The 2004 Great Strides Festival of Horses will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2004.
Watch this space for more details.
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The 2003 Great Strides Festival of Horses took place on
Sunday, September 14.
Fall Festival of Horses - 2003
Here's what happened at last year's
Great Strides Fundraiser
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2003
Location: TaylorMade Stables, Damascus, MD
We had great exhibitors, again, this year. Here's the schedule!
Order of Appearance
Demonstrations
- 12:00 noon - Saddle Gals & Guys, Western Drill Team
- 12:30 pm - Jean Paul Pare & Regalo and Janet Martinez & Gazelle, Dressage
- 1:00 pm - Kelly Segretti & Gammon, Show Jumping
- 1:30 pm - John Deitrich, Fidos for Freedom
- 2:00 pm - Stacy Morris & Why Not Me, Show Hunter
- 2:30 pm - United States Mounted Games Challenge Team
- 3:00 pm - Robert Taylor with the Award Winning Goshen Hounds!
- 3:30 pm - Mieke Meurs & Bullet, Eventing/Jumping
- 4:00 pm - Carolyn Del Grosso & Archlicht, Freestyle Dressage
Linus gives a pony ride at our Festival of Horses, last year.
Linus, 2003 Region 2 Therapy Horse of the Year, appeared at the Festival, this year, too! Plan to join us next year!
Family fun events: There were pony rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, fun and activities for the entire family!
Special attraction: Our Silent Auction featured many highly sought after items, last year, and was back again!
In addition, the Silent Auction featured jewelry, horse items, fine flatware, gift baskets, luxury spa items, items for cats and dogs and much, much more! Scroll down for a partial list of Silent Auction Items.
This horse shoe was worn by "Custom Made" who won gold at the Olympics! It was donated by David and Karen O'Connor.
Silent Auction Items (Partial) List
Clothing
Jones of NY Sweaters
Rafaella Sweaters
NARHA White Sweatshirt
Horse Equipment
All-Purpose White Fleece Saddle Pad
White Quilted Dressage Saddle Pad
Green Nylon Longe Line
7' White Cotton Lead Rope
Handbags
Carryland Purses
Tianni Purses
Atchison Backpack
Atchison Duffels (2)
Atchison Tote (1)
Canvas Attache
Jewelry - Anne Klein and Co.
Dozens of Rings
Dozens of Bracelets
Dozens of Earrings
Dozens of Necklaces
Collectibles
Heritage Village Collection - Christmas in the City series "Cafe Caprice French Restaurant" Hand painted porcelain
Heritage Village Collection - Christmas in the City series "Beekman House" Hand painted porcelain
Heritage Village Collection - Christmas in the City series "Village Accessories - Cats and Dogs" Hand painted porcelain
The Original Snow Village - The Original Snow Village "Treetop Tree House" Hand painted resin accessory.
Household
Horse Decor White Switchplate
Handmade Velvet Quilt
Handmade Velvet Pillow
Rose Patterned Platter - San Marco (Italian)
Wooden Utensil Set
Gift Basket of Candles
Apple Jar
Teddy Bear Hearts Jar
Pillow - "One seed of kindness brings of bushels of joy."
Prints & Posters
Successories Poster - Attitude ("Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows - Helen Keller")
Print - "Rabbit Garden" Framed & Matted
Other
Self Defense Course for 4
BIG THANKS to Terry Rudman and the entire planning committee for all your help on this fabulous event!
More questions about the Festival? Call: 301-253-1166.
Terry and Cupcake had a great time last year ... don't miss it!
DON'T MISS THE FUN!
Great Strides Therapeutic Riding, Inc. --- www.GreatStrides.org