Midwest Equine OnlineSeptember 2010

Dedicated to preserving the beauty, versatility,and athleticism of the Arabian

and Half-Arabian horse

Four CompetitionsOne heck of a time!Halter

Sport Horse in Hand

Endurance

Race

All progeny of our enrolled stallions may compete for CASH prizes! 2010 Stallions:

Chicago BeyLVA Miska Shatan

“Patriot” Red White and BlueRFR Polar ReignRFR Polar Star

RFR Silver CrescentRFR The IcemanSAA Snort N Blow

WWA Kurafi

JCW Rev’s Cajun Sundancer - MorganJericho’s Mr. Sterling - MorabMontego’s Thunder - Morab

Purchase half price breedings onlinestarting October 1st

Contact:

Rhonda Reese, General Manager

or

Jill Schroeder, Event Coordinator

Midwest Horse Fair®

920.623.5515

press@midwesthorsefair.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Feed expert serves up education at Midwest Horse Fair®The Midwest Horse Fair® will welcome feed consultant Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. to the April 15- 17,2011 event. Each year this equine expo, held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., bringsin an incredible array of top clinicians and exhibitors from all over the country. With the 2011theme of “StarGrazing,” the Midwest Horse Fair® will be another opportunity to let the stars of thehorse industry shine.

Based in beautiful rural Bayfield, Colo., Dr. Getty runs a consulting company, Getty EquineNutrition, LLC, through which she offers private consultations and designs customized feedingplans to promote horses' health, reverse illness, and optimize performance.

Dr. Getty has been called a “pioneer in free choice forage feeding,” and her articles andinterviews often appear in national and international publications. A former university professorand recipient of several teaching awards, she is a popular speaker, and is author of the book,Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, based on the premise that horses (and other equines) should be fedin sync with their natural instincts and physiology.

Horse owners and caretakers hungry for knowledge have several resources, offered by Dr. Getty,for dependable information on feeds and feeding: a growing library of articles and recordedlectures, quizzes to test your nutrition knowledge, plus a monthly e-newsletter, Forage for Thought,all available through her website (www.GettyEquineNutrition.com). Her teaching and advice arebased on sound science and her more than twenty years as a respected consultant and practitionerin the equine nutrition field.

Started in 1979, the Midwest Horse Fair® has been continuously growing, with a strong focus oneducation and high-quality entertainment for individual horse owners, families, and those whojust love horses. Over 500 exhibitors offer unique shopping and educational opportunities.

Demonstrations and ongoing entertainment, along with hundreds of clinics, seminars, and eventsthroughout the weekend, offers something for everyone.

The Midwest Horse Fair® is owned by the Wisconsin State Horse Council, Inc. All proceeds fromthe Fair are returned to the WSHC and are used to represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin, promote the equine through leadership, education, service andcommunication, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equineindustry.

For additional information, visit www.midwesthorsefair.com or contact the Midwest Horse Fair®

by phone at (920) 623-5515 or e-mail press@midwesthorsefair.com.

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Media Notes:

Contact Rhonda Reese or Jill Schroeder at 920.623.5515 to schedule interviews or photoopportunitiesVisit www.midwesthorsefair.com

Juliet Getty, PhD

Gold Medal TrailersP.O. Box 594

Merrill, WI 54452

Phone: 1-800-413-5639

Located on Hwy 51 north, Exit 211

Livestock TrailersLivestock Trailers

Horse TrailersHorse Trailers

Flatbed TrailersFlatbed Trailers

Utility TrailersUtility Trailers

www.goldmedaltrailers.comwww.goldmedaltrailers.com

New & Used Trailer Sales. Full service shop and parts department.

In the trailer business for 22 years with nationwide service and delivery network.

Hours:

Monday - Saturday 7:30 am - 5:30pm

For release: Immediate For information: Joy Meierhans (630) 557-2575

Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo set for November 20-21;Organizers ask horsemen to tell them what they want to learn

Organizers of the third annual Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo & HolidayMarket (November 20-21, 2010 at the Lake County Expo Center, Grayslake, IL) areasking people from all segments of the horse industry for suggestions on programming.

“We want to hear from competitors, professionals and those who make their living in thebusiness of horses, as well as recreational riders and those just getting into horses,” saidJoy Meierhans, who manages Expo for Horsemen’s Council of Illinois.

