Circle Y Welcomes Robb Thomas to the Team

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

Circle Y Welcomes Robb Thomas to the Team  

YOAKUM, Texas (September 28, 2010): Circle Y Saddles, Inc., America’s Leading Saddle Brand, welcomes Robb Thomas to the team in the role of Business Development.
 
Thomas grew up in Colorado with parents deeply involved in the saddle and western strap good industry. His professional career has extended from his upbringing and has had significant experience with saddles and tack. His role is Business Development, and he will call on key accounts, Florida, and international accounts. Robb resides in Weatherford, Texas with his family and is an avid team roper.
 
“Robb is no stranger to the Western industry. His 25 years of experience in retail, sales, and management will provide valuable insight as Circle Y looks forward to our next 50 years of business,” 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. 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 www.circley.com <http://www.circley.com/>  to learn more.
 

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Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Air Schedule: September through December 2010

For Immediate Release
 
Contact: Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
High-resolution image: http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html#photos
 
Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Air Schedule:
September through December 2010
 
September 9, 2010: New Horse Master with Julie Goodnight shows taped in Napa Valley, California at the Napa Equestrian Center hit the air September 13, 2010 on RFD-TV (find out how to watch the channel near you at http://www.rfdtv.com). The 6 new episodes feature riders working with their horses to master skills such as how to slow a fast trail horse, how to perform a flying lead change, how to find the right bit for a seasoned horse, how to work with a big-strided jumping horse—and more! Plus, stay tuned for the airing of the shows voted a must see for 2010. In December, watch “The Best of Horse Master” as fans chose the topics. Find out how to catch a horse that runs away in the pasture, how to feel your canter leads, and how to slow down a too-fast canter. It’s all on RFD-TV every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EST plus see clips and articles at http://horsemaster.tv and http://juliegoodnight.com.
 
Want to be on the makeover-style TV show with renowned trainer Julie Goodnight? The crew tapes again January 24-28 near Phoenix, Arizona then again April 18-21 near San Diego, California and are looking for cast members! Horse owners can apply at http://horsemaster.tv to be cast members on the show.
 
The Schedule:
Week of September 13
HM319 “Straighten Up and Fly Right”
The Horse Master teaches a pattern to prepare for flying lead changes.
 
Week of September 20
HM320 “Bit of Change”
The Horse Master changes the bit & teaches the horse to round & give.
 
Week of September 27
HM321 “Won't Stand for It”
The Horse Master teaches a disobedient mare prep work for ground tying.
 
Week of October 4
HM322 “Reach for It”
The Horse Master refines a rider's jumping skills & teaches the crest release.
 
Week of October 11
HM323 “Head Down on the Trail”
The Horse Master helps a tense horse & rider ride with a loose rein.
 
Week of October 18
HM324 “Teen Queen”
The Horse Master teaches a high-headed horse to relax, move rhythmically.
 
Week of October 25
HM319  “Straighten Up and Fly Right”
The Horse Master teaches a pattern to prepare for flying lead changes.


Week of November 1
HM320 “Bit of Change”
The Horse Master changes the bit & teaches the horse to round & give.
 
Week of November 8
HM321  “Won't Stand for It”
The Horse Master teaches a disobedient mare prep work for ground tying.
 
Week of November 15
HM322  “Reach for It”
The Horse Master refines a rider's jumping skills & teaches the crest release.
 
Week of November 22
HM323  “Head Down on the Trail”
The Horse Master helps a tense horse & rider ride with a loose rein.
 
Week of November 29
HM324  “Teen Queen”
The Horse Master teaches a high-headed horse to relax for rodeo competitions.
 
Week of December 6
HM312 “Rules of the Game” The Horse Master helps an owner catch her horse without a chase.  
 
Week of December 13
HM315 “Mustang Mascot”  
The Horse Master works with a mustang that gravitates toward the arena gate.
 
Week of December 20
HM316 “Hooked on a Feeling”  
The Horse Master teaches a rider to feel her canter leads.
 
Week of December 27
HM310 “Southern Comfort” The Horse Master helps a Western Pleasure rider to slow her horse's canter.
 
More about Goodnight:
You know Julie Goodnight as The Horse Master on her award-winning RFD-TV television show. Through her varied background—riding and training horses in dressage, jumping, racing, reining, colt-starting, versatility ranch work, and wilderness riding—Julie has discovered the underlying principles important to any type of riding. She teaches "Classic Skills for a Natural Ride" and communicates clearly with horses and riders in any discipline and at any level. Julie travels coast-to-coast—and beyond—throughout much of the year to help horses and riders at horse expos, conferences, clinics, and while filming for her television “makeover” show. Julie has been featured in the top equestrian publications, including The Trail Rider, Horse & Rider --where she's a member of Team Horse & Rider-- and America’s Horse. Her syndicated columns appear in over 15 regional publications throughout North America. Her interactive websites: http://juliegoodnight.com, http://horsemaster.tv, and her pages on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/horsemaster.tv) reach an even wider audience. Julie is also the Spokesperson for the Certified Horsemanship Association, a non-profit organization that promotes safety and excellence in horsemanship. In 2008 she was named Equine Affaire's Exceptional Equestrian Educator-- one of only three awards ever given. Julie resides near Salida, Colorado, at her private horse ranch with her husband, Rich Moorhead, who manages Monarch Mountain ski resort.
 
