. “Thank you, Ramona Caldwell and JJ Caldwell-Tyson. Located in Whitesboro, Texas, the facility is a full service spa and therapy center and offers equine fitness, rehabilitation and layups. A part of their sponsorship includes several giveaway gift bags.”
“We are delighted to announce another new major sponsor: RMR/Round Meadow Ranch, the Woodruff Family, trainer Brian Isbell, and Kevin Garcia Originals.” Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Buck and Ann Woodruff’s daughter Lillian is the primary focus. Lillian enjoys showing in the all around events as well as in Western Pleasure with her new horse Huntin An Invitation. Under the exclusive management of trainer Brian Isbell, the Woodruffs have been long time Paint horse owners but just recently have entered the show ring.
Kevin Garcia Originals is a familiar brand to horse show competitors. Kevin has over fifteen years of experience specializing in custom horse show apparel for all levels from beginners to World Champions. His line also includes custom men’s shirts and custom show pads.
WELCOME BACK – THE BIG SENSATION, A COOLEST TOUCHDOWN, and LIVING LARGE
Owned by Merritt Equine Ventures, LLC, Kilgore, Texas, The Big Sensation is under the guidance of and stands at Kristin Layher Show Horses with Lacy Merritt Blalock serving as Assistant Breeding Manager. The Big Sensation, aka Jerry, is a seven time World Show Champion, six time Reserve World Show Champion and is a two time APHA All Around Horse. Not only is Jerry a top performer, so are his offspring. At the 2015 APHA Fall World Show, his get gathered eight buckles, two sweepstakes wins, one futurity win, one Reserve All Around Horse title and numerous Top 5 and Top 10 accomplishments.
ACoolest Touchdown is a 2009 sorrel stallion by ACoolest. He is an AQHA and APHA World and Reserve World Champion sire, AQHA Congress Champion sire, and National Champion Breeders Halter Futurity sire. Owned by Steve, Lorraine and Amanda Wallinger, ACoolest Touchdown stands at Olin Parker Show Horses.
Living Large is again a major sponsor, which includes the sponsorship of the Exhibitors’ Appreciation BBQ. Living Large, aka Shaq, is a 2009 stallion by These Irons Are Hot and is registered with APHA and AQHA. Owned by Cathy Corrigan Frank, Arizona, Shaq is a 9 time World Champion including a Quarter Horse Congress Reserve Champion. He is managed by Kevin and Melissa Dukes Performance Horses and stands in Weatherford, Texas.
WELCOME BACK – MFA INCORPORATED & ORSCHELN FARM & HOME
With over 160 locations in 9 states throughout the Midwest, shoppers will find everything needed for work, play and to keep your horses healthy and happy at Orscheln Farm & Home.
With a full line of horse health products to keep your animal in the top condition, if your local MFA dealer doesn’t have what you need, MFA Incorporated should be able to get it for you.
NEW CLASS SPONSORS ADDED
BB Toy & Mini Aussies/Barbara Carter, Cumpton’s Creek Farm Services/Colt/Clay/Clint Cumpton, John Kayser Show Horses, Manna Pro/Jayme Morrison, Premier Performances Horses/Karen Qualls, Transcendence/Dr Leggett, Thunder Rock Training/Karen Foxx.
Previously announced class sponsors: A Danson Image/Schueler Paints, A Masked Asset/McFarland Farms, Awesome All Night/Gary & Lynn Wasson, B4 Quarter Horses & Paints/Bryan & Shirley Bergeson/Josh & Blair Olson, Julie Black Performance Horses, Cindy Sundgren Performance Horses, Come Get Ya Some/Ron & JoAnna Shelly, Bell & Kimberlyn Crisp, 2D Farms/Doctor Dave, Jeanne Dial Performance Horses, Peak Performance Horses/Jeff Burley, Double Up Investment/Jeff Burley, Equine Auction Exchange/Shane Watson, Mike Fester Insurance & Equine Services, Renee Garrison Show Horses, Sally & Maggie Griffin, Gumz Farms/Moonpie/Amy Gumz, Ken & Karen Kennedy, Greg & Carlene Lowe, Maestas Show Horses/Arturo Maestas, Painted Plantation/Joe Mizzi, Perkins Paints Show Horses/Brad Perkins, Professional Horse Services Inc./Mike & Stephanie Jennings, Reisinger Farms/Gregg Reisinger, Tim, Cindy & Casey Snapp, Snow Quarter Horses/Jim & Georgia Snow, TM Show Horses/Theresa Martz, Tambke & Tambke LLC/Greg & Jenenne Tambke, Triple Crown Nutrition/Jerral Seale, Umbereger Show Horses/Allison Umberger, Glover Galyean Partnership/VS Code Red/VS Flatline, Cindy & Chloe Westphal, Sharlene & Lana Wirsig, Zips Royal Flush/Tracy Billing.
For information as it becomes available: www.facebook.com/painthorsecongress/
or our website: www.wwphc.com
Congress Chair: Casey West. 785-479-6817. westcasey@hotmail.com
Show Manager: Karen Kennedy. 479-414-6965. kpaintacre@aol.com
Show Secretary: Diane Gage. 316-737-3309. wwphc@hotmail.com
Sponsor Chair: Clea Bobbitt. 573-375-7885. cleabobbitt@gmail.com
Trade Show Chair: John Dunn. 816-898-4284. wwphcvendors@aol.com
