Super Ride World Championships, the Greatest Show on Dirt

June 9, 2012 - PRLog -- Super Ride World Championships, the Greatest Show on Dirt

The United States Equestrian Drill Competition staff distributed free Super Ride Family passes to Lindale ISD students and Lindale rodeo attendees.  Over 4900 free passes, totaling over $72,000 were given out.  Tickets are good for the Saturday performances and includes free parking.  Riders from the Ghostriders Drill Team of East Texas sponsored the tickets  The Ghostriders hope to spark an interest in up and coming horse enthusiasts and fans.  The Super Ride is open to spectators June 19-23 at Texas Rose Horse Park.  

The Texas Rose Horse Park, located on Highway 110 one mile south of Interstate 20, features stadium seating in the indoor arena and is handicap accessible.  Concessions and restrooms are located conveniently on the grounds.  The family friendly event features thrilling mounted drill team competition.  Fans can watch youth and adult teams compete in 26 divisions.  58 teams traveling from across the country will come to compete for World and National Championship titles.  

Tuesday 4pm to 9:45pm, Wednesday 10am to 1:00pm and 6pm to 9pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm will include youth and novice team entries, in addition to the new Patriot class.  The Patriot division was created to honor our country, military, and flag.  

Thursday, the Ghostriders Cowgirls Inc are going for their 5th title in National Competition.
The Challenged Riders division will exhibit teams with riders with mental or physical challenges followed by the National Title Rodeo Drill.

Friday 8am to 12:15pm and 5pm to 9:45pm will feature the National Championship Ride.  The Canadian Valley Rangerettes will defend their World Title on Saturday night and the Ghostriders Cowgirls Inc are going for their 5th title in National Competition.

Saturday Morning presents the spectators’ favorite, the theme division.  Teams will showcase their equestrian skills in elaborate costumes paired with coordinating music.  

The weekend will be wrapped up with the All Stars Team performing immediately after.  Top riders are selected from each team to perform the drill with only a few hours of practice promising lots of excitement.  Passes are available at the gate for $5, children under 6 are free and parking is $5 per vehicle.  
More information on Super Ride and schedule is available at www.superride.org