The Inaugural EQUITANA Asia Pacific
Art Awards
EQUITANA Art Exhibition - Bigger and Better in 2001!
EQUITANA Schools Program
Stars confirmed to appear in 'Specialist Panels'
EQUITANA Reining Masters
Who is John Lyons?
EQUITANA Art Gallery AND Art Awards
We invite you to enter the 1st EQUITANA Asia Pacific Art Awards for the chance
to receive a two page, full colour feature in the EQUITANA Official Souvenir
Program (20,000 copies produced), as well as have your artwork displayed free
of charge in the exhibition.
With an estimated attendance of 100,000+ visitors, EQUITANA is the perfect
vehicle for artists to display their work and develop business opportunities.
This exciting new element follows on from the success of the EQUITANA Art
Gallery in 1999. The Art Gallery will again be a special feature of EQUITANA in
November, creating a unique selling environment for artists.
Don't miss out on the chance to gain high visibility of your equine art, in
what is the largest gathering of horse lovers in the Southern Hemisphere. For
more information about the EQUITANA Art Gallery & Art Awards please contact
our office on (03) 9596 8744 or visit
www.equitana.com.au
EQUITANA Schools Program
This year EQUITANA has devised a special program for schools to be held on
Thursday 22 and Friday 23 November. The full day packages begin at 10.00am,
with the day divided into informative and interactive sessions designed for
student's aged between 12 - 18 years. Special packages are also available for
groups wanting to stay on for the evening entertainment, the MANE EVENT.
The Schools Program includes:
An introductory lecture featuring an Olympic Gold Medallist
An interactive demonstration by an internationally renowned educator A guided
site tour of the EQUITANA event
The afternoon is left free for the students to experience the exhibition and
competition elements of EQUITANA.
The cost of this program is only $10 per student (min. of 10 in group). This
includes daily admission to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Teachers are free
of charge (1 per 10 students).
For more information on the EQUITANA Schools Program or to request a booking
form, please contact either Samantha Thompson or Sarah Spencer on (03) 9596
8744 or visit www.equitana.com.au
SPECIALIST PANELS attract Aussie Stars
An exciting new element of the EQUITANA Education Program includes 'Specialist
Panels'. The aim of the panels is to bring professionals together in an
interactive forum to highlight and debate areas of interest. Speakers will
present their viewpoints and focus on personal experiences to present thorough
and entertaining discussions.
Top of the panel list is the Olympic Panel, which will feature high profile
equestrian athletes who have had Olympic and World success. The format will
allow each panelist to share experiences that influenced their sporting
development and lead up to the Olympics, as well as personal insights regarding
their participation in world events. Confirmed panel speakers include:
Andrew Hoy, three times Olympic Gold Medallist in Eventing.
Gillian Rolton, Eventing Gold Medallist.
Julie Higgins, Paralympic Gold Medallist.
EQUITANA Reining Masters
Come and see 25 of Australia's most skilled horse and rider combinations
compete for a prize pool of $15,000 in the EQUITANA Reining Masters.
This discipline displays the intricate movements required from the working
horse, and is judged on the speed, skill and attitude of the horse whilst
mastering a set pattern. Rider and mount combinations perform incredible spins,
sliding stops and roll backs at amazing speeds that have to be seen to be
believed!
The immense popularity of Reining was confirmed last year when it was chosen to
be a demonstration event at the Sydney Olympic Games. Come and see for yourself
why Reining is such a hit with the crowds.
Date: Thursday 22 November 2001
Venue: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Melbourne Victoria
Who is John Lyons?
John Lyons is the most recognised and respected trainer in the US. He has
effectively trained and solved problems with every breed of horse and every
riding discipline.
Why is John so successful?
John's practical and gentle "training without trauma" method, which
has had documented success around the world since 1981, produces amazing
results for all disciplines and levels of riding. Using only everyday equipment
such as halter, lead rope, bridle and saddle, John's conditioned responses
encourage willingness, softness and suppleness, that will stay with the horse
throughout its life.
Don't miss out on the chance to catch 'America's Most Trusted Horseman'
exclusively, in his first official visit to Australia.
Date: Wednesday 21 November
Time: 6.30pm - 10.30pm
Cost: $80 GST inclusive
For more information on John Lyons and his symposium (clinic) please click
here: http://www.equitana.com.au/news.ez?viewStory=54
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