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official publication of the pinto world championship • June 11, 2012 • vol. 6 no. 1

Thoughts from the Youth President Hello Pinto People!

Welcome to Tulsa, and welcome to the 2012 Pinto World Championship Show.

The barns are filled with the buzz of competition and anticipation of two weeks of fun. The World Show is certainly an event my family and I look forward to each summer. It is good to see old friends and to make new ones.

Youth and A m a t e u r members will have the opportunity to compete in events like the Hippology contest and the Team Tournament.

Social events include the annual Ice Cream Social and Welcome Party/ Cookout. Don’t forget your canine friend - the everThe first is the Miniature popular Dog Show will take Versatility scheduled for the place on Sunday, June 17. second day of the PWC competition.

Later in the Remember dad on Father’s week Youth, Amateur and Day with the “My Pop Rocks” Open competitors will take button, which can be picked their shot at the Versatility up in the show office. Flag class. Horses 4 Heroes, Zone pins will also be available Invitational, Celebrity Walk in honor of Flag Day on Trot, Challenged Riders Class, Thursday, June 14.

Pink Your Pinto and the fan favorite Costume class are It goes without saying, the just a sampling of the many PWC offers a variety of exciting opportunities to showcase opportunities to get involved in and have a great time. I the great Pinto horse.

Be sure to take note of the many special events offered during the Pinto World Championship Show.

encourage everyone to take advantage of these events and enjoy the best two weeks of the year!

So have fun, make some great memories and enjoy your magnificent Pinto equines.

Best of luck to everyone as you enter into thirteen days of stiff competition. Happy trails!

Kelsey Ritchie PtHA Youth President 20122013

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PWC MOVE IN & SPECIAL EVENTS Western Dressage Seminar, Hippology, and Pink Your Boots!

June 10, 2012 * 92 Degrees * Bright, Sunshiny Day!

HEY YOUth! Sign Up at Pinto Place for the Youth Pink your Pinto Competition by Tuesday, June 19, and don’t forget to sign the Prayers from Pinto card for Banks Ready.

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Today’s Classes, Tomorrow’s Champions 7:30 a.m. Arena 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

OP - Dressage, Training Level Test 2 OP - Dressage, Training Level Test 3 OP - Dressage, Breeding Stock, Training Level Test 3 AM - Dressage, Training Level Test 1 YA - Dressage, Horse/Pony, Training Level Test 1 OP - Dressage, First Level Test 1 OP - Dressage, First Level Test 3 OP - Dressage, Second Level Test 1

7:30 a.m. Arena 2

9 PRELIM YA Jr - English Showmanship, Horse (TT) 10 PRELIM YA Sr - English Showmanship, Horse (TT) 11 PRELIM YA - English Showmanship, Breeding Stock 12 PRELIM YA Novice - English Showmanship 13 PRELIM YA Walk/Trot - English Showmanship 14 YA - English Showmanship, Pony/Mini/B Mini (TT) 15 OP - Halter Stallions, ST/HN Type Pony 16 OP - Halter Geldings, ST/HN Type Pony 17 OP - Halter Mares, ST/HN Type Pony 18 AM - Pony Halter (TT) 19 OP - Tobiano Color, Pony 20 OP - Overo Color, Pony 21 AM - Tobiano Color, Pony 22 AM - Overo Color, Pony 23 AM - Halter, Miniature/B Miniature (TT) 24 YA - Halter Mares/Geldings, Miniature/B Miniature (TT) 25 OP - Halter Stallions, Miniature, 34 & Under, 2 & Under 26 OP - Halter Stallions, Miniature, 34 & Under, 3 & Over 27 OP - Halter Geldings, Miniature, 34 & Under, 2 & Under 28 OP - Halter Geldings, Miniature, 34 & Under, 3 & Over 29 OP - Halter Mares, Miniature, 34 & Under, 2 & Under 30 OP - Halter Mares, Miniature, 34 & Under, 3 & Over 31 OP - Halter Stallions, B Miniature, over 34-38, 2 & Under 32 OP - Halter Stallions, B Miniature, over 34-38, 3 & Over 33 OP - Halter Geldings, B Miniature, over 34-38, 2 & Under 34 OP - Halter Geldings, B Miniature, over 34-38, 3 & Over 35 OP - Halter Mares, B Miniature, over 34-38, 2 & Under 36 OP - Halter Mares, B Miniature, over 34-38, 3 & Over 37 OP - Tobiano Color, Miniature/B Mini 38 OP - Overo Color, Miniature/B Mini 39 AM - Tobiano Color, Miniature/B Mini 40 AM - Overo Color, Miniature/B Mini 41 YA - Tobiano Color, Miniature/B Mini 42 YA - Overo Color, Miniature/B Mini 43 AM - Ideal Pinto Driving, Horse 44 AM - Ideal Pinto Driving, Pony, Miniature/B Miniature 45 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, ST/HN Type Horse 46 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, PL/SD Type, Horse 47 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, All Type, Pony 48 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, Miniature 49 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, B Mini

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Paid Practice

Course designers will offer sessions where exhibitors can practice with their Pintos competing in Trail, In-Hand Trail, Dressage and the over-fence courses. All practices will be located in the Central Park Arena except Western Dressage, which will be in the Livestock Arena. Listen to announcements the day of the practice for changes in location. The practice sessions will be 10 minutes each and will cost $10, due at the time of sign-up. Exhibitors will be able to sign up at the I.D. Station. Sign-up and practice times are as follows:

Dressage

Western Dressage

Over-fence courses

Trail courses

In-hand

Trail courses W/T & Lealine

Sign up: Sunday, June 10, 8 a.m.

Practice: Sunday, June 10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

No Sign up Practice Monday, June 11, After last class in Arena 1

Trail/Jumping courses Sign up: Saturday, June 16, 1-3 p.m.

Practice (Mon. classes) Sunday, June 17, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No Sign up Practice (Tue. classes) Monday, June 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Practice Friday, June 15, 6-8 p.m.

Warm-Up Schedule

Sign up: Friday, June 15, 4-5 p.m.

Practice Saturday, June 15, 7:30 p.m.

No Sign Up Practice: Friday, June 15, 1-4 p.m.

(Pavilion)

• Riders only will be allowed in arenas, unless otherwise specified • Central Park Hall - Open to all riders, except during jumping and trail practices • Round pens are available 24 hours a day for longeing only • Riding times may be adjusted according to entry numbers • All arenas will close at 5:30 a.m. to prepare for classes Mon., June 11

Tue., June 12 Wed., June 13

Ford Truck Arena (1)

Mustang Arena (2)

Pavilion (3)

Western Dressage after last class, Paid

Open riding after last class

Open riding

Open riding after last class

Open riding after last class

Open riding

Open riding after last class

Open riding after last class

Open riding

Pinto World Championship Sponsors The Pinto Horse Association of America, Inc. would like to thank the many sponsors that have generously supported this year’s Pinto World Championship.

Without their support, the PWC would not be what it is today ... the fastest growing horse show! Their support is greatly appreciated.

If you would like to sponsor next year’s PWC or the 2012 Pinto Congress, please call the PtHA office! Let’s continue to make PtHA shows bigger and better with your support!

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