Sponsorship in Action at Ecotrack Park

 Lexington, KY (July 28, 2010) - Martin Collins Equine Surfaces is delighted to be associated with the International Equestrian Festival by supporting the live horse demonstration area, to be known as Ecotrack Park.

 The 10-meter diameter ring will be surfaced in Ecotrack, Martin Collins Equine Surfaces' synthetic footing developed and proven for performance horse use. It will host displays from Team Nutrena, Monty Roberts, rider biomechanics expert Colleen Kelly, natural horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight and horse communications expert Mark Peterson, as well as entertainment from singer/songwriter Templeton Thompson and on-site broadcasts by HRTV (Horse & Rider Television Network) and Horse Radio Network.

The "Man Who Listens to Horses" to Present 

at the International Equestrian Festival

Acclaimed Trainer and Author Monty Roberts will Share His Message and Methods

Lexington, KY (July 27, 2010) - World-renowned horseman Monty Roberts will demonstrate his revolutionary horse training techniques at the International Equestrian Festival on September 25 and 26 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Roberts is one of many celebrities scheduled to appear at the Festival, which takes place September 25 - October 10 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Monty Roberts is author of three New York Times best-sellers, including "The Man Who Listens to Horses," which catapulted the trainer and Hollywood stunt man to fame, and shared his Join~Up® training method to horse lovers across the globe. Roberts transformed traditional training techniques, which often relied on inflicting force and demands upon the horse, by developing a more humane, non-violent approach. His method utilizes the body language horses use to communicate with one another, to encourage a bond of partnership between horse and human. Unique to his presentation at the International Equestrian Festival - and the first time it's been presented in the United States - is Roberts' use of a heart-rate monitor on each horse to illustrate the effectiveness of his methods. The audience will be able to listen and watch as Roberts taps into the heart of the horse to gauge his success.