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Booth
M. Malone Named "Official Artist" of the USET
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Gladstone,
NJSeptember 5, 2002The United States Equestrian Team
(USET) has commissioned artist Booth Malone to create a series
of paintings depicting action specific to each of the Teams
seven disciplines. The paintings will be completed in 2003 and
displayed at USET headquarters in Gladstone, NJ, site of the Bayer/USET
Festival of Champions competitions each summer.
Malone,
50, of Midland, GA, is an internationally acclaimed equestrian
artist. His work is appreciated and collected by horse lovers
on both sides of the Atlantic. His work is on permanent display
at the U.S. Pony Club headquarters, Lexington, KY. He is represented
by Frost & Reed Gallery, LTD in London.
A
graduate of Auburn University, he is an award-winning member of
The American Academy of Equine Art (aaea.net) in Lexington, KY.
Whether the subject is stakes racing at Saratoga Springs or a
local Pony Club meet, Malone's forte is horses in motion. He is
adept at depicting the athleticism and nuance found in all varieties
of equestrian sport. The next exhibition of his work is November
12, at Frost & Reed Gallery, St. James', in London.
The United States Equestrian Team is a non-profit organization
that selects, trains, equips and finances equestrians of the highest
possible standard to represent our country in major international
competition, including the Olympic Games and the World Championships.
To accomplish this, the USET seeks out and nurtures the development
of talented athletes - riders, drivers and horses - and provides
the support and guidance they need to help them attain their fullest
potential. For more information on the USET, please call (908)
234-1251, or visit USET ONLINE at www.uset.org
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