| Road to the Horse to attract 6,000 this weekend |
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Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 10:45 pm
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Nearly 6,000 spectators will travel on March 6 and 7 to the Tennessee Miller Coliseum to see four of the world's top horse whisperers demonstrate their unique way of gentling a young horse and preparing it to be ridden.
The challenge is to take a young, virtually untouched American Quarter Horse and show the crowd how it can be "tamed" gently using proven, time-tested techniques and the knowledge of animal behavior science. Not only will the winner successfully form a partnership with his young charge but by Sunday afternoon, he will saddle and ride him through an obstacle course that many proven saddle horses couldn't complete without some faults.
The competitors are bound by the strong ethics of what is termed "Natural Horsemanship" usually using only a halter, lead rope and very simplistic aides. Each "clinician" must follow strict time restraints and adhere to a rigid code of conduct.
This year, Road to the Horse includes a new element: spectators at the event will vote for the competitor they believe has best earned the title of Road to the Horse Champion. Included in the souvenir program will be a break-down of judged elements for each segment of the competition; spectator votes will then be combined with the expert opinions of the official judges to determine the winner.
“What sets Road to the Horse apart is not only the quality of our competitors, colts and judges, but the education level of our audience,” said Tootie Bland, owner and producer of Road to the Horse. “While industry leaders grace the arena floor as our official judges, sitting in our stands we have horsemen and women with years of horse experience. It is only natural that we tap into that great resource.”
To secure your spot as an audience judge, please visit www.roadtothehorse.com or call (877) 772-5425 to purchase your tickets. For more information, please contact Road to the Horse at (325) 736-5000 or at press@roadtothehorse.com.
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