Tom MacGuiness of Horseware Ireland participated in the JustWorld Training Show. Photo Credit - Sportfot

February 9, 2008 – Wellington, Florida – JustWorld International will host its third annual ‘Horseless Horse Show’ on Saturday, February 23, in the DeNemethy Ring of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida.

The popular family event will see children of all ages competing over jump courses designed specifically for humans! Highly entertaining, class categories include the mini-stirrup playtime for children five and under, short stirrup for children under 10, children’s jumper for those under 14, and the child-adult pair relay. The Grand Prix, with fences set at a height of 2’9”, and the Four-Bar event will be open to all ages.

The competition will begin at approximately 4 p.m., following the last class of the day, in the DeNemethy Ring. Prizes will be awarded to the winners and ribbons will be given to tenth place. All class entry fees are $15. With the theme ‘kids helping kids’, all proceeds from the Horseless Horse Show will benefit the children of project sites in Cambodia, Honduras, Senegal, Brazil and Kenya.

For more information, please contact Marie Lesterps at mlesterps@justworldinternational.org or call (561) 267-8059.

All jumps are generously provided and custom built by Steve Stephens, Hector Cano and Beval Saddlery Ltd.

Founded in 2002, JustWorld International raises awareness and funds in the equestrian community to support humanitarian projects that benefit impoverished communities and children in the developing world. Cooperating with local partners, JustWorld International implements sustainable, culturally sensitive education, health and vocational projects. For more information on JustWorld International, please visit www.justworldinternational.org.