2007 Colorado Horse Park Calendar Promises Fun for Families and Horse Lovers Alike
Equestrian News Release
Parker, CO, February 12 - Families and visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate the history of the west and extraordinary beauty of the horse at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO. The calendar is packed with more than 30 unique and diverse events designed to entertain, educate and enthrall.
Highlights of the 2007 calendar include the CIC* Three Day Event, June 1-3, followed by Dressage at High Prairie, June 8-10. The Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Show, held on June 21-24, features Western, English, and halter competitions for all skill levels. The summer fun continues with the Colorado Summer Circuit, including three Grand Prix show jumping events, July 4 – 28, and Dressage in the Rockies, August 3 – 5, with great rewards and prize money. Families can mark their calendars to attend the Draft Horse and Gypsy Show with Sheep Dog Trials on August 17-19, and be sure to look for the debut of the Colors of the Fall, September 21-23. This new show features Appaloosas, Paints, Pinto, Palominos, Buckskins and more colorful horses competing for loads of prize money. And don’t forget the famous Halloween with Horses on October 20.
For more than 15 years the Colorado Summer Circuit Hunter/Jumper has been a spectator favorite. Over the course of four weeks equestrian riders from around the globe compete for the chance to win the Colorado Horse Park Triple Crown and prize money worth over $425,000.
Children of all ages can celebrate the fall season with the 8th Annual Halloween with Horses trick or treat barn, pumpkin patch, or stable of terror, while enjoying the famous costumed horse contest, petting zoo, the Stable of Terror, the Trick or Treat Barn, face painting, pony rides, entertainment, food, crafters and more.
“The Colorado Horse Park is a cornerstone of the Rocky Mountain region,” commented media coordinator for the Park, Christine DeHerrera. “The calendar of events reflects our dedication to serving the community and families. Whether you are an international competitor or just starting out there is something for everyone.”
About the Colorado Horse Park
The Colorado Horse Park is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization. The purpose of the Colorado Horse Park is to showcase the history and heritage of the West using the horse as the primary teaching tool through hands-on educational programming, museum exhibitions, competitions, boarding and training, recreation, entertainment and therapy for all ages. For more information visit http://www.coloradohorsepark.com.
2007 The Colorado Horse Park EVENT CALENDAR
Event, Date, Entry Contact
CHJA Show-High Prairie Marches On Mar 11 - 12 Carole Kenney 303-840-4384
CHJA Show-High Prairie No More Snow Apr 28 - 29 Carole Kenney 303-840-4384
Spring Preview H/J May 10 - 13 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
Spring Classic H/J May 17 - 20 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
CIC* June 1 - 3 CHP 303-841-5550 x.10
Jump into June Jun 2 - 3 Carole Kenney 303 840 4384
Dressage at High Prairie Jun 8 - 10 Glenda McElroy 818-841-3554
Eventing Derby Jun 10 Deeda Randle 307 638 6737
Bijou Pair Pace Jun 9 Larry Tobias 719-593-7310
Pony Club Rally Jun 14 - 20 Dick Adams 970-210-0626
High Plains Dressage Jun 15 - 17 Heather Peterson 719-573-0398
RMQHA Jun 21 - 24 Renee Elkins 303-828-3822
Colorado Circuit Preview July 4 - 8 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
Colorado Circuit Opener H/J July 11 - 15 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
$25,000 Grand Prix** July 14 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
Rocky Mountain Classic H/J July 18 - 22 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
$40,000 Grand Prix** July 21 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
Colorado Summer Classic H/J July 24 - 28 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
$60,000 Grand Prix** July 28 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
Dressage in the Rockies Aug 3 - 5 Glenda McElroy 818-841-3554
Draft Horse, Gypsy Horse, Mule Show; Aug 17 - 19 Debbie Terry 303-688-3266
Sheep Dog Trials & Shire Regional Show or 303-841-5550
Paragon Dressage Aug 24 - 26 Veronica Holt 303-646-3829
Natural Horsemanship Show Sep 1 Sandy Clayton 303 646-3595
Fall Preview H/J Sep 6 - 9 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
CHJA Clinic Sep 10 - 11 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
Fall Classic H/J Sep 13 - 16 Charlotte Skinner 818-563-3250
RMDS Breed Show Sep 27 Heather Peterson 719-573-0398
USDF Region 5 and RMDS Championships Sep 21 - 23 Heather Peterson 719-573-0398
Colors of the Fall Sep 21 - 23 Frank Holmes, 303-841-5550 x.15
Shutzhunds Sep 28 - 30 Lori Cruser 303-840-7025
National Horse Trials Oct 5 - 7 303-841-5550 x14
Halloween with Horses** Oct 20 Colorado Horse Park
**Admission Charged
Calendar Subject to Change at Any Time
7522 S. Pinery Drive Parker, CO 80134
303-841-5550
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