We invite all owners of Gypsy Horses, Drum Horses, Gypsy Crosses, Draft Horses & Draft horse crosses to come and share in this event.
All Horses must be registered.
Exception: Horses entering the All Breed classes
Recognized Registries:
GHRA, GVHS, GHA, GCDHA, IDHA.
UK Registry: TGCA
This show will be filled with
opportunities and fun filled events for everyone
and their horses.
Individuals can turn in their show report
to their registry for accumulating points towards year end awards at a registry.
All Horses must be registered.
Exception: Horses entering the All Breed classes
Recognized Registries:
GHRA, GVHS, GHA, GCDHA, IDHA.
UK Registry: TGCA
This show will be filled with
opportunities and fun filled events for everyone
and their horses.
Individuals can turn in their show report
to their registry for accumulating points towards year end awards at a registry.
Show Rules:

2019 Rule Book |
Class Descriptions:
*PLEASURE CLASSES, Horse is judged
*EQUITATION CLASS, Rider is judged *SHOWMANSHIP, Handler is judged Jog In The Park: Judged 50% on presentation and 50% on way of going in a walk trot class. Riding skirts (encouraged) permitted for women as part of the attire. Tailored & Stately attire to include Hats & Gloves. The daytime attire may be period clothing or modern. NOT formals/gowns. Horse tack can be either Western or English. Sidesaddle is acceptable. [Daytime Class]. Evening type gowns & other types of costumes to be penalized for entering. Gala Pageantry: Walk/Trot Class. The attire is formal ball-gown or tuxedo to display elegance in the ride. Judged 50% on presentation and 50% on way of going. Musical Freestyle Riding: 3 - 5 minutes Riding elements to music. Elements to be posted by showtime to include: Walk, Trot, Sidepass, Haunch turn, back. Ideal Gypsy Horse: Under saddle class; Walk,Trot,Canter. Grooms enter with 2 minutes to strip tack and tidy horse. Horse shown in bridle (as a halter horse). |
Dressage Suitability:
This is a ridden class. Horses and riders enter the ring together and are asked to walk, trot. Judged on suitability to be a dressage horse. Tack and attire as for dressage tests. Requires a SNAFFLE BIT. No twisted or wire bits. No Shank bits. The horse is evaluated by the judge in terms of its conformation and movement as a dressage horse. Generally, a nice dressage bridle is most appropriate. Walked and trotted at the judges' discretion. In very general terms, a dressage judge is going to look for a horse with balance, clean legs, deep girth and plenty of impulsion from the hindquarters. The horse needs to travel straight with good elasticity of gait. Liberty Class: Exhibitor provides music. Two persons/handlers in the arena to help direct the horse to use the whole arena. Halter is removed. Horse is turned loose at start of music for 1 1/2 minutes in the arena so the judge can view the horse moving in different gaits both directions of the arena. Animation and playfulness is also observed. When music is stopped exhibitor has up to 1 1/2 minutes to catch the horse. The person who released the horse must catch the horse. Disqualification if second handler touches the horse or horse is not caught before time runs out. Color Classes: Judged on color/patterning along with conformation being considered. In hand class is at a walk. Solid Classes and Broken Color classes may be added independently to a show. |
Driving Directions:
From the North:
(Portland & I-205) Take I-5 to North Salem Take Exit 258 toward North Salem 0.3 mi Turn right onto Portland Rd NE 1.3 mi Turn left onto Lana Ave NE 0.2 mi Destination is where Lana Ave NE ends, cross over Silverton Rd into the Fairgrounds entrance. Salem, OR |
From the South:
Take I-5 to Salem Exit 256 Go Left off of Exit ramp onto Market St, then under bridge to Hawthorn St. Go Right on Hawthorn. Then Left onto Silverton Rd. Be in the left lane. Go to the Light Signal at Lana St. That is the entrance for the Fairgrounds. |
Local Hotels:
Red Lion Inn
503-370-7888 3301 Market Street NE |
Shilo Inn
503-581-4001 3304 Market Street NE |
Holiday Lodge
503-585-2323 1400 Hawthorne Ave NE |
Super 8 Salem
503-370-8888 1288 Hawthorne NE |