Welcome - event update
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EVERYONE WINS AT 4-H
OPEN FREESTYLE REINING
& PARADE OF BREEDS
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4-H Costumed Riders, Reining, and a Parade of Breeds
Have you ever seen a big yellow chicken ride a bridleless horse?
How about a human cannonball that dives off his galloping horse all in time to unforgettable music?
At this year’s 4-H Open Freestyle Reining, open to all participants, on October 17 at the Sul Ross Arena
in Alpine Texas, you may see horses in bikinis or hula skirts and best of all, there is no spectator fee.
Creativity in costumes, music, and equine performances are all showcased in this competition divided by
groups from ages eight and under to adult. All participants will be vying for special prizes to be awarded
to the Best Dressed Horse, Best Adaptation of Screen Media, and more. Each horseback participant will put
on a show for the crowd incorporating certain required elements of reining such as a spin or rollback.
The reining maneuvers themselves are cued to the horse by the rider’s legs, the distribution of weight
in the saddle, and by the reins. The current Presidio County Extension Agent, Jesse Lea Schneider, founded
the event 18 years ago along with a tireless and dedicated committee, which states that everyone is welcome
to come to this top-notch event that encourages and rewards creativity with horses. Every participant from
the youngest to the oldest will receive a prize ranging from a new saddle to the top-scoring 4-Her and a custom
made hat for the reserve, to saddle pads, belt buckles, and new tack! Three judges will be scoring points not
only on the execution of the maneuvers for each age division but extra points will be awarded for costume,
choreography, and originality. An extra exhibit this year will be a parade of horse breeds from around the
Big Bend during which riders will showcase their chosen breed and style of riding. These horse owners will
be available for questions or a close up look at their horses after the show! Also acting as official announcer
for the show, Jesse Lea Schneider says the competition starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. So, design a costume for
you and your horse, create your own pattern, set it to your favorite music and join us for
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"the most FUN you can have on a horse"
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LATEST NEWS |
Nikki Woodward
of Alpine
was the Hi-Point
4-Her of the event.
This Title earned her the event's custom
Trophy Saddle
(click to see)
Mattie Dunshee
of Alpiine
was the Reserve Hi-Point 4-Her and received a handmade
"SPRADLEY HAT"
Photo Album CD
of all (1600) event photos were on sell.
Those lucky attendees who purchased a CD received classic action and award winning portrait photos for a mere $7.
All proceeds went to next years numerous awards, many buckles and top award winning saddle.
See ya'll again in October.
Stalls
For Stalls please call
Big Bend Equine Center
(432) 837-5223 or (432) 294-1153
or email
"Big Bend Equincenter"
Motels
For Hotel reservations please call
Best Western - Alpine
(432) 837-5130
Blocked Rooms are under
~ 4-H Freestyle Reining ~
"Happy Trails"
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