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You are here: Newsletters > March 2001 > An Expo Education
ERRI spreads the word about equine responsibility -- by Laura W. Baier
ERRI board members and volunteers gathered at the Horse World Expo on January 19-21, 2001 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds to educate expo-goers about the enormous responsibility of horse ownership. People of all types, from established horsemen to mere horse admirers journeyed to this event to learn more about the horse and the industry. Clinics held by esteemed horsemen like John Lyons, Pat Parelli, and the GaWaNi Pony Boy drew large crowds as they explained the basics of horse communication and relationships. ERRI on the other hand relied on boards illustrating the successes of the rescue operation to draw crowds.
"I didn't realize that organizations such as yourself existed," said one booth patron as she looked at the dramatic photos of Sultan at his rescue and then again at his successful rehabilitation. "It's such a shame."
It seemed that many of the people interested in ERRI's display had never thought about the horse as an animal that would need help and intervention by a group like ERRI. Many others still who came by the booth interested in buying a horse had no idea how much money and time owning a horse involves.
"We are here to help stop the cycle of horse neglect and abuse," said ERRI President Debbie Frank to a family inquiring about what we do. "Before you go out and buy a horse, come out to the farm and volunteer so you can see exactly what having a horse entails," she told one young girl. "You might just be surprised."
ERRI made some money at the Expo from donations and raffle tickets. The Hunt Valley Wal-Mart donated a 19-inch color television to the rescue for the raffle. A young couple who didn't have a good, working TV won the prize.
"I think we were successful this year," said Frank, "but there's always more work ahead."
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"We are here to help stop the cycle of horse neglect and abuse."
--Debbie Frank