The Tenth Annual Big Thunder Draft Horse Show, at Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena at The Ranch in Loveland, has been announced for Friday, January 17 through Sunday, January 19, 2014. Show times are 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The event draws National and Local competitors, from as far as Canada, and as close as Northern Colorado.
The show features fourteen of the finest hitches in the United States and Canada. National and Local competitors, bring with them a variety of draft horses including Clydesdales, Belgians, Shires and Percherons, to compete in front of a world class judge and accrue points in the North American Six Horse Hitch Classic Series.
This is a show for the young and old alike. These “gentle giants” were a staple in the early days for farming our soils and transporting settlers across the West. To hear the powerful sound of their hooves stomping through the arena is reason enough to experience this educational and entertaining show for the whole family.
All guests are given the opportunity to walk through the barns and see these massive, beautiful horses 1 hour before show time. “There isn’t an experience like this anywhere, says Abby Powell Event Director for the show. Patrons have an opportunity to watch as the horses are harnessed and prepped for the show. The amount of detail is incredible to see.”
Tickets are priced at $12 for adults, $6 for children (2-12 years), and $10 for seniors (60+) and are on sale and available at the Budweiser Events Center Box Office. A VIP ticket priced at $20 for adults and $10 for kids includes a special seating area, snacks and hot chocolate. New this year is a $30 Family Four- pack; the package includes 2 adult tickets and 2 child tickets. A $30 three day pass, is also available at the BEC box office for those wanting access to all three shows.
Larger groups are welcome to attend the show together and are eligible for a discounted show ticket and Draft Horse University, taking place Saturday at noon, an informational session about the horses involved. To learn more about Group Events call 970-619-4122.