Bring on the horses, rodeo and family fun The Oak Ridge Easter Horse Show returns April 15-16 by ANNETTE JOYCE The Oak Ridge Easter Horse Show made a successful comeback last year after an eight-year break that was capped off by a pandemic. The Easter weekend show returns Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16, and will take place at Steeple Hill Farms in Summerfield. The popular weekend event is being produced by Oak Ridge Horse Show Association (ORHSA), a local group of volunteers who have taken on the task of revitalizing the horse show that has been part of the community’s history for over 75 years. The horse show was initiated by a group of community leaders who were
looking for a way to raise money to build Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. When someone suggested a horse show, the idea took root and the show was an immediate hit for horse lovers as well as those who simply wanted to enjoy participating in a community event. All proceeds from the first five shows went to the church building fund. After that, proceeds were targeted to other community groups and causes, including Oak Ridge Elementary School, Oak Ridge Youth Association, local Scout troops, Northwest Guilford Middle and High schools and summer youth recreation programs. Helen Isley, vice-president of ORHSA’s board of directors, said the group has been working hard to insure this year’s horse show is bigger, better and brings in even more money to distribute for worthy community causes.
Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge Horse Show Association
Oak Ridge Horse Show Association board members have been working to combine popular events of past years with new events that spectators are sure to enjoy. Board members include (front row, L to R) Richard Isley, John McKenzie, Allie Mears, Dan Hylton and Amanda Gritton; (back row, L to R) Jen Southwell, Terri Wellendorf, Michelle Conaway, Helen Isley, Tara Peterson, Amy Page and Mike Doby. Not shown: Hannah Talbot.
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