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05/13/2026

Grant Application Deadline Reminder - May 15 – TDF’s Military Grant Fund

TDF’s Military Grant Fund provides grants for dressage-related education to riders who have served, or are currently serving, in the United States military and their dependents. The Fund is open to all branches of the military, including active duty, reserves, and veterans.

To apply, applicants must be an Amateur or youth rider and/or an amateur or youth para-dressage rider.

Applications for these $1,000 grants are due May 15. Apply at https://bit.ly/3Mg1Fml

Photo of 2025 Military Grant Fund recipient Sarahanne Simpson (CA). Photo by Terri Miller

05/03/2026

Talk to Vicki if you have questions about this show or Western Dressage in general.

Mark your calendar for our first WDAA Recognized Show of the season!
Prizelist can be found at: www.showsecretary.com

04/18/2026

Gastrobim contains the same active ingredient (omeprazole) as the brand-name product approved in 1999 to treat gastric ulcers.

04/15/2026

Boarding is available for May. We are a 20-stall facility about 15 miles south of Columbus. Full board includes daily stall cleaning, including Sundays. We feed Tribute grain options and boarders are welcome to provide additional supplements. Turn out is daily unless it is sleet/storm. We do not limit access to your horse or our facility. Amenities include a 60'x200' indoor arena, a 100'x200' outdoor arena, an indoor wash rack and a mile track you can ride around the property. Also, an indoor restroom! $700/month.

03/25/2026

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 ✨🐴

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇
27-29 Ohio Pinto Horse Show

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1-4 Spring Showcase by Showcase Equine Events, LLC
10-11 EOQHA Quarter Horse Show
17-19 Panty Raid Barrel Race On the Road with Dawn and Clea
25-16 Ohio Paint Horse Club Horse Show

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2-3 Champions Center Open Show
8-10 Heartland Classic Non Stock Horse Show
13-16 Closed for Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market
21-24 Closed for Cars and Parts Swap Meet
27-31 The Buckeye Reining Spectacular

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5-7 Cash Grab Barrel Race Ohio NBHA
12-14 Imperial Horse Show - All Breeds (Indoor Arena)
13-14 Ohio Paint Horse Club Summer Jam (Outdoor Arena)
19-20 Mid-Ohio Walking Horse Association - MOWHA
27-28 Champions Center Open Show

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10-12 Clark County 4-H Horse Program Open Show (Outdoor Arena)
10-12 AMHA Eastern Regional Championships (Indoor Arena)
18-19 Champions Center Open Show
20-31 Closed for Clark County Fair

4122 Laybourne Road
Springfield, Ohio 45505

For a full 2026 calendar, please visit: https://www.championscenterarena.com/calendar-of-events

03/24/2026

Here is the tummy lift that Miley hates!

A sternal lift is an isometric exercise to lift the horses withers and back to help stretch and improve core strength. Many horses that have trouble collecti...