Recently I was contacted by Linda Alexander-Radak about this fun horse art project in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. It is an art show celebrating the lovely equine and they have an open call for entries to artists worldwide.
they are open to all media as long as it is of the horse nature and will accept paintings, mixed media, collage, drawings, photography & sculpture. Show will be Nov. 5th – 21st 2009 &
A tough and exciting 3-day equestrian event requiring both animals and riders to show their stuff in three very different areas, cross country, dressage and show jumping.
International horse trials are graded with stars according to their level of difficulty. Badminton Horse Trials is a four star which is the highest in terms of difficulty and it is the oldest of the 6 such events in the world.
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This is an eight-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. which runs every January through March. These shows attract both national and international competitiors.
Classes offered range from Grand Prix show jumping classes to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider.
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The Thermal Desert Circuit a series runs from Jan through March every year. Held at one of the largest hunter/jumper horse show venues in the US, the Desert Horse Park is 230 acres with 14 competition rings, including a covered ring.
There is also a desert marketplace during the shows selling equestrian wares as well as casual dining options.
Showing ranges from Grand Prix show jumping to classes for novice and experienced riders.
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Alabama Horse Council Presents – The Alabama Annual Horse Fair. An event for all types of horse lovers featuring the Horse Stuff Trade Show – the biggest equine trade show in Alabama.
Other Activities Include
Specifically put together to be an event where horse lovers of all levels can have fun and interact with quality equestrian professionals in a variety of fields. This year features practical horsemanship clinics with Kerry Kuhn.
January 22 – 23
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An all around horse fair which is as geared towards the kids who ride the ponies and the parents who love them.
Learn about horse management, care, and how you can enrich your local chapter of Pony Club.
The event allows visitors to interact and learn from national examiners, horse management instructors, renowned coaches as well as advanced riders.
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The tradition of this show dates back to 1896 when the first stock show took place along the banks of Marine Creek in north Fort Worth. Since then it has become a yearly tradition not just for horse people, but for ranchers and farmers alike.
The festivities include livestock exhibitions, auctions, commercial exhibits and rodeo demonstrations all geared towards family fun, entertainment and learning.
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Geared towards horse lovers of all types this is a large show with a great deal of activities including the expo, a sales exhibition, shows and a professional forum.
The fair is one of the largest events of its kind in central Germany and last year they attracted 56,000 visitor and 250 exhibitors.
The Showing Events Include
Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Hunters, Jumpers & Dressage Show
Jan 13th – April 5th
The property covers about 140 acres in total and the show grounds make up about 80 acres of it.
The facilities are family friendly and built as an eventing locale complete with a large stadium, restaurants and vendor booths.
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American Quarter Horse Association Fort Dodge Versatility Ranch Horse Championships.
Highlights and promotes the athletic ability and versatility of quarter horses in 5 different categories.
Divisions include: open, amateur, novice amateur and youth.
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Equine Affaire returns to the West Coast to celebrate its 10th Anniversary in 2010. Featuring a number of unique clinics, seminars & demonstrations by well-known professionals in the industry.
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