AHP Newsgroup: Schedule is Complete for the Certified Horsemanship Association 2010 International Conference in Lake City, Florida

Contact: Christy Landwehr at 720-857-9550 or clandwehr@CHA-ahse.org <mailto:clandwehr@CHA-ahse.org>
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Schedule is Complete for the Certified Horsemanship Association 2010 International Conference in Lake City, Florida

Please save the date and plan on joining us for the 43rd Annual Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) International Conference to be held in Lake City, Florida at The Oaks Equestrian Center – an O’Connor Signature Facility on October 21 – 24, 2010. Top speakers such as Dale Myler with Myler Bits, Daniel Stewart with USET, trick trainer Karen Murdock, Julie Goodnight with HorseMaster TV and many more!
 
This event is open to the public. This event is for riding instructors, barn managers, equine facility owners, trainers, horse professionals and general horse owners and enthusiasts. Participants get to ride in sessions on school horses. The CHA Conference will include mounted workshops, ground lessons and lectures from top instructors, trainers, veterinarians, equine dentists, leather craftsmen, equine chiropractors, business professionals, saddle fitters and many others. Please see this link to register – http://www.cha-ahse.org/downloads/conference-registration-form-cha.pdf <http://www.cha-ahse.org/downloads/conference-registration-form-cha.pdf>  Visit here to check out the complete schedule of events http://www.cha-ahse.org/downloads/conference-schedule-cha.pdf <http://www.cha-ahse.org/downloads/conference-schedule-cha.pdf>

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 and DVDs and hosts regional and international conferences. For more information on the Certified Horsemanship Association (the largest riding instructor certification association in North America), please visit www.CHA-ahse.org <http://www.cha-ahse.org/> or call 800-399-0138.  To find a certified horseback riding instructor or accredited equine facility near you visit www.CHAinstructors.com <http://www.chainstructors.com/> .

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AHP Newsgroup: Horse & Dog Enthusiasts ³Go the Distance² to Attend 2010 Horse Expo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more info contact:
Miki Cohen
800-352-2411
miki@horsexpo.com <mailto:miki@horsexpo.com>

Horse & Dog Enthusiasts “Go the Distance” to Attend 2010 Horse Expo

Western States Horse Expo provided fans with the ultimate equine experience on June 11-13, 2010 in Sacramento, California. Featuring brand new events and an all-star clinician line-up, Horse Expo delivered a “dog gone” good time to every attendee.

Making its debut in 2010, the Dogs Expo gave expo visitors the opportunity to watch man's best friend in a variety of demos and clinics including a Splash Dogs dock jumping competition. For the more traditional equine expo goers, two new events were added including the HELP Rescue Me Trainer Showcase and the Alltech Equestrian Extravaganza.
Featuring rescued horses and local horse trainers in a variety of disciplines, the Trainers Showcase included four categories: “Ground Me” (yearlings), “Greenie” (horses with some level of previous handling) and “Elite”(horses with little to no previous handling. As a result of hard work and dedication by both the Grace Foundation and the competing trainers, 70% of the horses involved were adopted.

Inspired by the 2010 World Equestrian Games being held in the United States, Horse Expo dreamed up an event that would feature the eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestrian International (FEI). The Alltech Equestrian Extravaganza displayed expert horseman demonstrating dressage, jumping, reining, eventing, para dressage, driving, vaulting and endurance. In between disciplines, the California Cowgirls dropped jaws in their fast paced drill routine, dogs gave a break from the horses.

Returning Horse Expo events included the Magnificent 7 and Western States Horse Expo Horse Sale. Capturing first place in the Magnificent 7 on Olena Oak, Ron Emmons also won second place on Matt Dillion Dun It. Competing in four events including herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work, the riders and horses were as face paced and fierce as ever.

Containing the nation's best bloodlines, the Horse Sale featured 112 outstanding horses. The highest seller, Dual Reys Angel, went for an impressive $24,500. A five-year-old mare by Dual Rey, her dam is a full sister to Peptoboonsmall. Bred to One Time PeptoFancy, this all-in-one package is due for a February foal.

For additional event results, details and photos, visit www.horsexpo.com <http://www.horsexpo.com/> . Mark your calender for June 10-12, 2011 and be on the lookout for information on the 2011 Western States Horse Expo. Become a fan on Facebook and stay up-to-date on the latest news!

About Western States Horse Expo
Western States Horse Expo is the premier gathering of horse people in North America and over the past 12 years has established itself as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, California, the Horse Expo offers something for everyone.

With never a dull moment, the Western States Horse Expo features exciting demonstrations by world-class clinicians, the Equine Dream Art Show, shopping areas like “Rigs and Digs” and “The Ranch”, and special events such as the Magnificent Seven, Alltech Equestrian Extravaganza, Rescue Me Trainer's Showcase and annual Horse Sale!
Horse Expo would like to thank the following sponsors: Alltech, Farnam, The Trailer Specialist, Purina, Western Horseman, Andis, Platinum Performance, John Deere, Equine Insurance, Pyranha, Mallard Creek, Larry Viegas Insurance, Canidae Pet Foods, Holt, Best Western, Barns by Harrah, Modern Dog Magazine, Horseman’s News, West Coast Equine Foundation and Murietta Equestrian Center. For more info visit www.horsexpo.com <http://www.horsexpo.com/> or call 1-800-352-2411.

