OREGON SUMMER CLASSIC

The 2008 Oregon Quarter Horse Association Summer Classic began June 23 at the Jackson County Expo Center in Central Point, Oregon. The show and its futurities end June 29. Look for more photos in the August issue of the Journal.

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Ring Steward David Haring calls for entries to the second round of the open hunter under saddle futurity for 3- and 4-year-olds.	With three competition rings going at all times, exhibitors and vendors choose bikes, scooters, golf carts and sometimes horses for travel.
The Medford, Oregon, Convention and Visitors Bureau sponsored a barbecue for exhibitors June 26.	Select exhibitor Chatty Collier visits with friends during the non-pro western pleasure futurity.
Kim Garcia of California rode Kiss My Pine, aka "Max," in the non-pro 3- and 4-year-old pleasure futurity.	Judge Margo Ball of Colorado considers her selections in the halter classes.
Several "ladies" volunteered to ride in a pleasure class that raised funds for the Oregon Quarter Horse Youth Association.	Mistress of ceremonies and AQHA Professional Horseman Lise von Uhlit keeps the festivities going during the "ladies" pleasure class.