Aside from the TU equestrian team I will be participating in my first horse show of the year this weekend in Frankfort, KY. It is a nationally recognized Paint Horse Show held over two days on Saturday and Sunday. It should be a large and competitive show with more than twenty individuals in my specific classes. Hoping to have a safe trip and a great show.

Tack Swap in Bowling Green, OH had a good turn out even with the heavy rain. Arriving a little late it was packed with people looking for the best deal. There were two buildings filled with vendors selling both new and used items. My friend and I were fortunate enough to come home with a few used items that will be used at the barn. Seems that the weather never cooperates for this event.

Ohio Paint Horse Amateur auction made around $1200.00 at the tack swap. Not to bad. Actually the best we have made so far.

Horseman’s Flea Market

Wood County Horseman's Flea Market in Bowling Green Ohio.

Date: Sunday March 28 2010

Time: 11-4

Place: Wood County Fairgrounds

Come early to get all the good deal and snacks.

Stock up on last minute items before the show season begins.

The tack swap hosted by the Ohio Paint Horse Amateur Club went great according to my friend Nancy Vanco. She said the attendance was steady. Two of her saddles were also sold that weekend along with some other odds and ends. She herself even bought a new showmanship outfit.

The exact amount of money that was made from selling table spaces and money collected at the door is still unknown. Those figures should be coming in shortly. The money made from this event goes into the Amateur clubs account. It is then used to purchase judges for our shows, the grounds, hotels, and so on. This money is also set aside and held till the end of the year and put towards the purchase of year-end awards.

For five years now the Ohio Paint Horse Tack Swap has been going strong. Hopefully they can continue their success.

TU regional results.

Tiffin Equestrian Advances Two Riders To Semifinals
Concord, Ohio—Two Tiffin University riders qualified for the IHSA Western Semifinals on Sunday, March 14 at Lake Erie Equestrian Center. Junior Alison Dittman won Novice Horsemanship class, while Sophomore Jenna Trillet won Beginner Horsemanship class to qualify for a trip to California and the opportunity to compete in the Semifinals.
Ashley Lewellyn placed third in Beginner Horsemanship and would be the first called in to compete if another rider could not. Sarah Croswhite also place third, but in Intermediate Horsemanship, followed by teammate Josie Holland in fifth place.
In Hunt Seat, Freshman Lauren Stewart placed third in Novice Flat. Stewart placed sixth in Novice Fences behind Dittman who was fourth. Senior Kaitlin Foster placed fifth in Intermediate Flat.
Trillet and Dittman travel to Pamona, Calif. for the Semifinal competition on March 27-28.
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Congratulation to those moving on to CA... Good luck

The TU Equestrian team participated at the regional show this past weekend at the Lake Erie college. Results will be posted shortly.

Also a reminder of the horse swap meet this weekend hosted by the Ohio Paint Horse Amateur Club. All information about the swap can be found on the last post.

Coming up is a tack swap sponsored by the Ohio Paint horse Club. Join the fun, get some good deals, and support the OPHC club.

5th Annual
OHIO PAINT HORSE AMATEUR CLUB
Tack Swap
New location for 2010 – Indoors & Heated
Edwards Building, Franklin Cty. Fairgrounds
Hilliard, OH
Saturday, March 20, 2010
9am – 2pm
General Admission $2/ per person. Kids 5& under FREE
$1 DISCOUNT FOR CANNED GOOD OR NON PERISHABLE ITEM DONATION
Proceeds to benefit Lifecare Alliance – Supporting Columbus Cancer Clinic and Project Open Hand pantries

More information can be found at www.ophc.org