“HCI wants to build on the 50 different presentations offered over the two days of lastyear’s Expo,” Meierhans said, “which covered such wide-ranging topics as ‘Whatgenomics can tell us about health and disease’ and ‘Nutritional product claims vs. fact-based research’ to ‘Overcoming fear by building confidence’ and ‘Equestrian travel –discovering the world upon a horse.’”

“As always, Expo will no t have horses on site, but it will feature leading trainers,nutritionists, animal scientists, veterinary specialists and researchers in the forefront ofequine understanding,” Meierhans said.

To see a complete list of last year’s programming, representative of the type ofprogramming Expo will continue to offer in 2010 and in years to come, go tohttp://www.horsemenscouncil.org/Expo09/ and find the programming plus a list ofparticipating vendors.

Steve Kenyon, communications specialist for the University of Wisconsin’s Collegeof Agricultural and Life Sciences, called last year’s Expo “the best equestrianeducation opportunity,” he’d ever se en. Kenyon and his wife participated in ahands-on session learning about leg wraps, “Different wraps for different reasons.”

Suggestions for Expo speakers and topics may be submitted online atwww.horsemenscouncil.org/expo. The web site also has a place to sign up for “Updates”to be emailed as Expo nears.

In addition to its extraordinary educational emphasis, Expo offers shopping for “allthings equestrian” across the new building’s 65,000 square feet of exhibit space.

Sponsored by Purina, hours for the all-breed Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo &Holiday Market are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Ticketswill be available online or at the door: Daily $8, Weekend $14.

Parking is free at the Lake County Expo Center, located west of I-94 at the intersection ofPeterson & Midlothian Roads in Grayslake.

As speakers and programming are finalized, information will be placed on the Expo website accessed through www.horsemenscouncil.org/expo.

072310

Weber RanchArabians

“Patriot”Red White and Blue

(Versace X Delphie by Aladdinn)Halter Champion

SCID Clear

Lyndon Station, WI608-666-2394

www.weberranch.net

RFR Polar Star(RD Five Star X Statia by Statistic)

Pure Russian Regional Champion SHIHCA Clear

Chicago Bey(NV Beau Bey X Eearth Angel

by NV Shalako)2008 Homozygous black colt

Available in 2011

Our 2011 Stallion lineup...

All Stallions$800 stud fee

Breeders Sweepstakes andMidwest Arabian Breeders Club

Nominated, LFG

Contact:Rhonda Reese, General Manager

or

Jill Schroeder, Event CoordinatorMidwest Horse Fair®

920.623.5515press@midwesthorsefair.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A search for the World’s Most Beautiful Horse

Does your horse have what it takes to be named the World’s Most Beautiful Horse? The MidwestHorse Fair®, one of the nation’s premier horse expos, and trainer Dennis Auslam, have teamed upand are sending out a casting call in their search for the World’s Most Beautiful Horse. This contestwill be based on beauty and the graceful movement of the horse.

The World’s Most Beautiful Horse contest is open to all breeds of horses and all horse ownersworldwide. While the search initially will begin with a photo contest and public votes via theInternet, the semi-finalists will be invited to the 2011 Midwest Horse Fair®, April 15-17, 2011 atthe Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis.

The red carpet will be rolled out at the 2011 event with the theme of “StarGrazing.” The stars ofthe horse world will shine with the many high-quality clinicians, exhibitors, and events that areplanned for the 2011 Midwest Horse Fair®.

To be a part of this inaugural event, horse owners can submit a photo of their most beautiful horsealong with an application and a $25 entry fee. Applications need to be received by the December1, 2010 deadline. The maximum number of horses that may be entered by any owner is 10.

Photos will be posted online, and the public will be able to vote for their favorite entries. A panelof judges will also hold equal weight in selecting the semi-finalists in the World’s MostBeautiful Horse contest. The number of contestants invited to the Midwest Horse Fair® event willbe based on the number of entries received. Online judging ends February 1, 2011.

The semi-finals will be held during the Midwest Horse Fair®, and there will be an additional $50fee for any horse chosen to compete. This fee will include stall space and two weekendadmission passes. Each applicant must agree to be available during the Midwest Horse Fair® toprovide interviews, and photo opportunities.

This second stage in the contest will be based exclusively on the parameters of beauty and gracefulmovement during the arena competition. A distinguished panel of judges and electronic textmessage voting from the audience will select the top six finalists.

These top six finalists will compete in a five-minute freestyle championship performance.Finalists must supply their own music and props. The winner, who will be chosen by adistinguished panel of judges and electronic text message voting from the audience, will be namedthe World’s Most Beautiful Horse. Cash and product prizes will be given to the top three horsesincluding a minimum of $3,500 grand prize, $1,000 reserve and $500 third place. These cash prizesmay increase based on the number of entries received.

