Summer Kick Off Classic Horse Show

04/23/2025

We are pleased to announce Wheelfind Automotive as our Series Event Sponsor for 2025. Please visit their website, they offer a comprehensive range of services including towing, air conditioning, brakes, and more. https://www.wheelfindautomotive.com/

Thank you Wheelfind Automotive!

04/22/2025

We are pleased to announce that Diverse Technologies will serve as our Entire Series Event & Clinic Sponsor, and their ongoing support has been instrumental in the success of our event for the upcoming show season and past years' series. Thank you Butch & Deanne Gedraitis!!

04/20/2025

Happy Easter!!!

04/17/2025

On Friday, May 2nd at 6pm we will be offering a trail clinic with Jeff Steer! Please message us to get signed for Friday Night Trail and then Saturdays Clinic with Lori Gordon. Limited spots available to ride during the clinics but unlimited spots to audit!! These clinics are FREE to all exhibitors!!

04/14/2025

Apparel orders are due tomorrow, April 15. Please note that show clothes are optional if you choose to wear the 2025 Summer Kick Off apparel.

If you’re doing the weekend package deal, your long-sleeve T-shirt is included in the package; all other apparel items will incur an additional charge.

Please message us if you have any questions

Enter your name and size to sign up for a T-Shirt.

04/09/2025

May schedule is up and ready! Get your stall count reservations in!

We are very blessed to have Lori Gordon with us for judging and clinics at the May show!

04/02/2025

A special exhibitor giveaway will be held at the May Show. All exhibitors who book their stalls and submit their apparel orders prior to April 15 will be entered to win a Harris Leather Work Pad, as they have been restocked and we have been awaiting their return. Links for stalls and apparel were posted last week but feel free to message us to send you the links.

04/01/2025

April Fools Day may be a time for jokes and laughs 😂😂😂, but one thing that's no joke is getting your stalls and apparel in order. All the necessary links were posted last week. We're looking forward to next month when we can kick off a decade of our great series!!

We are pleased to announce the introduction of the Miniature Horse Class to our lineup of approved weekend show classes.

This new class aims to provide a competitive platform for miniature horses and their riders, promoting inclusivity and diversity within the sport of cutting.

This addition reflects NCHA's commitment to evolving the sport and providing opportunities for all equine athletes and enthusiasts.

For comprehensive details, including specific rules and regulations pertaining to the Miniature Horse Class, please visit bit.ly/New_Weekend_Class

We look forward to welcoming competitors to this exciting new class at upcoming weekend shows.​

03/25/2025

Information regarding our May show: This year, the May “Fun” Show will be incorporated into the series points. We aim to preserve the fun show theme from previous years. To achieve this, we will continue to make show clothes optional for the May Show, provided that participants wear the 2025 Summer Kick Off long sleeve apparel. Proper head gear, either a cowboy hat or helmet, along with proper English or Western boots and jeans or breeches, will still be required. We will offer a weekend package for $160.00 which will include all your classes (excluding sweepstakes and jackpot classes), stall, long sleeve T-shirt and office fees. Below you will find the link to order your 2025 apparel; all apparel orders need to be placed by April 15th in order to have it for the May Show. If you have any questions, please message us through messenger. Also, be watching for exhibitor giveaway in the next couple of days!!!

Enter your name and size to sign up for a T-Shirt.

03/21/2025

Our first show of the season is approaching soon!

Please complete the form below with your stalls, camping, and shavings information.

May 3rd and 4th will mark the 10-year anniversary of the start of our series. The May Show will contribute to your series' end-of-year awards. We will continue with the past year's theme of Show Clothes Optional if you are wearing a 2025 Summer Kick Off Long Sleeve T-shirt. Apparel choices will be posted this week, along with the package deal for the May Show, which will include the clinic with Lori Gordon. ✨✨

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGoYO5zU5AcU6Bb26EpN4NGvCOYsMJ840i0TTf8CQOcLDoSA/viewform

03/16/2025

Thank you Glowing Results for Sponsoring Weekender Grooming Kit EquiFUSE a ($115.00value). This prize will be awarded on June 14th to the exhibitor that places 2nd in the Showmanship Sweepstakes Class!!!

Thank you Amber Dunmire and Kip!!

