This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I received the following Press Release from Equine Affaire. Thought some
of you would be interested.
Mike
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For your Calendar of Events
EQUINE AFFAIRE.
The Great American Horse Exposition.
November 8-11, 2001
Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield, MA
The nations premiere national equine exposition and equestrian gathering
featuring nearly 200 different training clinics, seminars, and
demonstrations presented in five venues by nationally-recognized trainers,
competitors, and experts on horse management. The events exceptional
roster of clinicians will include: Clinton Anderson (Downunder
HorsemanshipTM), Richard Shrake (Resistance Free. Training), Karen & David O
Connor (eventing), George Morris (hunters & jumpers), Mark & Debbie Arballo
(reining), Steffen Peters (dressage), Larry Poulin (driving), Lynn Salvatori
Palm (western pleasure & horsemanship), GaWaNi Pony Boy (Relationship
Training.), Robin Brueckmann (Centered Riding.), Wendy L. Warner (jumping),
Charles Wilhelm (horsemanship), Stephen Kinney (English performance), and
the A.V.A. USA Friendship Team. More than 450 of the nations leading
equine-related retailers and manufacturers will cover acres of indoor
exhibit space and make Equine Affaire the best place to shop for all things
horse-related. Nearly 50 breeds of horses will be showcased in the Breed
Pavilion and in demonstrations throughout the weekend. Equine Affaires low
admission fee includes admission to all sessions. Special discount rates at
numerous Equine Affaire Host Hotels. For information contact: Equine
Affaire, Inc., 136 E. High St., London, OH 43140 or call (740) 845-0085 or
consult: www.equineaffaire.com for continuously-updated information.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New England Horsemen Are Looking Ahead to
EQUINE AFFAIRE. in W. Springfield, MA
The production staff of Equine Affaire, Inc. is putting the final
touches on plans for the fourth New England Equine Affaire which
will be held November 8-11 at the Eastern States Exposition in
W. Springfield, MA. Space within the tradeshow is nearly sold out, the
Breed Pavilion is fully booked, and the topics and presenters that will be
featured within Equine Affaires legendary educational program have been
finalized. More than 60,000 horsepeople are expected to convene in W.
Springfield in November to shop the tradeshow, attend clinics conducted by
Olympic Medalists and World Champion competitors, enhance their horse
management skills through seminars and demonstrations by industry
professionals, and enjoy the company of fellow horse enthusiasts.
While many horsepeople will come to Equine Affaire to shop at the
largest
equine-related tradeshow in the East, most will travel to the show to enjoy
Equine Affaires extensive educational program. With nearly 200 different
clinics, seminars and demonstrations throughout the four days of the show,
Equine Affaire offers horsemen a unique and remarkably inexpensive
opportunity to see, hear, and learn from many of the nations leading equine
professionals. As in past years, the 2001 Equine Affaire will have
something to offer to horse enthusiasts of all ages, all breed and sport
persuasions, and all levels of expertise from 4-H participant to full-time
professional.
According to the shows producer, Eugenia Snyder, the layout and scope of
this years Equine Affaire will be similar to those of the 2000 event, but
the line-up of featured clinicians will include many new faces. George
Morris will make his debut appearance at the Massachusetts Equine Affaire to
offer schooling and competition tips for both hunters and jumpers. Karen &
David OConnor will present four training clinics on eventing as well as
share their Olympic experiences through seminars at the show. Steffen
Peters will travel to Equine Affaire from California to work with dressage
horses and riders ranging from training level through FEI, and champion
reiners Mark and Debbie Arballo will share their knowledge on how to
training a winning reining horse.
Lynn Salvatori Palm will demonstrate her diverse equestrian
talents through
training clinics on western pleasure and horsemanship, and Larry Poulin will
conduct sessions on pair driving and the use of dressage in training driving
horses. Robin Brueckmann will return to Equine Affaire to teach Centered
Riding. and present a grand prix musical freestyle ride bridleless on Friday
and Saturday nights in the Pfizer Fantasia.
In two introduction of jumping clinics, Wendy Warner will teach the basics
of training a horse to jump, and Stephen Kinney will conduct sessions on how
to achieve the showy, balanced and technically perfect trot in the English
pleasure horse. Members of the American Vaulting Associations USA
Friendship Vaulting Team will once again come from throughout the United
States to demonstrate and teach vaulting at its highest level and
participate in the Pfizer Fantasia.
In addition to leading trainers, coaches, and competitors from many
equestrian fields, the line-up of outstanding clinicians at the 2001 Equine
Affaire will also include many of the top general horse training experts
in the industry. Clinton Anderson will share the training tips of his
patented Downunder HorsemanshipTM and will conduct a special two-hour
training session in the Practical Horseman Arena on Thursday night on
Gaining Control on the Ground and Softness Under Saddle. Richard Shrake
will present clinics and seminars throughout the weekend on Resistance Free.
training, and GaWaNi Pony Boy will shed light on horse communication and
Relationship Training.. Charles Wilhelm will bridge the gaps between
classical, traditional and natural horse training and stress the importance
of solid foundation training.
