Road to the Horse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT
Road to the Horse
Owner/ Producer Tootie Bland
Ride the Remuda Productions
tootie@roadtothehorse.com
325-736-5000

Free Admission to Road to the Horse’s Shopping Extravaganza Sponsored by Prime Performance Nutrition, February 29, 2008

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., January 29, 2008- It’s time to shop, stock up and discover Road to the Horse secrets. Road to the Horse Owner and Producer Tootie Bland (of Noodle, Texas) opens the doors to Murfreesboro, Tennessee’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum Friday February 29, 2008 (4 to 7 p.m.) for a night of horse-themed shopping open to the public, sponsored by Prime Performance Nutrition (www.primeperformancenutrition.com), and loaded with more than 100 booths. Road to the Horse tickets not required; Shopping Extravaganza admission is free. Bonus: The fourth Road to the Horse clinician-a mystery until the day before the event-will be revealed during the free shopping night. The four competing clinicians (Chris Cox, Tommy Garland, Ken McNabb and the mystery contestant) will be available to sign autographs.

“We’ve pumped up the shopping experience once again,” Bland says. “Jewelry, art, conversion trucks and trailers, custom hats, top western clothing, horse health supplies–everything for horse lovers.”

Bland works with expert trade-show coordinator Ronda May (of Early, Texas) to create a fun-filled environment where Road to the Horse attendees can shop before and during the colt-starting event.

The official Road to the Horse booth will be larger than ever and offer logo wear such as crew and hooded sweatshirts, embroidered ball caps, hat and t-shirt combos, fleece outerwear, bandanas, bracelets, shirts for the competing celebrities to autograph. Adult and youth sizes will be available.

Directions:

The Tennessee Miller Coliseum is located at 304B West Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

I-24 East from Nashville …Take exit 76, turn left at the stop light onto Medical Center Parkway. Turn left onto Thompson Lane. Drive approximately 5 miles; Coliseum is on left.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT
Road to the Horse
Owner/ Producer Tootie Bland
Ride the Remuda Productions
tootie@roadtothehorse.com
325-736-5000

Press Credentials Available for Road to the Horse

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., December 10, 2007-Road to the Horse Producer and Owner Tootie Bland invites members of the press to attend the 2008 event to be held in Murfreesboro, Tennessee March 1-2, 2008. Defending champion Chris Cox (Mineral Wells, TX) returns to the round pens. He’ll meet a packed house at Murfreesboro’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum as he challenges newcomers Tommy Garland (Powhatan, VA) and Ken McNabb (Cody, WY) for prizes totaling over $15,000.

Watch four clinicians work horses at the same time-how does each trainer approach a similar horse differently? What different-yet-kind methods do they use to get the same results? And, most of all, what do these trainers know how to do that allows them to get so far with a horse in such a short amount of time? What’s the culture like as far as atmosphere, pressure, and the need to be relaxed so the horses respond well and the trainers accomplish the most possible?

The 2008 event is loaded with surprises. The mystery competitor will be named Friday before the event during the free shopping night. Look for a release about the soon-to-be-named clinician by 7:00 EST on February 29, 2008.

Please complete the Press Credentials Request Form, which can be downloaded at http://www.roadtothehorse.com/media/rtth2008_press.pdf, and return by February 1 or as soon as possible. Return to: press@roadtothehorse.com, FAX: 208-361-2049, 5811 Osman Rd., Cridersville, OH 45806

Get unprecedented behind the scenes access and insight into the thoughts of the 2008 Road to the Horse competitors as emcee, radio and TV Show host Rick Lamb interviews each competitor of the ultimate colt starting challenge on his show airing November 20 at 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm EST. Returning Champion Chris Cox (Mineral Wells, Texas) , Tommy Garland (Powhatan, Virginia), Ken McNabb (Cody, WY) will all sound off during the show on their strategy and preparations for the March 1-2, 2008 event in Murfreesboro, TN. An unnamed mystery competitor whose identity will be revealed at the event will be joining the three accomplished trainers on the day of the competition - but mums still the word on who the mystery competitor will be, though the horse industry is abuzz with guesses. The Horse Show with Rick Lamb on RFD-TV will air on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm Eastern and will re-air on November 21 at 9:00 am EST & November 25 at 8:00 am EST. The Horse Show with Rick Lamb is an engaging magazine-style program focusing on a broad range of equine related human interest stories, to learn more visit www.thehorseshow.com.