 
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AHP Newsgroup: NARHA National Conference a Premier Event in EAAT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2010


For more information, contact:
Cher Smith, Communications Coordinator
(800) 369-RIDE (7433)
csmith@narha.org <mailto:csmith@narha.org>
 
NARHA National Conference a Premier Event in EAAT

Denver—The NARHA National Conference is a premier event in the equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) industry. The 2010 conference, November 3-6 in Denver, Colorado, features an impressive array of educational sessions presented by industry experts. The Horse Expo on Saturday and the Friday keynote luncheon have been perennial highlights. This year, Julie Goodnight will present the opening session at the Horse Expo on avoiding and correcting burnout in your horses. Julie is the star of the award-winning TV show “Horse Master.” Friday’s luncheon speaker is Bubba Gilliam, who played the memorable Lyle in Mel Brooks’ comedy Blazing Saddles.
 
Attendees to the conference will also enjoy the many opportunities to catch up with old friends at social receptions, such as the “ski lodge” themed exhibit hall, or the Getting to Know You reception, which boasts a Native American theme. The conference concludes with the NARHA Awards Banquet, where we celebrate and honor the equestrians, equines, instructors and volunteers who make a world of difference in EAAT.
 
The workshops, demonstrations and sessions will give you many “take-home” tips as you learn the benefits of therapeutic riding on the social skills of children with autism spectrum or leveraging the latest technology for EAAT. Learn how to design a themed obstacle course or how to create a camp program. An exciting session will be presented by Theresa Chase, a clinical nurse specialist at Craig Hospital in Denver, who will talk about the development of an in-patient EAAT pilot project for spinal cord injury patients.
 
Early bird registration for the conference ends September 6, so register early and save money to finish up some Christmas shopping at the silent auction or the NARHA merchandise booth. To register for the conference, visit www.narha.org <http://www.narha.org/>  and click on conference.

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About NARHA:
NARHA, formerly the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association,  was formed in 1969 to promote equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with special needs.  At over 700 member centers, a total of 42,000 children and adults find a sense of independence through involvement with horses. These member centers range from small, one-person programs to large operations with several certified instructors and licensed therapists. In addition to therapeutic equitation, a center may offer any number of equine-assisted activities including hippotherapy, equine-facilitated mental health, driving, interactive vaulting, trail riding, competition, ground work or stable management. Through a wide variety of educational resources, the association helps individuals start and maintain successful equine assisted activities and therapies for individuals with special needs. There are more than 24,000 volunteers, 2000 instructors, 5,700 therapy horses and thousands of contributors from all over the world helping people at NARHA centers.

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AHP Newsgroup: Like Circle Y Saddles on Facebook® and Win a Saddle

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

LIKE CIRCLE Y SADDLES ON FACEBOOK® AND WIN A SADDLE

YOAKUM, Texas (August 31, 2010): Circle Y Saddles, America’s Leading Saddle Brand, will present a fan that likes the Circle Y page on Facebook® a saddle of winner’s choice December 15, 2010.
 
In an effort to expand the Facebook® fan base, Circle Y will randomly award one lucky fan with a saddle of choice*. The winner can choose virtually any saddle in the entire Circle Y saddle line ranging from Julie Goodnight PEAK Performance™, Kenny Harlow, Flex2® Trail, Martha Josey Ultimate and Kelly Kaminski Big Dreams barrel saddles, Kenda Lenseigne Shooters, Ranch, and Performance models.
 
Circle Y’s diverse saddle styles offer western riders a comfortable saddle for the horse and rider in or out of the arena. Great care is taken to provide the horse a great fit while only the highest quality materials are used in every saddle made. When superior materials are combined with a team of saddle makers with more than 1,500 years of experience, the result is a Circle Y saddle that lasts for generations.
 
“Circle Y is excited about using the growing network of social media to connect with our consumers at a more personal level.  Facebook® is a great way for us to communicate with our fans about products, services, and current events,” said Mark Jemelka, chief operating officer of Circle Y Saddles.
 
Like the Circle Y Facebook® page at facebook.com/circleysaddles <http://www.facebook.com/circleysaddles>  to be entered to win. Drawing will be held December 15, 2010.
 
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.
 
*Some restrictions apply.  
 
 

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