TWHBEA Summer Sizzler Halter Show

On the historic site of the first Celebration!
King’s Old Central High School, 400 Elm Street, Shelbyville, TN
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Sunday, July 30, 2023 | 1:00 PM
(food trucks and tailgating begins at Noon)

Entry Deadline: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 5pm
CLASS SCHEDULE
  1. Mare & Foal
  2. Youth Showmanship Pattern
  3. Weanling Filly (Riders’ Cup)
  4. Lead Line Ponies, Riders 6 & Under
    Stick Horse Class
  5. Weanling Colt (Riders’ Cup)
  6. Fall Weanlings (Riders’ Cup)
  7. Model Mares & Geldings (Riders’ Cup)
  8. Amateur Weanling
  9. Yearling Filly (Riders’ Cup)
  10. Youth Weanling
  11. Amateur Showmanship Pattern
  12. Youth Yearling
  13. Model Stallions (Riders’ Cup)
  14. Amateur Yearling
  15. Amateur/Youth Model
  16. Yearling Colts (Riders’ Cup)
  17. Lead Line Horses or Ponies, Any Age Rider, Amateur or Professional
ENTRY FEES AND PRIZE MONEY

Entry Deadline is 5pm on Friday, July 28.
Scratches accepted without penalty until one hour before the show.

Riders’ Cup Classes Entry Fee: $50 *
Prize Money: 1) $150, 2) $125, 3) $100, 4) $75, 5) $50
All Other Classes Entry Fee: $40 *
Prize Money: 1) $125, 2) $100, 3) $75, 4) $55, 5) $40

BOX SEATS AND TAILGAITING

Box Seats: $60 (Each box seat area includes (6) seats and is 10’ which will allow you space for a popup tent)

Railside Tailgating Space: $75 (space for one vehicle adjacent to the ring)

Outfield Tailgating Space: $50 (each space is for one vehicle and are located on the two ends of the ring. They are not adjacent to the ring)

An award will be given for the best Box Seat / Tailgating decorations. Judging begins at 1pm.

Proceeds from the show benefit the TWHBEA National Futurity and industry marketing efforts.
Gate Donations benefit the Tennessee Walking Horse Youth Association.

Box Seats, Railside Parking, and Vendor Space can be reserved online below or by calling 931-359-1574.

Summer Sizzler Information

The TWHBEA Summer Sizzler Halter Show is scheduled for Sunday, July 30, 2023 on the former football field behind the old high school in Shelbyville. The school is located at 400 Elm Street and is now called King’s Old Central High School and the field served as the site of the first Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in 1939. The first eight World Grand Champions were crowned on the property before the Celebration moved to his present home in 1948.

Entry Deadline

Advance payment is not required. You can pay for your entries when you pick up your back numbers. Scratches can be made up to one hour prior to the show (Noon) with no penalty.

Show Rules

This show will be conducted in the spirit of the S.H.O.W. HIO rules. For the showmanship classes, TWHBEA Versatility Rules will apply. Please note:

  • Model, Showmanship and Lead Line classes can be English or Western tack/attire, but not a combination of both. Due to heat, coats are optional.
  • Exhibitors in Weanling, Yearling, and Mare and Foal classes must wear a collared shirt and long pants. Ties, Coats and Hats are optional.
  • The official show vet will make the final decision on the soundness of horses and their compliance with the Horse Protection Act.

Showmanship Pattern

The pattern for classes 2 and 11 is posted online at www.twhbea.com/sizzler.

Horse and Human Safety

Please plan for heat at this show and be prepared to keep you and your horse safe!

  • Paramedics and a Veterinarian will be on-site during the show should anyone need them.
  • Bring a generator and fan for your trailer.
  • Water will be available in the trailer parking area for you to fill buckets and cool down your horses.

Class 17: Lead Line Horses or Ponies, Any Age Rider, Amateur or Professional

This class is meant as a fun class and is open to any breed of horse (doesn’t have to be a registered TWH). Basically, we want to give people a chance to show on this historic showgrounds if they want to. Entries in this class will want to make sure they have a good cheering section since crowd support will definitely be considered by the judge!

Incentive Money for Youth Classes

Thanks to a generous donation by Anne Piet, the winner of the Youth Showmanship Class will receive $500, winners of the Lead Line 6 & Under, Youth Weanling and Youth Yearling classes will each receive $250, and the highest placing youth exhibitor in the Amateur/Youth Model class will receive $250.

Parking, Box Seats, Tailgating

There is plenty of parking around the showgrounds. General parking is in the gym parking lot (paved) and in the grass field on the corner of Sevier Street and Noblitt Street. For a map of the showgrounds visit www.twhbea.com/sizzler.

There are still a few box seats and railside tailgating spaces available. Each box has six (6) seats and is 10’ which will allow you space for a popup tent. There will be an award for the best Box Seat / Tailgating decorations!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Facility Sponsor (Platinum Level): $5,000
Gold Sponsor: $2,500
Ribbon Sponsor (Silver Level): $1,500
Class Sponsor (Bronze Level): $600
Trophy Sponsor: $125

PLATINUM LEVEL BENEFITS:

  • Your choice of two box seats or two tailgating spaces in prime location.
  • Reserved parking for (4) vehicles.
  • Complimentary snacks, water and soft drinks in box or tailgating space.
  • (4) signs with your name and logo inside of the show ring.
  • Your logo on the winners circle backdrop.
  • Name announced during every class as the Platinum Sponsor.

 

GOLD LEVEL BENEFITS:

  • Your choice of two box seats or two tailgating spaces in prime location.
  • Reserved parking for (3) vehicles.
  • Complimentary snacks, water and soft drinks in box or tailgating space.
  • (2) signs with your name and logo inside of the show ring.
  • Name announced during (6) classes as a Gold Sponsor.

SILVER LEVEL BENEFITS:

  • Your choice of two box seats or two tailgating spaces in prime location.
  • Reserved parking for (2) vehicles.
  • Complimentary snacks, water and soft drinks in box or tailgating space.
  • (1) signs with your name and logo inside of the show ring.
  • Name announced during (4) classes as a Silver Sponsor.

BRONZE LEVEL BENEFITS:

  • Your choice of (1) box seat or two tailgating space.
  • Reserved parking for (1) vehicles.
  • Name announced during the class you sponsor.