Attention Percheron Lovers---The Hour is Upon Us!

During the week of October 25th 2010, the most skilled and the most devout enthusiasts will be in attendance at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. Join us in the new world class Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center as exhibitors compete on three separate nights in the Six Horse Hitch competition and for the crowning of the World Champion Gelding Six Horse Hitch and the World Champion Mare Six Horse Hitch. Competitors will also exhibit their Percherons in hand to win the title of Grand Champion Mare, Grand Champion Stallion and Grand Champion Gelding. In between classes, thrilling exhibitions by Texas Thunder, the Priefert Ranch Equipment’s Six Horse Hitch of black Percheron geldings, will leave you on the edge of your seat! Farm team and riding competitions along with exciting horse pulls, plowing matches, feed team races, educational seminars and social activities round out the smorgasbord of activities.

For more information, log on to http://www.2010worldpercheroncongress.com/ or call the Percheron Horse Association of America at 740-694-3602

Stay tuned to this blog for more updates, photos and results.

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New Building Features Draft Horse Show - Video - KCCI Des Moines

New Building Features Draft Horse Show - Video - KCCI Des Moines

Sponsors Needed!

Attention Percheron Enthusiasts!
Eighteen classed still need sponsored. These include:

Gelding Hitch Classes (sponsorship fee from $2000-$5000)

• Ladies Team
• Four Horse Hitch
• Eight Horse Hitch

Mare/Stallion/Gelding Hitches (sponsorship fee of $2500)

• Four Abreast

Mare Hitch Classes (sponsorship fees from $2000 to $4000)

• Ladies Team
• Four Mare Hitch

Youth Classes (sponsorship $1000 each)

• Showmanship 10-14yrs
• Decorating 10-14yrs
• Decorating 15-18yrs
• Judging 10-14 yrs
• Judging 15-18 yrs

Miscellaneous Classes (sponsorship fees from $500 to $4000)

• Open Tandem Cart
• Pleasure Driving Cart
• Four Wheel Carriage
• Amateur Four-Up
• Heavyweight Horse Pull

The Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center

Much of the World Percheron Congress will take place in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center located at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This facility is part of a $20 million project that features covered access to the Horse Barn and complements the Fairgrounds’ current livestock facilities, including approximately 1800 stalls, a 19,000 square foot covered arena and the 47,000 square-foot climatized Livestock Pavilion. The new 110,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility will accommodate up to 3,500 spectators in a naturally-lit, multipurpose venue.

The Iowa State Fairgrounds consists of approximately 410 acres, 160 of which encompass a beautiful, wooded campground where camping sites are available. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, many of the buildings on the grounds pre-date World War I!

So, make plans today to attend the 2010 World Percheron Congress in Des Moines, Iowa!