The Nation's Premiere Equine Exposition & Equestrian Gathering
Pomona, California
January 29-February 1, 2009
Arabian
Horse Association Youth Pavilion
Stone Horses® Celebrity Horse Showcase
These
famous horses will be on display in the Celebrity Horse Showcase each day of the event
during published trade show hours. There will also be meet-and-greet sessions for
each horse. Please refer to the clinic & seminar schedule for days and times.
Nevada Joe
Tequila Sunrise
...And more to be announced!
Nevada Joe Bay Mustang gelding
Owned
by
Diane Purcelli
of
Shooting Star Ranch
Nevada Joe, a wild mustang that was adopted from the Federal Bureau of Land Management in 2001 in Kearney, NE. Upon his adoption, the Wild Horse Project had teamed up with Wahl Clipper Corporation. Nevada Joe was then brought to Sterling, IL and trained to become a member of equine society. Horse enthusiasts followed Joe's extraordinary progress for twelve consecutive months in the page of Horse Illustrated Magazine in the year 2002. Currently, Nevada Joe resides in Darby, MT at Shooting Star Ranch and has been trained as a therapeutic riding horse for equine assisted activities. He is the Official Horse Ambassador for the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), and travels across the country teaching about therapeutic riding. Nevada Joe is truly an American Living Legend.
Tequila Sunrise 12-Year Old Chestnut Mare
Rare American Walking Pony Sunny is the only American Walking Pony in the Western Half of the United States
Owned by
Corren Tyler
of
Walk 'n Rhythm Farm
Sunny, also known as Tequila Sunrise, was born in Arizona and was raised as a true Southern California gal. She was brought to Hemet by her breeder Wanda, at the side of her dam (Summer Sunshine) and with her sire (Park's King George). Sunny started out as a Western Pleasure Pony and did parades with Wanda. She then found her self few years later as a little girl's western mount doing barrel racing, pole bending, gymkannaha and trail riding. In time, Sunny became the unwanted ratty pony in the backyard until her beloved human photographer, Corren, came across an advertisement in the local horse trade paper. It was 'love at first sight' - Sunny and Corren became a team.
While it took trying out a couple different stables, it wasn't until she cam to 'Proud Horse Stables' of Southern California that she felt at home. In the hands of trainer Bob Wise, she showed the ability of this rare breed to be trained quickly by pulling a cart. This was done in three hours with no previous training! Sunny meets every new challenge with confidence and a true competative spirit. Showing the true versatility of the breed, she also jumps, enjoys herding/driving sheep, obsticle courses, and mentors a young girl. Her favorite treats are Purina's Nicker Maker's (also a sponsor of this little pony).
Sunny's looking forward to making her National Debute at Equine Affaire 2009 as the Official California Ambassador of the American Walking Pony Association, representing her breed with pride. A live action TV Series, board game, and collectable model are already in her plans. Additionally, she supports Children With Out A Voice USA...and this little girl is JUST getting started.
For more information about the Youth
Pavilion, Please contact:
Karin Brennan, Youth Pavilion & Advertising Coordinator
(740) 845-0085 ext. 112 or Email
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