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CHSA 2024 Holiday Colt Starting ChallengeGet out of the house after the holidays and get ready for a truly amazing experience! The CHSA 2024 Holiday Colt Starting Challenge is a thrilling event where talented horsemen and horsewomen work with previously unridden young horses, transforming them from wild to willing. Watch in awe as these incredible athletes demonstrate patience, skill, and horsemanship expertise. Witness the amazing bond that forms between human and horse as they navigate this challenging journey together. Enjoy exciting demonstrations, learn from the best, and experience the raw power and beauty of these magnificent creatures. It’s a day of entertainment for the whole family!
Tickets: https://chsa.net/events
$10 per day / multi day packages available
Overnight camping available with electric for an additional $10 / night
Bonfire / Fellowship Saturday Night
Cowboy Church Sunday Morning
* Tickets are available at the door, but we highly recommend buying them in advance because seating is limited.
If you would like a 2024 Holiday Colt Starting Challenge T-Shirt or Sweatshirt you must buy them online (they will be shipped to you)
Friday December 27th
5pm: Meet the trainers and horses
6pm – 8pm: Colt Starting Session 1
Saturday December 28th
10am – Noon: Colt Starting Session 2
Noon – 1pm Lunch
1pm – 2:30pm: Trainer Presentations
3pm – 5pm: Colt Starting Session 3
6pm – 9pm: Bonfire, Fun and Fellowship
Sunday December 26th
10am – Noon: Colt Starting Session 4
Noon – 1pm: Lunch
1pm – 3pm: Colt Starting Obstacle Course
3:30pm: Awards Ceremony
Trainers:
Nick Golden
Owner and trainer at Golden Horse Ranch in Norman, Indiana where he has built a reputation for his experience in colt starting and finishing performance horses. With many years of hands on experience, Nick specializes in developing well rounded reliable horses, specializing in he Ranch Horse discipline. As a trainer, clinician and coach, he is dedicated to building strong partnerships between horse and rider, focusing on clear communication, trust and respect. Nick’s passion for horsemanship, combined with his extensive knowledge, makes him a sought after mentor for riders of all levels!
David Davis
Owns and Operates the Davis Ranch in Hardinsburg IN where he trains and shows horses for the public, gives riding lessons, boards horses and holds Open Horse Shows on the 3rd Saturdays and Cowhorse Shows on the 1st Saturdays April – Oct. David has won many Colt Starting Challenges and 3 World Championships in Reining. He is also a Licensed Minister and holds Cowboy Church Services at the Davis Ranch and various locations by request. Co-Founder of the Christian Horse Show Association
Lindsey Knipp
Knipp it in the Bud Horsemanship has interned with KR Horsemanship and Lance Kingrey over the past few years. Lindsey went open and opened up her training business in March of 2024. She has experience colt starting, working with problem behaviors, showing at ranch horse shows, and liberty/trick training.
Judges: Mary Rose Sawicki, Lance Kingrey & Mallory Evans
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Davis Ranch, 385 E U.S Hwy 150,Hardinsburg,IN,United States
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