Virginia Reining Horse Association presents
 
 Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, Williamston, North Carolina

Don't just go to a Horse Show on Memorial Day Weekend...
Come to the VRHA Morning Star Ranch Memorial Day Classic and Derby
and support Our Troops, because FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
Aiding wounded service members,
their families and the families of
the fatally wounded

www.freedomisnotfree.com

One dollar from every entry will go towards a donation to Freedom is Not Free at no additional cost to the exhibitors, but will be taken out of the VRHA's show retainage.

"Morning Star Performance Horses" has committed to matching the VRHA's donation up to $1,000 and they have challenged others to meet or beat their donation!

Get Involved, Make A Difference!

Prizes Galore!
 High Point Buckles for Rookie, Limited Non-Pro, and Youth Rookie!

Additional prizes like sheets, halters, directors chairs, - seriously folks - prizes too numerous to mention, and for all divisions and all youth entries provided by
Morning Star Performance Horses.
 

Stall Decorating Contest

Include your horse in the celebration!  We will have a stall decorating contest around our Patriotic theme of "Freedom is Not Free".  So come prepared to decorate your stall(s) in red, white, and blue or camouflage, or whatever colors and decorations you choose to show your patriotism.  Be creative!  First, Second, and Third Place winners will be announced during the Derby on Saturday evening.  Whether you have one stall or twenty, we encourage everyone to participate.  No rules or qualifications here... just a fun way to acknowledge the day.

 

Letter Writing Campaign

As a craft activity, all youth present at the show grounds will be invited to participate in an activity to write letters to our troops and express their appreciation.
 

Derby Ceremonies

A  ceremony including a presentation of the Star Spangled Banner and special recognition of veterans, and military personnel both, active and inactive, will be held prior to the start of the Derby Saturday evening.
 

Worship Service

A casual cowboy like worship service will be held with a message and hymns around our theme “Freedom is not Free”.
           

Wear It Proud!

Every exhibitor who exits the pen during a class wearing red, white and blue (blue jeans count) will be given a raffle ticket for a drawing to be held during the Derby Saturday evening.  Non-exhibitors can participate by purchasing a raffle ticket in the show office.  The prize will be announced at a later date, but for now here is a hint . . .it is something really cool that everyone will want to go home with . . .so start planning your show wardrobe now and come prepared to WEAR IT PROUD!

           

 

Click here for Show Bill, for anything else about this show that you can't find on our web site, please feel free to call or email us.  We are looking forward to seeing you there.

   Good Luck and Good Score!

For Stall Reservations go to www.showsecretaries.com