LOCAL BARNS AND GROUPS TO PARTICIPATE IN ULCERGARD BARN NIGHT COMPETITION AT THE WAHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
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Date Added: 9/28/2007
Each year the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) invites groups from local barns and organizations to compete for top prizes at the Thursday Barn Night! This year's Barn Night is sponsored by Merial, the maker of ULCERGARD® (omeprazole), the only FDA-approved product proven to prevent stomach ulcers in horses. ULCERGARD Barn Night is one of the most popular events of the WIHS and will draw thousands of horse enthusiasts from the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia regions.
New this year are four contests that take place prior to the start of ULCERGARD Barn Night. Competitors can get a jump on the fun by entering the "Name the Mascot Contest," "Create a WIHS Derby Hat Contest," "Essay Contest" and "Design a Ring Wall Banner Contest." Entry forms, which can be downloaded from http://www.wihs.org/event/special_barn.cfm, must be sent to the WIHS Office and postmarked by September 30, 2007.
Events and contests taking place during the evening of ULCERGARD Barn Night are the "Grand Champion Barn" contest, the Kawasaki Mule giveaway and the announcement of the four new contest winners. The "Grand Champion Barn" title will be awarded to the group who has the highest number of participants and best demonstrates spirit, creativity and enthusiasm. Groups will win chances for the Kawasaki Mule giveaway based on the number of attendees in their group. One chance will be entered for every 10 participants in a group.
In addition to the Kawasaki Mule, prizes for the 2007 ULCERGARD Barn Night include four muck buckets full of barn and stable supplies (over $500 value each), courtesy of The Loft at Meadowbrook, and a custom made saddle cleaning stand from Georgetown Stable Outfitters. Competitors will also have the chance to win random giveaways throughout the evening.
To add to the evening's festivities, attendees are invited to walk the Gambler's Choice course with select riders, garner rider autographs and win a variety of prizes and merchandise.
WHEN: Thursday, October 10, 2007
7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Verizon Center
601 F St, NW
Washington, DC 20004
NOTE: Media interested in covering the event should contact Kristi Betz or Nicole Halsey, Weinberg Harris & Associates, at 410-427-0123 ext. 225/232 prior to Monday, October 8, 2007 or via cell phone at 443-823-9034 and 443-797-7674, respectively, during the week of October 9 - 14, 2007.
About The Washington International Horse Show (www.wihs.org):
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization benefiting local and national charities, is a world-class championship event, drawing leading equestrian riders from around the nation and the world. Each year riders participate in qualifying shows to earn the honor of riding at the WIHS. The WIHS welcomes more than 600 horse and rider duos to compete to win some of the most coveted and prestigious awards in the world, including more than $400,000 in prize money. The show takes place every October in Washington, DC, attracting the attention of the equestrian world, non-equestrian world, celebrities and politicos alike with events such as show jumping, dressage, barrel racing and terrier races. October 2008 will mark the 50th anniversary of the WIHS.
The Washington International Horse Show is supported by the following 2007 sponsors: Salamander Hospitality, LLC, Hidden Trail Farm, LLC, John Ingram, FTI Consulting, Inc., The Davis Family, Merial, LTD (UlcerGard), Canadian National Railway Company (CN), Monarch International, Gotham North, St. Michelle Wine Estates, Lynn Ellen Rice & Last Name Left Productions, Pat Carleton & The Cottonwood, Ltd., the King-Kaplan Family, Monica & Hermen Greenberg, Pedigree/Masterfoods, Crawford Communications, Ahmed Alali, Shalanno Farm, Tara Management, Tad Coffin Performance Saddles, Halstrum, LLC/Lubrisyn, Brooke Carmichael McMurray-Fowler & Pam Carmichael Keenan, JPC Equestrian, Betty & Ernie Oare, Berkley Underwriting Partners, LLC & EMO Insurance Agency, Inc., The Reid Family, Hillary Stiff & Chris & Nalini Rogers, Platinum Performance, Far Niente Stables, LLC, Texas Pacific Group, AEGON, Cornell University, The Dobbs Group, The Gali Family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pollin, The Kohan Family, Keshishian Family, Goutal Family, Champion Shavings, EquiFit, Inc., Charles Owen & Co., Sheila C. Johnson, Katherine Bradley, McGuire Woods and Horse Watch.
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