Certified Horsemanship Association Announces the Return of NRHA Ride a Reiner to the CHA International Conference

 

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Certified Horsemanship Association Announces the Return of NRHA Ride a Reiner to the CHA International Conference

 

(April 2015) – Attendees of the Certified Horsemanship Association’s International Conference in 2014 were thrilled to have the chance to participate in mounted educational sessions with instruction from experienced horsemen and horsewomen, and one of the most popular riding options was the National Reining Horse Association’s Ride a Reiner program. Now, the Certified Horsemanship Association is proud to announce the return of the NRHA Ride a Reiner to this year’s CHA International Conference, set for October 22-25, 2015, in Amarillo, Texas. All horse enthusiasts are welcome at the CHA International Conference.

 

NRHA has given all types of riders—from beginners to advanced horsemen and horsewomen—the thrill of a lifetime with the Ride a Reiner program at equine events across the country. “I really believe that the ‘NRHA Ride a Reiner’ is taking the country by storm by offering first-time and novice riders the experience to ride a reining horse,” said Hayley Lewallen, NRHA’s Senior Marketing Coordinator. “Nowhere else in the world can spectators find an opportunity like this: the opportunity to get a hands-on lesson from an NRHA professional, to enjoy a dizzying spin, and to feel the power of sliding stops on a well-trained reining horse!”

 

CHA is happy to welcome Lewallen back to its conference as the representative from NRHA who will help the sessions run smoothly and be available at NRHA’s booth. “It was an honor to attend the CHA International Conference last year and sincerely a joy to have such a warm welcome from your members,” said Lewallen. “I was astounded with the quality of education that was offered to CHA’s professionals in such a friendly environment. CHA is offering the horse industry exactly what it needs.”

 

Lewallen is excited about NRHA’s Ride a Reiner program and has experienced first-hand the excitement it has generated at events across the country, including at the 2014 CHA International Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. Last year, excited participants got in line at 6 a.m. to be able to sign up for a reining session. “I was more proud to see the excitement on everyone’s faces as they got to experience the slide and discover the feel of the spin as they built their relationship with that horse,” said Lewallen. “The entire experience was not only a joy, but it reminded me of how much I love promoting the reining horse, and especially how honored I am to have a role in the horse industry.”

 

This year, the NRHA Ride a Reiner session will happen during the lunch break on Saturday. Attendees can sign up at the conference, and riders will come on a first-come, first-serve basis. The 2015 CHA International Conference will take place at the American Quarter Horse Association’s Hall of Fame and at West Texas A&M University’s Horse Center, which offers an indoor arena, two lighted outdoor arenas, and meeting rooms set on 80 acres in Canyon, Texas. In addition to the NRHA Ride a Reiner program, horse enthusiasts and CHA members will enjoy presentations, workshops, entertainment, equine veterinary talks, business and marketing tips, the CHA Trail Challenge, a large silent auction, vendors, and the ever-popular hands-on riding sessions. Conference registration and more information is on CHA’s website at www.cha-ahse.org/store/pages/47/International_Conference.html. For additional questions, contact the CHA office at 859-259-3399 or office@CHA-ahse.org.

CHA Instructors Change Lives Through Safe Experiences with Horses. 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 educational horsemanship DVDs and YouTube Safety shorts, and hosts regional and international conferences. For more information on the Certified Horsemanship Association, please visit www.CHA-ahse.org or call 859-259-3399.  To find a certified horseback riding instructor or accredited equine facility near you, visit www.CHAinstructors.com.

 

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AHP PRESS RELEASE: Finalists Shine in Print and Online in American Horse Publications 2015 Awards Competition

We have several articles in the running this year! Wish us luck and thanks to Horse Illustrated and The Trail Rider for showcasing Julie Goodnight training! 

