Hunter /Jumper Info
September 14th – 18th, 2011
We look forward to welcoming our Hunter and Jumper exhibitors and the public to the show and hope they will enjoy the wonderful traditions and hospitality that make the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show a very special event.
NEW: $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
Sunday September 18th at 2:00 pm
Adding to the excitement this year will be a $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. Park in your tailgate spot and host your own party for $50 or enjoy a ringside table and light, late lunch with wine and beer for $75.
ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals
Saturday September 17th at 7:00 pm
We are proud to once again host the ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals. Based on a percentage established by the Maclay organization, the top riders from the Saint Louis National Charity Horse show will qualify to participate in the National Maclay Finals, held in late fall at the National Horse Show in Lexington, KY. Reserved ringside tables complete with wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks are available for $75.
$25,000 Grand Prix
Saturday September 17th at 1:00 pm Kick back, relax and watch the Grand Prix in style with friends. Whether you would like to enjoy a casual BBQ lunch with a cash bar and informal seating, or tailgate with your friends ringside for an up close and personal view of the Grand Prix, join us for an exciting afternoon watching top-level riders and their horses compete for $25, 000 in prize money. Tailgate spots are $50 and a BBQ lunch is available for $10 per person.
Saddlebred Info
September 22nd – October 1st, 2011
The ASB portion of our show combines the impressive Saddlebred stars, in the 5-Gaited, 3-Gaited and Fine Harness divisions for shown by both Amateur riders and Professional Trainers with a showcase for the American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse. We are host to the American Saddlebred Horse Associations Region 5 Championships featuring top horses and riders in 20 divisions from Missouri, Kansas and Illinois. The $5,000 RS Palmer Five-Gated Stake is a top feature of the closing performance on Saturday evening. St. Louis is also unique in presenting a Saddlebred Over Fences class where hunt seat riders compete over a hunter course usually seen only in Hunter/Jumper shows as well as Trail Classes for Western horses.
Saddle and Bridle Pleasure Horse Championships
Saturday October 1st With the combined sponsorship of the Horse Show and Saddle and Bridle Magazine, St. Louis presents six World and National Championships for ASB Pleasure Horses climaxed Saturday night by the spectacular Shatner World Championship for Western Pleasure Horses. The National Equitation Finals for the Saddle and Bridle Pleasure Medallions present a demanding challenge to the riding skills of young riders.
Midwest Regional Academy Championships
Sunday October 2nd
We will once again host the Midwest Regional Academy Championships, that offers competition for riders at the lesson-program level. Details are in the prize list.
