Memorial Day/Stanford Happening

Memorial Day Circuit featuring the Stanford Happening Memorial

May 24-27, 2024

Four States Equine Center, Texarkana, AR

Questions: Jerry Beaty
(501) 258-9405 or arqha@att.net

New classes for 2024!

Small Fry and 11 & Over Walk-Trot Ranch Rail classes
Equestrians with Disabilities Independent Walk-Trot Western Pleasure and Horsemanship

Host Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Texarkana East
5210 Crossroads Parkway, Texarkana, AR 71854
870-216-0083
amanda.rosette@hhmlp.com

Click here to book now

Win Big!

• All-Around/High-Point
  • Level 1 Non-Pro Ranch High-Point Saddle
    • Horse/rider combo who earns the most points on Friday and Sunday across all ranch classes
    • Rider must be a non-pro and Level 1 eligible in Ranch Riding and Ranch Trail
    • All ranch classes and all divisions count towards the high point (ranch riding, ranch trail, working western rail, and ranch rail.)
  • Youth, Amateur, and Open All-Around - 5 Star Pads
    • Must show halter and at least two other classes in the division
    • Youth & Amateur are figured by horse/rider combo
    • Open is figured by horse only
• Stanford Happening Classes (open to all-breeds)
  • $500 Added Stanford Ranch Riding (runs concurrently with AQHA Open Ranch Riding on Sunday)
    • Buckle cup awarded to the composite Champion and Highest Placing Non-Pro
  • $500 Added Stanford Non-Pro Level 1 Rider Western Pleasure (rider must be a non-pro & Level 1 eligible in western pleasure. Horse must follow AQHA owner rules)
    • Buckle cup awarded to the composite Champion on Saturday
  • Stanford Level 1 Rider 11 & Over Walk-Trot (rider must be level 1 eligible in Western Pleasure)
    • Buckle cup awarded to the composite Champion on Saturday
  • Stanford Small Fry Walk-Trot
    • Buckle cup awarded to the composite Champion on Saturday
  • Stanford Small Fry Ranch Rail
    • Buckle cup awarded to the composite Champion on Sunday
  • Stanford Level 1 Rider Walk-Trot Ranch Rail (rider must be Level 1 eligible in Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail)
    • Buckle cup awarded to the composite Champion on Sunday
  • Stanford Small Fry Ranch Rail
    • Buckle cup awarded to the composite Champion on Sunday
• Awards in AQHA classes
  • Buckle cup awarded to the horse/rider with the highest combined judge's scores
    • Level 1 High-Point Showmanship Champion (Level 1 Youth & Level 1 Amateur classes on Saturday)
    • High-Point Showmanship Champion (Youth, Amateur, & Select classes on Saturday)
    • Level 1 High-Point Horsemanship Champion (Level 1 Youth & Level 1 Amateur classes on Saturday)
    • High-Point Horsemanship Champion (Youth, Amateur, & Select classes on Saturday)
    • Level 1 High-Point Trail Champion (Level 1 Youth & Level 1 Amateur classes on Monday)
    • Non-Pro High-Point Trail Champion (Youth, Amateur, & Select classes on Monday)
    • Open High-Point Trail Champion (Level 1 & Open Trail on Monday)
    • Youth Ranch Trail Champion (on Sunday)
    • Amateur Ranch Trail Champion (on Sunday)
    • Open Ranch Trail Champion (on Sunday)
• • Buckle cup awarded to the Composite Winner
    • Youth Working Western Rail Champion (on Sunday)
    • Amateur Working Western Rail Champion (on Sunday)
    • Open Working Western Rail Champion (on Sunday)
  • Buckle cup awarded to the Composite & Highest combined judge's scores
    • Level 1 High-Point English Champion (Level 1 Youth & Level 1 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle & Hunt Seat Equitation classes on Saturday)
    • Non-Pro High-Point English Champion (Youth, Amateur, & Select Hunter Under Saddle & Hunt Seat Equitation classes on Saturday)
  • Chairs to Composite Winners 
    • Youth Western Pleasure (on Sunday)
    • Amateur Western Pleasure (on Sunday)
    • Select Western Pleasure (on Sunday)
  • Random Cash Drawings
    • Level 1 Youth Hunter Under Saddle ($25 both goes)
    • Level 1 Youth Ranch Riding ($25 both goes)
    • Youth Ranch Riding ($25 both goes)