Chariots

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Murray drive in the Chariot Class and was hooked.</div> <div> He did lots of research on the size, balance, soundness, and athenticity of the Chariots.</div> <div> He wasn't about to use fiberglass as that would not have been "authentic" to the times.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0da5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="0dc5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0de5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="0e05e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0e25ed30.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="467" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The first chariot that he built was made from sheet metal.  The second and third ones</div> <div> were made from wood.  Then he felt that to be really authentic it should probably</div> <div> be made from some type of reed and willow.  Guess who got to weave all of </div> <div> that reed onto his 2010 Chariot.  (My small part/contribution to his winnings).  </div> <div> He is now in the process of making another chariot for a friend and still yet another </div> <div> one for the Team Chariot that I will be weaving for him, again.  </div> <div> He also designed his team harness and had the Amish make it to his specifications.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0e45e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="0eb5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Bo has won Chariot Events at the AMHR Nationals in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010.</div> <div> In 2009, he ran the event with his favorite Chariot horse, ERL Jacks En Vogue, </div> <div> who apparently was in foal at the time and was displaying her "pregnant hormones".</div> <div> She foaled a nice little pinto filly, "Step N High Pirates Jewel", </div> <div> on April 10, 2010.  (See Foal Page)</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0e65e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="0ed5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The one thing that Bo does not like about the chariot class is running it by </div> <div> himself.  It is much more fun and entertaining when there are two or more</div> <div> chariots in the class.  Although, for safety, the rule book does stipulate that there</div> <div> can only be 4 chariots in the arena at one time.  Hopefully more people will</div> <div> appreciate the horsemanship and skill of the driver in this class and give it</div> <div> the respect it deserves.  There is no other class that I know that takes a horse</div> <div> from a full hand gallop immediately down to a walk.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0e85e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="0ef5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> This class is intended as a display of horsemanship, with a team of horses</div> <div> hitched to a roman style chariot, with emphasis on the authenticity of the chariot,</div> <div> harness, and drivers apparel.  This class is supposed to be judged 50% on manners </div> <div> and performance and 50% on fit and appropriateness of the vehicle and harness</div> <div> and the overall appearance.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0f15e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="0f35e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> At the discretion of the show judge, management, and time - the entries </div> <div> may be permitted to make a parade lap where banners or flags may be displayed.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0f55e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="0f95e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The single open chariot and the amateur single chariot classes follow the same rules.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0f75e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0fb5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="0fd5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0ff5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="1015e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="1035e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="1055e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="1075e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" 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