Ocala, Florida (January 3, 2007) Lynn Palm, Women LUV Horses equestrienne event founder, announces a “Why I Love Horses” and “My Favorite Horse Publication” essay contest for Women Luv Horses™, a three-day celebration of horses and women to be held in City of Industry, California’s Industry Hills Expo Center, (near Los Angeles), December 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2008.

The essay is limited to 500 words or less and must include why the writer loves horses and why they love their favorite horse publication. The publication can be print or web based.

Submit essays via e-mail to generalinfo@lynnpalm.com. Include name, mailing address, contact phone number, contact e-mail, and age division. Age divisions include: 12 and under, 13 to 18, 19 to 35, 35 to 55, and over 56. One winner will be selected from each age division and each winner will receive 2 free weekend tickets to the Women Luv Horses, City of Industry, CA, 2008 event. The free weekend tickets include VIP seating at event’s Fashion Show and Cowgirl Party. Deadline for submitting essays is May 15th, 2008. Essay contest winners and their favorite horse publications will be publicized daily at the event as well as on the lynnpalm.com website.

“Inside every person with a horse passion is a special answer to ‘Why I Love Horses’. The essay contest was created to recognize horse lovers of all ages and to reward them with an incredible experience at the Women Luv Horses event,” notes Lynn Palm. “We also want to recognize and team with all horse publications to grow their reader base through the Women Luv Horses Event and Essay Contest. Horse publications are the lifeblood of the horse industry, and we appreciate their economic value in growing the marketplace.”

The Women Luv Horses California debut is prompted by the success of the inaugural Women Luv Horses event held in North Carolina in 2007. “Because of the event’s tremendous response from attendees, sponsors, and vendors on the east coast, we’re bringing Women Luv Horses to the west coast in 2008,” says Palm.

The Women LUV Horses event features a power packed educational forum of demonstrations, workshops, and seminars related to women and their horse passion. Guest speakers include women role models in the equestrian and professional world. Evening fun plans are Friday night’s Fashion for Fillies Fashion Show and Saturday night’s American Quarter Horse Association American Horses’ Care Cowgirl Party. The trade show promises a very special shopping experience with unique products from vendors from across the United States.

Palm believes women all over the country should celebrate their equestrian dreams and accomplishments. For this very reason, she created Women LUV Horses™ for women, young ladies, and little girls who love horses. Palm states, “Women represent the majority of horse owners in the United States and perhaps the World. Women are also matriarchs in the family unit. Blending family and the love of horses proves challenging at times. This retreat will help women learn the secrets of how to achieve a healthy balance within their busy lifestyles.”

Palm extends a special invitation for gentleman of all ages to attend the event. “The Women Luv Horses event promises entertainment, education, and shopping geared to men as well.”
For more than 30 years, Palm has championed the partnership of horse and rider, bringing her unique perspective to hundreds of thousands of horse enthusiasts around the world. Palm’s accomplishments include the American Quarter Horse Association’s 2006 Professional Horsewoman of the Year, over 34 AQHA World and Reserve World Championships, and a record 4 AQHA Superhorse wins. For her teaching skills she was chosen the 2003 Equine Affaire Exceptional Equestrian Educator. She is also a regular commentator for RFD-TV, Horse TV, and Nickernetwork.com, and is a member of Horse & Rider magazine’s Team Horse & Rider.

To request sponsor packages and vendor applications e-mail generalinfo@lynnpalm.com , call 352-629-3310 or 800-503-2824. Horse publication representatives are invited to request additional Women Luv Horses advertising opportunities.
PALM PARTNERSHIP TRAINING ™ is a world class international education center with Equestrian Facilities at Fox Grove Farm, Ocala, FL, and Royal Palm Ranch, Bessemer, MI. Palm Partnership Training ™ Equestrian Facilities provide training for competition and recreational horses and riders. Palm Partnership Training ™ hosts Hunt Seat, Dressage, and Western equestrian clinics throughout the year as well as offer premier horse and rider training products and equipment. Contact: PALM PARTNERSHIP TRAINING ™ 9445 NW 60th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482 ~ Toll free: 800.503.2824, Phone: 352.629.3310, Fax: 352.629.3470, E-mail: generalinfo@lynnpalm.com .