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Event 

Title:
49th Annual Carousel Charity Horse Show and Shopping Market
When:
03.12.2020 - 03.15.2020 
Where:
Westworld - Scottsdale
Category:
Sports Events

Description

The 49th Annual Carousel Charity Horse Show and Shopping Market, the Southwest’s premier multi-breed horse show, is set to take place Thursday March 12 – Sunday March 15, 2020 at WestWorld Equestrian facility in Scottsdale, AZ.  There are divisions for the American Saddlebred, Morgan, Arabian, Half Arabian/Anglo-Arabian, Hackney, Roadster, Friesian, Peruvian Horses, Andalusian/Lusitano, Open Gaited Breeds, Carriage Driving, Academy, Equitation, Exhibition and Equestrian Adaptive Riding.  Over 400 horses compete for the title of champion. The Carousel Charity Horse Show is an event with exciting and unique competition, activities, parties and great fun for all.  It is open to the public and admission is free.

For the last 48 years the Carousel Charity Horse Show has provided an opportunity to showcase all breeds of horses and has raised funds for many worthy charities.  The show was started in the early 1970’s and by the Desert Show Horse Association and was conceived to promote many horses and their individual breed qualities and attributes.  Many folks have never had an opportunity to see and compare the different breeds of horses.  It is similar to comparing the different dog breeds at Westminster. 

Today the show is produced by the non-profit American Saddlebred Association of Arizona and supports the Arizona American Saddlebred Foundation.  AASF is dedicated to educating, rehabilitating, retraining and providing aftercare programs for retired show horses.

There are many fun things to do at the Carousel Charity Horse Show including watching and learning about the many breeds of horses competing.  There are 3 ice cream socials scheduled for Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.  Join in the fun of the Progressive Barn Party, Friday evening from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., strolling from barn to barn and enjoying some great food and camaraderie.  The Arabian Gelding Spectacular will highlight 2 and 3-year-old Arabian geldings with over $10,000 in prize money Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m.  There is a quaint, exclusive shopping market that displays beautiful merchandise right there in the arena.  The Academy classes are designed for the beginner and novice riders.  The Equestrian Adaptive Riding classes allow special needs children to shine with their beloved horse. And so much more.