Utah Quarter Horse Association Takes Quarter Horse Racing Online
Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Quarter Horse Association is
running horses where they have never been before, on the World
Wide Web. Starting on April 30th and continuing throughout the
race meet in Utah, the UQHA will be broadcasting all races
through their http://www.uqhra.com web site. Races will be
streamed live over the Internet and will also be recorded and
made available for viewing after the races have concluded.
UQHA’s streaming media broadcast will allow Internet users
anywhere in the world to see and hear the day’s races at anytime
using their computer. Owners, sponsors, and race fans new and
old will be able to see the races as they happen or as many
times afterwards as they want. In fact, race attendees who bring
their wirelessly enabled laptop computers can take advantage of
the free HOTSPOTZZ wireless Internet access provided at the
Laurel Brown Racetrack to browse to the UQHA web site and view
an “instant replay” of each race as soon as it has finished. It
is this kind of forward thinking that is accelerating the growth
of the UQHA racing division and raising awareness in the
community. Through efforts such as the streaming media
broadcasts, family focused events such as Kids Day and Youth
Day, and other advancements such as a newly designed web site
and the availability of HOTSPOTZZ wireless Internet access at
race events, the UQHA has been able to attract race fans and
sponsors alike. “A lot of planning, preparation, and
perspiration has gone into creating a great season for race fans
this year,” said Billy Peterson, UQHA Director. “We are very
excited to see everything come together and are looking forward
to seeing smiling faces in the crowd at all of this season’s
races.” The UQHA Horse Races will be held at the Laurel Brown
Equestrian Park in South Jordan, located at 10800 South 2200
West. General Admission is $4. Children four and under get in
free when accompanied by an adult.
2005 UQHA Race Schedule - Utah: Gates open - 10:30 a.m., Post
Time: 12:00 noon April 30th, 2005 May 7th, 2005 May 21st, 2005
June 4th, 2005 June 18th, 2005
The UQHA is currently offering race sponsorships to companies
looking to assist the racing community and reap the benefits of
race day exposure. Sponsorship contact: Amy Hall, 801-518-1562.
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). The UQHA’s goal is to promote and
stimulate the racing events, shows, youth activities, trail
rides, sales and ownership of Quarter Horses. The Utah Quarter
Horse Association encourages sportsmanship and family values in
all activities. For ticket information please call 801-518-1562
or email Amy Hall at uqhaamy@msn.com or visit
http://www.uqhra.com.