Carousel Charity Horse Show!

 Scottsdale's premier equestrian venue, Westworld, plays host to the annual (this is year 41!) Carousel Charity Horse Show, presented by The American Saddlebred Association of Arizona.

See all the info and events for this year's spring show!

Four days and evenings of events occurring in multiple arenas at once offer something for everyone. The show begins Thursday and runs through Sunday. Look at a few of the classes scheduled for Sunday for a sample of all the wonderful events crammed into four days!

 Sunday, March 18, 9:00 a.m. — Equidome

 176 $500 ASB Fine Harness Open Stake

 177 ASB Five-Gaited Junior Exhibitor Stake

 178 $100 ASB Western Country Pleasure Stake

 179 $100 Morgan Pleasure Driving Stake

 180 Saddle Seat Equitation Adult UPHA Challenge Cup

 81 Friesian Under Saddle Walk and Trot Amateur Stake

 182 UPHA Challenge Cup - Rider 17 and Under

 183 Andalusian Native Tack and Attire Open/Amateur

 184 $200 ASB Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Stake

 185 $100 Morgan Western Pleasure Stake

 186 $100 ASB Three-Gaited Country Pleasure Jr Exhibitor Stake

 187 Opportunity Pleasure Driving All Breed Open Stake

 188 $100 Morgan English Pleasure Open Stake

 189 Friesian English Pleasure Saddle Seat Amateur Stake

 190 Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot - Rider 10 & Under Championship

 191 Morgan Walk Trot Pleasure Championship - 11 and under, Any seat

 192 Opportunity English Pleasure All Breed Open Stake

 193 Opportunity Roadster Horse to Bike Stake

 194 ASB Three-Gaited Junior Exhibitor Stake

 195 $100 Roadster Pony to Bike Stake

 196 $100 Morgan Park Saddle Stake

 601 Andalusian/Half-Andalusian Doma Vaquera Basico (To be held in Ring 6)

 Sunday, March 18, 9 a.m. - Ring 3

 397 TWH Country Pleasure 3-Gait Amateur English/Western Region 8 Open Championship

 398 (205) Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse Championship

 399 TWH Lite Shod English 2-Gait Region 8 Open Championship

 400 (907) Arabian & HA/AA Walk/Jog Stock Seat Equitation - Rider 10 & Under

 401 Open Gaited Breed Walk and Best Gait (Judge May Ask For Maneuvers)

 402 TWH Trail Pleasure English 3-Gait Region 8 Open Championship

 403 (907) Arabian & HA/AA Walk/Trot Saddle Seat Equitation - Rider 10 & Under

 404 TWH Country Pleasure 2-Gait Amateur English/Western Region 8 Open Championship

 405 (950) Arab & HA/AA AHA® Western Horsemanship Medal

 406 Open Gaited Breed Two-Gaited Horsemanship English or Western

 407 TWH Lite Shod English 3-Gait Region 8 Open Championship

 408 (630) HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR Championship

 409 TWH Trail Pleasure English 2-Gait Region 8 Open Championship

 410 (938) Arab & HA/AA AHA® Hunter Seat Not To Jump Medal

 411 TWH Trail Pleasure Western 2-Gait Region 8 Open Championship

 412 (300) Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR Championship

 413 TWH Lite Shod Western 2-Gait Region 8 Open Championship

 414 (742) HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR Championship

 415 TWH Trail Pleasure Western 3-Gait Region 8 Open Championship

 416 (907) Arabian & HA/AA Walk/Trot Hunter Seat Equitation - Rider 10 & Under

 417 Open Gaited Breed Two Gaited English or Western Limit Horse

 418 TWH Lite Shod Western 3-Gait Region 8 Open Championship

 419 (924) Arab HA/AA AHA® Saddle Seat Medal Class

 Sunday, March 18, 1 p.m. – Ring 6

 602 Open to all breeds Spanish Walk

 603 Open to all breeds Passage and Piaffe

 604 Open to all breeds Doma Vaquera Level 1

 Sunday, March 18, 1 p.m. – Equidome

 198 Academy Pleasure Driving Showmanship

 199 Academy Five-Gaited Showmanship Any Age

 200 Academy Showmanship WTC Adult

 201 Academy Showmanship WTC – Rider 11-17 years Old

 202 Academy Showmanship WT Adult

 203 Academy Showmanship WT – Rider 11-17 Years Old

 204 Academy Showmanship WTC – Rider 10 Years Old & Under

 205 Academy Showmanship WT – Rider 9 & 10 Years Old

 206 Academy Showmanship WT – Rider 8 & Under

 207 Academy Showmanship Hunter WTC Any Age

 208 Academy Showmanship Online WT – Rider 7 & 8 Years Old

 209 Academy Showmanship Online WT – Rider 6 Years Old & Under

 210 Academy Showmanship Online Walk Only – Rider 8 Years Old & Under

 211 Academy Showmanship Western WJL Any Age

 212 Walk/Trot Showmanship – Rider 10 & Under Schooling

 213 Walk/Trot Showmanship Online – Rider 8 & Under Schooling

The supported charities this year are as awesome as the show itself!

 2012 Charity Beneficiary

Horse Rhythm Foundation (HRF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by Veterans for Veterans, First Responders, and their families suffering from wartime afflictions (traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, etc. ), mental health and physical disabilities.

HRF provides Equine Assisted Services to include Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Riding, Therapeutic Driving, and other outdoor methodologies to help find the transition into healing.

HRF utilizes certified professional instructors and licensed medical providers for its programs. Other programs in development include transition cottages for veterans returning from war and homeless shelters for those undergoing long–term therapy. This organization is a 100% volunteer organization. Services are free to all veterans and first responders.

Your donations and support will help for the commitment to a positive social change and will help us in building stronger communities one family at a time with a healthy transition into society.

Horse Rhythm Foundation

A Foundation for Personal Success
Toll-Free: 888-424-1898 | www.horserhythm.org
Donations are tax deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.

2012 Charity Beneficiary

One child at a time, one dream at a time, and one family at a time.

Arizona Helping Hands, Inc. Is an organization serving the needs of children and families through special programs. Less than 5% of our revenues are allocated for operating expenses. We raise money through fundraisers such as our Christmas in October Party, an annual golf tournament, as well as grants from businesses and trusts and donations from individuals. Many of our resources come to us in the form of donated goods from local and national businesses. Some of the programs are:

• The largest holiday toy drive and distribution in Maricopa County

• A “Christmas for the Homeless” program in Maricopa County

• Supporting English as a Learned Language

• Healthcare for poor children, eye exams, dental visits etc.

• Responding to the unusual needs in our community

At Arizona Helping Hands, Inc. we are committed to providing the resources by which the less fortunate can find the means to begin changing their lives in a real and profound way.

Arizona Helping Hands, Inc.

7607 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 889-0604 | www.azhelpinghands.org

Splendid horses and riders, exciting events, magnificent charities we all want to support, what could make for a finer weekend family event! See you there!