Complementing the non-stop series of training clinics will be a non-stop
schedule of seminars and hands-on demonstrations by well-known authors,
researchers, veterinary practitioners, and other equine professionals. The
90 seminars and demonstrations at Equine Affaire will cover subjects as
wide-ranging as equine law, insurance, business management, facility design,
and land conservation to equine behavior, rope handling, saddle fitting,
mane & tail braiding, and yoga for equestrians. Karen and David OConnor,
Lynn Palm, Richard Shrake, Charles Wilhelm, Alexandra Kurland, Lynn
Corrigan, and Randy Lowell will present seminars on eventing, the importance
of collection, partnership training, release training, clicker
training, and many other horse training topics. There will also be
sessions on horse health and management topics including equine acupuncture,
chiropractic therapy, phototonic therapy, holistic therapy, herbal remedies,
myotherapy, infectious diseases, grooming, shoeing, nutrition and
supplements, joint disease, equine reproduction, colic, and many other
subjects of interest to horse owners.
As in past years Equine Affaires vast tradeshow will offer a wide
range of
tack, riding apparel, trailers, trucks, health & grooming supplies, barn
equipment, jewelry, books, publications, videos, art, fencing, accessories,
and gifts. It will be the largest and most broad-based equine-related
tradeshow in the East, and, for horse enthusiasts, it will provide a
wonderful opportunity to prepare for next years competition and pleasure
riding season as well as take advantage of year-end bargains on a wide range
of horse-related products. All major trailer manufacturers will be
represented in Equine Affaires tradeshow giving attendees who are
interested in purchasing a trailer the opportunity to see, evaluate, and
compare a large number of trailers before making an investment.
Equine Affaires popular Breed Pavilion will be located once again
in the
Stroh Building and will feature a combination of exhibit booths and exhibit
stalls. Individual horse breed and color associations and registries will
be represented not only by their respective association booths, but also by
a rotating cast of selected stallions, mares, and geldings. Nearly 50
breeds of horses will be showcased in the Equine Affaire Breed Pavilion, the
Stallion & Farm Exhibit Area within C-Barn, and in demonstrations throughout
the weekend. The breed exhibits and demonstrations are always a very
popular and important part of Equine Affaire, Eugenia Snyder said. The
expo offers individuals associated with different horse breeds the
opportunity to market their respective breeds and horses for sale to horse
enthusiasts outside of their usual circle of contacts. And the Breed
Pavilion is also a great way for folks who are new to horses to learn about
the strengths and characteristics of different breeds and make informed
decisions before they invest. Of course, Equine Affaire also offers
stallion owners a great way to promote their stallions and mare owners the
opportunity to review stallions in person without having to travel all over
New England.
The Equine Affaire Raffle conducted at this years show will feature some
truly fabulous prizes. The grand prize will be a one-week vacation for two
to The Colorado Center for Equestrian Learning at The Home Ranch, a
breathtaking dude ranch nestled in the Rocky Mountains near Clark, CO. The
prize will include airfare, lodge accommodations, meals, and ranch
activities. The second and third prizes for the 2001 raffle will be a
Barnsby English saddle/bridle package (dressage or jumping, based on the
winners choice) and a Circle Y western saddle/bridle/breastplate package.
All of the details on the raffle and prizes can be found by visiting Equine
Affaires Web site at www.equineaffaire.com. Horse enthusiasts may enter
the free raffle before the show by visiting the Web site, clicking on Win
Big Prizes, and completing the online raffle entry form by October 31st.
Entrants must be at least 18 years of age, and only one online entry will be
accepted per household.
Equine Affaire attendees who are at least 18 years of age will be able to
enter the raffle at the event by completing the raffle entry form they will
receive when they enter the show and dropping if off at the Information
Booth to receive a raffle ticket. Those attendees who turn in their blank
forms at the Equine Affaire Raffle Center and complete their entries on a
computer terminal at the Center will each receive two raffle tickets. The
raffle drawing will be held on Sunday at Equine Affaire, and entrants need
not be present to win.
The 2001 Equine Affaire will be made possible through the generous
sponsorship of more than 30 manufacturers and retailers in the equine
industry. Sponsors of Equine Affaires popular clinic, seminar, and
demonstration venues will include Practical Horseman magazine, Sundowner
Trailers, EquiSearch.com, Dover Saddlery, and Centaur HTP. Fencing. Exiss
Trailers will be the official horse trailer at this years Equine Affaire,
Horse Illustrated magazine will sponsor the event map distributed to all
attendees, Vita-Flex will sponsor the courtesy shopping bags, and Pfizer
Animal Health will once again generously sponsor the Pfizer Fantasia that
will take place on Friday and Saturday nights. The continued support of so
many great sponsors is essential to our ability to present the quality
educational program featured at Equine Affaire while keeping admission
prices easily affordable, Eugenia Snyder said, Were very grateful that so
many companies support the event through their participation as sponsors,
and we believe that it is important for attendees to appreciate the special
role that our sponsors play in making Equine Affaire possible.
General admission to Equine Affaire-which includes admission to the
tradeshow as well as admission to all of the clinics and seminars offered at
the event-is only $12.00/day for adults or $7.00 for kids age 7-12. A
four-day show pass is only $36.00 for adults or $21.00 for kids. Special
discount rates have been negotiated with 19 Equine Affaire Host Hotels near
the Eastern States Exposition, and these hotels offer a full range of
services for event attendees. Camping with electrical hookups is also
available at the Eastern States Exposition for $25/night or $75 for
Wednesday through Saturday nights. For all of the details on Equine Affaire
including advance ticket information call (740) 845-0085 Monday through
Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Continuously-updated information on the
event-including the detailed Clinic, Seminar & Demonstration Schedule and an
advance ticket order form-are also available at Equine Affaires Web site at
www.equineaffaire.com.
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Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry
Mike May, Registrar
Voice 716-872-4114
FAX 716-787-0497
http://www.nfhr.com
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