Midwest Equine Online September 2010
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Sport Horse in Hand Endurance Race All progeny of our enrolled stallions may compete for CASH prizes! 2010 Stallions: Chicago Bey LVA Miska Shatan “Patriot” Red White and Blue RFR Polar Reign RFR Polar Star RFR Silver Crescent RFR The Iceman SAA Snort N Blow WWA Kurafi
JCW Rev’s Cajun Sundancer - Morgan Jericho’s Mr. Sterling - Morab Montego’s Thunder - Morab Purchase half price breedings online starting October 1st
Contact: Rhonda Reese, General Manager or Jill Schroeder, Event Coordinator Midwest Horse Fair® 920.623.5515 press@midwesthorsefair.com
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Feed expert serves up education at Midwest Horse Fair® The Midwest Horse Fair® will welcome feed consultant Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. to the April 15- 17, 2011 event. Each year this equine expo, held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., brings in an incredible array of top clinicians and exhibitors from all over the country. With the 2011 theme of “StarGrazing,” the Midwest Horse Fair® will be another opportunity to let the stars of the horse industry shine. Based in beautiful rural Bayfield, Colo., Dr. Getty runs a consulting company, Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC, through which she offers private consultations and designs customized feeding plans to promote horses' health, reverse illness, and optimize performance. Dr. Getty has been called a “pioneer in free choice forage feeding,” and her articles and interviews often appear in national and international publications. A former university professor and recipient of several teaching awards, she is a popular speaker, and is author of the book, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, based on the premise that horses (and other equines) should be fed in sync with their natural instincts and physiology. Horse owners and caretakers hungry for knowledge have several resources, offered by Dr. Getty, for dependable information on feeds and feeding: a growing library of articles and recorded lectures, quizzes to test your nutrition knowledge, plus a monthly e-newsletter, Forage forThought, all available through her website (www.GettyEquineNutrition.com). Her teaching and advice are based on sound science and her more than twenty years as a respected consultant and practitioner in the equine nutrition field. Started in 1979, the Midwest Horse Fair® has been continuously growing, with a strong focus on education and high-quality entertainment for individual horse owners, families, and those who just love horses. Over 500 exhibitors offer unique shopping and educational opportunities.
Demonstrations and ongoing entertainment, along with hundreds of clinics, seminars, and events throughout the weekend, offers something for everyone. The Midwest Horse Fair速 is owned by the Wisconsin State Horse Council, Inc. All proceeds from the Fair are returned to the WSHC and are used to represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin, promote the equine through leadership, education, service and communication, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry. For additional information, visit www.midwesthorsefair.com or contact the Midwest Horse Fair速 by phone at (920) 623-5515 or e-mail press@midwesthorsefair.com.
### Media Notes: Contact Rhonda Reese or Jill Schroeder at 920.623.5515 to schedule interviews or photo opportunities Visit www.midwesthorsefair.com
Juliet Getty, PhD
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For release: Immediate For information: Joy Meierhans (630) 557-2575
Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo set for November 20-21; Organizers ask horsemen to tell them what they want to learn Organizers of the third annual Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo & Holiday Market (November 20-21, 2010 at the Lake County Expo Center, Grayslake, IL) are asking people from all segments of the horse industry for suggestions on programming. “We want to hear from competitors, professionals and those who make their living in the business of horses, as well as recreational riders and those just getting into horses,” said Joy Meierhans, who manages Expo for Horsemen’s Council of Illinois. “HCI wants to build on the 50 different presentations offered over the two days of last year’s Expo,” Meierhans said, “which covered such wide-ranging topics as ‘What genomics can tell us about health and disease’ and ‘Nutritional product claims vs. factbased research’ to ‘Overcoming fear by building confidence’ and ‘Equestrian travel – discovering the world upon a horse.’” “As always, Expo will no t have horses on site, but it will feature leading trainers, nutritionists, animal scientists, veterinary specialists and researchers in the forefront of equine understanding,” Meierhans said. To see a complete list of last year’s programming, representative of the type of programming Expo will continue to offer in 2010 and in years to come, go to http://www.horsemenscouncil.org/Expo09/ and find the programming plus a list of participating vendors. Steve Kenyon, communications specialist for the University of Wisconsin’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, called last year’s Expo “the best equestrian education opportunity,” he’d ever se en. Kenyon and his wife participated in a hands-on session learning about leg wraps, “Different wraps for different reasons.” Suggestions for Expo speakers and topics may be submitted online at www.horsemenscouncil.org/expo. The web site also has a place to sign up for “Updates” to be emailed as Expo nears. In addition to its extraordinary educational emphasis, Expo offers shopping for “all things equestrian” across the new building’s 65,000 square feet of exhibit space. Sponsored by Purina, hours for the all-breed Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo & Holiday Market are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets will be available online or at the door: Daily $8, Weekend $14. Parking is free at the Lake County Expo Center, located west of I-94 at the intersection of Peterson & Midlothian Roads in Grayslake. As speakers and programming are finalized, information will be placed on the Expo web . site accessed through www.horsemenscouncil.org/expo 072310
