Vintage Photos Hawaii 1970’s LEEHAC HORSESHOWS & MORE

The Wheeler AFB arena was the hub for LEEHAC Horseshows in the 1970's.     The pretty gray thoroughbred gelding 'Loaa' was the focus of this photo. It's also the best picture of the arena's grandstand that I have.       Just past the grandstand (at the back left of the arena), the bleachers are filled with additional spectators.          This LEEHAC Open Show was sponsored by the Kaala Wranglers 4-H Club on Oct 7, 1973.

This shot of the grandstand, taken from outside the arena, provides another view of the structure.      Photo snapped during the Grand National Jr Horse Show Benefit held March 3, 1974.     By the way, March 3, 1974 was the same day that Prince Charles of England played polo at Mokuleia Polo Field!

In the background of the photos above, taken on June 16, 1974 at the WINHAC and LEEHAC State Finals Horse Show, you can see the Clubhouse and I'm pretty sure Wheeler's Tack Shop as well as some covered storage areas. The blue saddle pad on the horse and the blue shipping boots were prizes that were awarded from that Tack Shop. These days, the roving tack trailer from the 1970's can be found parked at V.O. Ranch Products in Waimanalo.

Both of the above photos were taken at the Wheeler Arena. The above left photo was taken sometime late 1973 and the above right photo was taken the weekend of May 11-12, 1974 at the 7th Annual A.H.S.A. Horse Show sponsored by the Saddle Club of Wheeler. I'm pretty sure it was the line-up for the Amy Rich Medal Class.

All of the photos (above and below) were taken Oct 7, 1973 at a LEEHAC Open Show sponsored by the Kaala Wranglers.

Sadly, I don't have any pictures of the paddocks; I mainly visited Wheeler for horse shows.    Back then, the paddocks were located at the top of the big hill while the arena, outside course, and clubhouse / tack shop /  office etc were located at the bottom. There was a little bit of a trip to get from one to the other.

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I know there are others who have better photos and information on this facility than me. Please let me know if you do -- I'll be happy to share them!!