Salt Lake City, Utah – Get ready to make tracks to the Laurel
Brown Equestrian Park in South Jordan to witness the fastest
sport on earth. 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.
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. In addition, the
UQHA will hold dog races on two separate race days.
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. Participants
will learn how to care for horses, witness race preparations,
and discuss riding tips with the jockeys.
“We are pleased to offer a number of new programs and activities
for horse race fans this year,” said Billy Peterson, UQHA
Director. “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.”
The popularity of horse racing has increased significantly over
the past several years. It is now one of the most widely
attended spectator sports in the United States. Especially
popular in the southwestern United States, Quarter Horse racing
takes place at tracks, county fairs, and rodeos. As the name
implies, Quarter Horses compete at distances of generally 440
yards (0.4 km), in sprints that last approximately 20 seconds.
The UQHA Horse Races will be held at the Laurel Brown Equestrian
Park in South Jordan, located at 10800 South 2200 West. General
Admission is $4. Children four and under get in free when
accompanied by an adult.
2005 UQHA Race Schedule - Utah: Gates open - 10:30 a.m., Post
Time: 12:00 noon April 30th, 2005 May 7th, 2005 May 21st, 2005
June 6th, 2005 June 18th, 2005
The UQHA is currently offering race sponsorships to companies
looking to assist the racing community and reap the benefits of
race day exposure. Sponsorship contact: Amy Hall, 801-518-1562.
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). The UQHA’s goal is to promote and
stimulate the racing events, shows, youth activities, trail
rides, sales and ownership of Quarter Horses. The Utah Quarter
Horse Association encourages sportsmanship and family values in
all activities. For ticket information please call 801-518-1562
or email Amy Hall at uqhaamy@msn.com or visit
http://www.uqhra.com.
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