Oldest Horse Show in the Nation Celebrates 157 Years

The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) is the oldest horse show in America.

2011-03-30

MIDDLEBURG, VA, March 30, 2011 (Press-News.org) Since 1853, equestrians, horse breeders and spectators have gathered under the Grafton oaks in Upperville to admire some of the nation's most talented horses and riders. The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) is the oldest horse show in America. It was founded to encourage better breeding of horses.

The one-day show, which began with a few breeding classes, has grown into a weeklong tradition with classes for children, adults and families. Each year beneath the oaks at Grafton Farm, more than 2,000 horse and rider combinations compete throughout the week. The show raises funds for the Upperville Volunteer Fire Department and other area charities.

Once again, the event will recognize outstanding individuals and horses that have contributed to the UCHS goals through participation, horsemanship, leadership or service. Individuals and horses will be named to the Wall of Honor that remains on display on the show grounds during the entire event. The wall itself was made from a fallen oak tree from the show grounds property. "This is our opportunity to recognize the many individuals and horses who have made this unique event so spectacular," states Tommy Jones, the show's organizer.

The 158th Upperville Colt & Horse Show takes place on June 6-12. The week culminates with the $100,000 Upperville Jumper Classic, which draws top riders from across the nation. The Jumper Classic will be held on Sunday, June 12 at 2:30 pm.

Prior to the Jumper Classic, the Pedigree Country Fair will take place on Sunday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with pony rides and games for the kids. Other entertaining events include the Jack Russell Terrier races, Basset Hound demonstrations, and horse drawn carriages. Plan to bring the family, be entertained, browse and shop the food and retail vendors - just spend the day in some of Virginia's most beautiful countryside.

Gates open at 8 am throughout the week. Admission is $10 per person. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Classes throughout the week are fun to watch especially the Ladies Side Saddle and young children's classes on Saturday. Bring a picnic or purchase food on the grounds. A variety of food vendors and retailers will be on site.

Viewers can also catch the excitement via a live Web cast of the hunter and jumper rings. Classes will start each day at 8 a.m. and continue through 5 p.m.

To get there, from Washington, DC take I-66 west to Route 50 West (Exit 57B) toward Winchester, Va. Drive approximately 25 miles to Middleburg and continue on Route 50 to Upperville and the show grounds. Also located just 30 minutes from Dulles International Airport. Take Route 28 from the airport to Route 50 west and follow as above. Follow signs for parking. For information, call 540-687-5740 or 540-592-3858. For complete schedules and up-to-the-minute results, visit the web site at http://www.upperville.com. The Upperville Colt and Horse Show is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

Cloth Diaper Enthusiasts preparing to set Earth Friendly World Record on April 23, 2011

2011-03-30

March 28, 2011 - Cloth diapers have come a long way in the past ten years. An event, called the Great Cloth Diaper Change 2011, already creating buzz not only in North America, but all over the world, will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2011 in locations all around the globe. The Great Cloth Diaper Change (http://www.greatclothdiaperchange.com) will set a world record for the most cloth diapers ever changed simultaneously. Parents, child birth educators, lactation consultants, pediatricians and environmentally responsible businesses agree that it is not environmentally ...

Oliver Wight Study of Australian Companies Highlights the Need for Business Excellence

2011-03-30

A poll of Australian companies suggests that 'business excellence', a term which had become devalued prior to the economic downturn, is now a compelling issue for many organisations. The qualitative telephone study was conducted by business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight to investigate how attitudes to business improvement have been affected by the global recession. The results show that in the years before the downturn, some organisations had been put off improvement programmes by the apparent complexity and cost. Significantly the research also suggests the ...

Brain Injury Association of Tennessee Seeks to Raise Awareness and Prevention of Brain Injury With Walk for Thought

2011-03-30

): The Brain Injury Association of Tennessee (BIAT) plans to host, rain or shine, its first annual Walk for Thought to raise awareness about brain injury and increase steps taken for prevention on April 2nd from 3 to 5 pm. "It is more important for the Walk for Thought to bring awareness to brain injury than it is to bring in funds," said Pam Bryan, Executive Director of BIAT, speaking about the fundraising event. The walk will begin under the pavilion on the west side of the lake, and follow a handicap-accessible paved path a mile around the Parthenon and Lake Watauga. "The ...

