The Northwest Gaited Horse Club puts on an annual all breed gaited horse show in July called the Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic (EGHC). This is a fun, easy going, educational weekend whether you choose to participate or just watch!

Puyallup Fair & Event Center, Puyallup WA
Classes for: Icelandics, Mountain Horses, Peruvians, Paso Finos, Gaited Morgans, and Tennessee Walkers along with a variety of open classes that all gaited breeds can participate in. If you are new to showing we also have schooling classes for novice riders and/or horses to learn first hand from the judge on how to improve with your horse. There is something fun here for everyone! Only flat shod or barefoot horses accepted. Gaited Horse Breed Demonstrations! Don't miss our popular Saturday evening breed demonstrations to watch each gaited breed perform a 5 minute demo showcasing their talent and versatility. Please email us if you are interested in riding your gaited horse in a breed demo!				Show Forms Show premium Class list Entry form Sponsorship form Vendor application Show results (2007) Show results (2006) Spectator admission is free! Visit our sponsors! Problems opening these files? Install free acrobat reader

A Unique Horse Show
Our show gives riders and spectators the opportunity to learn about gaited horses by integrating schooling classes right into the show schedule. Novices take part in the show alongside the more experienced entries, but they are given lots of help and encouragement along the way. At the end of each schooling class the riders get immediate feedback from the judge. Riders and spectators learn what the judge was looking for and why the class was placed as it was. As the show progresses, spectators can clearly see improvements as riders applied the suggestions they receive from the judge.

Great Awards/Prizes! Photographer and Videographer Services!
Exhibitors receive awards for first place, championships, and Best of Show. Volunteers also receive free t-shirts and gift cards! We have an exciting addition to our show this year. Along with our show photographer, Jay Goss, we have “Fossil Productions” taking video’s of each class! Just think, you can have a DVD of you and your horse to watch again and again for years to come. Be sure to visit Fossil Productions vendor booth to make arrangements for individual recordings in a class as it is first come first serve.

Great Vendors!
Our vendor's at the show are always a favorite shopping experience for spectators and exibitors. Examples of last year's displays were: jewelry, tack, real estate, horse trailers, metal sculptures, clothing, and equine educational booths. Come be a vendor and join the fun!
[Vendor information packet]

Best Gaited Horse of Show Award



Any horse that receives a first place during this event will qualify to enter the "Best Gaited Horse of Show" class. This is a great class to see a variety of top performing gaited horses doing what they do best!

Best of Show Champion Showcase
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Become a Sponsor!
As we are a non-profit volunteer run organization, shows like this aren't possible without the help of sponsors. We have included a range of sponsorship levels to fit every pocketbook that include a variety of advertising options. Thank you for your support!
[Download sponorship form]

Stall Decorations Contest
Exhibitors have a chance to “jazz it up” in the barns and compete in our Stall Decorations Contest. This is a fun way to promote your horses and give sale horses more exposure. Spectators are encouraged to tour the barns. (Please see our show premium for stall decoration guidelines.)

Friday Night BBQ Dinner
As you know this club likes to have fun and learn! We are offering our exhibitors an option to have a delicious dinner on-site and the opportunity to meet new friends before the show starts. Bill's Bodacious BBQ of Renton, WA will be providing a tender smoked beef rib or 1/2 chicken dinner, coleslaw, BBQ beans, pop and water. Be sure to place your order on the show entry form prior to June 25.

If you would like to be involved with the horse show, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us at info@nwgaitedhorse.com.

We'll post new information here as soon as it becomes available.