Wild Horse and Burro Events
We were asked by a few visitors to this site if we could post some "wild horse" activities. It seemed like a logical request, so here you go! There's not much here yet, but if you all keep us posted as to what's going on out there, we'll put it up on the web.
Sheryl Feit writes:
We have organized a group of mustang and burro owners to participate in
Equifest '98, which is being held May 16-17 in San Mateo, CA (between San
Francisco and San Jose, on the west side of the Bay). Equifest is a 2-day
equine expo featuring breed and training demonstrations, workshops,
seminars, and vendors. This is their second year, and I believe they are
hoping to eventually have Equifest become similar to the week-long Equitana
held in Kentucky.
Our goal in participating is to help expand public awareness about mustangs
and the Adopt-a-Horse-Program by providing information and exhibiting
formerly-wild horses. The BLM is joining us in the parades and
demonstrations and will be available at their booth for questions.
Here is a list of our mustang activities for this event:
1) Information booth - Sat and Sun, all day - will have available material
relating to the care and training of mustangs and burros: books for sale,
free information handouts, photo albums of adopters and their animals on
display. Staffed by volunteers who can answer questions and direct people
to various resources on mustangs and burros.
2) Parade - Sat and Sun, 12:00-1:00pm - Parade group of mustangs, in-hand
and under saddle, with an announcement referring people to our booth and
afternoon demonstrations.
3) Demonstrations - "Mustangs of America" - Sat, 4:40-5:30pm, and Sun,
10:10-10:40am
Program at this time entails:
a) Announcement of a brief introductory statement on the wild horse
program and the group exhibiting;
b) Individuals leading/riding their horse in the exhibition area one at a
time while the announcer reads a biography of that horse and rider
relationship (HMA origin, adoption date, activities, etc).
c) Our final demonstration is with a 5 year old dressage mustang. Levi is
nearly 17 hands high, has successfully competed at 1st Level, and is now
beginning 2nd Level. He is currently vying for the USDF Breed award,
sponsored by the American Mustang & Burro Association. His trainer will be
riding him in a freestyle routine set to music.
d) After the final demo, all horses and owners file back into the exhibit
area for a couple laps while announcer reads concluding statement.
e) Announcement inviting spectators to the outside rail for a
question-and-answer period with the owners and their horses.
The current list of volunteers and participants consists of listmembers
from the Wildhorses listserve group, AMBA members, individual wild horse
enthusiasts, and representatives of the Bureau of Land Management.
EQUIFEST '98 - MUSTANGS OF AMERICA
Participant List
1) Phil and Bigun - 5 yr old bay gelding (at liberty - opener)
2) Howard Wood (BLM) and Pinnochio - 9 yr old bay gelding (Western riding)
3) Phil and Abbey - 7 yr old bay mare (mounted patrol to music)
4) Deb and Native Son - 16h+ 3yr old perlino stallion (leadline, ground
driving)
5) Tiffany and Blackjack - 5 yr old black gelding (Western riding)
6) Joyce and Nuggett - 1 yr old buckskin filly (newly-adopted, leadline)
7) Linda and Boise - 5 yr old bay gelding (riding w/camping gear)
8) Laura and Macky - 11 yr old buckskin mare (riding w/camping gear)
9) Rachel (13) and Buddy - 6 yr old dark bay gelding (riding w/camping gear)
10) Shane and Blaze - 13 yr old sorrel gelding (riding w/camping gear)
11) Sheryl (14) and Sally - 7 yr old sorrel mare (barrels)
12) Deseret and Smoky - 4 yr old grulla gelding, domestic bred (Western riding)
13) Jessica (9) and Cheyenne - 15 yr old sorrel mare (English riding)
14) Sheryl and Sunny - 5 yr old palomino mare ("spook-proof" demo - tarp, etc)
15) Smokie and Jetstar - 6 yr old sorrel gelding (Western riding)
16) Arni and Princessa Lucia - 1 yr old grey jenny (burro - leadline)
17) Amanda (12) and Dusty - 3 yr old roan dun mare (leadline)
18) Anne and Levi - 16.2h+ 5 yr old bay gelding (freestyle dressage to music)
We are still seeking volunteers to assist the horse handlers with
preparations for both activities, and need more booth help as well.
Camping is available at no charge. Camping will be in one of the parking
areas. There are no hookups, but restrooms and water faucets are nearby.
Motorhomes, campers, horse trailer/camper combos, and tents are all welcome.
We are planning a get-together potluck for Saturday night. You are welcome
to join us - just bring a goodie to eat or drink, a chair, and of course
pictures of your mustangs and burros.
If you have any questions, you can contact me at the email address and
phone number below.
If you would like to see a schedule of the Equifest '98 activities,
double-click on this website address:
http://www.ecis.com/~whl/clo/equifest.html
If you have any questions, you can contact me at the email address and phone number below. Thank you, Sheryl Feit 805-434-0516 (eves and weekends)Email: sherylf@iptech.com (weekdays).
Sponsored by Middle Tennessee Mustang Assn., P.O Box 326, Cross Plains, Tn. 37049-0326
Entry fee $15......................No alcohol or drugs allowed!
Current Coggins papers required.
Plaques/Trophies for top ten places, youth rider and last rider in-and other prizes!
Certificates to be given for Completion and for Breed Association points.
Bring your horse out of winter hibernation and start conditioning with this
ride paced at 3.5 mph and covering 10-12 beautiful wooded miles along and
surrounding the Red River.
Coming from Guthrie Ky. on U.S.41, pass B.P. Station and then turn left onto Stateline Rd. (do not cross into Tn.) Stateline Rd. ends at the Sugarland Equine Facility.
Email GidupNwhoa@aol.com for more information.
Thanks, Mikey, for contributing this info.
No admission charges.
For event information, call 1-800-335-3895 or email kigermr@bendnet.com
The show runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00pm. Raffle tickets will be on sale the day of the show for a horse trailer and 2 Kiger colts. Tickets can also be pre-purchased.
For event information, call 1-800-335-3895 or email
kigermr@bendnet.com
Preregistration for the workshop is presently FULL. We are attempting to relocate the workshop to a larger facility in order to accomodate more participants. An adoption list and directions to the ranch will be provided in September.
Email whl@ecis.com if you have any questions.
Know of an upcoming event? Whether it's a show, clinic, adoption, "colt starting", etc... if it involves wild horses and/or burros, email us with the details and we'll post it!
