Lope On In

09/02/2024

Today we take time to thank Allissa Beckman-Spaeth for sponsoring a buckle in memory of Dan Spaeth.
We love you Allissa

08/09/2024

Finals Show PRE-ENTRY Stall Reservation
https://www.cognitoforms.com/LopeOnIn1/FinalsShowPREENTRYStallReservation
PRE ENTRY~The Finals Show
https://www.cognitoforms.com/LopeOnIn1/PREENTRYTheFinalsShow

Finals Show RV Reservation
https://www.cognitoforms.com/LopeOnIn1/FinalsShowRVReservation
Finals Vendor Application
https://www.cognitoforms.com/LopeOnIn1/FinalsVendorApplication

INTERNATIONAL ENTRY~The Finals Show
https://www.cognitoforms.com/LopeOnIn1/INTERNATIONALTheFinalsShow
INTERNATIONAL Finals Show PRE-ENTRY Stall Reservation
https://www.cognitoforms.com/LopeOnIn1/INTERNATIONALFinalsShowPREENTRYStallReservation

Sponsor & Advertising Information
https://www.cognitoforms.com/LopeOnIn1/SponsorAdvertisingInformation

07/30/2024

07/21/2024

Have you competed in any of the WSH Open Shows this year? Please help out WSH by filling out their survey below!

07/19/2024

Save the date for the show of the year! Sept. 20-22 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. All the details will be moved over the www.wsqha.com. Stay tuned for details!

07/15/2024

A simple share of this post (from the Molly's Custom Silver page) can help WSQHA win some awesome Molly’s Custom buckles!!! Let’s do this! Make sure if you share that you set the post to public.

05/13/2024

What an amazing weekend! Each and everyone of you were AMAZING ! Thank you to each and everyone of you♥️

Lengthy post….. sorry…. NOT SORRY! This needs to be said!
90 days ago Lisa Gardner and I were alerted that there was an open date in May. At that time Lisa volunteered to pull together a benefit show. We both feel the Tacoma Unit is an important & vital part to the equestrian industry. We all want & need the Unit to continue serving the needs of the horse community! What happens with “the situation” is in the hands of the State and the rest of us need to look towards the future and doing what we can to make the Unit a continuing & stable (no pun intended) part of the horse industry. What happens to the Unit is in the hands of the shows & supporters! Positive, ongoing support is what will pull the Unit out of this turmoil.
So 90 short days later… Volunteers, Judges, Staff, Awards, Association Approvals, Silent Auction, Donations and Sponsorships and most importantly, AMAZING EXHIBITORS made this show happen! The rough income estimate (because there are a few more sponsorships to collect) is this show brought in over $32k on a weekend where there was no income planned. I hope you understand the enormity of this accomplishment that would not of happened without ALL OF YOU! And you cannot begin to imagine how helpful this is for the Unit to climb out of their situation!
Personally, I am humbled, appreciative and so proud of how the horse community has stepped up.
Donations and sponsorships came in from Washington, Oregon, Montana and even Texas! Exhibitors came from all over Washington and Oregon!
Lisa tirelessly reached out to people so we could provide a great atmosphere, offer great awards and a fun filled weekend! We worked diligently, tweaked (numerous times) & came up with a great class list. Then coordinated it with the Associations, Judges & volunteers.
There were so many volunteers that I am going to let Lisa & Bianca (who literally pulled out favors & even begged some of the volunteers to work) give a special shout out to them because I don’t have all of their names!
A huge shout out to those exhibitors who’s name we may not know but volunteered in between showing in their classes. To “that guy”, I think it his name was Matthew Olma, who stepped in and announced when the volunteer announcer didn’t show up on Saturday….. YOU ROCK! Next time you can do a little karaoke if you want!
A Big THANK YOU to the following people who always show up and worked all weekend! Lisa and I couldn’t of done it without you!
Debbie Nelson Chapin (facility)
Wulli Butler (show manager)
Jeff Floyd (tractor) AKA Dad Joke King!
Bianca Crawford (office)
Shawna Painter Painter (gate).
You were there from the beginning till the bitter end!
LASTLY! To everyone that stripped their stall THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! This is the 1st weekend since January that the Unit didn't have to call on members; with families, disabled, working full time, and just burned out, to come and clean stalls so the facility is ready for the next show! The appreciation is IMMEASURABLE!
Going forward, there are a lot of great shows coming up for you to attend that will be held at the Unit! The schooling show series starting in October & 2 ranch horse shows are already in the works. I hope you continue to support the Unit; the Units’ shows & all shows hosted by other clubs. If you ever have a free Sunday evening and feel the need for a workout I am sure you can fulfill that goal with cleaning a few stalls! If you are handy with your hands I am sure that the Unit would appreciate your help since there is no longer a maintenance crew employed... for now!
I personally want to thank each and every one of you for your support.❤️💚💙 *Karen

05/13/2024

05/12/2024

Sunday Funday!

05/12/2024

Today we wrap up our Spring Opener Benefit.
Stop in and volunteer a few hours with your horse community and shop the vendors.
On the grounds ?
Don’t forget to close your show bill.
Pick up your garbage and strip out your stall.
Thank you all for your support. Happy Mothers Day ♥️🌸🌺🌹

Thank you for all the amazing support this weekend !

