SALT LAKE CITY, Get ready to make tracks to the
Laurel
Brown Equestrian Park in South Jordan to witness the fastest sport on
earth. As the
name implies
, Quarter Horses compete at distances of generally 440 yards
(0.4 km), in sprints that last approximately
20 seconds.
Children four and under get in free when accompanied by an adult., Post Time: 12:00 noon
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The UQHA is currently offering race sponsorships to companies looking to
assist the racing community and reap the benefits of race day exposure. To date, the
Foundation
has contributed more than $120 million in support of state
parks.
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Tours Invites Motorcyclists to See California While Benefiting Its State Parks' 'Treasures'
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Utah
Quarter Horse Association Kicks Off Horse Race Season With Fun for the Family
Bisaha recently
founded Moto California Tours, allowing him to build a
business around his passion: motorcycle riding
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Reservations accepted through Sept. The
Foundation is the independent voice for State Parks
.directional rides
"We are pleased to offer a number of new programs and activities for horse
race fans this
year," said Billy Peterson, UQHA Director.
-- October 7-10: Southern California
($429 per person, double occupancy.) Note: Other rates apply for
passengers or solo riders.only handicapped
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For ticket information please call
801-518-1562 or email Amy Hall at http://www.com.handicapped only
Especially
popular in the southwestern United States,
Quarter Horse racing takes place at tracks, county fairs
, and rodeos.uqhra."
The California State Parks Foundation is the only statewide non-profit
membership
organization dedicated to protecting, enhancing and advocating
for California's 278 natural, cultural
and historic state parks.vacations category
"It will allow us
to better serve the fans, educate people on Quarter
Horses, and of course show
people how exciting horse racing can be. It is now one of the most widely
attended spectator sports in
the United States.riding category
In addition, the UQHA will hold dog races on two
separate race days. For more information about these California vacations or future
rides and events
, call Moto California Tours at (949) 606-6655, visit
online at www.com, or send email inquiries to
info@motocalifornia.sports directional
The UQHA's goal is to promote and stimulate the racing
events, shows, youth
activities, trail rides, sales and ownership of Quarter
Horses.purposes pages
2005 UQHA Race Schedule
-- Utah:
Gates open -- 10:30 a.
Answering the call of the road never
sounded so good
, according to Mark Bisaha, owner of Moto California Tours,
who announced today a Southern California
tour for motorcyclists to benefit
the California State Parks Foundation.category touring
14, 2005.
Moto California
Tours specializes in hosting street motorcycle tours of
California.
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The UQHA is introducing
a number of new family-focused activities to
entertain and educate attendees on Quarter Horse racing
. Features include
kids stick horse races, kids foot races, and free race track orientation
tours
. The Utah Quarter Horse Association encourages sportsmanship and
family values in all activities
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Another race season feature is Youth Day, a program held on June 18th that
encourages awareness
and participation in Quarter Horse racing activities for
high-school aged kids. "While we're riding
through some of
the most incredible scenery, we'll be helping the State Parks Foundation
protect
that scenery for future generations.only this
According to Elizabeth Goldstein, President of the California
State Parks
Foundation, "The proceeds of this ride will help the effort to maintain and
protect
State Parks' natural beauty. Bisaha's riding career
started when he was 14 years old with a series
of three mopeds.recreation this
The Utah Quarter Horse Association (UQHA) prepares to kick off its
2005 racing
season with five race days in Utah, running April 30th - June
18th. Participants will learn how
to care for horses,
witness race preparations, and discuss riding tips with the jockeys. His first
street motorcycle was a Kawasaki 250 Ninja, then a Yamaha FZR600 and now he
rides a Yamaha YZF1000
and has traveled more than 250,000 miles on two
wheels. He also enjoys self-contained motorcycle
camping, and uses his
motorcycle for everyday transportation.therapeutic riding
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The UQHA Horse Races will be held at the Laurel Brown Equestrian Park
in
South Jordan, located at 10800 South 2200 West.outdoors rides
General Admission is $4.
Sponsorship contact:
Amy Hall, 801-518-1562.equestrian sports
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The ride, scheduled for October 7-10, will host up to 30 participants
and
includes hotel accommodations, breakfasts, dinners in unique local
restaurants, handcrafted
routes, and guide services.category touring
About the Utah Quarter Horse Association (UQHA)
The purpose
of the UQHA is to develop positive participation in Quarter
Horse activities in Utah with cooperation
from the American Quarter Horse
Association (AQHA).recreation riding
Those interested in becoming more
involved
can do so by joining the California State Parks Foundation.com.only vacations
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The popularity of horse racing
has increased significantly over the past
several years.
"California's state parks are treasures
to preserve," said Bisaha, a Laguna
Beach resident who is organizing the ride that features all kinds
of
terrain including twisting mountain ridge roads, smooth rolling foothills
and cruising along
the Pacific Coast.purposes outdoors
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