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posted 2.1.12
See the complete slate of Judges on our OFFICIALS page.
posted 1.16.12
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Follow the progress of the remodeling of Barns 4 & 5 on the Oklahoma State Fair website.
posted 11.13.11
FIRST ROUND OF JUDGES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2012 GRAND NATIONAL AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MORGAN HORSE SHOW®.
The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is pleased to announce tentative agreements with the following eight judges for 2012:
HUNTER/WESTERN
CLASSIC/PARK/PLEASURE
The entire slate of judges will be announced soon. All eyes in the Morgan world will once again focus on Oklahoma City in October of 2012 as the city showcases some of the best athletes of America’s first breed.
Competition begins Saturday, October 6th with three shows daily through Saturday, October 13th. Show times will be at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day.
For more information on this exceptional animal, check out the breeds website at www.morganhorse.com. Or, for more information on the 2012 horse show, you can log on to www.morgangrandnational.com.
posted 10.15.11
View the 2011 Show Program. Click Here
posted 9.26.11
WATCH FREE! With the help of Markel, RaDon and Marsha de Arriaga, all three rings will be FREE on the internet throughout the week. The show will be broadcast live on www.morganhorsevideos.com. Look for more people than ever to see how GREAT our Morgan horses are at our Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show®.
posted 9.18.11 (revised times posted 10.3.11)
Dressage Times now posted. Please note that several Saturday classes were moved to Sunday and Sunday classes moved to Monday. This was to facilitate the Western Division that must be run in its entirety before the Open Dressage Division begins per USEF. Click here for the ride times. (REVISED 10-3-11)
posted 9.2.11
Entrance to the fairgrounds will be limited to Gate 5 (off May Ave) and Gate 6 (off Reno). Gate 5 will be the primary access to the fairgrounds and open 24-7. Gate 6 will be open from 6:00 a.m. to the end of the day’s events. See map for detailed gate information.
All horse transport vehicles must check in at the guard shack on Barn Row (Chisholm Trail) located between the Coliseum and covered work arena. Coggins and health certificates must be shown at this time. All exhibitors must also check in at the horse show office prior to unloading to receive your stall assignments.
posted 9.1.11
CHARLES OWEN NAMED “OFFICIAL PROTECTIVE HELMET” SPONSOR OF THE GRAND NATIONAL & WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MORGAN HORSE SHOW
The 2011 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is pleased to partner with Charles Owen, Inc. as the “Official Protective Helmet” of this year’s show.
Like the Grand National, Charles Owen has a long history in the equestrian world. World famous for raising the bar in safety, Charles Owen is celebrating its 100 year birthday as a leading manufacturer of riding helmets. When Charles Owen himself founded the company in 1911, his mission was to make products for a safer world. Under the direction of Charles Owen’s grandson, Roy Burek, the mission has remained the same, but has extended its reach to all parts of the globe.
“Charles Owen helmets incorporate the latest technology in protection, fit and ventilation. We pride ourselves in the fit and protection afforded with a Charles Owen helmet,” said Burek.
Under the agreement, a Charles Owen representative will be on hand during portions of the 2011 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® to conduct fittings and measurements of interested competitors. The customized fit of a Charles Owen ensures the best fit and greatest protection and safety for riders of all disciplines. Competition begins Saturday, October 8 with three shows daily through Saturday, October 15. Show times are 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m., daily. Admission is free throughout the week.
For more information on Charles Owen, visit www.CharlesOwen.com.posted 8.25.11
Judge Change for the 2011 GN & WC MHS Due to circumstances beyond our control, Lawrence Thurber of East Concord, New York will no longer be available to judge at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® in October. Josh Merritt of Vernon, Vermont has accepted the position and will now handle all of Thurber’s judging assignments.
posted 7.25.11
Driven Dressage Tests posted on our FORMS page.
posted 7.7.11
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR 2011
♦ CROSS-ENTERING rules have been removed for Youth/Junior Exhibitor, Ladies/Ladies Amateur, Amateur/Amateur Masters. It is now allowable for the same horse to cross enter into both divisions.
♦ WESTERN DRESSAGE tests have been added to the schedule.
♦ CLASSIC PLEASURE SADDLE YOUTH has been added to the schedule.
♦ NEW CHECK-IN PROCEDURE: Upon arrival, all horse transport vehicles must check in at the main security checkpoint located on Chisholm Trail adjacent to the outdoor covered arena. Coggins and health certificate must be shown for each horse (health papers must also be shown at the horse show office before numbers are released.) All exhibitors must also check in at the horse show office prior to unloading to receive the stall assignments.
♦ NON-SHOWING FEE: Any horse not entered in the show, upon prior approval from management, will be charged a non-showing fee of $50 in addition to the regular stall fee.
♦ SPONSORSHIPS: If you commit to a Grand National sponsorship by August 15th, you will be entered in a raffle to win a 9-night stay at the beautiful Homewood Suites by Hilton in Oklahoma City. This stay is valued at $1200 (See pg.19 for details)
♦ STALL PANELS may not be moved or removed without approval of show manager and must be done by the fairgrounds personnel. Exhibitors will be billed per panel for replacing any removed panel(s), reconfiguring stall(s), and/or the cost of repairing any damage to any stall(s) they use. Cost will be $450 per panel for all barns.
♦ PLEASE READ THE FIRE REGULATIONS in the Rules & Regulations section of the prize list.
♦ EARLY MOVE-IN will be allowed starting Sunday, October 2 at 8 a.m. There will be an early arrival fee charged of $25 per day, per stall for Sunday through Tuesday. Regular move-in will be Wednesday, October 5.
♦ Entries must be postmarked August 16, 2011 or received by August 23. If sending to be received by the 23rd, be sure to send by a method which has a tracking feature such as FedEx, Overnight Express (postal service), etc. in order that the “received by” date may be verified. NOTE: USPS (postal service) does not guarantee next day delivery.
♦ Read the Prize List carefully. Important changes occur every year to classes and schedules especially. Exhibitors are responsible for knowing the rules concerning the sections of this prize list which pertain to their entries. These NOTES do not reflect all changes in the 2011 USEF rules or the 2011 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show Prize List.
♦ Exhibitors owing any debt to a Regional Show will not be allowed to show at the Grand National.
posted 1.10.11
The American Morgan Horse Association Signs Merial as First Official Corporate Sponsor
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to announce that Merial, maker of Ulcergard® and Gastrogard®, has signed on as an Official Sponsor of the AMHA and the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show.
“We are thrilled to welcome Merial as our first Official level corporate sponsor. The AMHA strives to serve its membership, and this new partnership with Merial will provide important information and benefits to help our members help their horses,” stated AMHA Executive Director, Julie Broadway.
As an Official sponsor, Merial will be present at this year’s Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show and will be providing free product coupons and educational information to exhibitors.
Merial is a world-leading animal health company with a proven track record of producing pharmaceutical products and vaccines for performance and pleasure horses.
posted 11.28.10
The entire slate of judges is now available here.
posted 11.16.10
The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show is pleased to announce tentative agreements with the following judges for 2011:
CLASSIC/PARK/PLEASURE
HUNTER/WESTERN
The entire slate of judges will be announced in the next few days.
All eyes in the Morgan world will once again focus on Oklahoma City in October of 2011 as the city showcases some of the best athletes of America’s first breed.
Competition begins Saturday, October 8th with three shows daily through Saturday, October 15th. Show times will be at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day. Admission is free.
For more information on this exceptional animal, check out the breeds website at www.morganhorse.com.