FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 3, 2010

Horze To make  a Splash as Equine Extravaganza Presenting Sponsor

Doswell, VA: Equine Extravaganza announced today that HORZE, Europe's fastest growing outfitter for equestrian sports merchandise, will join the festivities as presenting sponsor of the 2010 Equine Extravaganza, Doswell, VA, October 29–31. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Horze as our presenting sponsor,” said Equine Extravaganza President Vicki O’Hara. “Horze brings their own unique brand of excitement and energy to our already action-packed event. They are an innovative company and make a splash wherever they go.” 

Horze, known for their fashion-forward line of equestrian clothing, rousing fashion shows, and lively dance music in their exhibit area, offers Equine Extravaganza attendees a shopping experience to remember in the Horze Annex, which will house the Horze Arena and 5600 sq. ft. of exhibit space dedicated to their exciting line of products. In addition to their new fall and winter line, Horze will offer a special clearance section, always a favorite of expo attendees.

This partnership is especially synergetic for this mid-Atlantic horse expo and the innovative Horze because of their mutual connection to Secretariat. Equine Extravaganza takes place at The Meadow Event Park, birthplace of Secretariat, with many exciting reminders of this great horse on site, including his original foaling shed. And Horze recently co-sponsored a pre-celebration of the new Disney movie, Secretariat, and will continue to promote the Secretariat connection as they are joined by the Secretariat Foundation who will offer Secretariat memorabilia and to share information about this great horse with Equine Extravaganza attendees. 

Horze will participate in a variety of Equine Extravaganza special events throughout the weekend, including the Denim and Diamonds Clinician Dinner on Friday evening, which will include a special tribute to Secretariat and a Horze fashion show. Attendees will be able to mingle with their favorite clinicians, view Secretariat’s Triple Crown races, have the chance to chat with the Publisher and the co-author of Secretariat’s Meadow followed by a book signing, listen to the music of Bobby Plough and Tommy Jennings: A Tribute to Waylon, and bid on clinics and other valuable prizes in the silent auction to benefit the Museum of the Virginia Horse. Tickets for the dinner are $45.00 and are available on our website at www.equineextravaganza.com.

Other special events throughout the three days include an All-Women Trainer Challenge, Horse Rescue Initiative and Adoption Showcase, talent competition, celebrity horses, live music, a Cowboy Cook-Off, breed parades, and much more.

About Horze
Horze offers horses and horse owners around the world an exceptional value for their money. As both producer and distributor of their products, and with their own production plants around the world, they are able to deliver top quality products at exceptional prices. Their continued growth affirms that their products and solid pricing approach are well received in the international arena.

About Equine Extravaganza

Equine Extravaganza is a must-attend event for the horse owner, horse lover, or even the casual horse enthusiast–and now it’s for dog lovers, as well! The 6^th annual Equine Extravaganza, the Mid-Atlantic’s biggest horse happening, is three days of everything equestrian­­–trick horses, breed parades, 100+ clinics, demonstrations, seminars, horse adoption showcase, talent competition, kids activities, shopping, a Cowboy Cook-Off, live music, a beer and wine garden, and loads of equestrian fun.

Equine Extravaganza Sponsors

In addition to Horze, Equine Extravaganza's 2010 sponsors include Dubarry of Ireland, Suncoast Bedding, Southern States, Mid-Atlantic Horse, Saddle-Up Clothing Company, Nutramax Laboratories Inc., Light 'N Lasting Vinyl and Jumps and Dressage Equipment, Ariat, Circle Y Saddles, Mountain Feather Originals, Vulcan Materials Company, Rod's Western Wear, Champion Saddlery, HorseCity.com, Alexander Insurance and Risk Management, Aussie Gear, Bayco Finishline Fence, Blue Seal Feeds, Colonial Farm Credit, E3Live For Horses, Equimax/Bimeda, Inc., Equissentials, HorseTech, Koetter and Smith, McCauley Bros. Feeds, Royal Wood Shavings, Rockin' J Horse Stalls, Sign Barn, The Stagecoach West, Valley Vet Supply, Virginia Horse Industry Board, Weller and Associates Insurance.

Hours
Friday:         9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday:     9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday:       9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 

Daily Admissions
Adults: $15, Children 5–11: $5, Children 5 and Under: Free
Special "Giving Back" revenue program for non-profit clubs and associations.

For more information on Equine Extravaganza, visit our website at www.equineextravaganza.com or call our corporate office at 410.349.9333.

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Equine Extravaganza®, a production of Maryland-based Moonlark, Inc., is a comprehensive, all-breed, all-discipline expo, and is one of the largest of its kind on the East Coast. The sixth annual event will be held in the fall of 2010, and will feature hundreds of the country’s top equine vendors, sponsors, clinicians, performers, and professionals.