Foundation Advisory Board includes T. Boone Pickens, Troy Aikman, Michael Blake, Jenny Craig, Mark Cuban, Jerry Jones, Chairman June Jones, Toby Keith, Roger Staubach, among others
November 13, 2009 (Stillwater, Oklahoma) – Businesswoman and philanthropist Madeleine Pickens and legendary businessman and financier T. Boone Pickens have announced “A Celebration of Our American Heritage,” an event to be held November 19th during pre-game and half time of the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys football game at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Details and information are available online at www.MadeleinesMustangs.org.
Among the highlights of “A Celebration of Our American Heritage” will be a performance by Western Music Hall of Fame inductee Michael Martin Murphey, who will sing his wild horse-themed Platinum recording, “Wildfire”. The event also will include a tribute to our Armed Forces, Native American Indian Tribes, Wounded Warriors, United States War Dogs Association, Vet Dogs, and the world-famous Black Dagger Parachute Demonstration team jumping in the game ball.
Color Guard presentations will be made by the Air Force, Army, Marine Corp and Navy, as well as the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, Creek Nation and Seminole Nation Native American Tribes. Three trained Mustangs, which Madeleine Pickens recently adopted, also will present colors, to salute and honor the Military and Native American tribes. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8862
The American Horse Publications (AHP) is conducting an Equine Industry Survey to gauge participation trends in the U.S. equine industry. In addition, the survey seeks to gather information regarding the most important issues facing the industry. Those eligible to participate in the survey are men and women, 18 years of age and older, who currently own, manage, or lease at least one horse and live in the United States.
The survey closes January 15, 2010.This study is anonymous; this means that no one, not even members of the research team, will be able to associate information you give with responses. When the survey results are tallied, only aggregated results will be presented. To take the survey click here>
Steffen Peters and Ravel (Photo Credit: HorseTalk.co.nz)
We caught up with Steffen Peters last weekend at a clinic in Prospect, KY and heard about how busy his life has become since his wins this year and his plans for next year with Ravel. He also shares his thoughts on Rollkur and the importance of basic training. Claartje van Andel reports from the Global Dressage Forum too where Steffen was warmly received for his riding and training. Listen in…
It’s quiz time with Karen O’Connor and Max Corcoran facing off against Boyd Martin and Shannon Kinsley. You don’t want to miss this battle of wits and good fun. Take a listen…
All about the exciting sport of Reining this week as we speak with Dan Wall, Executive Director of the National Reining Horse Association. Dan fills us in on how Reining will work at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Plus, we get an update from our Spotlight Reiner Lisa Coulter. Listen in…
2010 Radio Show Episode 64 – Reining Talk with Dan Wall & Lisa Coulter:
Guest: A fun update from our Spotlight Reiner Lisa Coulter. Looking good Lisa!
News: Para-Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce that Simone Williams Navan, Ontario has been hired as an Assistant Team Coach. Williams will be working closely with Para-Equestrian Canada’s National Team Coach Andrea Taylor, with key responsibilities in coaching short listed riders in Eastern Canada. More…
News: British show jumper Michael Whitaker made a dream return to top-class international competition on sunday when he took the first prize of about $50,000 for winning the Rolex FEI World Cup series in Verona, his second victory since returning from a drugs ban. Read more…
News: Along with tickets and accommodation, it seems like traffic and parking has been a red button issue at next year’s World Equestrian Games. To that end, Jim Downs, a traffic expert from Gameday Management Group, the Orlando, Florida company that has overseen traffic for the last ten superbowls, has moved his family to Lexington. More…
News: Here’s the video we mentioned from the recent Katydid CDE in Windsor, South Carolina, that you’ll enjoy. Gavin Robson, from Australia, but based in Ohio, took the lead after the dressage, and it looks like he’ll be joining his English based compatriot Boyd Excell here at the Horse Park in Lexington next autumn. He beat out Keady Caldwell, who has been one of the USA’s top pair’s drivers now driving a team.
The Kentucky Arts Council is seeking artists who would like to perform next year during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Applications from professional artists and community or school groups in all genres are being accepted by the Kentucky Arts Council through December 15th.
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