 

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Finalists Shine in Print and Online in American Horse Publications 2015 Awards Competition

 

APRIL 23, 2015 – AHP members seem to get better and better. That was the general feeling expressed by many of the 27 professionals who judged the 2015 AHP Annual Awards Contest for material published in 2014. “The entries were very strong this year,” says the judge of the business advertising class. “The pieces submitted were extraordinary in the cover category,” says another long time judge. One of the photography class judges notes, “Some great photography again this year.” Of the new long form journalism class, the judge says, “The long form pieces were exceptional. Very, very strong entries. I was impressed with all of them.” Those comments speak volumes for the state of equine publishing. Every member who participated in this year’s competition should be very proud of their work regardless of whether they made the list of 72 finalists.

 

“The contest is much like a publication. While the overall mission and design remains the same, the content changes constantly,” says Awards Coordinator Chris Brune. “Entries can be submitted by long-time entrants or first-timers. It’s a fresh new start with lots of variables that reflect the equine world in one particular year. And there is always a few additions like this year’s long form journalism and infographic classes which represent the new ways in which members are communicating.”

 

Held since 1974, the AHP Annual Awards Contest provides members with an opportunity to be recognized for excellence in equine publishing. All entries are critiqued by the judges to encourage members to strive for journalism excellence. This year’s contest drew entries from 115 members and total entries increased from 736 in 2014 to 837.  “We made several changes this year that may have encouraged more members to participate,” says Brune. In the past, print publications had to purchase a separate digital media membership to enter material published on their websites and in digital editions. In 2015, AHP eliminated the Digital Media member category and allowed all members to include one branded website with their parent membership. “This one change opened the door to whole world of possible entries for not only print publications, but also freelancers and businesses,” Brune says.

 

Another significant change was the development of the separate Business Member division. “The awards contest always included several classes for Business members,’ says Brune. This year, the contest classes were separated into two divisions, publishing media and business. “Business members who have never entered before participated.  Based on this interest, the opportunity to expand this division the future looks promising,” says Brune.

 

Two coveted awards are the Valiant Human-Animal Bond Award presented by Adequan and the A+ Equine Journalism Award sponsored by Alltech. Members are limited to only one entry and the winner is the author. The Valiant Human-Animal Bond Award is presented for the article that best reflects and promotes the special relationship between human and horse. The Alltech A+ Equine Journalism Award is awarded for the best article that focuses on increasing awareness and love of equestrian sport to mainstream readers.

 

The Awards Presentation will be held on Saturday evening, June 20, 2014, at the historic Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, during the AHP “Tally-Ho at the Alamo” Seminar. The Awards Reception is co-sponsored by Dover Saddlery and i-5 Publishing. The Award Banquet is sponsored by Zoetis with table centerpieces from Breyer Animal Creations.

 

The entries of the finalists will be displayed on Saturday to provide attendees a chance to review them. Finalists will be notified of their entries that placed and requested to submit an image file for use in the awards presentation. Finalists are encouraged to attend the seminar and accept their awards in person. If a finalist is unable to attend the awards banquet, a representative may be designated to accept the award(s) on their behalf and must be willing to deliver all awards to the recipient.

 

The results of the Awards Contest will be available on the AHP web site after the awards presentation in June. First Place winners will be sent an AHP Award Winner logo to promote their achievement for the year 2014.

 

Congratulations to the following AHP members who are award finalists for 2015.

 

PUBLISHING MEDIA MEMBERS

America's Horse

Appaloosa Journal

Barrel Horse News

Blood-Horse

California Riding Magazine

CEH Horse Report

Chrome

Daily Racing Form

Driving Digest

EquiManagement

Equine Journal

Equinews

EQUUS

Gaitpost Magazine

Holistic Horse

Hoof Beats

Horse & Rider

Horse & Style Magazine

HorseChannel.com

Horse Illustrated

HRTV

InStride Edition

Keeneland Magazine

Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred

Miniature Horse World Magazine

Modern Arabian Horse

New York Horse

NRHA Reiner

Paint Horse Journal

PATH Intl. Strides

Pennsylvania Equestrian

Practical Horseman

Q-Racing Journal

Quarter Horse News

Sidelines Magazine

Speedhorse

Stable Management

The American Quarter Horse Journal

The Chronicle of the Horse

The Florida Horse

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care

ThisisHorseRacing.com

Trail Blazer Magazine

Untacked

USDF Connection

Western Horseman

 

For further information on the awards contest, contact: Chris Brune at (386) 760-7743 or AHorsePubs@aol.com.

