JUDD WEIL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Heartland Miniature Horse Club will present the Heartland AMHA Classic miniature horse show at the Expo II Center on the Kansas State Fairgrounds on June 17 and June 18.
"This year we're going to do it a little bit differently, we're also going to include the big horses, so there will be miniature horses and big horse," Heather Franklin, Heartland Classic show manager, said. "They will all show in halter classes, which is based on confirmation and how closely they fit the standard of perfection according to the different breed specifications."
Show events will be spread throughout that weekend.
All of the horses will do trail and obstacle classes. The big horses will be rode through the courses, while the miniatures will be guided or driven via cart.
Miniature events will include hunter and jumper classes in hand. Miniatures will also have several driving classes.
The larger horses will have both English and Western riding classes.
A full schedule of events and times can be printed or downloaded at the Heartland Miniature Horse Club website.
Franklin said they are allowing registration for the Heartland Classic up to both show days.
"We would like to encourage anyone who wants to come watch, there is no admission fee," Franklin said. "Anybody who wants to come to come show their horse, bring them on, we'll take them, like I said, right up to shortly before that class enters the ring."
All fees are included in the show bill which can be accessed on the Heartland Classic website.
According to Franklin, the Heartland Miniature Horse Club has been active since the 70s. She has been with the club for 15 years, and is the current president.
Ribbons will be awarded to first to sixth place.
"We have grand champion and reserve classes," Franklin said. "For the miniature horses in the halter, we will give a supreme champion award to what the judge considers to be the best halter horse."
Those wanting to register ahead for the Heartland Classic Miniature Horse Show can call Heather Franklin at (785) 539-0423. For more information, visit the Heartland Miniature Horse Club Facebook page or their website.
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