EGYPTIAN EVENT AMMY ARMY 2011 - SIGN UP NOW!

Were you sickened by the actions of some exhibitors and trainers at the 2010 Egyptian Event?

Are you saddened by the current response of TPS to the "Please Enforce The Rules" Petition?

Well - here are the facts!

If you don't participate on some level - you can't file a formal protest with USEF if you see abuse happening.

SO!

If you want to show - want to take a stand with someone else at your side - want to be part of the solution - SIGN UP NOW!

NOW you are talking:) Go get 'em folks.

I'm in!

Super! Spread the word!

I was very disappointed about the behavior at this past Egyptian Event. I am going to try training my colt myself and take him to the Event next year. I've never shown any horse before so any Ammys willing to help are very welcome !

Feel free to ask any questions! First things you will want to do is teach him how to lunge. Once he has that, start trotting along side him while he lunges....that can sometimes be scary to them to see you bobbing around....but as he gets more accepting of it, start getting closer and closer to him on the line until you are as far away from him as a show lead is and start jogging along with him down straight lines. Teach him to listen to your voice and try to use the words EASY or WHOA to keep him from running off or cantering instead of shanking.

Also start teaching him to walk toward you when you are facing him and walking backwards. Use the word WALK. At the same time teach him to WHOA. And WHOA means DO NOT MOVE A MUSCLE.

Be sure to keep treats on hand.

Once you have those three things down pat, come back for more advice!

Anyone else planning?

I'm in NH and would be looking for shared trailering to the Event!

When is the Event this year?

June 7-11 I believe?

During the Mid Summer Classic which my daughter competes at... Maybe next year, darn it all...

I live right in Lexington & will attend the Event this year. I may be able to help Ammy Army exhibitors with their horses, & can certainly provide any restaurant or other local recommendations. (I dine out OFTEN).

Hope to meet many of you here!