All Breeds Ranch Horse Challenge set for July

Press Release

An All Breeds Ranch Horse Challenge competition is scheduled in Billings July 7-8 at the MetraPark Super Barn. Organized and managed by the Eastern Montana Appaloosa Horse Club, the event is believed to be the first of its kind.

Approved by the Appaloosa Horse Club and the American Quarter Horse Association, with approval by the American Paint Horse Association pending, the competition will also feature classes for Arabians, Morgans and an All Other Breeds division. The judge, Marilyn Randall of Bridger, is a well-known horsewoman and judge.

Divisions for each breed are: Senior Horse, Junior Horse, Non-Pro/Amateur, Youth 13 & Under and Youth 14-18.

Classes offered in each division are: Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Reining, Ranch Rail Pleasure and Ranch Conformation.

High point horse and rider combination for each division and each breed will be awarded and a working saddle will be awarded to the overall champion ranch horse.

For information and entry forms, people can call Lesli Glen at 406-690-4451, or find All Breed Ranch Horse Challenge on Facebook.