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Blue Ridge Classic Updates



The Blue Ridge Classic, scheduled for July 26-30 in Asheville, NC, has updated its schedule and added classes.

Prize List Correction:

Due to a printing error, the MORGAN PLEASURE DRIVING section appears on Page 13 of the prize list under the Academy section.

Class Change:

Class 109 – Morgan Walk/Trot or Jog Pleasure – and Class 138 – Morgan Walk/Trot or Jog Pleasure Championship – the age is now 11 & Under (instead of 12 & under as previously published).

Added Classes:

63A – ASB Amateur Three-Gaited – 15.2 & Under (will be the 1st class on Wednesday evening)

75A – Saddleseat Equitation-Adult (to follow Class 75 and go before the ring drag on Wednesday evening)

109A – ASHA Jr. Exhibitor Fine Harness Driving Challenge (to be the 1st class on Thursday evening)

122A – ASHA Jr. Exhibitor Show Pleasure Driving Challenge (to follow Class 122 and go before the ring drag on Thursday evening)

132A – Morgan Roadster Under Saddle (will be the 1st class on Friday morning)

148A – Morgan Walk/Trot Equitation-11 & Under Championship (to follow Class 148 and go before the ring drag on Friday morning) – must have shown and been judged in Class 35.

183A – Academy Show Pleasure Driving (will follow Class 183 on Saturday morning)

210A – Morgan Hunter Pleasure – Jr. Exhibitor/Amateur Championship (will be the 1st class on Saturday night)

For further information, visit www.BlueRidgeClassic.com.

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