 

Members interested in attending the annual seminar or awards banquet in San Antonio can access information and register online at http://www.americanhorsepubs.org/programs/seminars/index.asp.

 

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How to Feed a Severely Neglected Rescue Horse

 

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April 22, 2015

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How to Feed a Severely Neglected Rescue Horse

by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

 

When we can offer a safe, caring home to a severely neglected horse, everyone in the horse world cheers. If you have recently adopted a rescue horse, let me first commend you for your actions. Saving a horse that is in desperate need of care and nursing him back to health can be one of the most gratifying experiences a horse owner can have. But you must be committed to giving him a lot of time and attention. The transition period is critical. He’ll need to be moved in and out of pasture throughout the day, fed hay nearly every couple of hours, and given frequent supplemental meals until he gets to where he can hold his own.

 

If your horse is very thin due to starvation, you will want to proceed slowly and with caution, giving his body a chance to adjust to change with each step. Some horses are in such poor condition they are unable to eat. In this extreme situation, your veterinarian will use a stomach tube to feed the horse. This is a short term procedure with the goal of getting your horse interested in eating again.

 

Ulcers can complicate the rehabilitation process. Retired race horses almost invariably have ulcers. Your veterinarian may prescribe an ulcer medication, but this can only be used for a month or so. The three long term components of healing an ulcer are: chewing on hay or pasture at all times, plenty of water, and reduction in stress.

 

Your ultimate goal is to allow your rescued horse to graze freely, as much as he wants, on hay and/or pasture. You’ll want his forage to include a legume such as clover or alfalfa. But take your time — you can’t just put him out on pasture right away if he’s been severely deprived. No matter how gratifying the sight of him grazing 24/7 will be, you must allow time for his digestive tract to adjust to the influx of food. The microbial population in his hindgut is not adequate for fiber digestion; too much, too soon and he may colic or founder.

 

Here is my recommendation for an 1100 lb horse (his normal weight):

• Give him a probiotic, at a double dose, every day for approximately one month; then reduce the dosage to a maintenance level.
• Start with 1 lb of grass hay every two hours, or pasture grazing for 30 minutes with an hour break in between. At night, leave him with 4 lbs of hay, plenty of water, and a plain, white salt block along with granulated salt, offered free-choice.
• After 3 days, increase the amount of hay to 2 lbs per every two hours and give him 8 lbs of hay at night.
• By the end of two weeks, he should be able to have hay available free-choice or graze on pasture 24/7. Be sure he has enough at night to last him throughout the night. There should be some hay left over in the morning.
• Starting at week three, add alfalfa to his hay ration. Start with 1 lb per day for 3 days, and add one more pound every three days, until you reach a total of 8 to 10 lbs per day. If you’re not able to obtain alfalfa hay, get hay cubes. Break them into small pieces and let them soak for a few minutes. Feed them as a snack throughout the day.
• Also starting at week three, you’ll want to begin feeding him 6 small meals each day. You can use a commercial senior or performance feed that contains 14-16% protein, at least 18% fiber, and at least 8% fat.  Each meal should contain:

o   4 cups feed  (weighs approximately 1 lb or .5 kg)

o   1/4 cup (60 ml) flaxseed meal  (stabilized, commercial product is best)

o   200 IU Vitamin E (you can get capsules in your local pharmacy)

o   Probiotic (double dose , spread over 6 meals)

o   500 mg of Vitamin C

 

Gradually decrease the number of meals, every two weeks, but increase the amount of feed in each meal so that by the end of one month, in addition to a full ration of forage, you are providing two to three meals per day, with no more than 4 lbs of feed per meal.  Maintain supplements and if your horse is older than 16, provide additional vitamin C. 

