SATURDAY, JULY 20 & SUNDAY, JULY 21
2024 SMILES Open Benefit Horse Show
Participate in our halter, showmanship, equitation, and pleasure classes for all.
Compete for our shows highpoint!
SATURDAY JUDGE: Megan Sacia
Megan Sacia has shown horses in the all around events for 32 years. She holds multiple judging cards including POA, American Buckskin Registry Association, International Buckskin Horse Association, Wisconsin Horse Council, and Wisconsin 4-H among others, as well as teaches riding lessons and clinics. She also serves on the Wisconsin Horse Council Judges Committee. With a degree in journalism, she writes professionally for the Equine Chronicle, GoHorseShow.com, NSBA's The Way to Go magazine, and Rodeo Life magazine. She is a high school English teacher, but the job she loves most is raising her two children and instilling in them a love of horses.
SUNDAY JUDGE: Gary Gibson
Gary Gibson owns and operates Gibson Training Center out of his training and boarding facility in Albany, WI. He has been training, showing, and judging for more than 40 years. He has trained and shown many different breeds of horses during that time, while also coaching non pro and youth riders to multiple wins. Gibson was named "Horse Person of the Year" by the Wisconsin Horse Council in 2016.
Stall/Camping Reservations
For reserving a stall/camping spot it must be paid in full to reserve.
Please email to reserve specific spots.
events@smilestherapeuticriding.org
Be A Sponsor of Our Horse Show
Your support of our show may be made in the following ways:
Class Sponsor: $40.00 per class or $100 for 3 classes: (first come, first serve)
• We will announce your name and your message as a class sponsor during the show
Daily High Point Buckle Sponsor: $250.00
• Signage at the awards table with a custom message during the horse show
• Promotional photo with winner of your buckle
Show Sponsor: $500.00
• Sponsor the day at a SMILES horse show
• Your name will be prominently displayed on a banner you provide and announced throughout the day
• A table will be available for your business cards or promotional handouts
• Your name/logo will be printed on the show bill
• Your name/logo will be displayed on our website with a link to your web page
• Your sponsorship will be recognized on our Facebook page and in our e-newsletters
Presenting Sponsor: $1,500.00
• You or your company will be our “headliner” sponsor
• We will provide and display a banner with your name/logo and will be prominently displayed and announced throughout the show
• A table will be available for your business cards or promotional handouts near our high traffic registration table and you are welcome to speak to the audience
• You will be titled as the presenting sponsor with your name/logo printed on the show bills
• Your name/logo will be displayed on our website with a link to your webpage
• Your sponsorship will be recognized on our Facebook page and in our e-newsletters
• You will also receive permanent recognition on the SMILES Wall of Honor
2024 Sponsors
Walworth County Fairgrounds - Elkhorn Equestrian Event Center
411 East Court Street, Elkhorn, WI 53121
FAQ
Have more questions? Reach out!
Email: events@smilestherapeuticriding.org
Call: (262) 882-3470 Option 6