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11:00 am Pre-conference Interest meeting
We ask those interested in being a group
leader for a breakout group to meet at the conference early. We will
be gathering in the Radisson lobby for this meeting.
12:00 pm Luncheon
At this time we ask that all participants
be present in the Radisson Ballroom. The luncheon will be a buffet
thus participants will serve themselves. While people are serving themselves,
the members of H.O.R.S.E , Sara Cordo, Rachel Ellis, Matt Hollar, and Jessica
Stern will introduce themselves and the H.O.R.S.E. organization.
1:00 pm Speakers
H.O.R.S.E. will introduce our first speaker,
Robert N. Clay. Clay heads one of Kentucky's most successful breeding
operations. He is on the board of the NTRA, Keeneland Association,
and Breeders' Cup Limited.
Clay's presentation will be followed by Leslie Berro. Berro has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree with honors in Equine Sports Massage Therapy. She is interested in enhancing physical well-being, keeping horses pain-free and safe from injury to enjoy long and productive lives of quality.
Victoria Goss will speak after Berro.
Goss is President of Last Chance Corral in Athens, Ohio and is considered
to be "in a class by herself for concern and contributions to equine rescue"
by veterinarian Dr. Pete Smith. LCC rescues grown horses and foals
each year and recently received and AVMA Humane Award in recognition of
humane efforts on behalf of animals and exceptional compassion for animals
welfare.
3:30 pm Break
3:45 pm Speakers continued
Gary Jones will be introduced by a representative
of H.O.R.S.E. Jones is a long time trainer, having won pages of nation
awards, massive amounts of money, and tremendous amounts of respect in
the racing circles. He is strongly committed to fair and healthy training
and treatment of his horses.
After Jones' speech, Chris McCarron will present. McCarron teamed with his wife and comedian Tim Conway to establish the Don MacBeth Memorial Fund for disabled jockeys. He has publicly stated that he focuses on quality, in choosing his mounts, and prefers to work with trainers to develop his horses. He is ranked nationally as one of the top ten highest earning jockeys.
H.O.R.S.E. will wrap up the night with a few closing words. After this participants have their night free to enjoy Lexington.
5:00 pm Done for the day
At this time participants are free to
explore the Lexington community for dinner and entertainment.
7:00-8:30 am Continental Breakfast
8:30 am Leave for Kentucky Horse Park
Participants meet in front of the Radisson
for the shuttle to go to the Kentucky Horse Park.
9:15 am Beginnings (meet the draft horse)
10:15 am Hall of Champions
11:00 am Parade of Breeds
11:45 am Mare and Foal Show
12:30 pm Lunch in Kentucky Horse Park by Lundy's Catering
1:00 pm
At this time participants have their choice
as to what activities they do. There will be showings of the film
"Thou Shalt Fly Without Wings", and International Museum of the Horse tour,
and Horse-drawn tour. Participants can also sign up for horseback riding
this afternoon.
4:30 pm Shuttle back to the Radisson
Participants will be shuttled back to
the hotel and have time to relax before the Gala.
7:00 pm Gala
The Gala will be held in the Radisson
Ballroom. A welcoming from H.O.R.S.E. representatives followed by
a catered dinner and two guest speakers will start off the night.
John Lyons known as America's most trusted horseman, often called the Horse Whisperer, will be the first to speak. Lyons is an entertaining speaker. He developed his own certification program as his talents became more recognized and applauded and has certified more than 130 trainers with his son Josh.
Actor, David Cassidy, will speak next.
Cassidy developed his love for horse while on the Partridge Family.
Cassidy buys and breeds horses and is involved with Kids Charities in raising
money for horse rescue programs.
10:30 am Brunch
A buffet brunch will be provided to wrap
up the weekend conference.
Linda Tellington-Jones will be the final guest speaker of the conference. She is the inventor of the Tellington-Touch which finds areas in a horses' body that indicate tension, fear of contact, soreness or discomfort. The TTouch has been used extensively to speed healing and recovery from injury and illness in all animals. Her expertise will provide participants with the importance of the well-being and safety of horses.
In conclusion, members of the H.O.R.S.E.
will take time to thank all participants for their involvement with this
conference and encourage further participation with this organization.
Friday's
Luncheon
Tossed Mixed Field Green Salad with
Choice of Dressing
Potato Salad & Kentucky Cole Slaw
Assorted Relishes, Olives, Pepperoncini,
Cherry Peppers, & Dill Pickles
Grilled Pork Tenderloin medallions
Potato Pancakes
Apple & Pecan Raisin Relish
Southern Fried Chicken
Country Mashed Potatoes
Milk Gravy
Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetables
Freshley Baked Rolls & Breads with
Butter
Chefs Choice Dessert Display
Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated
Coffee & Assorted Teas
Saturday's
Breakfast
Chilled Orange, Apple, & Tomato
Juices
Ham & Sausage Biscuits
Country Mustard Spread & Fruit
Preserves
Assorted Muffins, Pastries, & Croissants
Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated
Coffee & Assorted Teas
Saturday's
Lunch
Boxed Lunches from Lundy's Resteraunt
in the Kentucky Horse Park
Saturday's
Gala Affair
Cocktail Hour begins at 6. There
will be a cash bar and the following appetizers:
Baked Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Minature Quiche Lorraine
Mushroom & Sausage Mornay Sauce
Toasted Ravioli with Marinara
Dinner:
Mixed Greens House Salad with Choice
of Dressing
Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter
Broiled New York Strip Steak
Bordelaise Sauce
Oven Roasted New Potatoes
Sauteed Zucchini & Yellow Squash
Bananas Foster with Bananas, Rum, Butter
& Sugar
Sunday's
Brunch
Chilled Orange, Apple, & Tomato
Juice
Freshly Sliced Seasonal Fruit Display
Scrambled Eggs with Scallions
Country Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links
French Toast with Warm Maple Syrup
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast with
Sauteed
Apples, Pecans, & Raisins
Hot German Potato Salad
Sauteed Green Beans Amandine
Chef Carved Roasted Top Round of Beef
Bordelaise
Home Fried Breakfast Potatoes
Assorted Biscuits, Rolls, Breakfast
Breads & Butter
Assorted Pastry Bars
Brewed Regular, Decaffeinated Coffee
& Assorted Teas