 

The upside to the time and attention—in addition to seeing your horse regain his health and vibrancy—is that you will get to know your new horse very well, and together you will enjoy many good years ahead.

 

Permission to reprint this article is granted, provided attribution is given to Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. No editorial changes may be made without her permission. Dr. Getty appreciates being notified of any publication.

 

 

 

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an independent equine nutritionist with a wide American and international following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by aligning physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices.

 

Dr. Getty’s comprehensive resource book, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, is available at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com--buy it there and have it inscribed by the author. Or get it at Amazon (www.Amazon.com) or other online retail bookstores. The seven separate volumes in Dr. Getty’s topic-centered Spotlight on Equine Nutrition series are available with special package pricing at her website, and also at Amazon in print and Kindle versions. Dr. Getty’s books make ideal gifts. 

 

Find a world of useful information for the horseperson at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com: Sign up for Dr. Getty’s informative, free e-newsletter, Forage for Thought; browse her library of reference articles; search her nutrition forum; and purchase recordings of her educational teleseminars. Reach Dr. Getty directly at gettyequinenutrition@gmail.com. She is available for private consultations and speaking engagements.

 

This spring! On May 2, 2015, hear Dr. Getty address issues in horse nutrition at the Kirkland House Foundation in Delta, British Columbia, sponsored by “Hay…Girl!” For more information on this event, contact Pam Janssen at precioushaygirl@gmail.com or call 604-961-7265.

 

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Western States Horse Expo is Shopping Mecca for All

 

Western States Horse Expo is Shopping Mecca for All

Whether you’re in search of a new tractor or a bling-shiny new blouse, Western States Horse Expo is an exciting journey of one-stop shopping.

The event, June 5-7 at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California, hosts over 500 exhibitors. “At seven weeks before the expo we were at 85% exhibitor capacity,” reports Expo founder and president Miki Nelsen. This remarkable statistic reflects the horse industry’s growth and resurgence, as well as the popularity and success of this Expo. “We haven’t seen this kind of response in a number of years,” adds Nelsen, “and we’re anticipating a waiting list.”

 Expo attendees all wind up shopping, whether it’s first on their list or last. One attendee admits, “I always think I’m going for the incredible education and wonderful demonstrations,” she smiles, “but once I start through the maze of buildings packed with exhibitors, I start my shopping spree. It’s a good thing the Expo is three days so I can see everything. They even offer ‘park your packages’ and a free service to tote all my purchases out to my truck!”

Interested in how glue-on horseshoes work? Stop by their booth. Perhaps your family wants to spend time at a guest ranch. Yup, that’s represented here too. What about endurance riding and the world-famous Tevis Cup Ride? They have a booth too, with videos of horse and rider teams challenging the notorious Cougar Rock. Have you always wanted to compare how different saddles feel to sit in? There are aisles and aisles of quality saddles, from English to Western to Australian. Go ahead, swing into the saddle, put your feet in the stirrups and see what fits you best. Qualified saddle sales people will help you determine what size seat is right for you and what kind of saddle is best for your style of riding.

There are great deals to be made on trailers, barns, stall fronts, tractors and farm equipment. Kick some tires, compare all the manufacturers, and then purchase the bargain of the year! Check out these items on-line and then step up with your offer — these dealers are here to help you with financing and making the best deal.

Another shopper admits going to the Horse Expo every year since it began 17 years ago. “I have a credit card that I only use for Horse Expo,” her eyes crinkling with laughter, “and my husband doesn’t know about it! But I only shop once a year and this is the place. I outfit myself, my horse, home, barn, trailer and truck. Last year I found exactly the stand-up water tank I wanted for inside my trailer. My local tack shop doesn’t carry shiny-bling-sparkling Western blouses, but I found them at the Expo and bought everyone in my size!”

If you’re searching for that perfect silver concho to dress up a classic bridle, or stunning jewelry for yourself, vendors at the Expo will satisfy your sterling needs. And if you need a carved sign for the entrance to your barn, put in your order in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon! Western hats? There are acres of them at the Expo. Looking for that perfect piece of original art for your living room? The Expo hosts a juried art show and all the pieces are for sale.

