Shows and Events

 

   

January 30 - February 1st, 2009 113th Annual Fort Worth Stock Show Gypsy Horse World Show
Will Rogers Horse Show Complex, John Justin Arena
Fort Worth, Texas

Limited Stalls were available for this first time at this venue, taking waiting list reservations via email gcsa@flash.net. The average grounds attendance at this renowned event has been over 900,000 persons making the Stock Show one of the most coveted equine events annually drawing almost 3,000 head of equine. An extensive international program has been developed and annually attracts visitors from well over 80 foreign nations. The Stock Show generates an economic impact in excess of $100 million  for the Fort Worth area.   This premier opportunity to expose the public to our Gypsy Horses is unprecedented !

October 24 - 26th, 2008  Women and Horses Expo 2008
Sedalia, MO
MO State Fairgrounds

Stallion parade, Women and Horses Versatility Challenge, Breed Demos and more (men can participate too!). For infomation about taking your Gypsy Cob please contact David Dunbar 417-461-1255 no calls after 10pm please! For more information on the event visit the website  www.womenandhorsesexpo.com  or contact the organizers: horsewomanexpo@aol  417-581-1157

October 12th, 2008  Feathered Horse Classic
Georgia National Fairgrounds
 401 Larry Walker Parkway (hwy 224) Perry, GA 

Visit the website for more information
www.featheredhorseclassic.com . Open to all registered Gypsy Horses this year!

September 19-21st, 2008 Oklahoma State Fair Draft & Gypsy Horse Show
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
State Fair Park

Nineteen "Gypsy Horse" classes for any registered Gypsy Cobs or Gypsy Horses using GCSA rules. These include halter, driving, obstacle, costume, western and english pleasure riding, some open fun classes are included. Check the website www.okstatefair.com for entry forms (they will be up no later than June 1, 2008 if not sooner.). Entries will close 8-15-2008, with late entries being accepted up until 6pm the evening before the first desired class. We invite you to check out the updated barns/arena at www.okstatefairpark.com , Barn 6 will be used for entrants.

August 15th through 17th, 2008  The Colorado Horse Park Draft, Gypsy, Haflinger Show and Shire Regional Show
Colorado Horse Park
Parker, Colorado

Offering Halter, Performance and Farm Classes. For more information please contact: Deborah M. Terry, DMT Enterprises, Inc. 1382 Flintwood Road. Franktown, CO 80116. Office 303-688-3266, Fax 303-688-3847, debbiechp@msn.com You can download the entry form here.  


July 15-20, 2008 Saratoga County Fair  Ballston Spa, NY 

Open Draft Show, enter under "Other Drafts Horse/Pony Classes" plus any classes for "draft/and or saddle horses". Stalls are $15 first come first serve. Get your entry forms here: Welcome to The Saratoga County Fair - Exhibitor Rules & Forms! contact Tom Armer 518-885-5696 for more information he is the chairperson or Paul Lent 518-882-5531. Lets get our foot in the door and get a yearly Gypsy Cob show here!    

July 6-8, 2008 Baroque Horse Festival Horse Show

Elkhorn, WI
Walworth County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds, Hwy 11

A USEF licensed show that has classes for Gypsy Cobs. Please contact Nancy for more information.

Contact: Nancy Nathanson, P. O. Box 535, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 805-688-8014 phone, 805-688-5903 fax
 


June 21-22, 2008 Oklahoma Celtic Festival
Payne County Expo Center

Stillwater, OK

The Oklahoma Celtic Heritage Festival is hosting a Livestock Exhibition of Celtic Breed of animals. There is no charge for stalls, but you must have your reservations in by May 21. Click this link for a reservation form. Contact Marsha Gulic for more information Chinkapinranch@aol.com for information on other Gypsy Cobs attending this festival. Visit the Celtic Festival website http://www.okcelticfest.com/Festival.html.


June 1st, 2008 Saratoga Driving Associations Clinic

Ballston Spa, NY

Shadowhawke Gypsies Farm, 71 Lasher Road

Jeff Morse a nationally known competitor, clinician and trainer with over 30 years experience, specializing in training horses and their people for carriage driving will be conducting this clinic.

Jeff works with all levels of drivers to make driving a safe and enjoyable experience. The clinic is $55 for a 50 minute lesson for SDA members $65 for non-members. Auditors are welcome at $10 per person. contact Gina Handy gina.handy@saratogadriving.com 518-583-4316 for more information.


May 2 - 4, 2008 National Gypsy & Drum Horse Classic

Lexington, Kentucky
Kentucky Horse Park
This great show is on again this year there are clinics and a "meet the judge" forum on friday. This is one you do not want to miss! For information on this show go to the shows website www.gypsyshow2008.com  you can also see pictures from last years show. For a program got to www.gypsyshow2008.com/program.htm  you can download an entry form at http://www.gypsyshow2008.com/entry-form.pdf 


April 25-27, 2008 MN Horse Expo

St. Paul, MN 1265 Snellling Ave. North
Visit this wonderful horse expo and see Gypsy Cobs. For More information contact: Pam Barthel barthelslaaussashire@hotmail.com or Melanie Kucera zahararosea@yahoo.com

March 15-16, 2008 MID TENNESSEE HORSEFEST

Franklin, TN
http://www.midtnhorsefest.com/index.html
We have members attending this expo, for more information on Gypsy Cobs attending and events available please contact: Chris Thompson thefourthompsons@msn.com