2010
September:
September 1 - October 31: The Literary Horse Exhibit at the Lexington Public Library
140 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky
Celebrate America's first hosting of the World Equestrian Games with the Lexington Public Library! This exhibit's fifty-piece tribute to our planet's horse-lovers will also include a special eight-piece set representing the eight disciplines of the Games - and be sure to pick up the library's free horse-themed bibliography for the young and young-at-heart horse-lovers. Events include:* September 17, 5-8 pm: City-Wide Gallery Hop! The Lexington Public is participating in Horse Play, a city-wide display of decorated horse sculptures, through October.
September 15: Angel Animals "Inspiring Stories of Animals Who Comfort and Heal Children" True Story Contest Deadline
The Angel Animals Network 2010 True Story Contest is now accepting submissions of stories about animals helping children, parents, and families deal with chronically difficult situations and circumstances or temporary tough periods in a child's life. There is no entry fee and there are cash prizes. For more information, visit the Angel Animals Contest website.September 25 - October 16: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Waterbury Public Library28 North Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont
Trot on out to the Waterbury Public Library for their 33 piece exhibit and exciting events! Events include:
* Thursday, September 30, 4-6 pm: Open House reception for The Literary Horse
* Tuesday, October 5, 6:30-8 pm: Coffee House Roundtable. Older kids and adults are invited to share an original piece of writing on horses, or read a passage from a favorite equine-themed novel.
* Friday, October 15 at 10 am: Puppet Show with The Hamels' for children ages 3-6
* Saturday, October 16 at 1 pm: Photography Workshop for Beginners with Vanessa Wright, an hour long novice level class for teens and adults on basic point and shoot photography techniques.
September 26: The Literary Horse Equine Photography Workshop, "From Whoa to Wow! Seven Tips for Taking Great Pictures of Horses," at the MSPCA - Nevins Farm
Join Vanessa Wright for a two-hour equine photography workshop and photo shoot at the MSPCA Nevins Farm. During the workshop, you'll learn seven foolproof techniques that will help you take great pictures of horses at home, at shows, and on the road, with a digital camera, a film camera, or even a cell phone! After the workshop, you'll have a chance to practice your new skills in a photo shoot with MSPCA horse models. Advanced registration is required, and 100% of the workshop fee will be donated to Nevins Farm. Register today!
October:
October 3: The Literary Horse Equine Photography Workshop, "From Whoa to Wow! Seven Tips for Taking Great Pictures of Horses," at the MSPCA - Nevins Farm
400 Broadway, Methuen, Massachusetts
Join Vanessa Wright for a two-hour equine photography workshop and photo shoot at the MSPCA Nevins Farm. During the workshop, you'll learn seven foolproof techniques that will help you take great pictures of horses at home, at shows, and on the road, with a digital camera, a film camera, or even a cell phone! After the workshop, you'll have a chance to practice your new skills in a photo shoot with MSPCA horse models. Advanced registration is required, and 100% of the workshop fee will be donated to Nevins Farm. Register today!October 5: Coffee House Roundtable at the Waterbury Public Library during The Literary Horse Exhibit
28 North Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont
Join the Coffee House Roundtable at the Waterbury Public Library from 6.30 - 8 pm. Older kids and adults are invited to share an original piece of writing on horses, or read a passage from a favorite equine-themed novel.
October 15: Puppet Show at the Waterbury Public Library during The Literary Horse Exhibit
28 North Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont
Bring children ages 3-6 to the library at 10 am to watch The Hamels' horse-themed puppet show!
October 16: The Literary Horse Photography Workshop at the Waterbury Public Library28 North Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont
At 1 pm, trot on over to the library and participate in Vanessa's one-hour novice level class for teens and adults on basic point-and-shoot photography techniques.
