We have several exciting opportunities for showing this coming competition year. Please use the attached form to sign up for the competitions you would like to participate in. We will make every effort to accommodate everyone who is interested in showing, but our capacity is driven by our horse and volunteer availability.
JoyRiders must be 8 years or older and holding reins to participate in shows. See specific requirements for some shows. Most shows will be limited to 15 or less riders. The following is a list of the shows, and dates for the shows in which JoyRide will be participating.
JoyRide Trick or Trot Horse Show - Saturday, October 28, 2023, at JoyRide Center. Show Fee: $60.
Top Hands - February 2024. Riders must have a Top Hands medical form completed this year. Show Fee: $185.
Area/Regional Special Olympics- April 2024. Specific dates and times are to be determined early next year. Riders must have a current Special Olympics Medical. Show Fee: $75.
State Special Olympics - May 2024. Brazos County Expo Center, Bryan, TX (riders must have competed at Area SO and be 12 yrs. or older to participate Show Fee: $185. www.sotx.org
***Please understand that JoyRide may have to limit the number of JoyRiders at each show based on horse and volunteer limitations. If JRC has to limit the number of riders it will be based on horse and volunteer availability and may require a 'draw' from class level and horse *** choices. You will be notified ASAP.
Client participation in competitions requires a considerable amount of JoyRide time, effort, and money. Therefore, a Show Fee Deposit of $50 per show will be billed a few months before each show. You will be notified of the deposit due date. After that date, the deposit becomes non-refundable except for medical issues that make it impossible for you to attend the competition. The remainder of the show fee will be billed after the
If you have questions, please contact Karen Somma, Karen@joyridecenter.org Go Team JoyRide!