05/11/2024

From 30 minutes to 50 years of riding every mom was amazing !
Happy Mothers Day !

05/11/2024

Beautiful handmade pillows by Brenda Kauffman! Current bid is $80. Buy it now is set at $100. To buy it now, text Lisa at (253) 208-8319 to arrange payment and pick up!

05/11/2024

This beautiful handmade quilt is currently at $100! Buy it now price of $200! If you’re able to text Lisa at (253) 208-8319 and arrange payment it can be yours!

05/11/2024

Stop by Handheld Intentions booth for your horse’s wellness needs!

05/11/2024

Some more great items at the silent auction! We have some beautiful pieces welded by the talented Hilary Harris and a beautiful saddle blanket clutch purse from Horses on a Budget! Buy them now by texting Lisa at (253) 208-8319. Horse shoe horse head hooks $150, Bee $80, frog $75 and purse $75.

05/11/2024

There are a number of handmade quilts in the silent auction! This one is currently at $80. Can’t make it to the show but can’t live without it? Buy it now price is $250. Text Lisa at (253) 208-8319 if you’re interested in this quilt.

05/11/2024

The silent auction is up and running! This Party Ball Grill Basket donated by Firestorm Drill Team is awesome! Currently at $70! Can’t make it to the show to bid? You can buy it now for $200 if you text Lisa at (253) 208-8319 and arrange payment.

05/11/2024

Sponsor shoutout to Elizabeth Straight! Thanks Elizabeth for your generous support of the Tacoma Unit!

There is still time to sponsor the Spring Opener and support the Tacoma Unit! It's easy! Here is the form https://www.cognitoforms.com/HorseShowEntry1/MayBenefitSpringOpenerSponsorship

05/11/2024

Sponsor shoutout to Sarah Sandvold for sponsoring Leadline! Huge thanks Sarah for your support of our next generation of exhibitors!

There is still time to sponsor the Spring Opener and support the Tacoma Unit! It's easy! Here is the form https://www.cognitoforms.com/HorseShowEntry1/MayBenefitSpringOpenerSponsorship

05/11/2024

Our first Class Championship winner !

05/10/2024

Sponsor shout out to Jerry and Shirley McCann! Thank you so much for your generous support of the Tacoma Unit!

There is still time to sponsor the Spring Opener and support the Tacoma Unit! It's easy! Here is the form https://www.cognitoforms.com/HorseShowEntry1/MayBenefitSpringOpenerSponsorship

05/10/2024

Sponsor shout out to Don and Ginger Rae! Thanks a million for your support of the Tacoma Unit!

There is still time to sponsor the Spring Opener and support the Tacoma Unit! It's easy! Here is the form https://www.cognitoforms.com/HorseShowEntry1/MayBenefitSpringOpenerSponsorship

05/10/2024

We are short lots of volunteers to make this show happen! Please consider donating some time.
100 percent goes directly to the Tacoma Unit account.

TACOMA UNIT SPRING OPENER BENEFIT SHOW
MAY 10-12, 2024

It's almost here! Be sure to get your stall reservations in before the pre-entry deadline! Especially if you want to be stalled with your friends!

If you can't attend but still want to support this great show, just fill out the form here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/.../MayBenefitSpringOpenerSp...
If you're able to volunteer, please sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/HBQQR

We will also be hosting a silent auction on Saturday! Please bring a gift basket, donate products and services or anything else you can think of Friday or Saturday!

A huge heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors and donors who have already contributed to this show!

More information on the show can be found at www.horseshowpro.com/spring-opener

PRE-ENTER HORSE IN THREE CLASSES TO RECEIVE THE PRE-ENTRY FEE FOR THE SHOW. OPEN CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED AT THE SHOW BUT SCRATCHED CLASSES ARE STILL CHARGED TO THE TAB, NO EXCEPTIONS. YOU MUST SIGN UP ONLINE FOR THE THREE CLASSES TO RECEIVE THE PRE-ENTRY PRICE FOR ADDED CLASSES AT THE SHOW.

05/10/2024

Check out this auction item ! Plus Two rein will have some on hand you can purchase on the grounds( I have my order in already)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555039200047&mibextid=LQQJ4d

05/10/2024

We have some great items !! Watch for our posts !

05/10/2024

Elite sponsor shout out to Daffodil Arabian Horse Assn. of Washington! Huge thanks for your support of the Tacoma Unit!

There is still time to sponsor the Spring Opener and support the Tacoma Unit! It's easy! Here is the form https://www.cognitoforms.com/HorseShowEntry1/MayBenefitSpringOpenerSponsorship

05/09/2024

Sponsor shout out to Harper Valley Farm! Thank you Glenda Harper for your support of the Tacoma Unit!

There is still time to sponsor the Spring Opener and support the Tacoma Unit! It's easy! Here is the form https://www.cognitoforms.com/HorseShowEntry1/MayBenefitSpringOpenerSponsorship

05/09/2024

Sponsor shout out to Tyson Trucking Inc! Thanks Tami Moe-Tyson and Kirk for your support of the Tacoma Unit!

There is still time to sponsor! It's easy! Just go to https://www.cognitoforms.com/HorseShowEntry1/MayBenefitSpringOpenerSponsorship

05/09/2024

Some more silent auction items coming this weekend! Check out the beautiful handmade leather pillows by Brenda Kauffman!