October 31: Benefit Shoot for the MSPCA Horses Helping Horses Salisbury Beach Ride
Beach Road (Route 1A), Salisbury, Massachusetts
November / December:
November 1 - 30: National Novel Writing Month Event and Contest
Write your horse novel at last! November is National Novel Writing Month, so visit NaNoWriMo.org, browse the site or sign right up. When you join the community of "aspiring turned to perspiring" novelists, you'll have the chance to participate in the NaNoWriMo contest: writing your book's 50,000 words (or more!) in just 30 days. Good luck, and may the horse be with you!
Write your horse novel at last! November is National Novel Writing Month, so visit NaNoWriMo.org, browse the site or sign right up. When you join the community of "aspiring turned to perspiring" novelists, you'll have the chance to participate in the NaNoWriMo contest: writing your book's 50,000 words (or more!) in just 30 days. Good luck, and may the horse be with you!
111 East Main Street, Richland, Pennsylvania
Do you love a horse? Richland Library visitors are invited to take a photo of a horse close to their heart and bring a copy of the photo - no originals, please! - to the library for the "Loved and Legendary Richland Horses" photo contest that will accompany the 25-piece Literary Horse exhibit. (Winners will be announced on November 29.) While you're there, explore the display on Richland's horse history, comb through the trunk of tack and equipment on loan from Richland residents, and take a peek at The Literary Horse equestrian antiques. Other exciting events include:
* November 18: Meet a real pony at the library! Bring your preschooler to the library for a horse-centered story hour featuring the letter "H", and then trot on outside to meet, brush, and spend time with a legendary pony from Richland.
* November 23: Join RCL's Healthy Horse seminar. Don't miss this workshop for horse owners and horse lovers: riding instructors, barn managers, and an equine vet will be on hand to share their expertise and answer your questions about horse health, care, and riding.
* November 18: Meet a real pony at the library! Bring your preschooler to the library for a horse-centered story hour featuring the letter "H", and then trot on outside to meet, brush, and spend time with a legendary pony from Richland.
* November 23: Join RCL's Healthy Horse seminar. Don't miss this workshop for horse owners and horse lovers: riding instructors, barn managers, and an equine vet will be on hand to share their expertise and answer your questions about horse health, care, and riding.
November 10 - December 27: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Groton Public Library
99 Main Street, Groton, Massachusetts
Forty photos will be on display at this exhibit in the heart of USEA Area 1 horse country. Take a picture of your favorite horse and bring in a copy of the photo for display in the "Loved and Legendary Horses of Groton" collage - and trot on by at 12.30 on Saturday, December 4th for a reception and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Literary Horse exhibit. (Watch this space for more information about the exhibit and related events...)
December 7 - January 7: The Literary Horse Exhibit at the Solomon Wright Public Library
97 Main Street, Pownal, Vermont
Hitch your pony to his sleigh and dash through the snow to check out the thirty photos and horse book and movie display at the Solomon Wright Public Library!
January 24 - February 12: The Literary Horse Exhibit at the Thomas County Public Library
201 North Madison Street, Thomasville, Georgia
Gallop, don't walk to visit the Thomas County Public Library's twenty-piece exhibit, and be sure to attend the library's six thrilling equestrian events:
* Monday, January 24, 4-5 pm: Farriery (horseshoeing) demonstration with horses
* Thursday, January 27, 10-11 am: Story time, with a visit from a miniature horse!
* Tuesday, February 1, 6-7 pm: Horse care workshop, with Dr. Mary Rogers
* Thursday, February 3, 4-5 pm: 4H Horse Club, with Sunnie Wynn, Hope Nelson, and Chloe Pickens
* Monday, February 7, 6-7 pm: Horse rescue workshop, with Anita Meisen
* Thursday, February 10, 4-5 pm: Horse drawing class, with Jessica Dell
March:
March 15 - April 15: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Springfield Town Library
43 Main Street, Springfield, Vermont
Check out the thirty exhibit photos and dozens of horse-themed books on display at the library, and bring all your young and young-at-heart horse lovers to the closing reception on April 16th to meet Becky, the miniature horse who will be inside the library for story hour!
