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The Mid-America Horse Show Association (MAHSA) will host the 2019 Spring Fling Horse Show at the Equestrian Center at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 4-7, 2019.

“Our goal for the 2019 Spring Fling Horse Show is to produce an early season horse show that will easily accommodate any horse that is getting ready for the new horse show season," said Connie MacQueen, MAHSA president. "Last year, our 2018 Spring Fling was the first MAHSA show to take place at the Equestrian Center and, as expected, we found the Equestrian Center to be a great horse show facility providing several key features:

• 100-foot x 200-foot show ring;
• Rubber-matted stalls under the same roof with show and warm-up ring;
• Fully heated facility;
• Warm-water wash racks; and
• Generous space and accommodations to host our hospitality events.”

The Equestrian Center location also offers a nice selection of hotels within close proximity to the Center, as well as many good restaurants comprised of well-recognized national and regional names as well as popular local establishments.

The Spring Fling Horse Show features a full slate of classes for Saddlebreds, Hackney ponies, Equitation, open breed, Roadster and Road Horse classes. Both “A” circuit and “B” circuit points will be awarded. Fay Lowry will be judging.

MAHSA plans plenty of hospitality and events throughout the Spring Fling Horse Show:

• Each morning begins with coffee and treats in the show office.
• Thursday evening, the popular MAHSA Candy Bar returns along with the first leg of the Mid-America Series Championship competition.
• Friday evening is the Trainer's Hop-A-Long relay race completion — it’s competitive, with $400 in prize money for the winning team, and fun, too! Also, MAHSA will host a pizza party with beverages including wine and beer.
• Saturday evening is Stake Night, when MAHSA hosts an Exhibitors’ Party, featuring a wide selection of appetizers and desserts accompanied by a beverage selection including wine and beer.

MAHSA continues to offer the option of requesting “to be announced” (TBA) classes. To request a TBA class for Spring Fling, contact Stephanie Peterson, Spring Fling show manager, at steph.peterson51@gmail.com or (612) 708-9753.

The Spring Fling prize list, entry form, full class schedule and other information can be found on the Mid-America Horse Show Association website, www.midamericahorseshow.com and Facebook.

-- via MAHSA