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Indy Charity Updates



The Indianapolis Charity Horse Show, June 1-4, is pleased to announce that Lynda Freseth of Oconomowoc, WI will be handling the judging duties in all divisions of the horse show. Lynda brings many years of expertise and knowledge to her judging duties.

Premium books are being sent by email this year. To get on the mailing list please contact Judy McManama, judymack26@yahoo.com or 317-773-3931 and provide her with your email address. Premium books will be mailed upon request.

The show will be held once again in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds with the ring being made longer this year. The show is spectator friendly with ringside tables and food and beverage services so you do not have to leave your seat. Vendors are located in the same area as the show ring. Stabling will be in two barns each with its own ring to work horses in. Also available is an outdoor covered ring. Few facilities offer this type of setup.

The Indianapolis Charity Horse Show is a qualifying show for the Kentucky World Championships. The divisions offered are: Saddlebred, Hackney, Morgan, Roadster, Friesian, Equitation and Academy. There are a wide variety of specialty classes with UPHA Classics for Saddlebreds and Hackneys, UPHA Challenge Cups, UPHA Pink Ribbon class, NHS "Good Hands", Saddle & Bridle’s Pleasure Medallion, Shatner Western Pleasure and Hunter Country pleasure classes and AHHS Medallions.

The host hotel is once again the Sheraton at Keystone at the Crossing, 888-627-7814. Be sure to ask for the horse show rates when making reservations. The cut-off date for the horse show rates is May 6. The hotel is located close to major shopping centers and excellent eateries.

The premium book will be available soon and will also be posted on the show’s website www.indycharityhs.org. Please contact Peter Fenton 859-321-9281 or Judy McManama, judymack26@yahoo.com, 317-773-3931 for your Indianapolis Charity Horse Show information.

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