Lamb, who the author of Horse Smarts for the Busy Rider and co-author with Dr. Robert Miller of the widely acclaimed Revolution in Horsemanship, will be returning to the 2008 Road to the Horse for his 5th straight year as emcee. With his vast knowledge of both historical and modern horse training techniques, Lamb will help bring the event alive for spectators who will watch in amazement as four top trainers compete to gentle untouched colts in just one weekend. Lamb has narrated the event since its 2003 start-educating the 5,000+ member crowd with his behind the scenes insight and acute observations. “Like any great announcer, Rick delivers the play by play and educates the crowd at the same time. He interprets the action and educates fans about the finer points. I’m honored to have him as part of our event,” says Event Producer/Owner Tootie Bland.

“Road to the Horse is the Super Bowl of horse training,” Lamb says. “There’s suspense, surprises, laughter, disappointments, cheering fans, bright lights, cameras, the whole thing. I look forward to the event every year. If I wasn’t in the middle of it, I’d be in the stands watching!”

Are you ready for Road to the Horse 2008?
There are less than 1000 tickets available for the ultimate colt starting challenge! Be sure to reserve your seat today! Tickets and Road to the Horse merchandise make great gifts for any horse enthusiast - visit www.roadtothehorse.com

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., September 27, 2007–Ride the Remuda Productions Owner/Producer Tootie Bland announces Fort Dodge Animal Health—makers of QUEST® Gel and QUEST® Plus, combating internal parasites–will sponsor the 2008 Charity Challenge. Each year, the Road to the Horse winner selects a charity to receive $15,000. Returning champion Chris Cox (Mineral Wells, TX) and newcomers Ken McNabb (Cody, WY) and Tommy Garland (Powhatan, VA) –as well as a yet-to-be-named mystery competitor—will compete for the philanthropic cash March 1-2, 2008 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

In 2005, Clinton Anderson won the first-ever Charity Challenge, posting his own money and later donating the then $10,000 pot to the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). In 2007, the Charity Challenge returned and champion Cox selected National FFA Organization as the recipient.

For 2008, Bland knew the Charity Challenge must be part of the two-day colt-starting event—adding excitement and integrity to the educational show. “We founded Road to the Horse to revolve around education and charity,” Bland says. “The Fort Dodge Animal Health Charity Challenge makes it easy for the trainers to focus on the integrity of their training methods. The challenge also adds some friendly competition.”

Each clinician chose his/her own charity—the charity that will get the $15,000 if he or she is named the winner.

If returning champion Cox is named 2008 Road to the Horse winner, he’ll again name the National FFA Organization as money recipient. The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. http://www.ffa.org/

“I support the National FFA Organization because they are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people through agricultural education and developing their potential for growth, leadership and success,” Cox explains.

Ken McNabb designates the Wyoming State 4-H Foundation. 4-H offers youth equine projects focused on education and bettering an industry. Youths pledge their heads, hearts, hands and health to improving their community and becoming productive citizens. http://4-h.uwyo.edu/

“I firmly believe that 4-H members are the hope and the future of the equestrian industry. I greatly benefited from my involvement in 4-H and it’s my desire to return some of those benefits.”

