Utah Quarter Horse Association Kicks Off Horse Race Season with Fun for the Family
Salt Lake City, Utah ? Get ready to make tracks to the Laurel Brown Equestrian Park in South Jordan to witness the fastest sport on earth. The Utah Quarter Horse Association (UQHA) prepares to kick off its 2005 racing season with five race days in Utah, running April 30th ? June 18th.The UQHA is introducing a number of new family-focused activities to entertain and educate attendees on Quarter Horse racing. Features include kids stick horse races, kids foot races, and free race track orientation tours. In addition, the UQHA will hold dog races on two separate race days.Another race season feature is Youth Day, a program held on June 18th that encourages awareness and participation in Quarter Horse racing activities for high-school aged kids. Participants will learn how to care for horses, witness race preparations, and discuss riding tips with the jockeys."We are pleased to offer a number of new programs and activities for horse race fans this year," said , UQHA Director.
"It will allow us to better serve the fans, educate people on Quarter Horses, and of course show people how exciting horse racing can be."The popularity of horse racing has increased significantly over the past several years. It is now one of the most widely attended spectator sports in the United States. Especially popular in the southwestern United States, Quarter Horse racing takes place at tracks, county fairs, and rodeos. As the name implies, Quarter Horses compete at distances of generally 440 yards (0.4 km), in sprints that last approximately 20 seconds.The UQHA Horse Races will be held at the Laurel Brown Equestrian Park in South Jordan, located at 10800 South 2200 West. General Admission is $4.
Children four and under get in free when accompanied by an adult. 2005 UQHA Race Schedule - Utah:Gates open - 10:30 a.m., Post Time: 12:00 noonApril 30th, 2005May 7th, 2005May 21st, 2005June 6th, 2005June 18th, 2005The UQHA is currently offering race sponsorships to companies looking to assist the racing community and reap the benefits of race day exposure. Sponsorship contact: Amy Hall, 801-518-1562.About the Utah Quarter Horse Association (UQHA)The purpose of the UQHA is to develop positive participation in Quarter Horse activities in Utah with cooperation from the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). The UQHA's goal is to promote and stimulate the racing events, shows, youth activities, trail rides, sales and ownership of Quarter Horses. The Utah Quarter Horse Association encourages sportsmanship and family values in all activities.
For ticket information please call 801-518-1562 or email Amy Hall at uqhaamy@msn.com or visit http://www.uqhra.com. ###.
American Paint Horse
The American Paint Horse is a breed of horses which are known for having a percentage of white hair over skin combined with another color. This color pattern is one of the most important characteristics of this breed. The American Paint Horse Association is one of the largest breed register centers in the US.
Every American Paint Horse has white hair combined with some other color found in horses. This includes brown, black, tan, or gray. American Paint horses are related to the American Quarter Horse, and share the same ancestors.
The markings on these horses can be anywhere on its body. Like the Quarter Horse, American Paint Horses are known for their speed and athletic qualities.
Strict requirements are necessary in order to register these horses. Both the sire and dam have to be registered in the APHA and the club for Thoroughbreds. At least one of the parents of the horse being registered must be an American Paint Horse. It is also important...
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Horse Racing Betting, a Beginners Guide (Part 1)
So you want to bet on the horses but you haven't got a clue where to start. You look at the form but at this stage the numbers don't mean a thing. Well listen up as what I'm about to tell could result in a few winners today.First things first, ignore the jockeys silk (There nice colours, So What!) and don't try and pick a cool sounding name.Right now I've got that off my chest let me tell you a few things you need to take into account;Look at the jockey who is riding the horse and look at the trainer of the horse. There will also be a section that say's ?top jockeys' and ?top trainers'. Make sure you pick a good trainer and then second to that a good jockey.The next factor to take into consideration is those little form numbers at the side of the horses name, what your looking for are 1,2 and 3's these mean first, second and third in a race and if it has a few on these it's last five races it's in form and should stand a good chance to run well.So now we should have a horse with a good...
Horse Racing Betting, a Beginners Guide (Part 1)
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NW horse magazine takes reins to fill vacant market niche
Buying or selling a horse is the business of Hoofbeat magazine, Washington and Oregon's leading resource for advertising horses for sale or wanted by equestrians throughout the Northwest.
It has recently assumed the inside lane as it leads the way for matching buyers and sellers of horse related products and services.???With 12,000 copies distributed and a growing circulation every two months, publisher Ward Homola knows what sells a horse.
"If you can get a good look at the full horse and a feel for its size, strength and unique traits, you will get more people to respond to your advertisement," said Ward.
"That, with easily accessible contact information and quick responses to caller's questions is how to sell a horse."
That is why Hoofbeat is the only classified advertisement of its kind to offer full-color photographs on high quality paper throughout its entire catalog, instead of only on the cover.???Hoofbeat offers its advertisers several different...
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Horse Race Handicappers Cash Winning Tickets at the Racetrack Using New Thoroughbred Horse Racing Systems and Methodologies Publication
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