Nationals '05, Denver, Colorado
Nationals will be held in Denver at the National Western Complex August 11 -14, 2005.
Move your horses in starting Monday, August 8, 4pm.
Lodging available at:
Tell them you are coming with the AVA for a $65 per night rate that includes breakfast and:
Sponsorship Form available for download here.
Music Guidelines
If you have more questions contact Noel Martonovich
Wednesday, August 10
In the spacious lobby of the National Western Events Center, visitors will be welcomed to follow the hoof prints through an interactive vaulting exhibit Videos, barrels, horse skeletons and of course, plenty of volunteer help will keep everyone engaged - and much more educated when they proceed into the arenas to watch the practice and barrel classes.
1. “What is Vaulting?” – a description and video presentation of what vaulting is.
2. Visual presentation of how ubiquitous vaulting is around the world, why vaulting is a safer sport than other equestrian (and non-equestrian) sports, and how old of a sport it is.
3. Warm-up and stretching section, where volunteers will help visitors learn why they need to warm up and how to do it.
4. Barrel section, where visitors will have the opportunity, under a volunteer’s supervision and guidance, to move around on the barrel, and understand why we use the barrel. A video camera and small television set will allow kids to see what they look like on the barrel.
5. Horse section, where visitors will be able to see a horse skeleton, understand how the tack fits the horse, and the different gaits in which the horse can move for vaulting. A couple of short narratives will show visitors how much we care about our horses in this sport.
6. Introduction to Competition area, where visitors will learn about compulsories and freestyle through videos, get a schedule for Nationals, and get information about each of the classes.
7. The AVA booth will be the last stop in the interactive exhibit, where visitors can get more information about how to get started in this wonderful sport!
If anyone – siblings of Vaulters in the competition, parents, others – is interested in volunteering with this exhibit on Wednesday, August 10, for any part of the day, please call or email Renu at 720-581-3485 or renu@hoofsnpaws.org. Volunteers do not need to be from Region IV.
Saturday, August 13
Horse Bowl Competition test your team’s knowlege of that most important partner, the horse. Volunteers needed to man the stations - Contact: Rita Hoster at: haydaze@juno.com
Thursday - Sunday, August 11-14
Great Vaulting and the opportunity to learn more about it.
The education committee will again put on the aclaimed “Through the Eyes of the Judge” Clinics. Sit with a judge and watch the competition while getting commentary straight from the judge’s mouth. This is a great opportunity to learn more about exactly what the judge’s are looking for at a live competition where you can watch and ask questions at the same time.
DURING YOUR STAY IN DENVER take your time and enjoy some of the things Denver has to offer. The Complex is within walking distance to:
These are just a few of the things to see without traveling more than 20 minutes from the Complex. Visit National Western Complex, Convention- Visitors Bureau, and The Denver Post (local newspaper) for more information.

Move your horses in starting Monday, August 8, 4pm.
Lodging available at:
Best Western Central
303-296-4000 or 800-528-123
200 W. 48th Ave.
Denver, CO 80216
Tell them you are coming with the AVA for a $65 per night rate that includes breakfast and:
* Exercise room
* Outdoor pool
* In-room coffee makers
* Iron & ironing boards
* Hair dryers
* Restaraunt & lounge
Sponsorship Form available for download here.
Music Guidelines
If you have more questions contact Noel Martonovich
Wednesday, August 10
In the spacious lobby of the National Western Events Center, visitors will be welcomed to follow the hoof prints through an interactive vaulting exhibit Videos, barrels, horse skeletons and of course, plenty of volunteer help will keep everyone engaged - and much more educated when they proceed into the arenas to watch the practice and barrel classes.
1. “What is Vaulting?” – a description and video presentation of what vaulting is.
2. Visual presentation of how ubiquitous vaulting is around the world, why vaulting is a safer sport than other equestrian (and non-equestrian) sports, and how old of a sport it is.
3. Warm-up and stretching section, where volunteers will help visitors learn why they need to warm up and how to do it.
4. Barrel section, where visitors will have the opportunity, under a volunteer’s supervision and guidance, to move around on the barrel, and understand why we use the barrel. A video camera and small television set will allow kids to see what they look like on the barrel.
5. Horse section, where visitors will be able to see a horse skeleton, understand how the tack fits the horse, and the different gaits in which the horse can move for vaulting. A couple of short narratives will show visitors how much we care about our horses in this sport.
6. Introduction to Competition area, where visitors will learn about compulsories and freestyle through videos, get a schedule for Nationals, and get information about each of the classes.
