Saturday, October 30, 2010

AHP Newsgroup: Troxel Receives 2010 Partnership in Safety Award



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
   
CONTACT:
Karisa Dern
(858) 587-7751
kdern@troxelhelmets.com
 
PHOTO IMAGES AVAILABLE
 

Troxel Receives 2010 Partnership in Safety Award

  
San Diego, CA – Oct 29, 2010 – Troxel LLC, the worldwide leader in ASTM/SEI-certified equestrian helmets, has been recognized for the 2010 Partnership in Safety Award from the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA).
 
The Partnership in Safety Award is given annually to an organization or individual for outstanding efforts in helping not only the equine industry and CHA, but also the community at large to promote safety and awareness. Troxel was presented with the award at the 43rd Annual CHA International Conference held in Lake City, Florida.
 
“We are truly privileged to receive such an esteemed award,” said Shay Timms, CEO of Troxel. “I am proud of our team and the recognition of Troxel's commitment to the promotion and education of wearing certified helmets while riding. Over the years, Troxel has distributed many injury products and we've learned that changing perspectives on helmet use comes from trainers, riders, and leaders like CHA that make a personal difference."
 
“We were pleased to award Troxel for constantly striving to improve their headgear for the equestrian sport by keeping it as safe and affordable as possible,” said Christy Landwehr, CEO of CHA. “Troxel has worked closely with CHA to kindly donate product for our silent auction, TEAM CHA youth awards, and event giveaways.”
 
Internationally respected trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight accepted the award on behalf of Troxel.
 
“It was an honor and a pleasure to accept the safety award on Troxel’s behalf,” said Goodnight. “I admire and appreciate Troxel’s commitment to safety and to promoting the use of equestrian helmets in our sport. I have seen firsthand, in every arena that I work in, the remarkable results of our efforts to make wearing a helmet both stylish and cool.”
 
About CHA
The purpose of CHA is to promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the horse industry. CHA certifies instructors and trail guides, accredits equestrian facilities, publishes educational manuals, produces how-to DVDs and hosts regional and international conferences. For more information on the Certified Horsemanship Association, please visit www.CHA-ahse.org <http://www.CHA-ahse.org>  or call toll free 1-800-399-0138.  To find a certified horseback riding instructor or accredited equine facility near you visit www.CHAinstructors.com <http://www.CHAinstructors.com> .
 
About Troxel
Troxel is the world's leading provider of ASTM / SEI certified equestrian helmets for competitive, schooling and recreational riding.  Established in 1898, Troxel is recognized for its innovative design and research leadership in helmetry.  Based in San Diego, California, Troxel now dedicates all its resources to equestrian helmets and related accessories, and has provided over three million helmets to the equestrian market.
 
Contact:
Karisa Dern
858.587.7751
kdern@troxelhelmets.com


###
 

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Julie Goodnight Tips of the Month for November & December


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Julie Goodnight Tips of the Month for November & December
 
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com   
 
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. November/December 2010— Have you ever had an ad drop out at the last moment—or a space that didn’t sell before printing deadline? Julie Goodnight—known for her “classic skills for a natural ride” clinics, her clear communication in print, and her RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you need just a little more content. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge with attribution. Here are two new tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
 
Winter Dehydration
Like people, horses will sometimes not drink adequately in very cold weather, which can lead to a chronic state of dehydration and exacerbate other more serious conditions like colic and illness. Horses should be monitored when possible for how much water they are consuming on a daily basis (automatic waterers and group pens make this difficult, if not impossible). To make sure your horses are drinking adequately in cold weather, you can add a handful of loose salt to their grain. This is a good way to stimulate thirst and to force the intake of salt. --Julie Goodnight

Defining the Half-halt
This is a term that is frequently bandied about but seldom defined. Although the term is used more frequently in English lessons, it is a technique that is used in all styles of riding. A half-halt is a momentary application of all three primary natural aids-- the seat, legs and hands, the purpose of which is to rebalance the horse and rock his weight back onto his haunches a little more. A horse naturally carries about 55% of his weight on his forehand, yet his power and athleticism comes from his hindquarters. By momentarily applying all the aids: engaging your seat bones, putting leg on the horse and at the same time checking back with the reins, the horse will rebalance himself and shift his weight back on his haunches. A half-halt might be executed to slow a horse down, shorten or lengthen his stride, collect him or prepare him for a more difficult maneuver like a flying lead change. --Julie Goodnight
 
Julie has a full Training Library with hundreds of articles for readers to access for free--and many more multi-media resources:
http://www.JulieGoodnight.com  
http://facebook.com/horsemaster.tv   
http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight   
And during her weekly TV show on RFD-TV (Wednesdays at 5:30 EST).
   
Visit http://www.juliegoodnight.com  and http://www.horsemaster.tv  for more information about Julie Goodnight and her Horse Master television show. RFD-TV is available on DirecTV channel 345 and Dish channel 231 as well as cable outlets. Visit http://www.rfdtv.com to find out how to view the channel in your area.
 

