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Mar 20, 2013
CANTER Mid-Atlantic to Honor Top OTTB at Southern Pines II Horse Trials
CANTER Mid-Atlantic will present awards to the top placing Off-Track-Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) competing in the USEF/USEA Recognized Southern Pines Horse Trials II Intermediate and Advanced Divisions.
“Seeing first-hand the transformation of a retired race horse into a performance sport horse is amazing,” said Allie Conrad, executive director CANTER Mid-Atlantic. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize the transformation of these amazing horses and the owners and riders who have dedicated themselves to that process.”
The top placing OTTB will be awarded a customized leather halter and lead and riders will receive a CANTER hat. Owners or riders may enter their OTTB at the Carolina Horse Park when picking up their competition packet.
The Event:
Southern Pines II Horse Trials
Mar 22, 2013 to Mar 24, 2013
Carolina Horse Park
2814 Montrose Rd.,
Raeford, NC
The winners will be announced following the competition and posted to CANTER Mid-Atlantic’s www.facebook.com/CANTERMidAtlantic.
To find an ex-race horse, volunteer, or to make a donation, visit www.canterusa.org/midatlantic.
About CANTER (The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses) Mid-Atlantic: CANTER of Mid Atlantic is a free service offered to the Mid Atlantic racing trainers and owners to help them find non-race homes for their retiring racehorses. CANTER Mid Atlantic is incorporated in West Virginia, and is approved to operate as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS. Your Donations are tax deductible.
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