Biggest ever western horse show in Scandinavia is to take place at Grevagården, Skövde

As expected, the Swedish multi-show Tumbleweed Challenge, breaks every record for a western horse show in Scandinavia. With one month left to the show, over 300 horses have been entered. Riders from six nations will participate in this first of its kind multi-show.

On May 25 -29, the biggest ever western horse show in Scandinavia is to take place at Grevagården, Skövde. The show offers a possibility for everyone to participate, from beginners to top riders, since in fact there are three different shows held simultaneously, at different arenas. Tumbleweed Challenge is a huge show and to give an idea of the dimension of the event, some figures might help. During the five days of the show, the horses will consume 15 tons of hay and 30 000 litres of water. Four full trailers with shaving will be used and approx 15 000 meals will be served in the different restaurants. 453 price giving cermonies will be held and for this, approx. 2 400 rosettes will be given out.

For all reining lovers, there will be plenty of reining classes. The show offers a NRHA Lawson Bronze Trophy reining with SEK 75 000 (approx. € 8 500) and a Chevy Truck to the best Swedish rider. There will be a go round on Wednesday evening and the final held on Saturday. Friday offers a CRI dual approved reining. For the first time in history, several international top reiners such as Grisha Ludwig, Martin Steck, Oliver Salzmann etc, will be showing in Sweden.

Tumbleweed Challenge combines a triple judged AQHA show, a triple judge APHA show (Paint-O-Rama) and a single judge All Breeds show. The six judges are; Sylvia Katschker Austria, Ralf Hesselschwerdt Germany, Staffan Ljunggren Sweden, Richard Gahimer USA, Mike Bartmann Germany and Duke Neff USA.

Media has shown great interest in the show. A national sport channel will broadcast highlites from the show and the Swedish National Television will follow a youth reiner a whole day at the show ground, which will be broadcasted as a part of the very popular program “Bareback”, presented by the Swedish top show jumper Malin Baryard. Also the major regional radio channel will be present with a live broadcast from the show.

Riders and spectators will be entertained not only by the performances at the different arenas. There will be a big outdoor stage where several famous Swedish artists will perform during the show and a great country show is being set up with twelve well known Swedish artists.

Grevagarden Equestrian centre is Sweden´s largest horse facility, with three indoor arenas, four outdoor arenas, riders hotel, camping and 200 permanent guest stalls.

For more information, please contact Event Director, Michael Karlsson             +46 768 876166       or e-mail michael@dataphone.se