About
The Evergreen Classic Horse Show has its roots in the Seattle area
dating back to 1976 when two couples, the Johnson's and the
Baierle's, wanted to establish a high caliber hunter-jumper event
for equestrians in the Northwest. After its humble beginning on the
property where Gold Creek Athletic Club now stands, the show spent a
number of years at Marymoor Park in Redmond where it climaxed in
2002 as a benefit for Northwest Children's Fund with a $50,000 Grand
Prix.
After a significant fee increase by King County for use of Marymoor
Park, the show moved to
the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. The show dates ownership
was acquired by the Washington State Hunter Jumper Association
(WSHJA)
which hired Emerald Horse Productions (EHP—Clare Warren, Jil
Edwards, Jacquie Moore) to manage the show. The show was held in
Monroe from 2003 through 2006. During that time there were many
people
out looking for another beautiful, outdoor setting for the show.
In September 2006, Carnation resident, Kevin Goyena, approached
Bonnie and Gary Remlinger with the idea of Remlinger Farms hosting
the show. Kevin took David Robinson, another local equestrian enthusiast
and competitor, to the first meeting with the Remlingers where Gary
and Bonnie introduced the two to a beautiful 80 acre piece of
Remlinger property just a couple of miles from their main farm.
Kevin and David contacted WSHJA and EHP to tell them about this
amazing site. Soon there was excitement growing in the local
equestrian community for the potential of the Evergreen Classic to
return to beautiful grass fields once again.
Very early in 2007 a decision had to be made—stay in Monroe for 2007
or make the move to the Remlinger property. EHP considered all the
pros and cons and made the bold decision to move the show. Actions
were set in motion to secure the use of the land, prepare the
footing, find 500+ portable stalls, signup sponsors, and so much
more.
With the determination of EHP and the support of the Remlingers, the
show was a great success. The site was extremely well received by
the exhibitors, show officials, vendors, and spectators. The local
community was also very supportive of the event. There was a
wonderful variety of vendors, local artists, and live music.
For the past three years the show has been managed by the
Washington Hunter Jumper Foundation as a benefit for
Little Bit Therapeutic
Riding Center and the Foundation.
The same will be true for the 2011 show.
We all look forward to returning to Remlinger Farms Equestrian Park for the 2011 show and
for many years to come.
