Around the Rings – 2023 ShoMe Spring ShoCase
All photos provided by KRC Photography and Kate Barrett
By Kate Barrett and Delores Kuhlwein
The highlight event was the Team Versatility Friday evening. Teams of 4 compete in 4 mystery classes that are determined by the roll of a giant inflatable dice, then they have 30 minutes to prep before the start of the first event.
The show series ShoMe Horse Shows in Michigan is a wildly popular, open, all-breed circuit built around doing things differently, and just for fun. “All three of our shows have a different theme and outside-the-box classes,” says Liz Gear, who owns and operates ShoMe Horse Shows with her husband, Kurtis Gear.
For example, their much-loved ShoMe Holiday ShoDown that took place December 16-18, 2022, at Michigan State University Pavilion, sold out in less than 15 minutes when they opened reservations (over 350 stalls).
“ShoMe Horse Shows kicked off its first of three open show series with the Spring ShoCase. This is the first show of the horse show season for many exhibitors in Michigan. Door prizes were given out from sponsors: Cowboy Leather- MI, Soft Landing Farm, Show Stopper Tack, and The Prickly Pear,” Kate says.
“We offer challenge classes where riders can show off impressive, non-traditional horse show skills that included: Handsfree Showmanship, Bareback Horsemanship and Equitation, Bridleless Western Pleasure, and the Granny Smith Apple Challenge, all of which were sponsored classes by Designer Farms, Fabus Farms, Xanadu Farms, Northfork Farms & Outback, and The Purple Spur Tack.”
The Team Versatility Challenge also grew this year to the tune of 13 teams. “Teams are made up of 4 team members who compete in a random draw of classes,” Kate explains. “This year’s show we rolled a large inflatable dice for Halter class, English Pleasure, Equitation and A Down & Back speed event. Each member competes in an event and the team who accumulates the most points with placings wins! This year’s winner was Fireballs of Fieldstone Farm. This event was sponsored by JR Covell Performance Horses & MIHA.”
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 Results!
Thank you to challenge sponsors, JR Covell Performance Horses and MIHA!
13 teams competed in the dice rolled classes of Halter, English Equitation, English Pleasure and Down & Back!
1st: Fireballs of Fieldstone Farm
2nd: Northfork’s Fatter Chance
3rd: All The Jingle Ladies
4th: Kiss My Heat
5th: Fat Chance
The next show, The ShoMe Summer ShoStopper takes place in Midland, MI July 14-16, 2023.
Website: https://shomehorseshows.com
Social: Facebook/Instagram: @shomehorseshows
Congratulations to Hi𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐌𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞!
Ranch Horse
Grand: Jeanne Hugo & Baylite Jac
Reserve: Collin DeSota & Summers Secret Sensation
Finalist: Layla Wood & Invested Lotsa Gold
Open Non-Stock Horse
Grand: Madison Weedon & Designers Got A Tude
Reserve: Dawn Ryan & Trubadors Fancy
Finalist: Samantha Emerson & Dream Catcher
Select Senior Division
Grand: Justmakin Music & Stefanie Gill
Reserve: The Only Hottified & Annette Price
Finalist: Sorry Not Sorry & Debra Tate
Green Rider 19 & Over
Grand: Face A Big Chip & Tonya Woollard
Reserve: Bartenders Double Image & Carolyn Hurst
Finalist: Well Appointed & Clara Gutshall
Green Rider 11-18
Grand: Ivy Bontrager & Something Im Good At
Reserve: Alayna Pluto & Country Boy Rolls
Finalist: Ariah Jodarski & Do A Little Day Drinkin
Green Rider 10 & Under
Grand: Delaney Schultz & Little Red Lucy
Reserve: Mallory Morin & Total Trophy Wife
Finalist: Rosalie Shelle & The Best of Sonny
Open Green Horse
Grand: Olivia Phillips & Tee Coolest Affair
Reserve: Lilly Ewen & BlueDaCris
Finalist: Layne Price & LGF Iron Alibi
Stock Horse 30 & Over
Grand: Caitlin Gordon & Howie Dance
Reserve: Caitlin Arthur & All Time Fancy Man
Finalist: Jessica Bouman & KB All Eyes On Me
Stock Horse 19-29
Grand: Kaitlyn Ripley & Kissin My Invitation
Reserve: Cassidy Bartkowiak & Im Gentleman Jack
Finalist: Morgan Alexander & Lopen After Dark
Stock Horse 16-18
Grand: Alyssa Woren & Bellas Sour Dixie
Reserve: Ethan Jones & Saint From Above
Finalist: Emelia Perez & How Ya Figure
Stock Horse 13-15
Grand: Jenna Morse & I Know I Am Invited
Reserve: Kaylee Almazan & Ms Principle Zippo
Finalist: Rachel Jones & Dressedtothemaxx
Stock Horse 12 & Under
Grand: Ella Spies & Cash Only
Reserve: Caroline Fabus & Fifty Shades of Silver
Finalist: Madison Schneider & Lonesome No More
The gallery of high point winners!
