The Third Annual Prairie Classic was held on the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds,
February 15-19. Many eyes were on this show as it was the pilot for AQHA’s Leveling Program which according to AQHA, “Seeks to increase competition opportunities for
horses and riders alike; it is currently scheduled for full
implementation in 2013.” Attending on behalf of AQHA was Patti Carter-Pratt, Alex Ross and Tom Persechino.
The show was
approved by both the Oklahoma Quarter Horse
and Kansas Quarter Horse Associations as well as AQHA. Class sizes
were up from the previous year and helped contribute to a
very successful show which saw exhibitors who traveled as far as Connecticut, Florida, South Carolina and California
to attend.
There were four
sets of points as well as a Special Event in Western Riding and Trail. The amateurs and youth found the schedule very exhibitor friendly as their classes were held on Saturday and
Sunday with all of the Open classes on Thursday and Friday.
Judges for the 2012 Prairie Classic were:
Holly Hover, Dan Trein, Scott Neuman, Chris Jones, Dawn
Clason, Doug Huls. Specialized Halter: Josh Larman Don Falcon
CLICK HERE to view candids from the show presented by Rodrock Ranches, home of Certain Potential, Only In The Moonlite, Huntin For Chocolate and A Scenic Impulse.
