The Buckeye Sweepstakes &
NSHR District One Championships
Where national champions are made!
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For years, this has been the best way to describe this prestigious show which occurs every year in late May in Columbus, Ohio. Earning its name from the buckey tree native to Ohio, the Buckeye has been around since 1963. This show is held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds and draws national caliber horses from throughout the United States and Canada. It ranks as one of the three largest shows in the United States, following the U.S. Nationals and the Scottsdale Show. The Buckeye offers in excess of $50,000 in prize money.
The Buckeye serves as the "proving grounds" for the U.S. Nationals. Winners at the Buckeye are sure to be seen bedecked in garlands at the Nationals. The Buckeye Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse Association is the moving force behind the show which actually began 37 years ago as a small local show avidly supported by legendary Arabian horse trainer and exhibitor, Bob Hart Sr. Bob showed at the Buckeye with his horses going on to win at the Nationals. Soon, others began to travel to Columbus to pit their horses against Bob's. They knew if they could compete with him, they were ready for the Nationals!
There is a comfortable feel about this major U.S. Show. Placed in the heartland of Region 14, the show has a certain friendliness and welcoming atmosphere. In recent years, there has been a fabulous "smorgasbord" of foods offered with a "Progressive Dinner." Spectators and exhibitors are treated to foods provided by the various training stables. Folks can stroll through the barn areas, sampling a variety of food, both American and foreign in nature, then, capping their culinary venture with wonderful, tasty desserts. This evening has become an important part of the "winning" atmosphere at The Buckeye.
Everywhere you look, there is a feeling of excitement when you spot many of the top stables in the country and some of the most talented exhibitors. Horses you have heard about enter the show ring, giving you a glimpse of what it takes to be a national level exhibitor and winner. Smoothly run, with an eye to presenting a totally professional, top-notch horse show, the Buckeye is certainly exhibitor friendly.
If you are looking for a show which is highly competitive, with some of the best horses in the country, some of the top exhibitors, over 250 classes for open, amateur and youth, a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, then The Arabian Horse Association's Buckeye is the place to be each May!
The show is always on Memorial Day weekend. The dates for 2008 are May 22-25. This year's show manager is Cindy Clinton. For more information or for a prize list, please call her at 937-962-4336.