Detroit, Michigan (March 2, 2011) –The stable doors to the exclusive world of competitive horse shows are bursting open with the debut of Horse Show World, an educational and interactive experience for horse owners and riders, along with horse enthusiasts who don’t ride, to compete online.  This dynamic website is a creative combination of social networking, fantasy stable games, online video competitions and prestigious awards.
 
Instead of costing hundreds or thousands of dollars to attend a show, Horse Show World members can compete in horse shows from the comfort of their own barn, at a fraction of the cost.  They simply select a class to enter, videotape their performance according to class specifications, upload the video and compete against individuals from around the world.  Each week, new shows and classes will be offered and members can choose to compete in popularity contests – where winners are determined by the number of online votes; or in judged shows – where winners are chosen by licensed judges.  Riders will gain feedback from the judges to consistently improve their performances.

Designed for fans of all horse breeds and disciplines, Horse Show World members begin by creating a profile page that includes their personal stats, information about their horse (if they own one), their special horse interests and the breeds and disciplines that most appeal to them.  Members can also upload photos of their horses, open a fantasy stable, and interact with other horse enthusiasts from around the world in the Horse Show World community.  Members will enjoy discussing which horses they think will win specific competitions, sharing their passions and learning from one another. Prizes include virtual trophies and ribbons to showcase in a trophy room on their profile page; Horse Show World “coins” to put in their virtual currency account to use to enhance and upgrade their experience; and points that count toward high point awards.  
 
“Horse Show World will revolutionize the horse industry as we know it. We have taken the power of the internet and applied it to the extremely large and passionate niche of horse enthusiasts, and as a result, we have leveled the playing field by substantially reducing the costs of showing a horse, thus making horse competition available to everyone worldwide,” said Jeff Sloan, Founder and CEO of Horse Show World.  “I have no doubt that a Horse Show World award will one day be one of the most prestigious awards in the world for horse lovers, and that this website will fast become the epicenter of all things horses.”
 
“Having served as team leader for U.S. riders at numerous international championships and as a former senior level executive at the United States Equestrian Federation, I know the horse showing world intimately,” said Gil Merrick, Horse Show World’s Chief Operating Officer.  “I am convinced this website is the next great thing for people who love horses and love the thrill of competing in horse shows.”
 
In addition to the online competitions and fantasy stables, Horse Show World will also feature a directory of vendors and service providers from around the globe, including trainers, brokers, veterinarians, appraisers, farriers, tack shops and clothing stores.
 
Horse Show World is fully financed by the Bursten Group.

Enter Horse Show World at www.horseshowworld.com