Well, it’s right around the corner! Just wanted to let you all know that I will be braiding at Nationals. If you are interested in having your hunter looking it’s best, please let me know!

bethany.towne@yahoo.com

Thanks and see you there! :]

Hey all,

I’m planning on taking my mare to OKC this year.  This is my first time going to Nationals on my own, and it’s been seven years since I last went, so I’m trying to plan things out super-early.

I’m basically a nobody with only one horse, so I’m guessing I will again be put somewhere in Barn 4 or 5, so information pertaining to those barns is likely most relevant.

I know that the facilities have been updated since I was last there, so if someone could fill me in on what to expect, I would appreciate it.

Of primary interest to me (at this moment) is stall construction, for purposes of decorating and hanging buckets.  I think I remember the stalls we were in last time were cement on the bottom half… if this is the case, what are your preferred bucket hanging devices?

Also, does anyone ever tent camp at the fairgrounds, or only RV/trailer camp?

Thanks much – I’m super-excited to be coming back to OKC! =D

The prizelist for GN has been posted on the website: http://www.morgangrandnational.com/forms.html

I live in the Indiana/michigan/illinois/ohio area. For trailering it it 500-600$ How much approximatley is it? What fees are there? HELP!! haha I don’t know if I am going or not, because of the money. I don’t know even a range on how much it costs. How much did it cost for you, and how much was your trailering?

Seeking trailer space for mare sold to TX. Owner to meet

in OKC. Horse currently in central MO. I’m not able to deliver due to other show

commitment, but can meet up in KC

if that would get this done. Please email rackon.geo@yahoo.com if you can help.

Thank you!

Does anyone know where I can find/if I can find equitation patterns from previous Grand Nationals? I’m starting a binder to practice with during the off season. So far I can only find the ones from this year and last year. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!

So I know it’s rather early to start talking about grand nationals, but I just found out the other day that I’m going, and I’m, well, …REALLY EXCITED!!! I haven’t gone since 2005? That seems like such a long time ago. I was a mere walk-trotter, and I can’t seem to remember too much. All I can remember is the feeling I had when I walked into the Coliseum. I don’t think you ever forget that feeling. I wasn’t quite sure whether to cry, laugh, jump up and down, or cower in fear! I’m pretty sure I decided on just standing there in awe, mouth agape, until my mom got concerned. I recall reading about some changes made to the show grounds? ……I CAN’T WAIT! (Enough rambling, back to the point). Alright, so what are you guys’ favorite things about the GNWCMHS?

Hey folks, this is something I’ve been curious about in the past but have never gotten around to asking anyone.  I’ve noticed there are no weanling in-hand classes at Grand National (or through World Morgan Futurity).  I’m curious what the reason is for this?  Has this always been the case?  What’s your opinion of this?  If they were added would you participate?

I’m not saying I have a problem with them being left out.  There are a lot of reasons I could come up with for them to be excluded.  I’m just curious what the actual reason is, and what the general consensus is as far as whether they should be included or if things are good the way they are?

-Erin

Last year just watching at Okl we stayed at the Hilton Garden.  This year we are an exhibitor so staying much longer, therefore looking for something a bit less.  The La Quinta Inn was across from us and I kept saying it looked decent but never went to check it out.  Has anyone stayed there?

Hi!

I’m doing a project for Driver’s Education. We have to pick a destination at least 1500 miles away, and I chose OKC since it may become a very realistic trip in the future! I live in Vermont, so it’s about 1600 miles. I have a few questions:

When traveling a far distance with your horses to OKC, do you stop at stables overnight? If so, which ones welcome boarders for a night or two? 

How many nights would you spend at various stables? What is the average cost of staying a night or two?

How early do you go to OKC, as I have heard that some people choose to board a week or two in Oklahoma before the Nationals.

Am I even going about this right???

Any information or input is greatly appreciated! Thank You!