The Utah Quarter Horse Association (UQHA) prepares to kick off its
2005 racing season with five race days in Utah, running April 30th - June
18th. As the
name implies, Quarter Horses compete at distances of generally 440 yards
(0. LADWP Science Bowl, the
nation's most successful regional competition in the U.

WHY: Science Bowl seeks to showcase talents of local high school
scholars, enhances student achievement by providing
motivation and incentive for success, and encourages students
of all backgrounds to pursue studies and careers in math,
science and technology fields.

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Competition begins - Round Robin League Play

-- 1 - 4 p.

In the state of Maine you will find distance pulls where a team has five minutes to pull a predetermined weight as far as possible.

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The UQHA is introducing a number of new family-focused activities to
entertain and educate attendees on Quarter Horse racing. Participants will learn how to care for horses,
witness race preparations, and discuss riding tips with the jockeys.4 km), in sprints that last approximately 20 seconds.

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Local
teams have won four national titles and placed in top five
rankings in eight of the last 10 years.m.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Get ready to make tracks to the
Laurel Brown Equestrian Park in South Jordan to witness the fastest sport on
earth.

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Hands-On Competition will be held in the afternoon.

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It is now one of the most widely attended spectator sports in
the United States.

There are many different forms of horsepulling; however most pulls are elimination contests where each contestant has five minutes and three hitches to pull a specified load (either a stone boat or a sledge) the required distance in one continuous pull.

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"We are pleased to offer a number of new programs and activities for horse
race fans this year ," said Billy Peterson, UQHA Director.

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Sponsorship contact: Amy Hall, 801-518-1562. A total of 66 regional
competitions are held in 40 states, nine in California.

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The popularity of horse racing has increased significantly over the past
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The UQHA is currently offering race sponsorships to companies looking to
assist the racing community and reap the benefits of race day exposure.

Photo Desks/Science Writers/Education Editors/High School Writers
ADVISORY.S. Hands-On
event named for late employee volunteer. Hope
Street, A-level, Downtown Los Angeles, Thomas Guide grid
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Note: Parking and entrance off of First Street all day

WHO:

-- Celebrity Moderator Dr.

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Utah Quarter Horse Association Kicks Off Horse Race Season With Fun for the Family

Especially popular in the southwestern United States,
Quarter Horse racing takes place at tracks, county fairs, and rodeos. The Utah Quarter Horse Association encourages sportsmanship and
family values in all activities.

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The UQHA Horse Races will be held at the Laurel Brown Equestrian Park in
South Jordan, located at 10800 South 2200 West.

About the Utah Quarter Horse Association (UQHA)
The purpose of the UQHA is to develop positive participation in Quarter
Horse activities in Utah with cooperation from the American Quarter Horse
Association (AQHA).

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WHAT: Thirteenth Annual LADWP Science Bowl, a quiz show style high
school competition centered on complex college-level math,
science and technology questions. Double elimination tournament of 16 teams
Franklin Lu Hands -On Competition, 28 teams

-- 4:30 p. Approximate time for final round of
competition

WHERE: LADWP Headquarters, John Ferraro Building, 111 N.

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"It will allow us
to better serve the fans, educate people on Quarter Horses, and of course show
people how exciting horse racing can be. The UQHA's goal is to promote and stimulate the racing
events , shows, youth activities, trail rides, sales and ownership of Quarter
Horses.
Department of Energy's National Science Bowl program.

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The boat continues to be loaded with weight until one team qualifies the load or the winner is determined as the team that pulled the heaviest load the greatest distance.

Regardless of the style, it takes a well conditioned pair of horses, a skilled teamster and precise teamwork between man and horse to compete.

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For ticket information please call
801-518 -1562 or email Amy Hall at http://www.com.

Horsepulling was originally a competition for farmers to determine who had the strongest team.

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As use of the draft horse receded in the wake of modern farm machinery , the friendly competition evolved into an exciting spectator sport enjoyed throughout the world.

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General Admission is $4.

ADVISORY/Success Builds Success -- LADWP Science Bowl Is Most Successful Regional Competition In U.S. Department of Energy Program; North Hollywood High School

Krupp, director of
Griffith Observatory

-- Alumni Moderator Adam Diament, PhD, post doctoral
fellow in genetics at UCLA; member 1993 Venice High
School Science Bowl Team, first regional champion that
represented Los Angeles at the National Science Bowl

-- More than 200 of the city's best students from 26 high
schools and 42 teams

-- About 100 volunteers, mainly DWP employees and their
family members.

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That success qualifies the team for the next heavier load.

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In addition , the UQHA will hold dog races on two separate race days.
Another race season feature is Youth Day, a program held on June 18th that
encourages awareness and participation in Quarter Horse racing activities for
high-school aged kids.

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Features include
kids stick horse races, kids foot races , and free race track orientation
tours.
Children four and under get in free when accompanied by an adult.

2005 UQHA Race Schedule -- Utah:
Gates open -- 10:30 a.m.

The most common distances used for competitions in New England are six and twelve feet.

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WHEN: Saturday, February 26, 2005

-- 8:30 a.

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