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November 2008 • VOLUME 39 • © HORSES For LIFE™ Magazine
Equus Survival Trust’s
Festivale of Endangered Equines
& Stewardship Awards of North America (SANA)
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
By Victoria Tollman, Executive Director
Nothing could dampen the participation of the endangered breed community when the weekend of September 5th, 6th, and 7th rolled around. Owners were determined not to miss this unique and one of the best opportunities offered to date to show off their respective breeds – the inaugural year for the Festivale of Endangered Equines and its competition component, the Stewardship Awards of North America (SANA). And what better backdrop than the world famous Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) in Lexington, chosen to host the World Equestrian Games in 2010.
The Festivale brought together over a dozen breeds to “Celebrate the Differences” among the endangered breeds, while appreciating the common bonds of dedication and passion shared by the breeders.
The Carriage Association of America (CAA) was most supportive and in addition to the exhibitor party also organized an antique carriage display on the concourse of the main indoor arena.
The following morning saw the opening of the Festivale with 15 breeds on display making a colorful Breed Pavilion Row. Indoors overlooking the main arena were the trade & association booths that included an educational booth from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. to promote the conservation of wild equids such as Pzrewalski’s Horse and ontagers, Persian Asses and Kiangs
The three-day weekend also included a new horse show, the Stewardship Awards of North America (SANA) - two days of competition: ridden, in-hand, driving breed classes plus jumping and dressage.
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