Greetings: Fellow Equine Enthusiasts,
Welcome to the Great Lakes Country Classic of 2008! GLCC is sponsored by the West Michigan Morgan Horse Association, and co-hosted by the West Michigan Friesian Horse Club, and the Wolverine Morgan Horse Association. GLCC has the stamp of approval for A-rated Morgans, A-rated Friesians, C-rated Arabians & Half-Arabians, and C-rated Saddlebreds. This multi-disciplinary show features Dressage* (a Regional qualifier through Level 2), Driving, Jumping, Hunt Seat, English, Western, Challenge of the Breeds, Championships, and Academy* classes.
*Please note that the Great Lakes Country Classic Dressage Show is held on Thursday, July 31st, under a separate USEF & USDF show approval number as an open show. There are no breed affiliations associated with this show.
*Academy classes will be held Thursday, July 31st, in the afternoon and are offered for trainers’ students who may not be quite ready for upper level competition. These classes have no breed affiliations.
Judges for our show are:
Patty Kent – R rated, Morgans & Saddlebreds (Patty will also have the honor of judging at the 2008 Morgan Grand Nationals.)
Judith K. Warner – R rated, Friesians, Arabians, & Half-Arabians
Sue Hughes, r rated – Dressage
Alohana Jackson r rated– Academy Classes
Show Approvals:
United States Equestrian Federation, United States Dressage Federation,
Michigan Horse Show Association , American Morgan Horse Association,
Michigan Justin Morgan Horse Association, International Friesian Show Horse Association, West Michigan Friesian Horse Club , Arabian Horse Association American Saddlebred Horse Association
The beautiful resort town of Ludington, Michigan, is a popular vacation destination which offers spectacular Lake Michigan beaches, quaint shops, and a wide variety of sport fishing activities. Visit the Ludington Chamber of Commerce at http://www.ludington.org/ for information on activities, lodging, restaurants, and more.
For more information on the Great Lakes Country Classic Horse Show, please visit www.greatlakescountryclassic.com or contact show manager, Kale Saylor at (231) 464-7122 or cell (231) 690-9393. E-mail at kps@carrinter.net. You may also contact show secretary, Sara Ressler at (248) 922-0148 or e-mail her at saressler@aol.com.
Happy Trails
Kale Saylor, GLCC Show Manager