03/15/2025

At WNY Equifest we are here today till 4pm and tomorrow 9am till 4pm. Be sure to stop by to get entered into our FREE Exhibitor Prize a Yeti 32 Wheeled Cooler with $1000.00 in Gift Certificates from various horse businesses!!!

03/11/2025

Be sure to stop by Glowing Results booth during WNY Equifest this weekend. Buy their amazing grooming products and outshine your competitors!!!

Glowing Results is also A Show Series Sponsor! Thank you for your continued support. I think it was ten yrs ago at Equifest that we met.

Who is coming? It’s been 6 years since we have been to this! We have missed our friends in New York. Let us know in the comments who will be stopping by for the chance to win a product.

03/07/2025

A Special Giveaway for the unsung HEROES of our industry our trainers!!

Please read through and enter your trainer today!!

Everything is needs to be through Jamie Pankow Photography Page.

🎉 Trainer Appreciation Giveaway! 🎉
We have some exciting news to share!

The incredible team behind the Summer Kick Off Classic Horse Show and Oz&Herb Blanket Cleaning have generously donated a Harris Leather and Silverworks Work Pad for a special giveaway—dedicated to the unsung heroes of the show world: our trainers!

From now through March 28th, we’re celebrating the trainers who pour their hearts into making horse showing possible. Nominate your trainer for a chance to win this amazing prize!

How to Enter:
1️⃣ Follow Summer Kick-Off Classic, Jamie Pankow Photography, & Oz & Herb Blanket Cleaning.
2️⃣ Comment on this original post with your trainer’s name and what makes them an incredible trainer. (Bonus: Include a photo with your trainer!)
3️⃣ Share this post to spread the love!

📸 Jamie Pankow Photography will be sharing trainer stories to spotlight their hard work and dedication. A winner will be drawn LIVE on Friday, March 28th!

🏆 The lucky winner can pick up their Harris Work Pad privately or at the Summer Kick-Off Classic May Show!

💥 Come see us at Equifest in the Showplex! 💥
✨ Check out these stunning Harris Work Pads in person
✨ Reserve your stalls for the 2025 show series
✨ Book your next portrait experience with Jamie Pankow Photography
✨ Grab some goodies from us & Oz & Herb Blanket Cleaning

💙 Trainers dedicate their lives to helping us and our horses succeed—often sacrificing their own holidays, birthdays, and even sick days. Let’s show them the appreciation they truly deserve!

⛔ Only available to trainers who can pick-up in Western New York

Tag your trainer & spread the word! 🐴💫

03/06/2025

10 year anniversary celebration!

We are very excited to announce FREE Friday evening clinics for our weekend exhibitors. Come show for the weekend AND participate or audit in a Friday night clinic! Closer to each show, we will post for a chance to be a participant in the clinic.

Thank you to our amazing Judges for spending Friday evenings with us!

Thank you to Diverse Technologies and Scott Adams Trucking for sponsoring these clinics.

03/05/2025

Almost a week away from WNY Equifest! Here is where you can find our booth along with Jamie Pankow Photography and Oz&Herb Blanket Cleaning.

Stop by to grab some show swag from us!! You will be able to check out our exhibitor prize and get your free chances to win. We will be making an announcement next week for a special Equifest Giveaway!!

Oz & Herb will be offering a cooler personalized for a LUCKY winner for attending Equifest. Drawings for free washing and other squeaky clean discounts.

Check Jamie Pankow Photography’s amazing work and photographing specials. And check back to see what our BIG giveaway will be in the next couple of days!!

03/02/2025

Just for you our exhibitors! This year exhibitor prize is a YETI Roadie Wheeled Cooler filled with a $1000.00 worth of Gift Certificates from different businesses.

How to WIN this prize attend WNY Equifest to get your Exhibitor Prize Punch Card then attend 3 out of the 4 weekend shows. For each event that you attend you will get that many chances to win!

Thank you to all businesses that have donated gift certificates and to the up and coming ones that will be added to the list!

02/25/2025

Looking forward 2025 WNY Equifest in 18 days!!

✨✨✨Giveaways✨✨✨

Stop by our booth to see Jamie Pankow Photography to book your next photo session with your favorite equine or companion!

And Oz&Herb Blanket Cleaning to arrange getting your winter blankets cleaned after this long winter.

Pick up show information and services offered from Winning Weekends Equine.

So excited to hear that Glowing Results will be one of our neighbors for the weekend. Stop by and chat with Amber how you can get your shine on with Equifuse!!!