Tommy Garland chose the Victory Junction Gang Camp—a camp designed to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. The camp provides life-changing experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically sound environment. The year-round camp serves children, ages 7 to 15, with a variety of health issues. During the summer, up to 125 kids attend per session. Everything at the camp has a racing theme. At Jessie’s Horse Power Garage campers ride horses and work with many animals. Whether taking a gentle pony-ride on one of the specialized horses or spending time petting a newborn donkey, campers can experience the unconditional affection of four legged friends. http://www.victoryjunction.org

The Mystery Competitor (who will be named on the Friday, February 29, 2008 during the free shopping night) chose Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship. Since its inception in 1980, Camelot has offered one-on-one education, with instruction tailored to the individual needs of the student. The student learns riding, grooming, training, showing, breeding, vet care and stable management. Camelot Ranch is located on 14.5 acres of the Sonoran Desert in the Pinnacle Peak area of Arizona. The barrier-free facility makes it possible for students to saddle, ride and groom the horses with minimum help. http://www.camelot-th.org

About Fort Dodge Animal Health:

Fort Dodge Animal Health, a leading manufacturer of animal health products for the equine industry, is proud to sponsor the Road to the Horse Charity Challenge. Fort Dodge is committed to meeting the needs of veterinarians and horse owners worldwide by providing innovative products, such as QUEST^® Plus gel with moxidectin, an equine dewormer that helps control today’s parasites. Only QUEST^® and QUEST Plus gel with moxidectin can provide one-dose control of encysted small strongyles. Other key equine products include West Nile-Innovator^®, the first vaccine developed to protect against equine West Nile virus, Innovator^® combination vaccines and the Fluvac^® Innovator vaccine line. For more information, call 1-800-477-1365 or visit www.fortdodgelivestock.com.

For more information about Road to the Horse, visit http://www.roadtothehorse.com, or call 325-736-5000. Road to the Horse is owned and produced by Tootie Bland/ Ride the Remuda Productions. 2008 sponsors include: Charity Challenge Sponsor Fort Dodge Animal Health; Presenting Sponsor Horse & Rider; and sponsors Absolute Innovations, Wahl Clipper, Cinch / Cruel Girl, Gist Silversmiths, Martin Saddlery, Horse Media Group, Rockin J Horse Stalls, W-W Livestock Sales, John Deere, American Cowboy Magazine, LubriSyn, Valley Vet, Samson, Prime Performance Nutrition, Horse South, Horse Exchange, and Hoofbeats.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., May 15, 2007: Tickets are on sale now at http://roadtothehorse.com/tickets.html
–And they’re already going quickly. Thanks to our loyal fans for making Road to the Horse 2008 a hit from the moment tickets went on sale. By 12:00 EST on Monday May 14, 2007, ticket buyers selected more than 1,000 seats. More than half the VIP tickets sold during the first sale day. Nearly every front-row seat in the coliseum is sold out. We’re adding another chapter in Horsemanship History! And remember, a Road to the Horse crewmember has decided to literally throw his/her hat in the ring. We’ll share the first clue soon and tell you how to talk with other RTTH fans about who the mystery trainer will be.

For tickets, call toll free, 877-772-5425; log on to http://roadtothehorse.com/tickets.html

Ticket Prices:

· Premiere Seating- $105.00 (Good for both days of the event)

· General Admission Seating- $55.00 (Good for both days of the event)

· VIP Hospitality Room- $250.00 (limited number; VIP Hospitality Room Pass does not include admission to the event or a seat. The VIP Hospitality Pass gets you into the Hospitality Room for catered buffet meals, streamed video of the live event and a chance to visit with the stars)

· RV Parking Space- $105.00 for a Thursday to Monday stay (Park your RV conveniently next to the MTSU Miller Coliseum with hookups).

How to Order:

Modern technology has its advantages. Purchase your tickets online and you can print them immediately. Plus, you’ll have a chance to see the arena’s seating chart and choose the seats best for you and your friends. Phone and Internet lines will be open at 9:00 a.m. CST, 10:00 a.m. EST. Log on to http://www.roadtothehorse.com before tickets go on sale to see seating choices and chart your ticket-purchasing plan or call toll free, 877-772-5425. On May 14, log on to http://roadtothehorse.com/tickets.html to order.

Bonus: If you order online, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win two Hospitality Room tickets-that’s a value of $500. One person’s name will be drawn. Only two Hospitality tickets granted. Online orders only, no phone orders entered in bonus drawing. Void where prohibited.