Equine Extravaganza Welcomes Dressage Icon Jose Mendez and Retired Racehorse Training Project Founder Steuart Pittman to the 2010 Line-Up. June 30, 2010: This year’s Equine Extravaganza will be an affair to remember! Along with our celebrated cast of horse industry greats including Julie Goodnight, Colleen Kelly, Kenny Harlow, Charles Pelham, Brock and Leisha Griffith, Scott Purdum, Richard Shrake, and many more, we are pleased to welcome to our 2010 line-up–renowned dressage trainer Jose Mendez and respected horseman and trainer Steuart Pittman! Mr. Mendez, a Spanish-trained Dressage Master, and former rider and trainer for the Spanish Royal School of Equestrian Art has trained and competed worldwide. Equine Extravaganza is proud to add this Grand Prix rider to our prestigious cast of equine experts presenting clinics and demonstrations throughout the weekend. Mr. Mendez’s clinics will address the needs of all levels of dressage riders. “We are excited to have Jose as a presenter this year,” said Program Director Rachael O’Hara. “His dressage expertise is unparalleled and he a great deal to offer and share with our attendees.” Jose Mendez is not the only newsworthy addition to the Equine Extravaganza educational program. Steuart Pittman, a popular and respected eventing clinician at previous Equine Extravaganzas, expands his educational scope as he shares his expertise in a new and valuable component of the event–the Retired Racehorse Training Project. As a long time champion of second careers for racehorses Steuart will highlight the many ways in which retired racehorses can be trained to excel in second careers as eventers, hunters, jumpers, and pleasure horses. In his clinics he will work with both the horse and rider to help develop a successful team. "Through educating riders and trainers in large numbers, we believe that demand for horses coming off the racetrack will increase," says Mr. Pittman. “They are talented athletes and make exceptional equestrian partners.” Rachel O’Hara stated, “Equine Extravaganza will include several clinics and seminars on Retired Racehorse Retraining throughout the weekend. Mr. Pittman will also incorporate former racehorses in his eventing clinics.” The Equine Extravaganza is an absolute must attend for the horse owner, horse lover, or even the casual horse enthusiast–and now for dog lovers, as well! There is truly something for everyone!
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