FORT WORTH, Texas—Family-owned Charlotte’s Saddlery, named for founder Charlotte Raisbeck, is returning as a sponsor at the 2006 World Championship Paint Horse Show, to be held June 25–July 8 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Founded almost 30 years ago, the company tradition continues as Charlotte’s sons Mark and Tim Raisbeck carry on their mother’s dream of creating an equestrian lover’s retail heaven. Serving both English and Western disciplines, the co-owners of the Houston-based company attribute much of their present success to the founder’s legacy of taking care of custome

needs by providing excellent service and offering cutting-edge merchandise.
“As a vendor at the APHA World Show, we are excited to have the opportunity to bring the most current and innovative products to the competitors, trainers and Paint Horse enthusiasts,” said Mark Raisbeck. “For many attendees, this is the first chance they have to actually see some of these new items.”

At the show, Charlotte’s Saddlery will award an English saddle, bridle and pad to the high-point English performance horse and high-point English Youth winners. In addition, all Youth world champions of approved English classes will receive an English halter from the company. A halter will also be given to all Open, Amateur and Novice world champions of approved English and driving classes.

“Sponsoring events like APHA’s World Championship Show allows us to give something back to an industry that supports us year-round,” said Raisbeck. “We look forward to visiting with the competitors and keeping them up to date on the latest developments in show apparel and equipment.”

For more information on Charlotte’s Saddlery, call (800) 231- 6530, or visit them on-line at charlottes-saddlery.com to view their newest convenience—an e-catalog.

More about the largest Paint Horse show on earth
An annual non-qualifying event for registered American Paint Horses, the APHA World Championship Show will include 179 classes, including five Challenge Series classes and three sweepstakes events. A select sale, a trade show and many other special activities will also be offered.

All World Show activities take place at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, an 85-acre equine complex with three major air-conditioned arenas, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s cultural district.

The World Show has experienced steady and sustained growth throughout the years. The record 4,848 entries last year represented a 78 percent increase over the 2,727 entries made just 10 years ago.

Approximately 2,000 horses are expected to compete at the 2006 World Show.
For more information about the World Show, including a complete schedule, list of accommodations, entry details and visitor information, visit aphaworldshow.com. Be sure to check the site regularly for updates. You may also call APHA at (817) 834-2742 for additional information.