Summer Horse Show Series and Clinics at Achin' Acres

Another great benefit show season has come and passed at Achin' Acres. During the course of the summer 2007 series, over 300 different horse and rider teams competed. We had pristine weather for every show and the turn out was excellent.

The 2008 showbill is posted below, scroll down for details.

Halter Classes at Achin' Acres Sept 2007 (click images for larger photo)

Overall Halter champion 2007 "Twisted Strawman"

Twisted Strawman (pictured left and center) is a 3Yr Appaloosa Stallion owned by Mike Fraunfelter and Stephanie Babcock of "Appsolutly Appaloosas/Hundred Acres Farm" in Litchfield, Oh 330-723-1400. This fine stallion will be bred to Acin' Acres farm's own CRHA national champion mare High Amber Sundance (pictured right) for a 2009 foal.

Costume Class at Achin' Acres Sept 2007

The last show of the season was the pig roast and year end award ceremony on Sept 29th. There was a huge turn out for the show. Most remained for the awards ceremony and a huge feast afterwards. Everyone had a blast and there were a lot of smiling faces.

Click here for the 2007 Achin' Acres horse show series end of year award ceremony photo gallery            

We are looking forward to seeing you all this year's show series. Thank you to all the exhibitors, sponsors and to everyone that helped make the shows possible. Click the link below for the 2008 showbill.

Achin' Acre 2008 showbill  (PDF)

Printable entry forms (PDF)

Interested in sponsoring classes at our horse show series? (a great advertising opportunity!!)

Click below for more details. Achin Acres is now excepting sponsors for the 2008 shows. Get your spot early.

Show Sponsorship forms  (PDF)

For information on sponsoring the Holy Trinity show, please visit their website

April 28th 2007 Riding Clinic At Achin' Acres

The clinic on April 28th was a huge success. Nine riders participated  in reining, eight in horsemanship and eight in showmanship. All participants received and award of some type. First place won gift bags donated by Shannon Dillinger. There was a raffle with the prize of a bucket of goods donated by Litchfield tack. Hats and horse weight tapes were donated by Gayle Reveron, the Nutrena sales representative for this area. 

The clinic was both fun and informative and all participants seem to have a great time.

The clinicians were:

Jackie Anton - reining

Shannon Dillinger - horsemanship/ equitation

Rae Ellen Siegmyer - showmanship

There will be a follow up reining clinic to be held in conjunction with the Achin' Saddle Cinchers 4-H riding practice in the show arena June 5.2007, with rain date of June 12, 2007. These are both Tuesdays and there is no charge for the event. We will be starting at 6:00 PM with warm up's and the clinic will start at 6:30 PM sharp. This clinic will be on the #4 pattern handed out at the clinic on April 28th.

Please remember, Achin' Acres Farm has donated the grounds for these events. Please see the sponsorship form for the horse  show series above to make a donation and to sponsor classes.

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