Decatur – With more than 140 classes for children, adults, amateurs, and professionals, the largest Racking Horse Show in the United States is set for September 17 through 25 at the Morgan County Celebration Arena located at 67 Horse Center Road (off Highway 67 East) in Decatur. The nine day competition ends with the announcement of the new World Grand Champion. Show organizers extend an invitation to everyone to come and experience the excitement of crowning a new grand champion.

Shows are held nightly at 6 p.m. except on Wednesday when show time begins at 5:30 p.m. The 39^th annual World Celebration also offers other activities, including horse sales, a barn decorating contest, and a golf tournament. On Saturday night prior to announcing the World Grand Champion, children are invited to participate in the “Stick Horse” class. This event allows children to bring their own stick horse for friendly competition in the arena. Admission is $5 per person September 17 through 22 and $7 per person for the remaining nights of the competition.

With the formation of the Racking Horse Breeders Association of America (RHBAA) in 1971, the Racking Horse has grown in popularity. Today, there are over 80,000 racking horses registered with the RHBAA, a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Decatur, Alabama.  The Alabama Legislature proclaimed the racking horse as the “Official State Horse for the State of Alabama” on October 5, 1975.

For more information on the 2010 Racking Horse World Celebration including a schedule of events, visit its new website at www.rackinghorse.com or contact the RHBAA at 256.353.7225.