74 th US National Show
Hurricane Ike's effects force change in National Show Dates
The USPHA is sponsoring the 74th US National Peruvian Horse Show to take place on September 27 and 28, 2008, at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. The show will be conducted consistent with the USPHA mission to promote and benefit the US Peruvian horse, their breeders, owners, judges, trainers and aficionados.
In that spirit, the USPHA extendes an invitation for everyone to attend the show. All horses with a valid Peruvian horse registration (USPHA,PPHRNA,AAOBPPH,NAPHA,PHAC,ANCPCPP) may be entered. All US National Champions and Champions of Champions from all US National Shows may be entered and go directly into the Champion classes or choose to qualify through the qualifying classes at the decision of the owners.
The USPHA is now in the process of forming the show committee, formulating a class schedule, and selecting a judge or judges. The USPHA board has decided to have the show judged by a US judge or judges this year. Suggestions of US judges are welcome as to who people would like to see judge the show. Ideas on classes or events are also welcome and will be considered by the show committee.
Special show bonusThe USPHA will extend a special offer to all participants in this year's Show. Every horse entered in the show will be granted the opportunity to become registered with USPHA (if not already) at no cost to the owner.
Show JudgeThe Honorable Charles Brooks has been selected to judge the 74th US National Peruvian Horse Show. Mr. Brooks and his family have been active breeders at their central California ranch, have actively participated in the regional clubs and have educated the public about the Peruvian horse since the early 1980s. Mr. Brooks is one of the most respected and popular judges having officiated at a number of national shows over the last 5 years. The USPHA is honored Mr. Brooks graciously consented to share his extensive knowledge and expertise with all attending the show.
Show FacilitiesThe Nacogdoches County Expo Center is located in beautiful East Texas in the college town of Nacogdoches.The town has a lot of restaurants and hotels and full services of shopping and everything necessary for horses and people. The facility is located on N.W. Loop 224 off Hwy. 59.
It is a beautiful Expo center highlited by the covered arena located in the main building that is 280' x 110'.
Additional information on the facility include:
270 dirt floored stalls located directly beside the arena building.
An area of grass and woods with trails perfect for a natural trail ride event.
2 wash racks handling 7-10 horses at a time. 2 wash racks handling 4 horses.
RV hook up is $10 per night. A dump facility is on the grounds.
Grandstand seats for 4300.
Three permanent concessions. The concessions are operated by Nacogdoches County Expo.
Interconnected sound system that runs throughout the arena, all 3 barns and exhibit rooms.
Below is a layout of the Expo center.
For additional information on the Expo center and the town of Nacogdoches please use this link.
http://www.nacexpo.net/expoinfo.htm
Hurricane Ike's effects force change in National Show DatesAs everyone knows, unfortunately last week's Hurricane Ike swept a wide path
of destruction inward from the Texas coast and upward throughout SE Texas.
Although the devastation Ike caused in the coastal communities was immense and
by far the greatest, many rural areas and small cities throughout SE Texas were profoundly effected and suffered major damage as well. In addition there were widespread failures of power, water and communications systems throughout the area and many areas are still without those services, with some areas predicted to be without those vital services for 3 weeks or longer.
The Nacogdoches Expo Center was reserved for the 74th US National Peruvian Horse Show Sponsored by USPHA set to take place next week on September 27-28, 2008. The Expo center is a FEMA designated evacuee center for animals and had been serving to shelter all types of animals including horses since before Ike made landfall. In addition, when the path of Ike's greatest inland destruction became its own area and its surrounding local area it was also pressed into service for people and as a public food, water, and ice distribution center, and as a staging area for National Guard, police, sheriff, emergency response personnel, and power repair crews.
In view of these unexpected circumstances unfortunately the center was
unable to assess or guarantee that the facility would be back to normal usage
within the short time remaining before our horse show and so it was agreed that
it was necessary to postpone the show as the current emergency usages take
priority. Therefore we are in the process of arranging for a new date for the
show and the new date will be announced as soon as it is decided.
We want to thank all of the many dedicated Peruvian Horse owners, breeders,
and members of the industry who are planning to attend and all of those who
have expressed their great thanks and appreciation for the high performance
standard USPHA is requiring for all horses to compete in the Breeding Division
and the many other innovations included in our competition schedule. We are
looking forward to having a great show.
Thank you very much,
USPHA Show Committee 74th US National Peruvian Horse Show
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