Decatur, Ala. -- The second largest Racking Horse Show in
the United States returns to Decatur April 22-25, 2015, at the Morgan County
Celebration Arena. Featuring different classes and divisions of Racking Horses,
the Spring Celebration is expected to attract entries from over 25 states competing
for honors, as well as over $30,000 in prize money.
With 66 classes for children, adults, amateurs, and
professionals, the competition begins each night at 6 p.m. with the Grand
Champion to be announced on Saturday evening, April 25. On Friday, children are
invited to participate in the “Stick Horse” class at 6 p.m. This event allows
children to bring their own stick horse for friendly competition in the arena
and every participant receives a ribbon.
General admission Wednesday through Friday is $6 per person,
Saturday is $10 per person, and free for children 6 years old and under.
Parking is $5 per vehicle. 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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