News Release:  For Immediate Release

From:          Butler CountyChapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council  &           

                   MetroParks

Subject:       HORSE DAZE

Date:           Saturday,October 20, 2012  - 10 am -4pm

Rain Date:  Sunday,October 21, 2012 – 10 am-4pm

The Butler County Chapter ofthe Ohio Horseman’s Council Inc. and MetroParks have partnered to present aunique FREE event called Horse Daze!

Saturday, October 20, 2012 Sebald Parkis the place to be to enjoy all the fun and activities related to horses.  If you or your children want to experience thejoy of horses up close, this is youropportunity!

The day will include horserides, grooming, tack and farrier demonstrations, tractor drawn hay rides, funand games, music, food, raffles, and door prizes.  Dress your child in his or her favorite cowboyor cowgirl costume and have their photo taken on a horse.  Meet the Butler County Mounted Patrol andlearn about their program. 

Sebald Park offersapproximately ten miles of the only public horse trails in Butler County.  On Saturday, October 27, the Butler CountyChapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council will offer a guided trail ride at Sebald Park for ridersinterested in learning the layout of the trails.  Sign up at the information booth during HORSEDAZE. The trails were created and, are maintained by, volunteer efforts of theOhio Horseman’s Council www.butlercountyohc.com .  All proceedsfrom food sales, raffles and voluntary donations which will be accepted at theevent will be added to an Ohio Horseman’s Council fund for construction of ashelter at Sebald Park forhorses and riders who use the trails. 

All MetroParks require amotor vehicle permit to enter, which is free to all Butler County residents.  Not a resident of Butler County?  Daily motor vehicle permits are available for$5.00 or $10 for the entire year. For more information about MetroParks orobtaining your motor vehicle permit contact www.yourmetroparks.net  or call513-867-5835.