Katherine Rose Watson

Publicist

972-489-7694

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Rockwall, Texas – January 23, 2017 – Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses (5565 FM 549, Rockwall, TX 75032) today announces the schedule for the 2017 Spring Series. The popular spring schooling shows allow horse-enthusiasts all over the Metroplex to enjoy the beauty of European warmbloods as they compete in a non-rated show at Black Star’s enormous covered arena, the largest privately owned arena in the state of Texas. Tours of the farm are also available free of charge. Call for an appointment.

Schooling Show Schedule:

February 18, 2017

March 18, 2017

April 15, 2017

May 20, 2017

The schooling shows begin at 9 am. The duration of each show is dependent on the number of entries. Spectators can watch horses and riders of all levels starting with introductory levels in the morning and higher levels of dressage in the afternoon. Visit the Black Star Sport Horses Facebook page the week of the event for exact times. Parking and entry is free for spectators. Concessions are available for purchase.

Dressage is an English style of riding with a rich history of ancient European warhorses. Today, dressage competitions test how well a horse is trained. According to the International Equestrian Federation, dressage is the “highest expression of horse training” and aims to develop a horse’s natural athletic ability. While dressage benefits all breeds of horse, the most popular breeds seen at the Olympics and other high-level competitions are warmblood horses bred specifically for dressage.

Owned by Jackie and Lisa Blackmon, Black Star Sport Horses is a premier dressage training, show, and sales facility located on 255 acres just twenty minutes east of Dallas. Jackie grew up training young horses in Fort Worth and has since won over 40 USDF Championships. Lisa has spent her life training and competing on international sport horses, even training seven Grand Prix horses. Together Jackie and Lisa run a program dedicated to helping each horse reach its full potential. For more information, visit www.blackstarsporthorses.com.

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