International Exhibition of Arabian Art and Artifacts Opens Soon

Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Presents “A Gift from the Desert”

LEXINGTON, KY (March 9, 2010) – The largest and most comprehensive collection of exotic Near Eastern and Arabian equine art and artifacts ever assembled will soon be on view when A Gift from the Desert: The Art, History and Culture of the Arabian Horse is presented May 29-October 15 in the Kentucky Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse – a Smithsonian Affiliate.

A Gift from the Desert will be the first major exhibition to explore the impact of the horse on Near Eastern civilization, with particular emphasis on the Arabian, the first true breed of horse.  It will concentrate on the Near East, covering the modern states of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Yemen, Kuwait, Bahrain, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Turkey, India and Iran.  It will begin with the arrival of the first horses in the Near East and culminate in the spread of the Arabian breed throughout the world and the renaissance of purebred breeding in its ancestral homelands today.

This breathtaking exhibition, presented by the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, will feature nearly 400 artifacts and works of art from 25 museums and private lenders including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Oxford University, Ashmolean Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art, National Museum of Warsaw, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, American Museum of Natural History, and many others.

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Tags: American Museum of Natural History, Arabian horse, equestrian community, International Museum of the Horse, Kentucky Horse park, Metropolitan Museum of Art, World Equestrian Games

Women’s Horse Industry Association Member Spotlights – March 5, 2010

Hi Everyone:

We get a lot of very cool new members. Here’s some WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY. Please check them out!

JENNIFER WILLIAMS
I’ve loved horses for a long time, starting with riding lessons when I was about 11.  I got my first horse a year later.  She was my great uncle’s old farm horse.  She put up with all kinds of foolishness from me – and was my best friend for the two years I had her.  Since then, I’ve ridden western pleasure, English pleasure (saddleseat), hunter pleasure, dressage and sidesaddle.  I currently have a reining prospect, a hunter pleasure horse, a country English pleasure prospect and two retired horses – all Arabians or half-Arabians. I got involved in rescue in 1998 and founded Lone Star Equine Rescue in the fall of ‘98. I ran Lone Star until 2005 when I and several others formed Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society.  We work with law enforcement officers throughout Texas and Arkansas to investigate reports of neglect and abuse, educate owners when possible and remove horses when necessary. I am a Certified Humane Investigator (through Code 3 Associations and the Law Enforcement Training Institute) and have a Masters and PhD in Animal Science from Texas A&M (emphasis on equine behavior, learning and welfare).  I am also president of the American Sidesaddle Association and a writer.  I have published in EQUUS, AQHA Journal, Young Rider, Chronicle of the Horse and others.  My first book, How to Start and Run a Rescue, was published a few years ago and my second book is currently with the publisher. Find Jennifer under Non-Profits in our member directory.

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Tags: equestrian community, Horse Training, marketing, Women's Horse Industry

Sidelines Magazine Partners with Queen City Classic for the Camden Spring Fling Debut

Sidelines Barn Book logo courtesy of Sidelines News

Harrodsburg, KY — February 25, 2010 — The list of supporters for the inaugural Camden Spring Fling show, April 7-11, continues to grow. Chairman Robert Hunt announced Sidelines Magazine, based in Wellington, FL. has signed on as sponsor of the Green Hunter Division as well as “official publication” for the event.

Established in 1988 and based in the winter hot spot of the horse show world, Sidelines remains at the fore front of the social scene, fashion trends, and news in the equestrian community. The publication is devoted to the personalities and lifestyle trends that comprise the exciting world of all things horse. Whether the readers’ interest lie with the thrills of show jumping, the grace of Dressage, the drama of Eventing, or the grit of Polo, Sidelines has something to intrigue everyone. From the latest news of equestrian sports to getting personal with favorite competitors or introducing emerging talents the publication brings readers an insight above and beyond.  The magazine also produces the wildly popular Barn Book, an extensive directory of anyone and anything an equestrian could ever need that now covers Florida (broken into two books, Central and South regions), North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the Mid Atlantic.

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Tags: Barn Book, equestrian competitions, equestrian disciplines, hunter/jumper, Show Jumping, Sidelines Magazine

Women’s Horse Industry Partners with “Speaking of Horses” TV Show

The Women’s Horse Industry Association, the largest business group in the world for women working in the horse industry has formed a partnership with the “Speaking of Horses” TV show.

Speaking of Horses TV is produced by well known equestrian announcer Wayne Williams and can be seen on channel 9411 (University TV) Saturday and Sunday Mornings at 10am EST and again twice on Wednesdays on the DISH network.

The WHIA will provide regular content for the programs including member spotlights, new product offerings, news from the members and the dates and times of all WHIA events. “We are very happy to have been able to partner with this show and feel that it will benefit both the show and our members from around the world. There are a lot of great women working in the horse industry with wonderful stories and products and this will give them a chance for some tremendous exposure,” states WHIA Executive Director, Catherine Masters. “Speaking of Horses TV is very pleased to join forces with WHIA in support of the horse industry through out the World,” states Williams.

Members who would like to provide content should send an email to Catherine Masters for consideration.

For additional information on Speaking of Horses, please visit Speaking of Horses TV or call 317-847-4887. For additional information on the WHIA, please visit Women’s Horse Industry Association or call (615) 730-7833.

Contact: Catherine Masters
(615) 730-7833

Tags: equestrian community, Speaking of Horses, Women's Horse Industry

Mustang Mania and the Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show Bring Standout Events to Georgetown Equine Expo

February 6, 2010 – Georgetown, Kentucky – The Georgetown Equine Expo, presented by the Kentucky International Equine Expo, LLC has announced two major events for the expo. The expo will take place September 24, 2010 to October 10, 2010 and will offer attendees a variety of things to do.

In addition to the equine exhibitors offering products and services and numerous equine related seminars, the expo will now include Mustang Mania and the Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

Mustang Mania will feature juried artists from the Bluegrass Region who will create eleven, one of a kind, life size fiberglass horses. Once completed these gorgeous collector Mustangs will be displayed around Georgetown, Kentucky throughout the summer of 2010. One of the mustangs will be a “Mystery Mustang” to be painted by a “Mystery Artist of World Wide Notoriety”. Then on September 15, 2010 the Mustangs will be gathered up and put at the Georgetown Equine Expo to be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the Auction and Gala Friday evening October 9, 2010. One hundred percent of the net proceeds of the auction will benefit the Scott County Council of the Arts, which supports 11 different art groups. Sponsorships are now open. Sponsorships include the horse, base and artist honorarium. Artists wishing to be considered should visit our website at www.KIEExpo.com/mustangmania2010.

The Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show is an event geared to the entire family. Full of costumed performers from around the country, the show brings the days of the Wild West to the arena. This show which was started by William Cody (Buffalo Bill) in 1882 has been thrilling audiences around the world for over a hundred years. The show will be held nightly starting at 7:00pm. To find out more about the Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, please visit www.KIEExpo.com/wildwestshow.com. The event is open to the public. The Admission fee is $10.00. Reserved seating $15.00. Children under 48″ $8.00.

For additional information on the Georgetown Equine Expo, please visit www.KIEExpo.com or call Founder and Director, Summer Frost at (859) 433-2628.

Tags: Buffalo Bill, Georgetown Equine Expo, Mustangs, Western, Women's Horse Industry