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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2006 |
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Margie Hunter |
March 17-19 Volunteer Horse Fair “Extreme”-ly Entertaining
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Annual Volunteer Horse Fair will be held at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, March 17-19. Price of admission is $10 for adults; a family day pass $25. Friday and Saturday events begin at 9 a.m.; Sunday’s events begin with a non-denominational worship service at 9 a.m.
The Volunteer Horse Fair is conducted by the Tennessee Horse Council, a not-for-profit organization representing all equine breeds and disciplines. Last year’s event drew more than 10,000 equine enthusiasts from Tennessee and surrounding states. The fair features three days of equine entertainment, educational seminars, demonstrations, one of the largest equine tradeshows in the Southeast, breed presentations, contests and more.
This year’s fair headliners include top clinicians as Tommie Turvey and Van Hargis. According to THC vice president Lori Sanders, just seeing what “Extreme” equine clinician Turvey can accomplish with his horses is worth the price of admission.
“It’s amazing, really,” says Sanders. “The things he can get his horses to do will leave you speechless. When you see him get these big animals to do the outrageous tricks they perform, you can’t help but believe that, if you use his training methods, surely you can teach your horse to stand still while you mount, or help you open that gate without you having to get off the horse, or cross that bridge, or whatever other ordinary task has been giving you a burr under the saddle.”
Turvey’s show is a real thrill to see, says the THC official, “and even though it’s incredibly entertaining, it’s also educational. You’ll leave feeling more confident and inspired about working with your own equine.”
“We make a real effort when we plan the fair to find clinicians that have more than a way with horses,” says Sanders. “They need to have a way with people, too, so that it’s a joy to learn.
“Clinicians like Van Hargis, who’s also going to be a big draw this year, have a national reputation for being able to share what they know in a way that you’ll really enjoy watching them demonstrate their methods, and you’ll be able to remember what you’ve learned and put it into practice when you get home.
Other fair events include an all breed fun show; educational seminars, and, for those not yet ready to ride real equines, a stick-horse show complete with the crowning of Little Mr. and Miss Volunteer Horse Fair.
An “All–Breed Fun Show” will be held on Sunday. On Saturday, fairgoers also may attend a benefit “Black Pot” cook-off and the popular annual stick horse contest. The Sunday morning worship service will be followed by a full afternoon of clinics, demonstrations and seminars. Breed and stallion presentations will take place each day.
Spectators can also take advantage of shopping at Tennessee’s largest equine trade fair, bid on unique equestrian items in a silent auction and enjoy Saturday’s headline entertainment event, “The Mane Performance.”
At the fair, the THC provides an event program with a complete schedule of events, information about entertainers and educators and a list of participating vendors.
“The horse fair is an opportunity we’re really proud to present to the equine lovers of Tennessee,” says Sanders. “No matter what your breed or discipline, there will be something here for you to learn about and something here for you to enjoy. You’ll leave the fair a better horseman—and you’ll be reminded why you fell in love with horses in the first place.”
For more information including admission price details, contact the THC office at (615) 217-3118 or visit the Tennessee Horse Council Web site at www.tnhorsecouncil.com.
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