Plans are being finalized and events scheduled so make your plans to attend.

Horse Facility
Whispering Farms Equestrian Center
3310 Prosper Trail
Prosper, TX 75078
214-228-8827


If you would like to work on one of the following committees please contact Pam or the coordinator of that committee.

Chairman of the Convention Committee, Pam Norton, 936-372-2336.
Coordinator of Hunter and Jumper Stake Classes & Stabling Committee, Jeff White, 214-228-8827
Coordinators of Mare Show, Kim Smith, and Pam Norton
Coordinator of Exhibition Committee, Kari Cassel, Pam Norton
Committee member, Kim Hunter, 214-766-5568
Committee member, Kumi Smedley
Coordinator of Arena Preparation for Inspections, Nancy Cornelison, 847-464-5931
Committee member, Marcia Johnson

Left - arena from the grandstand area ground level. Right is the upper sponsor viewing area.



Left- view from downstairs sponsor area. Grandstands will be set at the far end of the arena.
Right - lounge and concession area.

Jumper Calcutta

Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. the bidding will be held for the Jumper Calcutta. Bring your checkbook, cash or cc to settle your bids at the conclusion of the bidding. The person who had the highest bid on the winning horse will get their percent of the pot at the conclusion of the Jumper Stake.

What is a Calcutta?
The term "Calcutta" describes a type of auction-pool wagering that can be applied to golf and many other sporting events,
in this case the Jumper Puissance. All the money raised through the "auction" goes into the pot. At the end of the Puissance the person who "won" the winner of the class will get a percentage of the pot with the remainder going to the ATA.

Mare and Young Horse Show
Hunter and Jumper Stakes
We have $4000 pledged for the stake classes so far!

All horses participating in the mare show or stake classes must be registered or registration pending with ATA/NATA. Imported Trakehners who are registered with a German affiliated Trakehner registry are also eligible.
Mare and Broodmare classes will be judged on suitability as breeding stock.
Young horse classes are judged on conformation and suitability to be performance horses.
Classes will be run in format of USDF Dressage Sport Breeding Classes. (shown on the triangle) Two year olds and older to be shown in bridles, halters permitted on those horses under 2 years old.

Stallion candidates will not be allowed to show.

Tent stalls are 10' X 10' and will cost $85.
If you would like to have a double stall we can have that done when the tents are put up. The double stalls will be 10' X 20' and will cost $170. Please make a note on the stabling form if you want a double stall. Anyone that did not see this before they sent in their stabling form can contact me to have the second stall added to their cc or send me another check. Be sure to contact me immediately with the change so that the stall can be calculated into the total number.

Classes offered Thursday November 8, 2007
Class 1, OSB/ORB/ Maiden or Yeld Mares
Class 2, OSB/ORB/ Broodmares, in foal or foal at side.
Class 3, PSB, Anglo TK, Arab TK, TB, & Arabian Mares. (Mares not already registered w/ATA must be scheduled for inspection)
Class 4, Fillies of 2004
Class 5, Fillies of 2005
Class 6, Fillies of 2006
Class 7, Fillies of 2007
Class 8, Colts and Geldings of 2004 (2006 stallion candidates are not allowed)
Class 9, Colts and Geldings of 2005 (2006 stallion candidates are not allowed)
Class 10, Colts and Geldings of 2006
Class 11, Colts and Geldings of 2007
Class 12, Mare Championship. Mares winning 1st or 2nd in classes 1, 2 or 3 are eligible.
Class 13, Filly Championship. Fillies winning 1st or 2nd in classes 4, 5, 6, or 7 are eligible.
Class 14, Colt/Gelding Championship. Colts/Geldings winning 1st or 2nd in classes 8, 9, 10, or 11 are eligible

There will be both a hunter and jumper stake class on Friday night, should if we have enough response from interested horse owners. If you have a horse you feel you would like to show in either of these classes please email Pam. We will also be looking for cash sponsors for these two classes. So far we have $4000 pledged for the stake classes.

The hunter stake will be judged as one class but will have two fence heights if entries warrant. This is to allow those that need baby green size fences to be accommodated as well as seasoned show horses.

Classes offered Friday evening November 9, 2007
Class 15,  Hunter Stake, fence height 2’3” to 2’6” and 2’9” to 3’3”. Entry fee $25
Class 16,   Jumper Puissance, fence height starting at 3’ to 3’6”.  Entry fee $25.

Liability waivers must be signed and armbands worn by anyone handling/riding or caring for a horse. Armbands will be available from the show secretary.

All horses attending must have current coggins and health certificate.

The entry, stabling and liability form can be printed out by clicking on one of these links. Word PDF

Stabling
Stabling will be temporary stalls under a tent. Stallions only will be stabled in permanent stalls. There will be no tack stalls allowed in permanent stalls. We must order a given number of stalls so it is important that everyone bringing a horse get a stabling form in by the due date. This applies to stallions and stallion candidates as well. If you do not reserve a stall by the due date you will likely not have one available to you.

Broodmare Silent Auction

Marschmarigold (f. 4/14/96) by Pajou out of Marschlied by Antritt.  16.3h.  Her inspection scores were 7, 7/7, 7/7/7, 7 = 49.  The comments included "pleasing type, good rectangular frame, and a very good temperament."  She is a striking copper mare with 4 white socks and a stripe.  She is very beautiful with ground sweeping long strides.  She settles in foal easily and has thrown attractive and very trainable offspring.  She had a lovely Tigre filly in 2004 and a very handsome stallion prospect by Tigre in 2006.  She currently is confirmed in foal to Tigre.  Selling as a broodmare, not sound to ride.  No vices or health problems, she gets along just fine in a group.  We like everything she has produced.  Minimum bid is $5,000 with anything above that being split 50/50 between Rolling Oaks Farm and the ATA. High Bidder will be responsible for transporting mare from Rolling Oaks farm in IL.

Thank you to Rolling Oaks for the donation of this mare.

 

We are now starting a list of people who would be available for hire for the following services.

Official Videographer
Robin Gaines, 979-575-1352

Handlers

Russell Oden 512-797-5747

Riders

Report problems on the convention pages to Pam.