Bernard & Marion Barton 406-846-2744
Wade Thornley 208-754-4825
Betty McCoy & Nick Shrauger 406-586-5113
Betty Hadley 406-846-2507
Chuck & Dayna Gilman 406-846-2464
Huey Long 406-846-1106
Bob Toole 406-846-1100
Russ Anderson 208-776-5610
Wayne Wareing 208-521-7375
Dawn Kidwell 406-846-2070
Karen Laitala 406-560-2919
Lisa Morgan -406-595-8224
Davde Harper 801-920-7166
Katie Cook - 208-313-4212
Ross Wagner - 406-270-0441
Donna McCarthy 406-846-15221
Send entries to:
BIG SKY DRAFT HORSE EXPO
P.O. Box 23
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
E-mail: info@DraftHorseExpo.com
Web site: www.DraftHorseExpo.com
ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 5, 2011
Welcome to the 16th Annual Big Sky Draft Horse Expo
This show is designed to support the draft horse industry and to create a fun, entertaining and educational event in Montana. The classes are arranged to offer the spectators a variety of activities each day and to make the show flow as smoothly as possible for the exhibitors.
The show features draft horse breeds and we welcome mules and light driving horses to enter the open classes.
This is the best draft horse show in Montana. We hope you will be able to attend as an exhibitor or as a spectator.
In addition to the draft horse show, there are a number of things under the grandstand that you will find of interest. The quilt show is a "must see" with everything from antique quilts or lap robes to beautiful quilts using current techniques. Take a few minutes on either Saturday or Sunday to view these wonderful master pieces.
The Montana Academy of Living History offers workshops sarting on September 14 with hand-on classes on cast iron cooking, denimu quilts, rag rugs, leather tooling, horsehair hitching, horsemanship, restoring antique tractors, candle making, butter churning and wagon painting Special presentation will be given on Haying with a Beaver Slide and the of Dude Ranching. Evening sesses are Cowboy Culture and Poetry, Period Weapons and Clothing, and Hotdogs and History.
Dry camping is available at the fairgrounds for $10 per night. There are limited electrical hookups available for an additional $5 per night. A list of area motels and campgrounds is listed below. If we can be of further help, please feel free to contact any of the show committee members.
Go to the web site www.drafthorseexpo for more details about the show and www.academyoflivinghistory for workshop information.
Motels & Campgrounds
Rodeway Inn 1-800-424-6423 or 406-846-2370
Budget Inn 406-846-2810 (budgetinndeerlodge.com)
Best Western Inn 406-846-2590 (westernbigskyinn.com)
Downtowner Motel 406-846-1021
Indian Creek RV Campground 406-846-3848
KOA Campground 406-846-1629
Riverside Campground (Garrison) 1-800-255-1318 or 406-846-2158
Fairmont Hot Springs (Opportunity) 1-800-332-3272 or 406-797-3241
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Watch for updates!
Youth Program:
The Youth Ambassador Program is changing it’s name to Youth Teamsters to better reflect program goals. The youth who choose to become a part of the program will have the opportunity to attend clinic to learn more about driving and the draft horse/mule industry. Four youth (2 Sr. and 2 Jr.) will be selected during the BSDHE to provide leadership for the group. These youth will serve on the BSDHE planning committee as well as determine the yearly program for all the Youth Teamsters. The Youth Teamsters will sponsor an Ice Cream social and Auction at the 2011 BSDHE and a workshop for all attending.
Quilt and Carriage Show:
The Carriage Show will offer a variety of crafts and demonstrations under the grandstand. These activities should be of interest to those who have draft animals. Plans include such learning experiences as saddle and harness making, rope making, blacksmithing, weaving saddle blankets and so forth. The Eastman Outfitters display will also be available for all to enjoy.
Antique Quilt Show – under the grandstands. Everyone is invited to display their quilts or lap robes. You may also sell them at a display booth. Antique or new quilts are welcome.
Souvenir Program Advertising Rates:
For information about advertising in the Expo program, visit the web site at www.DraftHorseExpo.com or contact a committee member listed on page 2. The program cost is $1.00.
Event Buttons:
This button sells for $15 and provides entry to both days of the Big Sky Draft Horse Expo, free admittance to the Carriage Show, Quilt Show. Plus free admittance to the Old Prison Museums, and many of the Grant-Kohrs Ranch activities. There will be a Grand Prize drawing on Sunday.
Academy of Living History:
Classes will be offered to those interested in history September 14-16, 2011 at the Grant-Kohrs Ranch and the Old Prison Museum in Deer Lodge. Classes will include finishing and pin striping vehicles taught by Dave Watkins and other interesting topics such as Dutch Oven Cooking, Bird Watching and learning to record historic barns in your neighborhood. For detailed information go the Academy of Living History web site -- www.AcademyofLivingHistory.com
Schedule of Expo Show Events – these are subject to change.
Show Schedule
Friday, September 16, 2011
5:00 – 7:00 Obstacle Course – Slack
(depending on entry numbers)
Saturday, September 17, 2011
8:30-10:00 Obstacle Course
10:00 Gamblers Choice Cart
10:45 Jr. Team (two teams furnished)
11:30 Hitch Team (Hitch)
12:30 Grand Entry & Hall of Fame Announcement
1:00 Feed Team Race
4-Horse Hitch Conformation (Hitch)
4 Abreast
Men’s Cart
Antique Unique Vehicle
Ladies Cart
6 Horse/Mule Driving Competition
Open/ Hitch
8 Mule Hitch – Exhibition
Sunday, September 18, 2011
8:30 Log Skidding/Cultivating
Pleasure Cart
Jr. Cart (must have own animal/cart)
Street Class
Sr. Street Class
12:30 Grand Entry
Big Sky Maze
Unicorn (Hitch)
Antique/Unique Vehicle
People’s Choice Award
4 Horse/Mule Driving Competition
6 Horse Conformation (Hitch)
6 Horse Free Drive (Hitch)
Hope you can attend the show this year.
Visit the web site www.DraftHorseExpo.com
Entries Deadline is August 5, 2010
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