Weber Ranch Arabians Our
2011 Stallion lineup...
All Stallions $800 stud fee Breeders Sweepstakes and Midwest Arabian Breeders Club Nominated, LFG
RFR Polar Star (RD Five Star X Statia by Statistic) Pure Russian Regional Champion SHIH CA Clear
Chicago Bey
“Patriot” Red White and Blue (Versace X Delphie by Aladdinn)
(NV Beau Bey X Eearth Angel by NV Shalako) 2008 Homozygous black colt Available in 2011
Halter Champion SCID Clear
Lyndon Station, WI 608-666-2394 www.weberranch.net
Contact: Rhonda Reese, General Manager or Jill Schroeder, Event Coordinator Midwest Horse Fair® 920.623.5515 press@midwesthorsefair.com
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A search for the World’s Most Beautiful Horse Does your horse have what it takes to be named the World’s Most Beautiful Horse? TheMidwest Horse Fair®, one of the nation’s premier horse expos, and trainer Dennis Auslam, have teamed up and are sending out a casting call in their search for the World’s Most Beautiful Horse. This contest will be based on beauty and the graceful movement of the horse. The World’s Most Beautiful Horse contest is open to all breeds of horses and all horse owners worldwide. While the search initially will begin with a photo contest and public votes via the Internet, the semi-finalists will be invited to the 2011 Midwest Horse Fair®, April 15-17, 2011 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. The red carpet will be rolled out at the 2011 event with the theme of “StarGrazing.” The stars of the horse world will shine with the many high-quality clinicians, exhibitors, and events that are planned for the 2011 Midwest Horse Fair®. To be a part of this inaugural event, horse owners can submit a photo of their most beautiful horse along with an application and a $25 entry fee. Applications need to be received by the December 1, 2010 deadline. The maximum number of horses that may be entered by any owner is 10. Photos will be posted online, and the public will be able to vote for their favorite entries. A panel of judges will also hold equal weight in selecting the semi-finalists in the World’s Most Beautiful Horse contest. The number of contestants invited to the Midwest Horse Fair® event will be based on the number of entries received. Online judging ends February 1, 2011. The semi-finals will be held during the Midwest Horse Fair®, and there will be an additional $50 fee for any horse chosen to compete. This fee will include stall space and two weekend admission passes. Each applicant must agree to be available during the Midwest Horse Fair® to provide interviews, and photo opportunities.