So, do you still think your horse has the “right stuff?” Applications for the World’s Most BeautifulHorse are available online at www.midwesthorsefair.com. Entries can be submitted online or bymail. Take a walk down the red carpet and show the world that your horse has celebrity status.

The Midwest Horse Fair® is owned by the Wisconsin State Horse Council, Inc. All proceeds fromthe Fair are returned to the WSHC and are used to represent and foster a unified equine industry inWisconsin, promote the equine through leadership, education, service and communication, andto take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry.

For additional information, visit www.midwesthorsefair.comor contact the Midwest Horse Fair®

by phone at (920) 623-5515 or e-mail press@midwesthorsefair.com

.Media Notes:

Contact Rhonda Reese or Jill Schroeder at 920.623.5515 to schedule interviews or photoopportunitiesVisit www.midwesthorsefair.com

COME RACE WITH US!!

Open Horse Races for everyone13 years or older!!!

Any horse, registered or not, can run

Junior racing division is for kids 13-17

Adult races 18 years or older

Junior & Adult races are 1/2 mile

Held this year during theRichland County Fair

Richland Center, WIFriday, September 10 th

3 pm start time

Warm ups and pre-qualifications start at 11 amRequirements: Helmets, safety vests, boots, long sleeve shirts

And you must carry your own health insurance (Adults)Junior riders require signature of both parents on release forms

2-5 horses per raceEntry Fees: Juniors $25

payout structure to be determined Adults: $100 Payouts 1st-5th

Amateur Racehorse Representativesof Wisconsin

www.arrowrace.com608-666-2394

Local to Richland Center call 538-3499

M i d w e s t E q u i n eO n l i n e

U p c o m i n g E v e n t s

September 2: Wazee Riders Summer Gymkhana Series, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, BlackRiver Falls, WI 715-964-210710: Amateur Racehorse Reps. Of WI. Annual Races, Richland County Fair, RichlandCenter WI. Races start at 3pm. 608-666-239416: Wazee Riders Summer Gymkhana Series, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, BlackRiver Falls, WI 715-964-210719: Final Game Show for Wazee Riders Summer Gymkhana Series, Jackson Co.Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, WI 715-964-2107

October 2: MABC Futurity Endurance Competition: During Draw A Rama, Palmyra, WI. 15mile novice. www.arabianbreedersclub.net or Sandy 608-666-23947-9: ASHAM Fall Horse Show, Michigan State University Coliseum, East Lansing, MIwww.asham.org for more info.

C l a s s i f i e d s

Available advertising section options: Horses For Sale, Tack, Vehicles and Trailers, Stallions,Boarding, Training, Lessons, Real Estate, Equine Services, Miscellaneous and To Give Away

Horses For Sale:16 year old Pure Polish Bay Arabian mare. Bask/Aladdinn granddaughter, excellent producer,

open and broke $1000. Linda 608-963-11772 year old big Chestnut PB Arabian filly. Excellent Hunter/Jumper or Endurance prospect.

$800 Linda 608-963-1177Shahcagos Loni : a lovely 12 yr old Bay Purebred Arabian mare. She is sired by the famous

National Champion Shahcago, son of the great Bey Shah+. Loni is a proven broodmareand has had 6 months training in natural horsemanship and is easy to handle, with goodmovement and refined head and neck. Asking $3900. Kirsch Sportross Gestuet 608-538-3499

NADYA: a double registered 2000 Arabian/Trakehner mare by the Donau Wind son Pikor, ahalf brother to Abdullah. She is a powerful mare with a calm attitude. Asking $4900 open$6900 in foal to Blitz and Donner. Kirsch Sportross Gestuet. 608-538-3499

Equine Services:Farrier: Jeff Garrett. Professional hot and cold shoeing, and corrective hoof care. Years of

experience. Serving Wisconsin Dells, Wi area and beyond. 608-366-1993 Located inSparta, WI

AtoZ Farrier Services 608-623-2888 John Adametz, On time and dependable Farrier servicesJohn’s Theory: “Treat each horse as if he or she’s the only one you’ve got to work on allday.” Visit our website at www.Atozperch.com to learn about our upcoming clinics,Barefoot Trimming for Novices, Proper Harnessing & Horse Driving, and Yoga for HorseLovers.

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