Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show welcomes Open & Amateur exhibitors, new Breeders Futurity classes, clinicians and the equine community

Fort Worth, TX—Phase two of the American Paint Horse Association’s World Championship Show series kicks off November 5, 2009 with the Fall World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, and continues through November 14 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.

The improved format features slot classes, Open and Amateur World Championship competition in a wide array of disciplines, Challenge and sweepstakes classes, plus the new Breeders’ Futurity. Sprinkle in unique shopping, clinicians, fun exhibitor activities and Fort Worth hospitality and it’s a recipe for a great show!

Showing

The Fall World Show is bringing together nearly 900 outstanding Paint Horses in Open and Amateur competition from across the country and the globe. Competitors will go head-to-head in halter, Western performance classes, English performance classes, speed events and everything in between during the course of the event, with the exception of reining and cattle classes held at the Summer World Show.

Ten days’ worth of classes will see approximately 2,100 entries in the arena. Big money is on the line in the slot classes and Breeders’ Futurity classes, where substantial entry fees also mean large payouts for the winners. Horses entered in the 11 slot classes will compete for $186,250 while the inaugural Breeders’ Futurity will pay out over $67,725 when all is said and done.

Excitement surrounds the new Hart Non-Pro Versatility Challenge as it makes its debut, as well. Those up to the challenge introduced by longtime APHA corporate sponsor Hart Trailers will enter the arena and be judged in 4 events—Western pleasure, hunter under saddle, reining and barrel racing—proving the versatility of their Paint Horse and vying for a new Hart 3-horse slant-load trailer with living quarters valued at $32,000.

The Association will host fun activities for the exhibitors throughout the show, including the ever-popular dog races, a NASCAR-themed golf car decorating contest and parade and several exhibitor appreciation parties.

Shopping

More than 50 vendors will be on-site daily with unique and fashionable offerings. The Colors of the Season Gift Show is arguably the best location in Fort Worth to find that perfect something for the hard-to-please Western-lifestyle enthusiast, all in one place. The gift show will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the entirety of the horse show.

Saturday, November 7 is the annual Holiday Shopping Event at the Colors of the Season Gift Show. Bring your family and enjoy complimentary holiday activities, door prizes and free gift wrapping from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., courtesy of APHA.

Seminars

Back by popular demand, APHA and corporate sponsor Purina Mills will host free horsemanship seminars during the Fall World Show. From 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, join us to take advantage of this opportunity for instruction from some of the industry’s best. On Saturday, National Reining Horse Association Hall of Famer Clint Haverty & Co. will have the arena floor, and on Sunday we welcome renowned equestrienne Lynn Palm.

Then on Friday, November 13, dressage rider Joy Alexander will offer classroom lessons and live demonstrations from 1 to 3:30 p.m., followed on Saturday, November 14, by an exhibition of “Dressage for the Western Rider.”

Trainer Amy Andresen and the American Paint Horse Foundation’s raffle filly will be on hand for demonstrations and viewings throughout the show, and for a longer period of time on Saturday afternoon prior to the Clint Haverty clinic. The drawing for the filly will be held Saturday, November 14.

 More about the Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show

The Fall World Championship Show is the second phase of APHA’s premier event. In ten short days, APHA will name 127 World Champion Paint Horses, award over $450,000 in cash and prizes, and see over 2,100 competitors. Clinicians will add depth to the lineup for the equine community, and our vendors bring art, jewelry, clothing, home décor, trucks, trailers and more.

 Join us for the fun! Admission and parking are free every day. To learn more visit aphaworldshow.com/fall or call APHA at (817) 834-2742.