Virtual & Social World Creator Huzutech Working With Digital PR Company Revolver

2011-03-30

Virtual and social world creator Huzutech is working with Digital PR agency Revolver to provide a comprehensive range of PR, communications and media outreach services. Huzutech (http://www.huzutech.com/) is a new technology company, working at the cutting edge of the online, multiplayer virtual worlds market. The company has created a technology which allows the fast, simple creation of online, browser-based virtual worlds, which can be wholly branded and seamlessly integrated into the leading social networking channels. Huzutech works with media companies, brand owners ...

Kerr Drug CEO Recognized as Lifetime Achievement Winner

2011-03-30

Tony Civello, President and CEO of Kerr Drug can now add a new title: Health Care Hero Lifetime Achievement Winner. Civello received the recognition from the Triangle Business Journal for his lifetime of work aimed at improving the quality of health care in the community. The Journal's editors cited Civello's leadership in the drug store industry and his proactive work to refocus chain drug retailing in the health care field. "Pharmacists are totally underutilized in health care," says Civello. "Now more than ever, just handing a bag of medicine to somebody and ringing ...

Local Solo-E Certified Expert Predicts Increase In Heart-Based Solopreneur and Small Business Owner Customer Loyalty

2011-03-30

Your business story and customer service are among the five major influences driving customer loyalty this year, says Solo-E.com Certified Expert Paula Eder during "Customer Loyalty Month" in April. Heart-Based Time Management expert Eder polled clients, monitored blogs and article postings, and consulted other experts throughout the year. With additional input from the team of solo professional industry experts at Solo-E.com, she selected five factors that will likely affect customer service amongst heart-based small business owners and solopreneurs for the remainder ...

Information Management Solutions, a Division of Southwest Solutions Group Awarded Veteran's Benefits Administration GSA Contract

2011-03-30

Information Management Services (IMS), a division of Southwest Solutions Group, announced today that it was awarded a GSA contract by the Veteran's Benefits Administration (VBA) to provide Personal Identifiable Information (PII) File Conversion and File Relocation services. The VBA, along with multiple other government agencies, will be relocating to a new facility. The new facility will include one central file location with new a Spacesaver high-density storage shelving system. Additionally, IMS will assist the VBA by standardizing the indexing of records to mirror that ...

A Neurologist with ADHD Shares His Insight in Diagnosing and Treating ADHD on Attention Talk Radio, produced by DIG Coaching Practice, with host Jeff Copper and guest Dr. Jose Foradada

2011-03-30

DIG Coaching Practice presents Attention Talk Radio with host and attention coach, Jeff Copper and his guest Dr. Jose Foradada, a neurologist with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) who shares his insights around three topics, including ADHD and neurology, what is known about ADHD and the physical brain, and what it is like to be a neurologist having ADHD himself who diagnoses and treats ADHD. Dr. Jose Foradada is a medical doctor with a private practice in Tampa, Florida, where he specializes in the treatment of children's neurological conditions and disease. ...

Michelle Frenzel Earns Accredited Staging Professional Designation

2011-03-30

Michelle Frenzel, a broker and Realtor with Frenzel Properties, has earned the Accredited Staging Professional designation (ASP). Frenzel Properties now offers complimentary home staging consultations to help clients show their home with maximum appeal to the largest number of potential buyers. When preparing a home to sell, staging is a critical component to ensure your home has maximum appeal to buyers. Home staging focuses on highlighting the best features of a home while downplaying its challenges using easy updating designs, taste neutralizing techniques, organization ...

Comrise Partners with Monmouth Ocean County Food Bank for a Food Drive

2011-03-30

To help members of the Hazlet community, Comrise partnered with Monmouth-Ocean County Food Bank for the month of February and organized a food drive. Comrise was able to collect 500 lbs. of food for donation to the Mouth Ocean County Food Bank worth over $500. The Comrise Community Committee serves as an avenue for Comrise employees, consultants, clients and local community members to have the opportunity to serve their local community. The Comrise food Drive is just one of many community initiatives to which Comrise has committed itself for the year. Recent statistics ...

LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:

AI finds undiagnosed liver disease in early stages

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announce new research fellowship in malaria genomics in honor of professor Dominic Kwiatkowski