###


Monday, October 18, 2010

Julie Goodnight Tips of the Month for November & December

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Julie Goodnight Tips of the Month for November & December
 
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com   
 
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. November/December 2010— Have you ever had an ad drop out at the last moment—or a space that didn’t sell before printing deadline? Julie Goodnight—known for her “classic skills for a natural ride” clinics, her clear communication in print, and her RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you need just a little more content. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge with attribution. Here are two new tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
 
Winter Dehydration
Like people, horses will sometimes not drink adequately in very cold weather, which can lead to a chronic state of dehydration and exacerbate other more serious conditions like colic and illness. Horses should be monitored when possible for how much water they are consuming on a daily basis (automatic waterers and group pens make this difficult, if not impossible). To make sure your horses are drinking adequately in cold weather, you can add a handful of loose salt to their grain. This is a good way to stimulate thirst and to force the intake of salt. --Julie Goodnight

Defining the Half-halt
This is a term that is frequently bandied about but seldom defined. Although the term is used more frequently in English lessons, it is a technique that is used in all styles of riding. A half-halt is a momentary application of all three primary natural aids-- the seat, legs and hands, the purpose of which is to rebalance the horse and rock his weight back onto his haunches a little more. A horse naturally carries about 55% of his weight on his forehand, yet his power and athleticism comes from his hindquarters. By momentarily applying all the aids: engaging your seat bones, putting leg on the horse and at the same time checking back with the reins, the horse will rebalance himself and shift his weight back on his haunches. A half-halt might be executed to slow a horse down, shorten or lengthen his stride, collect him or prepare him for a more difficult maneuver like a flying lead change. --Julie Goodnight
 
Julie has a full Training Library with hundreds of articles for readers to access for free--and many more multi-media resources:
http://www.JulieGoodnight.com  
http://facebook.com/horsemaster.tv   
http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight   
And during her weekly TV show on RFD-TV (Wednesdays at 5:30 EST).
   
Visit http://www.juliegoodnight.com  and http://www.horsemaster.tv  for more information about Julie Goodnight and her Horse Master television show. RFD-TV is available on DirecTV channel 345 and Dish channel 231 as well as cable outlets. Visit http://www.rfdtv.com to find out how to view the channel in your area.
 

###

Monday, October 11, 2010

TV’s Star Horse Trainer, Julie Goodnight Tapes 2011 Television Show in Queen Creek, AZ –Cast Applications Now Accepted


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TV’s Star Horse Trainer, Julie Goodnight Tapes 2011 Television Show in Queen Creek, AZ –Cast Applications Now Accepted

Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
fax (719) 530-0939

Click here for a high-resolution photo of Julie Goodnight:
http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html


QUEEN CREEK, Arizona, October 8, 2010: Popular horse training expert Julie Goodnight (http://www.juliegoodnight.com and http://www.horsemaster.tv) will tape 8 episodes of her horse training television show, Horse Master in Queen Creek, AZ (just south of Phoenix) at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in January 2011. In each show taped at the facility, Goodnight will work with a different horse and rider to help all achieve their horsemanship goals. Apply online today (http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com) to be part of the cast or to volunteer to help during the 4 shoot days. The site will be closed to all but cast and crew during the shoot.

The shows will air in March and April 2011 on RFD-TV, DirecTV 345 and Dish 231. Tune in to see your local horse people and get a behind the scenes tour of the state-of-the art grounds (http://www.queencreek.org/Index.aspx?page=196, http://www.facebook.com/horseshoepark).

Goodnight, based in Salida, Colorado, travels frequently to tape episodes for her weekly show--which won Telly and Aegis production awards. In 2009, Goodnight and her crew (producer Heidi Nyland of The Whole Picture, LLC, and videographer and editor Steve Schott of 12Basket Productions, to name a few) taped 6 episodes at the same facility and were thrilled with the amenities and the scenic views.

Goodnight says, "I was totally impressed with the facility—seems like every detail was considered and it is well-designed and well-crafted. What a great asset for your community! Not only will numerous people enjoy the events that happen there, but seeing all the local riders in the community arena each evening was really heart-warming. It was obvious that they appreciated having a nice place to ride and also being able to visit with neighbors. The staff at the equestrian center was so good to us and obviously took great pride in the facility. Everyone made us feel welcomed and it left us with a very good feeling about the folks in Queen Creek."

Clips of the show will be posted on Goodnight’s Youtube.com channel as they are prepared then will air on television in their entirety. Visit http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight to see clips of the show and keep up with Goodnight’s travels on Facebook and Twitter.

Visit http://www.juliegoodnight.com and http://www.horsemaster.tv for more information about Julie Goodnight and her Horse Master television show.
###

Thursday, October 7, 2010

AHP CareerTrack: Troxel LLC, leader in Equestrian Headgear seeks Sales Manager


Troxel LLC, leader in Equestrian Headgear seeks Sales Manager

Responsibilities include development and performance of sales activities, coordination of sales distribution by establishing and managing sales territories, quotas, goals and in-house customer service staff. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. Direct sales representative; negotiate sales and marketing programs with select Key Accounts. Work closely with Marketing and R&D Department’s on various projects of new and existing products and programs as it pertains to Sales.

Further Responsibilities:
• Develops and executes a sales strategy that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
• Oversee territory sales reps.
• Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
• Determine price schedules and discount rates.
• Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
• Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
• Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.
• Confer or consult with department heads to plan advertising services.
• Direct and coordinate trade and consumer shows.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.

Skills / Requirements:
• Must have at least 4+ years previous work in a sales management role.
• Sales and Marketing -- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
• Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Willingness to travel.
• Quickbooks experience helpful.
 
Submit resume at this link:   Sales Manager in Equestrian Industry Job | Troxel, LLC <http://sandiego.jobing.com/Job_Details2.asp?JobID=2465100&SearchID=251444378&Position=1&CameFrom=Job>



------ End of Forwarded Message