April:
April 1 - May 30: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan
Love horses but don't have time to get out of the city to see them? No problem! During The Literary Horse's two-month, 40-piece exhibit, the SPL staff wil be inviting Michigan's great horses to come and perform on the library lawn.
May:
May 1 - 30: The Literary Horse Exhibit Visits the Sussex County Library System
125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, New Jersey
Whether you're a New Jersey horse lover or a visitor to the Garden State Horse Show, don't forget to come by the Sussex County Library System's month-long Literary Horse exhibit and participate in their events!
June:
June 12: Benefit Shoot for the MSPCA Horses Helping Horses Spring Trail Ride
Great Brook Farm, Carlisle, Massachusetts
Saddle up and ride with your equine companion for the MSPCA's Horses Helping Horses Spring Trail Ride! This third annual spring ride will benefit the animals and programs at the Nevins Farm Equine Center. No horse? No problem! Walk the trail with friends and family, and even your dog (on a leash, of course!) to raise money for horses and farm animals in need. Literary Horse photographer Vanessa Wright will also be on hand to photograph participants throughout the day.
July:
July 1 - 30: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Limerick Public Library
55 Washington Street, Limerick, Maine
30 photos will be on display at the Limerick Public Library, including a series of photos of area riders! Gallop on down to see your favorite horses and borrow your favorite books from the library's collection.
July 1 - 20: Literary Horse New Shoots in Wales, UK
Vanessa Wright will be trotting around Wales to shoot new photos for The Literary Horse exhibit. Watch this space for more details, or email for more information.
August:
August 1 - 31: The Literary Horse Exhibit at The Greater Sudbury Public Library System
74 MacKenzie Street, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
The Literary Horse will be bringing up to 50 photos to the GSPL's 13 libraries in just 30 days! Watch this space for more information about the exhibit and related events!
September:
September 1st - 30th: The Literary Horse Exhibit at The Wilton Library
137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, Connecticut
Forty photos will be on display at the The Wilton Library, including a series of photos of area riders! Gallop on down to see your favorite horses and borrow your favorite books from the library's collection.
October:
October 1st - 31st, 2011: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Sheridan Public Library
109 East Hamilton, Sheridan, Montana
Forty photos will be on display at the Sheridan Public Library, including nine photos of local horses and riders! Come say "Hay!" while I'm in Sheridan, too: from October 12-20th, I'll be photographing local horses and riders, teaching workshops on creative writing and equine photography - with live horse models! - at the library! - and participating in other horse-themed events. Visit the Sheridan Public Library website for all the details.
November:
November 1 - 30: National Novel Writing Month Event and Contest
Write your horse novel at last! November is National Novel Writing Month, so visit NaNoWriMo.org, browse the site or sign right up. When you join the community of "aspiring turned to perspiring" novelists, you'll have the chance to participate in the NaNoWriMo contest: writing your book's 50,000 words (or more!) in just 30 days. Good luck, and may the horse be with you!
December:
2012
January:
January 1st - 31st, 2012: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Haysville Middle School Library and the Haysville Community Library
900 West Grand Avenue, Haysville, KS
Twenty photos will be on display for the Haysville school district community through the 15th, and then the prints are trotting over to the Haysville Community Library for a public exhibit. Gallop on down to see your favorite horses and borrow your favorite books from the library's collection!
February / March:
February 17 - March 30, 2012: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Houston Public Library
500 McKinney Street, Houston, Texas
Celebrate the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show with the Houston Public Library, the Texas Children's Hospital, and The Literary Horse! This exhibit is 64-piece tribute to kids, teens, adults - and horses! - who have made a positive difference in the world. I'll also be trotting on down to Houston to photograph local heroes for the exhibit, to teach photography and creative writing, and much more. Watch this space for more information on the exhibit and its events!
May:
May 1st - 31st, 2012: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Howell Carnegie District Library
314 West Grand River, Howell, MI
Up to 60 photos will be on display; watch this space for more information about the exhibit and related events!
