What & Where?
The 3-day State Show is held at the Georgia Agricenter in Perry, GA on Labor Day Weekend. The show starts on Saturday and runs through Monday evening. Participants start to arrive on Friday at the Agricenter. Each year this show brings in over 100 horses and over 3000 people. Vendors are on site with horse trailers, tack, art, souvenirs, and other miscellaneous equine and people items.
There are other events being held at the Agricenter that you may want to see as well such as dog shows. The Reeves Arena is the main show arena in the coliseum It is air-conditioned and has great seating for viewing. The practice arena is covered. So, rain or shine, the facility is excellent for showing off you and your equine’s talents and hard work. The whole atmosphere is family friendly and energized.
Some people come to watch, some come to participate, some come to buy equipment, and some people come to sell/buy prospective horses. Just take a walk around and see what you may find. NWGHA holds a Friday night party in order to distribute information, answer questions, and iron out any problems that may be occurring with its competitors.
2010 State Show Schedule of Events
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING A CURRENT COGGINS FOR EACH HORSE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.
NO HORSES ON FAIRGROUNDS BEFORE 8AM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
** NEW SHAVINGS POLICY FOR STATE SHOW **
The agricenter has issued a new policy for any shavings that enter the facility. They are very specific. Please review : New Shavings Policy
PONY MEASUREMENT SCHEDULE FOR 2010 STATE SHOW
Location: Center Aisle of the Horse Barn
Times: Friday, September 3rd
11 am to Noon
6 pm to 7 pm
9 pm to 9:30 pm
If any ponies come in on Saturday and need to be measured, we will set a measurement time for them also.
PRACTICE TIMES FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd
REAVES ARENA – RUNNING HORSES ONLY
8 am to 10 am – Open to all Running Horses
10 am to 11 am – Ponies Only
11am – 12 noon – 1-12 Only
Noon to 2 pm – Clear arena for props to be set
2 pm to 4 pm – Open to all Running Horses
4 pm to 5 pm – Ponies Only
5 pm to 6 pm – 1-12 Only
6 pm – 11 pm – Open for all Running Horses
LIVESTOCK EQUINE ARENA (New Arena) – PLEASURE HORSES ONLY
8 am to 12 noon – Open to all Pleasure Horses
12 noon – 1 pm – Ponies Only
1 pm – 2 pm – 1-12 Only
2 pm to 5 pm – Open to all Pleasure Horses
5 pm to 6 pm – Ponies Only
6 pm – 7 pm – 1-12 Only
7 pm to 11 pm – Open to all Pleasure Horses