2015 Tar Heel Triple Classic/Little Futurity Hits Halfway Point
UPDATE: Click here to view preliminary results from The Little Futurity.
By: Brittany Bevis
The 2015 Tar Heel Triple Classic and Little Futurity ten-day extravaganza has hit the halfway point in Raleigh, NC. The event kicked off June 11-14 with the NCQHYA Show that was judged by Stephanie Lynn, Steve Heckaman, Karen Watters, and Buddy Fisher. Now, the Little Futurity is in Day 2 and will continue over the next two days. The Futurity portion of the show is being judged by Karen Watters, Buddy Fisher, Scott Neuman, Bruce Walquist, Tom Robertson, and Robin Frid.
Tomorrow, a very special fundraising event will take place in honor of the late son of Holt Graham Pope and Shane Pope, Stone Pope. Diagnosed with four, rare heart defects at a 20-week ultrasound, it was clear this tough, little cowboy would have a hard road ahead of him. Born August 22nd, 2013, Stone passed away February 3rd, 2015. Although he was only with us for a short time, his memory lives on through the creation of the Heart Of Stone Foundation.
The Heart Of Stone Western Pleasure class that will take place Tuesday is open to all ages and all divisions. The entry fee consists of a $100 donation, and all proceeds will benefit the Heart of Stone Foundation. In addition, the Kimmel Family of Ohio has offered a horse, “Moondog,” to be auctioned off prior to the class.
Other highlights during the Little Futurity include the Winehurst NSBA $10,000 Ltd. Horse Western Pleasure, Capall Creek Farm 3 & over Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle $5,000 Ltd. Horse, Capall Creek Farm 3 & 4-year-old Novice Horse Hunter Under Saddle, Southern Oaks 3 & 4-Year-Old Novice Horse Western Pleasure Slot Class, and Non-Pro 3 & Over $7,500 Ltd. Horse Western Pleasure Slot Class.
But the presentation of big checks won’t stop when the Little Futurity concludes this week. The NCQHA Jamboree, which will take place June 17-20, has $3,000 added money that will be randomly awarded to competitors. Judges for this portion of the show will be Tom Robertson, Pam Scott, Robin Frid, Brent Maxwell, Jennifer Leckey, and Debbie Kail.
Other exciting events include a bicycle drawing for Novice Youth, Youth 13 and Under, Youth 14-18 competitors. One entry will apply for every class entered. In addition, four free stalls for the Tar Heel Fall Classic will be presented to NCQHA members showing at the Jamboree! With Exhibitor’s Parties, the Jammin Jamboree Lunch, and a Yeti Cooler raffle to benefit the Pope family still on the schedule, there is plenty of exciting action left in Raleigh.
Click on the links below to view photos from around the rings at the show.
Day 1 Around the Rings at Tar Heel Triple Classic and Little Futurity
Day 2 Around the Rings at Tar Heel Triple Classic and Little Futurity
Day 3 Around the Rings at Tar Heel Triple Classic and Little Futurity
Click here to view preliminary results from the Little Futurity.
