July 2008
Celebrating True Horse Power
ETI National Horse Show & Convention
Various dates from July 19- Aug. 2 at various locations in Los Angeles.
Equestrian Trails, Inc., is the hub for recreational riding in the Los Angeles area. Its annual Horse Show and Convention celebrate almost all of the many ways in which it is possible to enjoy owning and riding
a horse.
The multi-day horse show begins July 19 with gymkhana at the Arroyo Simi Equestrian Center and driving classes at Martinez Arena in Burbank. On Sun., July 20, it’s the Invitational Trail Trials at Gabrielino Park near Hansen Dam. The action, and we do mean action, moves to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center starting on Thurs., July 24. Through Sun., July 27, it’s the Jr. Ambassador Horsemanship test, the western, hunter/jumper, english and trail classes and on Friday, the famous Chili Cook Off and Silent Action.
Visit www.etinational.com to get the full schedule and get ready to participate in or watch a lot of fun and exciting equestrian competition.
Weave Yourself a Wonderful Day
Tapestry Meadows Equine Day
Sat. Aug. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Plan on a full day of educational and fun activities during Tapestry Meadows’ Equine Day. Located in San Diego County’s Valley Center, the boarding and training facility has lined up a slate of presentations on acupuncture, equine healing modalities, nutrition, chiropractic, homeopathy, dentistry, massage and saddle fit. Dr. Myk Bray and Nancy McNary, MA, will offer their Kinetic, Integrated, Equine, Postural Balance (KIEP Balance) system; Steve Holt will present a clinic on performance, pleasure and everyday safety and control; and there will be a session on training difficult trailer-loaders.
Jill Beltran’s equine art will be available, raffle prizes will be announced every half-hour, there’s a chance to win free advertising on www.sporthorse.tv and the REINS Tack Shack will have its donation station on hand. Jamie Lund plans to present a dressage demo, and Tony Munoz is ready with roping tricks and entertainment.
Sponsors of this event include California Riding Magazine, www.sporthorse.tv, Mary’s Tack, Performance Horse Supply, REINS, Udder Feed Store, R Hay & Grain, www.hayguy.com, Terry’s Hay & Grain, Excelsior Leather Repair, www.smoothrunequine.com, Avon rep Sarah Grace, Matthews Veterinary Service and Creekside Veterinary Service.
See www.tapestrymeadows.com for a map and the Equine Day schedule!
The Art of the Show
Menlo Charity Horse Show
Aug. 5-10 in Atherton
As usual, the entries for the now 38-year-old Menlo Charity hunter/jumper show have been sold out for some time. But even if you can’t compete there are plenty of reasons to go to this venerable event. Great jumping from the ponies to the Grand Prix, exciting Hunter competition on the Menlo Circus Club’s grass polo field and dining and shopping opportunities galore are the obvious attractions. Social opportunities abound at Menlo, which has been the Nor Cal Hunter/Jumper Assn’s top ranked show nearly forever.
Art is always a big part of Menlo, with the naming of its annual featured artist a big part of the hoopla building up to opening day. This year, Elin Pendleton of Riverside is Menlo’s official artist. Her painting, To the Ring, will be featured on all horse show entry books, posters, invitations, tee shirts, mugs and the event’s program. A 24” by 36” giclee print of this work will be auctioned off at the Friday evening Sponsors Dinner and party.
Pendleton is a member of the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art, co-president of the Women Artists of the West, and a signature member of the National Acrylic Painters Association. Her works, which capture the beauty and natural movement of the horse, hang in collections across the USA, as well as in Tokyo, Japan and have been featured in numerous fine arts publications.
Menlo proceeds benefit the Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired which serves blind and visually impaired residents of San Mateo, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. Last year’s event raised $470,000.
The show is expected to grow both in the number of participants and sponsors. Seven hundred world-class riders and their horses will be competing in three separate arenas, two of which are on the grass of the polo field. Daily general admission is $10 or $35 for a six-day pass. Children under 12 and seniors over 65 are admitted free.
For further information, please visit www.menlohorseshow.org or contact Nan Chapman at 650-701-0543.
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