Amateur Horseman’s show about family, fun, horses
PROSPECT — The Pennsylvania Amateur Horseman’s Association’s show this past weekend at the Big Butler Fairgrounds featured 250 people riding their horses in various disciplines to win money, points, ribbons or to just ride for fun.
The show was the fourth of the association’s eight annual open shows for members and nonmembers in youth, adult and master classes.
“It’s about family, fun and riding horses,” said association president T.J. McConahy, of New Castle.
Association members had the opportunity to compete for points. Awards are presented at a ceremony at the end of the year. Nonmembers participate for fun and to help them decide if they want to join, he said. Any breed of horse can ridden. Judges are hired from outside of the association to select the winners.
“We’re all here for the same reason — to have some fun and show some horses,” said McConahy, who has been involved with the association for 27 years.
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