Around the Rings – 2025 Oklahoma Pinto Fall Color Classic

October 30, 2025 | Filed under: Around The Ring Galleries,Featured,Show Results & Gallery | Posted by: Delores Kuhlwein

All photos courtesy of Cow Creek Photography.

The Oklahoma Pinto Horse Association just wrapped up the Don Thornton Automotive Group Fall Color Classic Multi-Breed Show, which spanned the dates of October 17-19, 2025,held at OKC Fairgrounds Barn 8 in Oklahoma City.

The wonderfully diverse class list included APHA, PtHA, All Breed, and ABRA classes, with judges Jeannie Young & Josh Tjosaas.

Besides the diversified competition at the show, there were also special highlights, such as honoring the BV Performance Horses Youth Sportsmanship Award Winner, Eden Christian! The award was was sponsored by BV Performance Horses and selected by show manager Cindy Chilton-Moore.

View the Scoresheets: 2025 OPtHA Fall Color Classic – Google Drive

Thank you to Cow Creek Photography for the amazing gallery of photos! Find proofs on their website: Fall Color Classic 25′ Photos

Keep scrolling for more photos, and for the announcements after the show from OPHA!

From the Oklahoma Pinto Horse Association FB page:

The Don Thornton Automotive Group Fall Color Classic Multi-Breed Show wrapped up on a beautiful Sunday afternoon! What a fantastic event in OKC for our club—pure fun from start to finish!

Here’s our long list of heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this show a success!

To our exhibitors: You are the heart and soul of our shows! We mean it and will keep saying it—thank you for choosing to show with Oklahoma Pinto. Your unwavering support for our club and exemplary sportsmanship shone through. It was a joy to meet so many new faces this weekend. We loved providing multiple warm-up pens so you could prepare your horses for classes and upcoming major events. Your feedback means the world to us—we’re committed to improving every show, so keep coming back, invite your friends, and share your thoughts!

To our sponsors: You showed up all year long—WOW! What an incredible way to honor our exhibitors in 2025 with so many High Point Division Awards and Class Awards. You’re essential to our events’ success, and our exhibitors and members are truly grateful for your support!

To our ground crew: Jack Owen, you rocked it! Thank you for keeping every pen’s footing perfect over three full days of showing. We know the hard work involved, and your dedication made a huge difference for our exhibitors.

To our show secretary: Cindy Westphal, thank you for setting up the show and keeping it current on Horse Show Tracker! Rebecca Roberts, your help with class entries, check-outs, High Point awards, results, and score sheets was invaluable—everyone appreciates you both!

To our paddock help: Nancy Owen, you were the friendliest gate person ever! Your helpfulness with questions, spot-on class tracking, and last-minute back-gate entries made everything seamless and fun for exhibitors. We loved having you!

To our announcer: Charlie Pollard, we’re so grateful you’re the Voice of Oklahoma Pinto! Exhibitors adore hearing their names from you, you always play the best music, and the energy you bring makes showing so much fun!! Juggling concurrent classes and multiple judges is no small feat, but you made it look effortless. You’re amazing!

To our show manager: Cindy Chilton-Moore, thank you for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes and keeping exhibitors informed. Your support for the staff was invaluable.

To Cow Creek Photography: You were outstanding! Your stunning weekend photos captured it all—we hope you’ll shoot for us again!!!

To Oklahoma Pinto President Stephen Jardot: Thank you for your endless dedication. You’re always just a call away, ready to help members, hear ideas, and offer encouragement—even when plans shift. Your love for this club shines through in every volunteer role you fill selflessly.

To our Awards Committee and volunteers: Thank you for selecting fantastic prizes this year! Your time ensuring exhibitors received their sponsored Class Awards was a full-time effort—we couldn’t have done it without you.

To our judges and scribes: What a fun three days for our exhibitors under your expert eyes! Thank you for your time and professionalism—we can’t wait to have you back!

To the OPtHA Board: We did it again! Together, we delivered another exhibitor-friendly, unforgettable show in OKC during the industry’s busiest season. Your passion for our sport is inspiring. All the glowing feedback confirms we’re on track to make these the must-attend events!