Horses' Christmas 2009
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/14/2008
BC Equestrians Host `Horses' Christmas'
BRIDGEWATER, Va. — The Equestrian Club of Bridgewater College will host the seventh annual "Horses'
Christmas" at the Bridgewater College Equestrian Center in Weyers Cave, on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. This
year's theme is "Super Heroes Save Christmas." All elementary and pre-school students in the community
and their families are invited to the presentation, which will feature horses dressed in costumes depicting
super heroes. At the conclusion of the program, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance on
horseback. Sarah Irvine, Bridgewater College's director of riding and coach of the Bridgewater riding team,
will narrate the events. Awards will be presented to the best costumed entries. Kids will be allowed to
reward the horses with a tasty treat following the competition. "This event provides an excellent outreach
opportunity for the equestrian club and a fun activity for children in the local community," said Mimi Knight, a
Bridgewater equestrian-team faculty adviser. In lieu of an admission charge, the equestrian club requests
donations of canned goods for a local charity. For further information, call (540) 649-1720. #####