Whatever your wildest dream for horse related items, it can all be found here at the Western States Horse Expo, June 5-7. Attending each day allows plenty of time for shopping, demonstrations, competitions, education and sharing horse stories with friends you see here.  

The one-day ticket price is $18 at the gate or $45 for all three days. But here’s an even greater way to save on tickets. Until May 1, on-line tickets are only $13, and from May 1 to June 5, on-line tickets are $15 each. So visit on-line at www.Horsexpo.com to buy tickets and save enough money for corn dogs at the expo!

For more information, visit www.Horsexpo.com or call 800.352.2411.

Julie Goodnight Offers FREE Bonus Spectator Tickets in April 2015!

 

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Contact:

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Julie Goodnight Offers FREE Bonus Spectator Tickets in April 2015! 

 

April 1, 2015; Salida, Colorado: Julie Goodnight’s 2015 clinics are open to spectators! Attend with a spectator ticket and you're welcome to ask questions and be part of the fun, upbeat clinic weekends held around the USA. BONUS: Now through May 1, 2015, purchase spectator tickets and get a free ticket for each ticket purchased! Purchase a ticket for yourself and use your bonus ticket to bring a friend for free! Use the coupon code “BonusClinicTix" at check out (http://shopping.juliegoodnight.com/Clinic-Spectator-Tickets-Clinic-Ticket.htm) to have your ticket order doubled. Enter the code and Goodnight will double your ticket order! Need help or have questions? 800-225-8827.

 

As a spectator, you'll be able to ask questions and take notes and take home tons of information to share with your horse. Julie Goodnight conducts horsemanship clinics for all disciplines (English and Western) and all ability levels, at various private and public facilities in North America. Clinics are fun and active, with a focus on bridging natural horsemanship techniques with the principles of classical riding. Julie's teachings are focused on finding success and improvement for each and every horse and rider by developing a deeper understanding of the horse and riding skills that lead to a balanced and rhythmic rider and a light and responsive horse. Clinics are Saturday and Sunday, 9-5.  

 

Find directions and specific clinic location for the clinic closest to you. Visit the interactive Facebook pages to find out up-to-the-minute details (you need not have a Facebook account to access information and maps): https://www.facebook.com/horsemaster.tv/events

 

“We hope you’ll use the bonus tickets as a way to attend with your friends,” Goodnight says. “This is a chance to save and get tickets for your therapeutic riding center volunteers, riding club members, or to help your riding center earn continuing education hours—while having fun with horses for the weekend! I want to reach as many horse owners as possible and help as many horses as possible. It’s our goal to help horses— one human at a time.”

Full list of clinics where spectators are invited:

April 25-26, Gillsville, GA

May 02-03, Fort Collins, CO

May 30-31, New Caney, TX

June 27-28, Easthampton, MA

Septermber 19-20, Port Clinton, OH

October 03-04, Bristol, WI

October 10-11, Spanaway, WA

Sign up for Goodnight’s free access and free monthly newsletter loaded with training tips>>  http://horsetraininghelp.com.  Explore her online library and many training videos at  http://tv.juliegoodnight.com;  please subscribe to the free Youtube channel at  http://youtube.com/juliegoodnight. 

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AHP NEWSGROUP: WSHE Rolls Out Red Carpet for Expo

 

16^th Annual Western States Horse Expo Rolls Out Red Carpet!

The Western States Horse Expo, now in its 17^th year, will roll out the red carpet for its attendees in Sacramento, California, June 5-7, 2015. Horse enthusiasts will be treated to a stellar presentation of ‘everything equine,’ from shopping to education to competitions to demonstrations worthy of standing ovations.

Headliners this year are rock stars in their own rights, worthy of ‘Equestrian Oscars’! You’ve seen them on RFDTV and HRTV, have poured through the pages of the books they’ve written, and watched their DVDs until your eyes were blurry. If you’re lucky, you attended their clinics and have followed their programs. But where else can you see ALL of these celebrities in one place!

