Love horses? Fun family event set for May 31st

A day filled with horses and horse-related activities will be held May 31 at Crossroads Cowboy Church in El Paso, Ark.

The "Celebration of the Horse" is hosted by Equine Quick Response and sponsored by Horsemen's Roundup magazine. Clinics and events will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include a free clinic by Steve Jones for up to 10 horses and riders and demonstrations of cutting horses and stock dogs by Winchester Performance Horses and Stock Dogs.

A demonstration and clinic on competitive trail riding and arena obstacles will also be presented by ACTHA ride host Kay Carmody of J Bar K Ranch and ACTHA judge Kirk Davis. Up to 6 participants can ride through the course and be given a free coaching/critique session.

A saddle fitting clinic, equine massage, freeze branding, a Coggins clinic and vaccinations will also be available, along with live music by Rodger King.

Vendors and concessions will be on hand and the closing ceremony will be a flag ride to honor U.S. servicemen and women. 

The event is free. For more information or to sign up for the clinics or to sign up as a vendor, visit www.celebrationofthehorse.com. 

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