BURBANK, Calif.—It’s time for the 2011 Fiesta of the Spanish Horse in Burbank! The Fiesta is in its 12th year of raising funds for cancer research. The event lasts for five days, May 4-8, and is again at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Music, horses, and culture to benefit others—a great mix!
The Fiesta’s mission statement includes: “To help find a cure for cancer by raising awareness and much needed funds for cancer research, all with the assistance of our Horse Owners and Exhibitors.
“Fiesta of the Horse, a Multi-Breed Charity Horse Show and Spectacular, provides an entertaining and educational forum in which to celebrate the heritage of Spanish Horses and their role in California’s History while assisting in the ongoing fight against cancer.”
With a lifetime of loving animals and the heart to help others, Joanne Asman naturally became involved in producing fundraisers for charities. She began working with fundraisers in the early 1980s.
She has previously fundraised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, as well as for various animal rescue projects, and she found horses were always part of the attraction for those attending the events.
Asman explained, “This is an event that joins cultures and horses that are steeped in history.”
Why the Spanish horses? There are several breeds with a history of bravery, like the Andalusians and Lusitanos, which were “war” horses. They are still ridden in bullfighting rings and are talented athletes in any equestrian sport. Paso Finos, another horse of Spanish heritage, is famous for its smooth ride—so smooth, you can hold a glass of water and not spill a drop while riding one.
Asman shared, “In 1995 I had a bad horse injury. As I was recuperating, a horse I had wanted to buy came up for sale. I thought if he was a smooth ride I might get him. That’s how I became involved with Andalusians. I bought Tuno IV—he has been my best friend ever since.”
The Fiesta’s mission statement includes: “To help find a cure for cancer by raising awareness and much needed funds for cancer research, all with the assistance of our Horse Owners and Exhibitors.
“Fiesta of the Horse, a Multi-Breed Charity Horse Show and Spectacular, provides an entertaining and educational forum in which to celebrate the heritage of Spanish Horses and their role in California’s History while assisting in the ongoing fight against cancer.”
With a lifetime of loving animals and the heart to help others, Joanne Asman naturally became involved in producing fundraisers for charities. She began working with fundraisers in the early 1980s.
She has previously fundraised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, as well as for various animal rescue projects, and she found horses were always part of the attraction for those attending the events.
Asman explained, “This is an event that joins cultures and horses that are steeped in history.”
Why the Spanish horses? There are several breeds with a history of bravery, like the Andalusians and Lusitanos, which were “war” horses. They are still ridden in bullfighting rings and are talented athletes in any equestrian sport. Paso Finos, another horse of Spanish heritage, is famous for its smooth ride—so smooth, you can hold a glass of water and not spill a drop while riding one.
Asman shared, “In 1995 I had a bad horse injury. As I was recuperating, a horse I had wanted to buy came up for sale. I thought if he was a smooth ride I might get him. That’s how I became involved with Andalusians. I bought Tuno IV—he has been my best friend ever since.”
