Great Lakes Equine Association
Championship Show
The championship show is split into three days. See below for the breakdown of classes. There are numerous awards available including the Superior Horse, Performance/Speed high points, age division high points, and grand and reserve. Please review the show bill and rules and contact us with any questions.
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Concession:
Official weekend photographer: Maple Ridge Photography
Tack Vendor: Circle M Country
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Friday-September 20th
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On Friday evening we have Speed/Timed events in the main arena.
Start Time of 2:00pm
Saturday-September 21st
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Halter & English Classes
Show will begin at 8:30 a.m.
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Sunday-September 22nd
Western Classes
Show will begin at 8:30am
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Awards to follow after the last Western class
GLEA Superior Award!
We encourage exhibitors to consider competing for the Superior Award! This award is dedicated to honoring the all around horse that can excel at speed, halter, hunt seat, western pleasure, and more! Please read the rules carefully! The best horse and rider team for the weekend goes home with a brand new Circle Y work saddle valued at over $1500!!!!
Sweepstakes Classes!
We will be offering a few fun classes were you have a shot at winning some extra cash! There is 60% payback for the winner! Please see the showbill for the complete list of classes offered. The money earned from these classes are donated to a charity each year. We encourage participants to enter these classes to support charity and have a great time with your fellow competitors after a long day of showing!
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2017- Upper Peninsula Fight Against Cancer
2018-American Association of Equine Practiioners
2019-Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue
2020-Delta County Animal Shelter
2021-UPAWS
2022- Copper Country Humane Society
2023- Denny Swanson Memorial
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Ranch horse Challenge
The horse/rider combination that earns the highest amount of points in the following classes.
Reining
Ranch Trail
Ranch Pleasure
Ranch Riding
Ranch Halter