7. The AVA booth will be the last stop in the interactive exhibit, where visitors can get more information about how to get started in this wonderful sport!
If anyone – siblings of Vaulters in the competition, parents, others – is interested in volunteering with this exhibit on Wednesday, August 10, for any part of the day, please call or email Renu at 720-581-3485 or renu@hoofsnpaws.org. Volunteers do not need to be from Region IV.
Saturday, August 13
Horse Bowl Competition test your team’s knowlege of that most important partner, the horse. Volunteers needed to man the stations - Contact: Rita Hoster at: haydaze@juno.com
Thursday - Sunday, August 11-14
Great Vaulting and the opportunity to learn more about it.
The education committee will again put on the aclaimed “Through the Eyes of the Judge” Clinics. Sit with a judge and watch the competition while getting commentary straight from the judge’s mouth. This is a great opportunity to learn more about exactly what the judge’s are looking for at a live competition where you can watch and ask questions at the same time.
DURING YOUR STAY IN DENVER take your time and enjoy some of the things Denver has to offer. The Complex is within walking distance to:
The Forney Museum: a museum of transportation featuring one of the biggest train engines ever built, old cars, airplanes, bikes, etc.
Only 10 minutes away is: The Children's Museum - Discover a world of laughter and adventure with your kids. Touch, see, experience, create, and explore science, art, and nature with hands-on exhibits Or tackle the slopes year-round by learning how to ski, snowboard, or in-line skate at KidSport.
Directly across the river from the Children's Museum is Six Flags Elitch Gardens - With over 40 exceptonal rides and attractions. Elitch Gardens offers fabulous fun and heart pounding thrills for all ages.
Also nearby: Coors Field - The Colorado Rockies baseball team will be playing several home games during the week of Nationals.
The best way to see these sights is by taking the Cultural Trolley. It is an open sided antique trolley that runs along the Greenway beside the Platte River It costs just $3.00 for the entire day. It runs every half hour from 9am to 6pm and connects museums, restaurants, shopping, and hotels.
If you go a little bit farther away from the Complex you can find:
Denver Zoo - Home to more than 3,000 animals including polar bears, king cobras, elephants, crocodiles, vampire bats, monkeys, and more. In the Tropical Discovery exhibit, explore a tropical rainforest...including a mountain cave, jungle river, swamps, and off-shore coral reef. It includes a seven acre tract featuring some of the worlds most endangered species of primates.
Denver Museum of Natural History - The fifth largest natural history museum in the country, featuring world-renowned wildlife exhibits, gems and minerals, dinosaurs, an Imax Theater and a planetarium.
Denver Botanic Gardens - Tropical conservatory and outdoor gardens of native and exotic plants: Japanese rose, herb, and rock gardens.
In downtown Denver you can find:
Denver Firefighter's Museum - Memorabilia and artifacts of early Denver and firefighting history. One of the best museums in town. Kids can try on fire-fighting uniforms, climb on an antique fire engine, ring the fire bell etc.
Molly Brown House Museum - Home of the "unsinkable" Molly Brown heroine of the Titanic. Tours are conducted by costumed guides.
Colorado History Museum - Covered wagons on the open plains, Indian dances, and buffalo hunts, mining history, pioneers, fur trappers, and cowboys. Explore Colorado's rich heritage through artifacts, photographs, fascinating exhibits and more.
Byers-Evans House Museum - Elaborate Victorian house built in 1883 recently restored to the 1912 - 1924 period. Exciting interactive video program.
Denver Art Museum - World class collection with 40,000+ works of art, including world renowned Native American collection.
U.S. Mint - Ten billion coins are produced here each year. Tours are free given on a first come first served basis every 20 minutes.
Colorado State Capitol - Modeled after the capitol building in Washington, D.C., it features a gold dome and a panoramic view of the Rockies.
Punt the Creek - Float along downtown Denver's historic Cherry Creek in one of the only punts in the country (similar to a gondola).
Leaving the downdown area:
Black American West Museum & Heritage Center - Preserves the history and culture of those African American men & women who helped settle and develop the American West.
Wings Over The Rockies - 23 aircraft & static exhibits - one of only 5 B-1 bombers ever built. All in a huge hanger at the former Lowry Airforce Base.
These are just a few of the things to see without traveling more than 20 minutes from the Complex. Visit National Western Complex, Convention- Visitors Bureau, and The Denver Post (local newspaper) for more information.

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