Fifteen hundred pounds of horseflesh is galloping across the 36,000 square foot ring with its many obstacles. Thundering hooves in the soft footing, with the massive horse’s muscles protruding and veins pulsating with every stride. Sounds of awe and excitement fill the air, as the scent freshly cleaned leather is everywhere. Pelham resident, Christine McClurkin, leans forward and urges her precious mount with a big kiss, the extradordinary beast gracefully conquers the 4 foot jump with ease.

Welcome to the Windwood Horse Show for the Alabama Hunter Jumpers Association (AHJA). Come watch the excitment as riders from all over the state, both novice and experienced, will compete for points as the show season nears its end. Nearly 100 pampered and gregarious horses and their riders will convene on the 150 acre farm on Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st.

A special costume contest will be held for horse and rider on Friday evening. Showing begins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, with registration starting at 3:30 p.m. Showing begins at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. All competitors are encouraged to preregister online at alabamahunterjumpers.org.

Come and see what a horse show is all about. There is no admission fee for spectators. Sneaky Petes will be onsite for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Windwood Equestrian is located at 4848 Highway 11 in Pelham. Should you have any questions, call or text Windwood trainer, Jill Dean, at 603.6166.