This second stage in the contest will be based exclusively on the parameters of beauty and graceful movement during the arena competition. A distinguished panel of judges and electronic text message voting from the audience will select the top six finalists. These top six finalists will compete in a five-minute freestyle championship performance. Finalists must supply their own music and props. The winner, who will be chosen by a distinguished panel of judges and electronic text message voting from the audience, will be named the World’s Most Beautiful Horse. Cash and product prizes will be given to the top three horses including a minimum of $3,500 grand prize, $1,000 reserve and $500 third place. These cash prizes may increase based on the number of entries received. So, do you still think your horse has the “right stuff?” Applications for the World’s MostBeautiful Horse are available online at www.midwesthorsefair.com. Entries can be submitted online or by mail. Take a walk down the red carpet and show the world that your horse has celebrity status. The Midwest Horse Fair® is owned by the Wisconsin State Horse Council, Inc. All proceeds from the Fair are returned to the WSHC and are used to represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin, promote the equine through leadership, education, service and communication, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry. For additional information, visit www.midwesthorsefair.com or contact the Midwest Horse Fair® by phone at (920) 623-5515 or e-mail press@midwesthorsefair.com
Media Notes: . Contact Rhonda Reese or Jill Schroeder at 920.623.5515 to schedule interviews or photo opportunities Visit www.midwesthorsefair.com
COME RACE WITH US!! Open Horse Races for everyone 13 years or older!!! Any horse, registered or not, can run Junior racing division is for kids 13-17 Adult races 18 years or older Junior & Adult races are 1/2 mile Held this year during the Richland County Fair Richland Center, WI Friday, September 10 th 3 pm start time Warm ups and pre-qualifications start at 11 am Requirements: Helmets, safety vests, boots, long sleeve shirts And you must carry your own health insurance (Adults) Junior riders require signature of both parents on release forms
2-5 horses per race Entry Fees: Juniors $25 payout structure to be determined
Adults: $100 Payouts 1st-5th Amateur Racehorse Representatives of Wisconsin www.arrowrace.com 608-666-2394 Local to Richland Center call 538-3499
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September 2: Wazee Riders Summer Gymkhana Series, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, WI 715-964-2107 10: Amateur Racehorse Reps. Of WI. Annual Races, Richland County Fair, Richland Center WI. Races start at 3pm. 608-666-2394 16: Wazee Riders Summer Gymkhana Series, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, WI 715-964-2107 19: Final Game Show for Wazee Riders Summer Gymkhana Series, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, WI 715-964-2107 October 2: MABC Futurity Endurance Competition: During Draw A Rama, Palmyra, WI. 15 mile novice. www.arabianbreedersclub.net or Sandy 608-666-2394 7-9: ASHAM Fall Horse Show, Michigan State University Coliseum, East Lansing, MI www.asham.org for more info.
Classifieds Available advertising section options: Horses For Sale, Tack, Vehicles and Trailers, Stallions, Boarding, Training, Lessons, Real Estate, Equine Services, Miscellaneous and To Give Away Horses For Sale: 16 year old Pure Polish Bay Arabian mare. Bask/Aladdinn granddaughter, excellent producer, open and broke $1000. Linda 608-963-1177 2 year old big Chestnut PB Arabian filly. Excellent Hunter/Jumper or Endurance prospect. $800 Linda 608-963-1177 Shahcagos Loni : a lovely 12 yr old Bay Purebred Arabian mare. She is sired by the famous National Champion Shahcago, son of the great Bey Shah+. Loni is a proven broodmare and has had 6 months training in natural horsemanship and is easy to handle, with good movement and refined head and neck. Asking $3900. Kirsch Sportross Gestuet 608-5383499 NADYA: a double registered 2000 Arabian/Trakehner mare by the Donau Wind son Pikor, a half brother to Abdullah. She is a powerful mare with a calm attitude. Asking $4900 open $6900 in foal to Blitz and Donner. Kirsch Sportross Gestuet. 608-538-3499 Equine Services: Farrier: Jeff Garrett. Professional hot and cold shoeing, and corrective hoof care. Years of experience. Serving Wisconsin Dells, Wi area and beyond. 608-366-1993 Located in Sparta, WI AtoZ Farrier Services 608-623-2888 John Adametz, On time and dependable Farrier services John’s Theory: “Treat each horse as if he or she’s the only one you’ve got to work on all day.” Visit our website at www.Atozperch.com to learn about our upcoming clinics, Barefoot Trimming for Novices, Proper Harnessing & Horse Driving, and Yoga for Horse Lovers.
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