Released on 6/24/2009
WHAT: Horses Horses Horses Gala
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday July 11 & 12
WHERE:
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
2220 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL, 34477
DESCRIPTION:
The "Horses Horses Horses" charity event will bring all manner of equestrian activities to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12.
Attendees will have the opportunity to see horses of all breeds, many trainers, gala entertainment by horses, a parade of breeds and more. The festivities will also include live music, food, door prizes, the chance to ride a Paso Fino, a Kids Zone and an ugliest dog contest. Twenty-two world champion trainers and horses will provide breed training demonstrations.
Admission costs $12 per day per person, with one child aged 7 and under admitted free per paying adult.
The weekend will benefit Horses N Heroes, a local charity that provides a positive outlet for at-risk youth through instruction in riding and experience caring for horses. Horses N Heroes is located just outside of Ocala in Citra, Fla.
More information about the event and the charity is available online at www.HorsesNHeroes.org.