June:
June 1 - 30th, 2012: The Literary Horse Exhibit at the University of New Hampshire Dimond Library
Mast Road Extension, Durham, New Hampshire
Up to 40 photos will be on display with a special collection featuring the riders of the University of New Hampshire Therapeutic Riding Program! Watch this space for more information about the exhibit and related events.
October:
October 1 - 31: The Literary Horse Exhibit at St. Louis University
3650 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri
Up to 50 photos will be on display at the St. Louis University Libraries. Watch this space for more information about the exhibit and related events!
December:
December 1 - Happily Ever After: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Norco Horse Library
3954 Old Hamner Road, Norco, CA
A portion of The Literary Horse exhibit will be put on permanent display at the Norco Horse Library in "Horsetown USA." Be sure to watch this space for more information about the exhibit's opening!
December 7 - January 7: The Literary Horse Exhibit at the Solomon Wright Public Library
97 Main Street, Pownal, Vermont
Hitch your pony to his sleigh and dash through the snow to check out the thirty photos and horse book and movie display at the Solomon Wright Public Library!
January:
January 24 - February 12: The Literary Horse Exhibit at the Thomas County Public Library201 North Madison Street, Thomasville, Georgia
Gallop, don't walk to visit the Thomas County Public Library's twenty-piece exhibit, and be sure to attend the library's six thrilling equestrian events:
* Monday, January 24, 4-5 pm: Farriery (horseshoeing) demonstration with horses
* Thursday, January 27, 10-11 am: Story time, with a visit from a miniature horse!
* Tuesday, February 1, 6-7 pm: Horse care workshop, with Dr. Mary Rogers
* Thursday, February 3, 4-5 pm: 4H Horse Club, with Sunnie Wynn, Hope Nelson, and Chloe Pickens
* Monday, February 7, 6-7 pm: Horse rescue workshop, with Anita Meisen
* Thursday, February 10, 4-5 pm: Horse drawing class, with Jessica Dell
March:March 15 - April 15: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Springfield Town Library
43 Main Street, Springfield, Vermont
Check out the thirty exhibit photos and dozens of horse-themed books on display at the library, and bring all your young and young-at-heart horse lovers to the closing reception on April 16th to meet Becky, the miniature horse who will be inside the library for story hour!
April:April 1 - May 30: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan
Love horses but don't have time to get out of the city to see them? No problem! During The Literary Horse's two-month, 40-piece exhibit, the SPL staff wil be inviting Michigan's great horses to come and perform on the library lawn.
May:May 1 - 30: The Literary Horse Exhibit Visits the Sussex County Library System
125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, New Jersey
Whether you're a New Jersey horse lover or a visitor to the Garden State Horse Show, don't forget to come by the Sussex County Library System's month-long Literary Horse exhibit and participate in their events!
June:June 12: Benefit Shoot for the MSPCA Horses Helping Horses Spring Trail Ride
Great Brook Farm, Carlisle, Massachusetts
Saddle up and ride with your equine companion for the MSPCA's Horses Helping Horses Spring Trail Ride! This third annual spring ride will benefit the animals and programs at the Nevins Farm Equine Center. No horse? No problem! Walk the trail with friends and family, and even your dog (on a leash, of course!) to raise money for horses and farm animals in need. Literary Horse photographer Vanessa Wright will also be on hand to photograph participants throughout the day.
July:July 1 - 30: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Limerick Public Library
55 Washington Street, Limerick, Maine
30 photos will be on display at the Limerick Public Library, including a series of photos of area riders! Gallop on down to see your favorite horses and borrow your favorite books from the library's collection.
July 1 - 20: Literary Horse New Shoots in Wales, UK
Vanessa Wright will be trotting around Wales to shoot new photos for The Literary Horse exhibit. Watch this space for more details, or email for more information.
