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Annual Bluebonnet Equine Rescue Horse Training Challenge


Rescue Horse Training Chal- lenge. The Challenge is put on by Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society to showcase the talents of its many rescues horses. “Many people believe rescue horses are used up or somehow damaged,” says Jennifer Wil- liams, President & Executive Director of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, “but the fact is there are some amazing horses in our organization. This event gives them the chance to show off what they can do – and hopefully find adopters willing to take them home and give them a chance.” The Challenge is a


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training competition that’s open to anyone who is willing to be- come an approved foster home for Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society as well as professional trainers. Contestants spend three months working with a horse from Bluebonnet and


lege Station, Texas - Equine victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment will be the stars at the 2nd


Annual Bluebonnet May 15, 2010; Col-


then show off the horse’s skills at the Bluebonnet Horse Expo on October 16, 2010 in Austin, Texas. Anyone wishing to participate who isn’t currently an approved foster home, can apply to become one at the same time they apply for the Challenge.


cludes categories for profes- sional trainers, experienced foster homes, novice foster homes and youth. Last year’s contestants ranged from novice horse handlers who had limited training experience to profes- sional trainers. All participants show off their horses in front of a panel of judges. Some con- testants show off saddle skills, some demonstrate tricks the horses have learned and others show off the horses’ skills in a halter and lead. The handlers will then be asked to take their horses over an obstacle course (either under saddle or in hal- ter).


combination will be scored on improvement from initial as-


bel canto farms By Ingrid Edisen


Underwriting and Corporate Support Manager for KMFA Classical 89.5 FM, is hosting a multi-tiered event at her Bel Canto Farms in Dripping Springs Saturday, July 10th


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During the day a classical dressage clinic will be taught by Reinhard A. Dorsch of San Antonio and catered by Silk Apron Catering. Then, the night will be filled with clas- sical music featuring winners of the 2010 KMFA Young


The Challenge in-


sessment, condition of horse, obstacle course, and presenta- tion/freestyle. Scores will be tabulated. The highest two scoring horse/trainer combina- tions in each division will be named Champion and Reserve Champion for their division. The division Champions and Reserve Champions will then do another 10 minute presen- tation, after which the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be chosen. The Grand Champion will be awarded $500 in cash. Each di- vision Champion and Reserve will receive non-cash awards. All horses who par-


ticipate in the Bluebonnet Res- cue Horse Training Challenge will be offered for adoption the day of the Challenge. Anyone wishing to


Each horse/trainer


participate in the Challenge can download an application at http://www.bluebonnetho- rseexpo.com or email jenn@ bluebonnethorseexpo.com or call (888) 542 5163 for more


information.


a day filled with music and horses Suzanne Warmack,


Musicians’ Competition and a special solo performance from Charles Prewitt, Cellist with the Austin Symphony. The event is designed to help support KMFA and also serve as a celebratory open house regarding her fifth year of operation as Bel Canto Farms.


In keeping with the


elevated senses of the guests who stand by supporting such a fine nonprofit entity as KMFA, local restaurants have also agreed to donate excellent din- ing fare.


For more informa-


tion about this gala, please contact Suzanne Warmack at suzannewarmack@yahoo.com or (512) 797-1178.


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are consuming the best of all worlds in regards to horseback riding, food, and music, the horses snug in their stalls at Bel Canto will enjoy their own hay and grain. As always, KMFA radio will be playing in the barn!


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