CHAPTER 8 A NEW HOME FOR UPHA CHAPTER 8 Murfreesboro, TN-The 6th Annual UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show began 2012 on a new date and at a new facility. According to spokespersons for the show they felt they had grown to capacity at the former location in Cleveland, TN and a move was essential for the show to accommodate the growth. The new facility is housed in Murfreesboro at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum(also home to the National Academy Championship Finals). This facility offers 500 permanent stalls, and indoor warm-up area and a state-of-the-art climate controlled coliseum. The show schedule remained the same over the course of the show. One new feature was the addition of the Southern Saddlebred Sales venue. This new auction was held on Friday and dispersed 100 horses to bidders. It is the hope of the UPHA Chapter 8 committee to continue to offer affordable horse shows in a fun relaxed environment. This year proved very exciting as many riders chose to make their debuts with new horses at this show and many trainers brought young horses for their first introduction to the show ring. Though numbers were light in some classes there was strong overall competition and talent throughout the show.
Judge:
Billy Jarrell - Versailles, KY
Show Chairmen:
James Hale Lisa Bible
Show Secretary:
Janie Hamilton
Photographer:
Courtney Church www.courtneychurchphotography.com
Videographer:
Horse Show Video Productions www.horseshowvideoproductions.com
Ringmaster:
Brendan Heintz
Announcer:
Travis Olinger
Organist:
Stacy Beam
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