Not to be missed at the expo are:

Chris Cox

Pat Parelli

Craig Cameron

Julie Goodnight (sponsored by Cosequin)

Jonathan Field

Eitan Beth-Halachmy

Larry Whitesell

Marvin Pierce

All these stars can be seen for the one-day ticket price of $18 at the gate or $45 for all three days.

Here’s an even greater way to save on tickets. The on-line pricing schedule is: From March 15 to May 1, on-line tickets are only $13, and from May 1 to June 5, on-line tickets are $15 each. So visit on-line at www.Horsexpo.com to buy your tickets and save money for corn dogs at the expo!

The finest educators will also be present, inviting audience members to take ‘short courses’ from them during the three days of the expo. These top ‘professors’ include Dr. Robert M. Miller DVM, Dr. Deb Bennett PhD, Dr. Clair Thunes PhD, Bill Bookout (National Animal Supplement Council), Zsuzsu Illes (Rebalance Saddle Fitting), Robert Eversole (TrailMeister), and Bonnie Davis (Horse Camping).

 “This is our best expo lineup in years,” smiles Western States Horse Expo President and Founder Miki Nelsen. “Over the past 16 years we’ve learned what our attendees want to see and hear, and now we’ve polished our lineup format to a sterling silver level and have brought them all here to Sacramento!”

Combine all the demonstrations and educational presentations with other events the expo offers, and the three expo days will whiz by. Shopping alone can occupy three days of equestrian bliss! The other ‘not to be missed’ attractions include the Magnificent 7 Stock Horse Challenge, Young Rider Park, Breed Revelation, Trail Symposium, University, Ultimate Super Horse Challenge, and the Great American Truck Display.

Check the expo website right before the event so you can plan your days and not miss your favorite clinicians and educators. There is something for everyone! Be sure to take advantage of the special on-line ticket pricing.

For more information, visit www.Horsexpo.com or call 800.352.2411. 

AHP NEWSGROUP: Baltimore Area Eventing Horse Missing After Jumping Fence

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

Contact: Debi Metcalfe
PO Box, 1341, Shelby, NC 28151
(704) 484-2165
debi@netposse.com
www.netposse.com  

Baltimore Area Eventing Horse Missing After Jumping Fence

UPPERCO, MD, Tuesday February 10, 2015– Monday morning February 9th, a horse is still missing after he jumped a fence at a Baltimore County horse farm near the Carroll County line on Black Rock Road. Owner Juliana Whittenburg had just sent the 5-year-old grey Dutch Warmblood gelding, named Iron League from Florida to Maryland for training at An Otherwise Perfect Farm.

An extensive search of the area yesterday has failed to find the missing horse. Last seen by a law enforcement officer crossing into Carroll County, an air search will be added to the ground search already in progress.

“There have been no signs since last night.  Courtney is out searching on horseback on Iron League’s buddy Highspeed in hopes his scent draws him out," says Whittenburg.

 

Stolen Horse International, Inc. received an online report on its Web site, www.NetPosse.com, filed by Juliana Whittenburg and, in short order, began distributing the information via their NetPosse.com Alerts (the horse community’s Amber Alert) to news media, on the Internet to hundreds of social media groups and to thousands of people in their NetPosse Network in an effort to rally the public to help this horse owner in need.

Iron League does have an International code microchip, which will help prove ownership of the horse when located. Stolen Horse International would like to remind anyone scanning the horse to use a scanner that reads the international frequency.

You will find a webpage with information and a printable flyer for Iron League on his NetPosse.com listing, which is where any updates or leads will be posted. People interested in helping can search for report number NR0022465, or use this direct link on the NetPosse.com site: http://www.netposse.com/view_report.asp?reportid=2465.  

“Iron League’s flyer needs to be posted in all public places since it is possible that someone has seen the horse and does not know who to contact. And remember, not everyone is on the internet, especially in rural areas of the country. It is up to those who are on the internet to print the flyer and make sure these horses are seen in public places,” says Stolen Horse International founder Debi Metcalfe.

