Paint Horse Congress Welcomes Sponsors
Paint Horse Congress
Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square
Wednesday, August 2 – Sunday, August 6, 2017
Sponsored by the Kansas Paint Horse Association
The Equine Chronicle
“Tom Grabe’s From the Publisher article in the recent Equine Chronicle pretty much sums up their position in the horse industry, always giving back. The Paint Horse Congress cannot thank Tom enough for his gracious sponsorship and support,” says Congress Sponsor Chair Clea Bobbitt “Thank you, Equine Chronicle, for being a huge part of our success and for giving us the media vehicle with which to publicize our show and those who support us.”
“The same giving back applies to all of our sponsors. We could not stage the Paint Horse Congress without their support.”
Equine Aqua Spa Center
Equine Aqua Spa Center, owned and operated by Ramona Caldwell, has returned for a second year. 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.
RMR/Round Meadow Ranch/Woodruff Family/Brian Isbell/Kevin Garcia Originals
RMR/Round Meadow Ranch, the Woodruff Family, trainer Brian Isbell and Kevin Garcia Originals are returning and continue to sponsor arena drags by Arena Werks. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Buck and Ann Woodruff, long time Paint Horse owners, focus on daughter Lillian. Under the exclusive management of trainer Brian Isbell, Lillian is a major contender in Youth 14-18 events.
Kevin Garcia Originals is a familiar brand to horse show competitors. With over fifteen years of experience, Kevin specializes in custom horse show apparel for beginners to world champions.
Diamond 2M Show Horses: He’s Stylin & Transcendence
Diamond 2M Show Horses and World and Reserve World Champions are synonymous. Located in Sanger, Texas, the ranch has established itself by focusing on breeding, training, showing and selling the finest Halter horses in the industry. Diamond 2M is owned by accomplished amateur exhibitor, Melinda Minnis, and managed by head trainer, Kelley Stone.
Hes Stylin, a 2006 stallion, owned by the Hes Stylin Syndicate and managed by Kelley Stone, is a multiple World Champion, sire of multiple World Champions and for the 4th time is an APHA World Show Breeders Futurity leading money earner.
Transcendence, a son of Hes Stylin, is a 6X World Champion including a 2016 APHA unanimous World Champion. He is owned by Kevin and Edie Williams; managed by Kelley Stone.
The Big Sensation – In Loving Memory (2003-2017)
Merritt Equine Ventures, LLC – Lacy Merritt Blalock
Seven-time World Champion and multiple World Champion sire, The Big Sensation, left a mark on the APHA industry. Owned by the team behind Merritt Equine Ventures, LLC, Mike and Teresa Merritt and Lacy Merritt Blalock, “Jerry” holds the distinction of being the only horse in history to win all four age groups of Hunter Under Saddle classes at the APHA World Show: 2-Year-Old, 3-Year-Old, Junior, and Senior.
Living Large
Living Large continues to be a part of the Paint Horse Congress. His sponsorship includes 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 10 time World Champion and World Champion sire. He is managed by Kevin and Melissa Dukes Performance Horses and stands in Weatherford, Texas.
Never Compromise – Williamson Paint & Quarter Horses
Owned by Williamson Paint & Quarter Horses, Never Compromise stands at the Williamson’s state of the art equine center in Haslett, Michigan and is under the direction of Deanna Williamson. With multiple wins in as a futurity horse, his records reflects an NSBA World Championship Show title and APHA World Show title.
