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Ride a horse, rope in some fun at free Paint Horse Kids Day

FORT WORTH, Texas—Children who have always wanted to ride a horse will have the chance on May 16, when the American Paint Horse Foundation hosts its annual “Paint Horse Kids Day” at the YMCA Camp Carter Equestrian Center, 5900 Meandering Road, in Fort Worth.
Holman Bring your little buckaroo to the American Paint Horse Foundation Kids Day for a day full of free activities, horseback rides and more on Saturday, May 16.
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For directions to Kids Day, click here.

The fun begins at 10 a.m. and continues to 4 p.m. All events are free and open to the public and include:

  •  Horseback rides.
  •  “Learn to rope” clinics.
  •  Meet “Paint Horse Pete,” the official Paint Horse mascot.
  •  Chuckwagon lunch.
  •  Musical entertainment by the Cowtown Opry & Buckaroo youth singers.
  •  Kid sing-alongs with the Cowtown Opry.
  •  Coloring booths.
  •  Tattoo stations.
  •  Face painting.
  •  Goodie bag surprises for all children.
  •  Lots of fun.

For more information about Kids Day, please call (817) 834-2742, ext. 433 or visit apha.com/kidsday.

More about the American Paint Horse Foundation
The American Paint Horse Foundation is the heart of the American Paint Horse Association (APHA). It uses the power of Paints to inspire people to better their communities and educate our youth. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the American Paint Horse and ensuring it remains a healthy, vibrant and respected part of our culture.

For details on how you can become involved in this noble effort to improve lives through the “Power of Paint Horses,” call the American Paint Horse Foundation at (817) 834-2742.

©2011 American Paint Horse Association
P.O. Box 961023 • Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0023
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