The competition begins each night at 6 p.m. On Saturday,
there will be a horse sale beginning at 10 a.m. in the Sale Barn and prior to
announcing the Grand Champion. On Friday, children are invited to participate
in the “Stick Horse” class. This event allows children to bring their own stick
horse for friendly competition in the arena. Every participant receives a
ribbon.
According to event organizers, one of the more popular
classes is the speed racking class, where horses are judged on speed. Speed
racking classes will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. General
admission Wednesday through Friday is $6 per person, Saturday is $10 per
person, and free for children 6 years old and under. The Morgan County Celebration
Arena located at 67 Horse Center Road (off Highway 67 East) in Decatur.
For additional information on the racking horse breed and a
current show schedule, contact the RHBAA at 256.353.7225 or visit its website
at www.rackinghorse.com.
About the Racking
Horse Breeders Association of America (RHBAA)
The purpose of RHBAA is to collect, record and preserve the
pedigrees of Racking Horses, to publish a register or studbook, and other such
matters pertaining to the breeding, exhibiting and sales of Racking Horses. With
the formation of RHBAA in 1971, the Racking Horse has grown in popularity.
Today, there are over 80,000 racking horses registered with the RHBAA, a
not-for-profit organization headquartered in Decatur, Alabama. The Alabama
Legislature proclaimed the racking horse as the “Official State Horse for the
State of Alabama” on October 5, 1975.
About The
Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCCVB)
The Decatur-Morgan
County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit organization
promoting tourism and economic growth in Morgan County. For information on special
events and attractions in Decatur, contact the DMCCVB at 800.524.6181 or
256.350.2028; or visit its website at www.decaturcvb.org
and click on the “Things to Do” link.
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