August:August 1 - 31: The Literary Horse Exhibit at The Greater Sudbury Public Library System
74 MacKenzie Street, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
The Literary Horse will be bringing up to 50 photos to the GSPL's 13 libraries in just 30 days! Watch this space for more information about the exhibit and related events!
September:September 1st - 30th: The Literary Horse Exhibit at The Wilton Library
137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, Connecticut
Forty photos will be on display at the The Wilton Library, including a series of photos of area riders! Gallop on down to see your favorite horses and borrow your favorite books from the library's collection.
October:October 1st - 31st, 2011: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Sheridan Public Library
109 East Hamilton, Sheridan, Montana
Forty photos will be on display at the Sheridan Public Library, including nine photos of local horses and riders! Come say "Hay!" while I'm in Sheridan, too: from October 12-20th, I'll be photographing local horses and riders, teaching workshops on creative writing and equine photography - with live horse models! - at the library! - and participating in other horse-themed events. Visit the Sheridan Public Library website for all the details.
November:November 1 - 30: National Novel Writing Month Event and Contest
Write your horse novel at last! November is National Novel Writing Month, so visit NaNoWriMo.org, browse the site or sign right up. When you join the community of "aspiring turned to perspiring" novelists, you'll have the chance to participate in the NaNoWriMo contest: writing your book's 50,000 words (or more!) in just 30 days. Good luck, and may the horse be with you!
December:December 1st - 15th, 2011: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Plainville Public Library
56 East Main Street, Plainville, CT
Twenty-five photos will be on display at the Plainville Public Library - get a sneak peek by watching the commercial about the exhibit created by CTNow!
December 16th - 31st, 2011: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Cragin Memorial Library
8 Linwood Avenue, Colchester, CT
Twenty-five photos will be on display at the Cragin Memorial Library - get a sneak peek by watching the commercial about the exhibit created by CTNow!
December 16th - 31st, 2011: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Cragin Memorial Library
8 Linwood Avenue, Colchester, CT
Twenty-five photos will be on display at the Cragin Memorial Library - get a sneak peek by watching the commercial about the exhibit created by CTNow!
2012
January:January 1st - 31st, 2012: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Haysville Middle School Library and the Haysville Community Library
900 West Grand Avenue, Haysville, KS
Twenty photos will be on display for the Haysville school district community through the 15th, and then the prints are trotting over to the Haysville Community Library for a public exhibit. Gallop on down to see your favorite horses and borrow your favorite books from the library's collection!
February / March:February 17 - March 30, 2012: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Houston Public Library
500 McKinney Street, Houston, Texas
Celebrate the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show with the Houston Public Library, the Texas Children's Hospital, and The Literary Horse! This exhibit is 64-piece tribute to kids, teens, adults - and horses! - who have made a positive difference in the world. I'll also be trotting on down to Houston to photograph local heroes for the exhibit, to teach photography and creative writing, and much more. Watch this space for more information on the exhibit and its events!
May:May 1st - 31st, 2012: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Howell Carnegie District Library
314 West Grand River, Howell, MI
Up to 60 photos will be on display; watch this space for more information about the exhibit and related events!
June:June 1 - 30th, 2012: The Literary Horse Exhibit at the University of New Hampshire Dimond Library
Mast Road Extension, Durham, New Hampshire
Up to 40 photos will be on display with a special collection featuring the riders of the University of New Hampshire Therapeutic Riding Program! Watch this space for more information about the exhibit and related events.
October:October 1 - 31: The Literary Horse Exhibit at St. Louis University
3650 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri
Up to 50 photos will be on display at the St. Louis University Libraries. Watch this space for more information about the exhibit and related events!
December:
December 1 - Happily Ever After: The Literary Horse Exhibit at Norco Horse Library
3954 Old Hamner Road, Norco, CA
A portion of The Literary Horse exhibit will be put on permanent display at the Norco Horse Library in "Horsetown USA." Be sure to watch this space for more information about the exhibit's opening!
