Tyler, TX – October 28, 2009 – The 2009 Dallas Harvest Horse Show began competition today at the beautiful Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, TX, today and will run October 28 through November 1, 2009. The Dallas Harvest Horse Show benefits Habitat for Horses and is one of the largest fundraisers for the program.

The most prestigious ‘AA’ rated horse show in Texas, The Dallas Harvest Horse Show is sanctioned and recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation, rated ‘AA’ in hunters and three star in jumpers. The show is also ‘A’ rated through its affiliation with the Texas Hunter Jumper Association. This year’s show will feature top judges from throughout the country including: Linda Andrisani, Rob Bielefeld, Carl Hansen, Mike Lowry, and Lewis Pack.

The 2009 Dallas Harvest Horse Show competition highlights include Thursday’s $3,000 Nordic Lights Welcome Stake; Friday’s $5,000 Jumper Classic and $10,000 2009/2010 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby beginning at 4:00 p.m.; Saturday’s Halloween Spooktacular featuring Horse & Rider Costume Contest & Parade, Spookiest Barn Contest & Trick or Treat Extravaganza, Habitat Horse Decorating Contest & Parade; and Sunday’s EMO Equitation Cup Year-End Final, $25,000 Harvest Grand Prix benefiting Habitat for Horses, and $2,500 Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic.

Interviews with top riders, trainers, and owners can be arranged for media on-site. Daily competition press releases will be issued and high-resolution photos are available.

For more information on the Dallas Harvest Horse Show, please visit www.southboundshows.com .

For more information on Habitat for Horses, please visit www.habitatforhorses.org  .

To arrange interviews or receive photos, please contact Lauren Fisher of Phelps Media Group, Inc. at 215-317-4913(cell) or email [email protected].