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Colors Not known for their intelligence, thy boys of Jackass take part in some pretty silly stunts. This is a tame one, (and safe for work) but no less dangerous. Getting dragged behind a horse is hard work…even with a suit of armor.
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2009 Equine Affaire – California
What
9th Annual Equine Affaire
A large festival drawing tens of thousands of people annually to include a whole host of equine-related shows, events and festivities. Plenty to satisfy horse lovers of all disciplines and riding levels, this is one they talk about all year long.
Activities
- Training, Clinics & Seminars
- Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race
- Extensive Trade Show
- Youth & Breed Pavilions
- World-Class Educational Program
- American Riding Instructors Association Test Center
2009 Exquis World Dressage Masters
*Update – 2009 Masters results
What
Exquis World Dressage
Grounds span 150 acres including galleries for shopping, wine & coffee bars, restaurant choices and recreation areas for children.
Highlights
- Events for tots, children, and junior riders
- Clinic with Anky van Grunsven Friday night
- Grand Prix Musical Freestyle Saturday night
Admission
General admission – $20 per night or $35 for two nights
VIP boxes – $50 per night or $90 for both nights
International Club – $125 per night or $225 for both nights
International Club (table of six) – $750 per night or $1,350 for both nights
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Horse Street Art – Pt 6
2009 Alabama Annual Horse Fair
What
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
- Ultimate Trail Horse Competition
- Demonstrations
- Hands-on clinics
- Lectures
- Training tips
2009 Missouri Equine Council Annual Horse Celebration
What
The Missouri Equine Council Annual Horse Celebration
This year is honoring the Missouri Equine Council’s 20th anniversary. Put together to be an event horse lovers of all levels can have fun and interact with quality equestrian professionals in all fields.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their mounts and ride in a dressage clinic with Olympic equestrian Dianna Rankin. Or have Ryan Gengrich from RFD-TV help you school your problem horse.
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Horse Pictures From Iceland
Iceland is home to one of the purest bloodlines of any horse, the Icelandic horse.
Their extreme physical isolation combined with a Government who will not allow imports of any horseflesh keeps their gene pool the same as it has been for over 11 centuries.
2009 HITS Thermal Desert Circuit – I
*Update – 2009 DC I results
What
HITS Thermal Desert Circuit I
The first part of the Thermal Desert Circuit a series which 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.
Shopping & Dining
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.
DC I features
- $7,500 PCHA Jimmy Williams Classic
- $5,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Low Classic
- $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic
- $25,000 Grand Prix
- $50,000 EMO Grand Prix
No admission charge Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday admission is $5 per person, and children under 12 are free.
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2009 United States Pony Club Annual Meeting
What
2009 United States Pony Club Annual Meeting
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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2009 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
*Update: show & rodeo results
What
2009 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
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.
When
Jan 16 – Feb 8
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Horse Costumes Are Popular
It seems that all types of people love a good horse costume…and there are a surprising number of them willing to be photographed as well. 😉
A Popular Choice
Looking for images of people dressed up as horses was an eye-opening experience. I had no idea horse costumes were so popular, or that there would be such a creative selection.
More to Come
In fact, I found more images than I was expecting to so keep your eyes open for part 2. Some of these people are horse lovers, some of them are dressed up for halloween, and the rest of them are just plain weird.
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2009 Maryland World Horse Expo
What
13th Annual Maryland Horse World Expo
For horse lovers of all types this is a large expo with a lot to offer the horse community. All activities in the two arenas and two seminar halls are indoor & heated.
Events & Activities Include
- Seminars
- Riding clinics
- Mounted demonstrations
- Stallion Avenue
- Parade of Breeds
- Shopping for all aspects of the equestrian world
Speakers come from all facets of the horse industry and many offer riding clinics that visitors can participate in.
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