Photo by Traci DowCrooked Creek Cairn Terriers & Designer Dog Avenue
Newton, Illinois
April 26, 2007
News Release: Central Kentucky Riding for Hope
Lexington, KY
Cappy Tosetti (859) 256-0025 Cell: (623) 810-2090
cappy@fastq.com
Toto Casting Call
Excitement is in the air as everyone with Central Kentucky Riding for Hope in Lexington, Kentucky gets ready to follow the yellow brick road at this year’s Night of the Stars Gala Benefit Auction on June 16th at the Keene Barn at Keeneland. This year’s theme is: The Wizard of Oz.
What would Oz be without little Toto at Dorothy’s side? It’s only natural that a perky pooch be part of the festivities, so a special search is on the way to find just the right dog to reign supreme. This will take place at the:
Toto Casting Call
Sunday morning, May 20th - 11:30 am
during the 21st Running of the High Hope Steeplechase.
(check-in time is 11:00am for Toto hopefuls).
Kentucky Horse Park – Race Grounds
(where the Terrier Races & Children’s Activities & Arts & Crafts take place)
In the film, Toto was a dark brindle Cairn terrier, but the invitation is open to all small canines, especially Cairns, Norwich terriers or any other scruffy little pooch. The judges will make the final decision based on: appearance, personality and patience (the ability to be held in a stranger’s arms) and a brief comment by the owner on why they believe their dog should receive the honor.
There’s no fee to enter – the only cost is the $25 (per car) parking/event fee at High Hope which benefits Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, The Secretariat Center and other local charities. Every dog entering the contest will get a blue ribbon and a certificate of participation, plus an opportunity to win an array of doggie door prizes awarded during the fun. The event will be held outside in the grassy area by the terrier races. It’s a good idea to bring a lawn chair to watch the festivities and have a fun tailgate party!
The winning canine will be awarded a dazzling trophy, a big basket chockfull of treats, pet supplies and gift certificates donated by animal-loving individuals and pet related businesses and associations. His/her family will also receive four tickets to The Night of the Stars to enjoy the royal treatment and festivities watching their precious pooch bask in the glory of the evening. Lots of surprises in store!
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is a non-profit organization that provides horse-
back riding for therapeutic purposes and social and recreational activities located at the Kentucky Horse Park. Dedicated volunteers and gentle horses help individuals of all ages with a wide range of disabilities to develop self-esteem, confidence, coordination and a sense of achievement while learning horsemanship and riding principles. For more information on Central Kentucky Riding for Hope and The Night of the Stars: http://www.ckrh.org/ (859)231-7066
Toto Casting Call
For more information:
Cappy Tosetti
Casting Call Coordinator
(859) 256-0025
cappy@fastq.com
A special thank you to everyone with the High Hope Steeplechase for opening their hearts and hospitality to CKRH – for their continuous support and kindness, and for sharing the day so Toto can be discovered and honored. For more information:
(859) 967-9444 http://www.highhopesteeplechase.com/
More thanks to everyone cheering on this search for Toto, especially those generous individuals, businesses and associations donating gifts and services for all the door prizes that will be awarded, plus the goodies going into the winning pooch’s gift basket. There’s still room for more. Please contact Cappy Tosetti for donation information.
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