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AHP Newsgroup: Troxel supports National Helmet Awareness Day July 10, 2010

PRESS RELEASE                                                                                                                             
For Immediate Release                                                                                                                      
 
CONTACT                                                                                                                                          
Karisa Dern                                                                                                                                         
(858) 587-7751
kdern@troxelhelmets.com <mailto:kdern@troxelhelmets.com>

Troxel supports National Helmet Awareness Day July 10, 2010
Led by riders4helmets, Troxel to Offer Largest Sale Event of the Year

San Diego, CA – June 25, 2010 – Troxel LLC, the worldwide leader in ASTM/SEI-certified equestrian helmets, is delighted to announce their support and participation in the first National Helmet Awareness Day, to be held on July 10, 2010.

As part of their participation in this nationwide campaign to provide information to equestrians on the benefits of wearing a helmet, Troxel is extending a minimum15% off discount on helmets to riders via participating retailers Nationwide on this day.
 
"National Helmet Awareness Day is a significant event that Troxel is proud to support", said Shay Timms, CEO of Troxel. “Equestrian athletes are moving to overcome a natural and understandable resistance to protective helmets, and National Helmet Awareness Day is a significant step forward in helmet acceptance”
 
The riders4helmets campaign operated by helmet advocate Jeri Bryant and supported by SUCCEED®, has organized the National Helmet Awareness Day endorsed by the United States Equestrian Federation.
 
An official event to celebrate National Helmet Awareness Day will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY that will be a fun-filled educational event, featuring experts in safety and leading equestrians. “You don’t physically have to attend the event at the Kentucky Horse Park to participate in Helmet Awareness Day,” said Jeri Bryant, co-founder of the riders4helmets campaign. “You can participate just by wearing a helmet on July 10th, no matter whether you are trail riding, showing or competing.”
 
“Since Troxel developed the first ASTM/SEI certified helmet in 1992, I have spoken to many riders who have chosen to wear helmets, reducing potential head injuries by up to 80%,” said Timms. “I have also experienced heart-wrenching moments of severe injury and death, with head injury accounting for 60% of equestrian deaths. Not all, but most deaths and injuries can be prevented by wearing a helmet.”
 
The rider4helmets campaign has received the official endorsement of USEF, USEA, USDF, ARIA, EAF, CHA, PRO, EMSA and many leading equestrians such as Robert Dover, Lendon Gray, Ilse Schwarz, Allison Springer and more.
 
For more information please visit www.troxelhelmets.com/awareness <http://www.troxelhelmets.com/awareness>

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

AHP Newsgroup: Circle Y Saddles and John Wayne Have Teamed Up for Signature Saddles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Circle Y Saddles, Inc.
Amy Orsak, Marketing and Design Manager
361-293-3501 ext. 276
aorsak@circley.com
 

CIRCLE Y SADDLES AND JOHN WAYNE HAVE TEAMED UP FOR SIGNATURE SADDLES

YOAKUM, Texas (June 4, 2010): Circle Y Saddles, America’s Leading Saddle Brand, is proud to team up once again with John Wayne Enterprises to create the John Wayne Signature Saddle line.
 
The four-saddle collection is inspired by American legend John Wayne and hand crafted in the buckaroo style. They are built tough and crafted to outlast the rigors of daily use. Three saddle designs are built with a Kevlar® reinforced wood tree which carries a lifetime warranty and are suitable for heavy ranch work including roping. One saddle design features a Flex2® tree for lighter weight and is ideal for trail or recreational riding. Each saddle has premium features which include beautifully hand tooled and finished leather, genuine wool skin skirt lining, and engraved hardware. Matching headstall, martingale style breast collar, and wool felt saddle pad are available.
 
In 2007, Circle Y Saddles created the Courage saddle to honor Wayne’s historic 100th birthday. The limited edition saddle was inspired by a saddle Wayne used in several movies. The original saddle is on display in the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.  
 
“All of the employees of Circle Y Saddles felt extremely privileged to be a part of the making of the ‘Courage’ Saddle.  We feel this Signature Series saddle project will be just as rewarding,”
said Mark Jemelka, chief operating officer of Circle Y Saddles.
 
Circle Y Saddles, Inc. is America’s Leading Saddle Brand. Circle Y’s innovative products reflect the current trends in design and are ahead of the industry in technology. Circle Y started saddle manufacturing in 1960 in the small Texas town of Yoakum and is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of saddle making. Still located there, Circle Y continues to produce high quality saddles and tack with the heritage and tradition the company was founded on. Circle Y saddles and tack are sold through a network of authorized dealers; visit circley.com <http://www.circley.com/>  to learn more.
 
John Wayne, the John Wayne signature, & Duke/The Duke are the exclusive trademark property of John Wayne Enterprises, LLC. The John Wayne name and likeness and all other related indicia are the intellectual property of John Wayne Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.johnwayne.com

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