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| Start Date: | 11/17/2012 | Start Time: | 1:00 PM |
| End Date: | 11/17/2012 | End Time: | 6:00 PM |
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Event Description
Sixty college students in the Horse and Livestock Merchandising, and Equine Behavior and Training classes are working together to produce the 12th Annual "Razorback Roundup" Horse and Tack Auction.
The horse sale benefits the D.E. King Equine Program, a pre-dominantly self-funded program at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. This year there will be 17 horses offered, made up of trail horses, English and western show prospects and a Suffolk, a rare draft breed.
Events will be held November 17th at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center, off Garland Avenue at 1335 W. Knapp, two miles north of the U of A campus. For details see the complete on-line catalog at www.RazorbackRoundup.org. The sale day schedule is as follows.
1:00 – 2:00 Close inspection and meet the trainers
2:30 – 4:00 Student presentation of horses
4:30 Auction
Concessions available on sale day in the arena foyer
During the Presentation of Sale Horses, student-trainers will present their project horses under saddle and over an obstacle course. Kathi Jogan, Barn Manager and instructor adds, “This is one horse auction where you will get no surprises when you get your new horse home. Each horse comes with a detailed portfolio created by the students. It includes the training plan, a journal of each training session, cues used, health records, and bloodlines. If the horse had problems, physical or behavioral, they will be covered in detail."
Nancy Jack, Director of the D. E. King Equine Program says, “We are offering many horses with World Champion bloodlines. Our buyers take time to study the portfolios so they know all about the horse they are bidding on. This results in a win-win situation.”
“We are offering lots of color and a variety of breeds and types this year. Several of our horses are seasoned riding horses and some already have show points. One of our main goals is to get these horses into homes where they will fit well and stay for years to come," says Jack. "The students are working very hard to produce a first rate auction. We are hoping for a big crowd to show moral support of this "real-life" business experience. Sightseers are most definitely welcome. On the other hand, if you choose to buy a horse from the Razorback Roundup your money will be going to a very worthwhile cause. All profits go to support the horses, student activities, and teaching programs in the Department of Animal Science".
Questions about the sale can be directed to: Dr. Nancy Jack at 479-575-8423.
Razorback Roundup Horse & Tack Sale website: www.razorbackroundup.org
Email: razorbackroundup@uark.edu
Equine Program website: www.equineprogram.org
Equine Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UofADEKEquineProgram |
Location Information:
Off Campus - Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center (View Map)
1335 W. Knapp
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
United States
Phone: 479.575.2169
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