Circulating Iron League’s flyer and the NetPosse.com Alert nationwide is imperative, as the horse could be anywhere by now. These flyers are the tool that bring home many horses and must be posted in as many public places as possible.

“Print a flyer immediately and post it right away!” says Metcalfe. “You never know who will post the flyer that will bring this horse home.”

© 2015 – Stolen Horse International Public Relations – A nonprofit organization, NetPosse, is well known for horse theft education and assistance in recovering stolen or missing horses, as well as other equine equipment. With 16 years’ experience working with victims, the organization is the nation’s foremost authority on stolen and missing horse cases.

 

  

Applications Due NOW for Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Shoot at the White Stallion Ranch in March 2015

For Immediate Release

 

Applications Due NOW for Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Shoot at the White Stallion Ranch in March 2015

 

Heidi Melocco, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Producer

press@juliegoodnight.com

High Res Photo of Julie riding at White Stallion Ranch; by Heidi Melocco: http://juliegoodnight.com/press/juliewhitestallionranch.jpg

 

Tucson, Arizona: In every Horse Master episode, Julie Goodnight works with a horse and rider—helping them reach their horsemanship goals together while she offers up her practical and kind advice. In its seventh year on RFD-TV, the award winning Horse Master with Julie Goodnight show’s cast and crew is heading to Tucson, Arizona and the White Stallion Ranch (www.WhiteStallion.com). This is your chance to be a cast member on the show and to work with Goodnight at this premiere guest ranch. Applications are due now! Deadline: February 5, 2015; shoot week is March 8, 2015.

 

Apply online now for the March shoot and find more details about what it takes to be in the cast at www.HorseMaster.tv. Goodnight will choose a variety of cast members—those working on advanced riding maneuvers, those with challenges during ground work lessons, and those who would like to overcome obstacles on the trail or in the show ring. English and Western riders are welcome to apply. The set is closed to all but those selected to be on camera.

 

Goodnight travels with her production crew to new locations throughout the year. She’s thrilled with the thought of shooting at a ranch where she and her cast and crew can relax and enjoy the scenery after long working days. The crew (led by producer/director Heidi Nyland Melocco of The Whole Picture, LLC as well as Stephen Schott of 12Basket Productions) coordinates and records eight episodes during one “shoot week.”

 

Goodnight says she’s always ready to head to the warm, sunny Southwest for at least one shoot each season and the White Stallion Ranch is just the place.  This is the crew’s fourth shoot at the ranch and all are eager to work together once more.

 

As with all episodes, the eight shows shot at White Stallion Ranch will air on RFD-TV (DirecTV channel 345, Dish 231, and on cable through AT&T Uverse) then be available to watch online on Goodnight’s online video library: http://tv.juliegoodnight.com. A new show airs each Monday at 2:00 and 10:00 pm ET.

 

The True family’s White Stallion Ranch has over 3,000 acres of wide-open land and is based at the foot of the Tucson Mountains, adjacent to the Saguaro National Park. The Horse Master cast and crew will shoot at the main ranch and plans trail riding episodes to make the best use of the scenery. If you’re selected for the cast on this closed set, you’ll be treated to reduced rates to stay at the ranch.

 

Those wishing to stay and play after shoot week may participate in the ranch’s activities including guided trail rides and even time working cattle (it is a working Longhorn cattle ranch). You can also see where Western Movies such as Arizona with William Holden and How the West Was Won with James Arness were filmed.

 

The next Horse Master shoot is scheduled for summertime in Colorado. If the crew is headed your way, make sure to alert your horse-loving friends. Being a member of the cast can be a life-changing experience—with time spent with Goodnight and her well-organized staff who will guide you throughout the casting and shoot-week experience. Stay tuned to Horse Master for more shoot locations or follow https://www.facebook.com/horsemaster.tv on Facebook. Check out Goodnight’s full line of horse training DVDs as well as books, training tools and gifts at www.JulieGoodnight.com.

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