Headed to the Pony Finals and More Events at the Kentucky Horse Park.

(Louisville, Ky.) - Equine Motorcoach™ and Equine Carriage ST are headed to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky for three weeks to participate in several top hunter/jumper events. 

The Horse Park is home to the USEF Pony Finals, August 6 – 11, 2013; Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, August 14 – 18, 2013, AA Rated; and KHJA Horse Show, August 21 – 25, 2013, AA Rated.

The all in one RV and horse transport was recently featured on the Discovery Channel's Epic RV series and was widely viewed by an audiences throughout the United States. The horse transport  and RV manufacturing company also attended the FEI Junior and Young Riders Championships at the Horse Park in July.

Equine Motorcoach pictured with tandem tow dolly.

"We'll be set up and ready to show the transports and have units for sale on site," Tom Stinnett, Equine Motorcoach principal. "Our partner, Julie Calzone, is attending the Pony Finals and will be at the transports for sales and orders."

Equine Motorcoach also manufactures a tow vehicle, Equine Carriage ST, that is titled as an RV. "This unit is perfect for horse enthusiasts who love their living quarter horse trailers," said Stinnett. "It adds living accommodations at the horse shows and gives families and trainers a chance to travel in comfort while transporting their horses."

Equine Carriage ST tow transport (kitchen and living pictured below).

For more information or sales contact Julie Calzone at (337) 781-8572.

Holiday and Horses.

Holiday and Horses set forDecember 3rd-7th, celebrates the joy of the holiday season with families and horse lovers alike. Join us for the $125,000 Rolex/USEF National Jumper Championships presented by Equine Motorcoach (Dec. 5th night and Dec. 7th afternoon), Dressage under the Lights (Saturday Dec. 6th evening) and daily national hunter/jumper competition. Seasonal family activities take place on the weekend of December 6th-7th. Enjoy the Village of Wellington Tree Lighting, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and a visit with Santa Claus (Saturday Dec. 6th at 7:00pm).

Have you really taken a look at how your horses are being transported these days? Have you ever been in your horse trailer while it goes down the road? Try it. You'll be surprised at how bumpy, noisy and how much movement is going on while you are sitting in your nice truck.

Not only does all of that wear the horse out before the show, it is stressful. We've heard a lot lately about research that says the American version of the slant load makes a horse dizzy from the motion of the scenery.

The Equine Motorcoach is an air-ride, quiet and a European slant-load - the major visual motion is behind the horse. When people spend so much money on a horse, it's hard to believe they would skimp on the type of ride they give their horses to the show. If you can't get an Equine Motorcoach, take another look at your transport and find a way to give your horse a good ride. Make sure the only work your horse has to do is at the show and not on the way to the show.

Air Ride. No Other Transport Can Match It.

Let's face it, one of the main reasons anyone would want to buy an Equine Motorcoach is for the ride and accommodations for the horses. We talk a lot about the luxury of the RV portion, but it's really the luxury of the horse transport area that set's us apart.

We know we're making an impression when we start seeing other horse transport companies starting to promote an air ride for the horses.

The beauty of our Coach is the front and rear air ride that was uniquely designed for our truck by Volvo Trucks North America. You just can't get it anywhere else.

As one person who toured the Coach recently said, "I just knew there was a way to do this!" Equine Motorcoach is the only one that can. Call 502.664.7108 if you want to get on the list to buy one.

It Was Reining in Oklahoma City!

Our first trip to the world of reining was over the top! As a presenting sponsor of the Adequan/USEF Open Reining Championships, we were given a first-rate welcome by all of the competitors, trainers, owners and NRHA staff and Board. We met so many people and they were very enthusiast about the Equine Motorcoach.

Congratulations to Craig C. Schmersal and Mr. Duel Ray on being crowned the USEF Open Reining Champion. He and his wife, Ginger, treated me to a private tour of their stabling area. I got to meet the horses and more importantly, their fabulous children.

The News Story

The Adequan®/USEF National Reining Championship (FEI CRI 4 Star) presented by Equine Motor Coach determined Team USA for the 2008 FEI Reining World Championship in Manerbio, Italy, September 11-14. Some of the top reiners in the country competed for $25,000 added money Friday, June 27, at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK, as part of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) 2008 Derby. Craig Schmersal guided Mr Dual Rey (Mister Dual Pep x Robin Red Rae) owned by Holly Casey, Mansfield, GA, to win the class and earn a $7,000 paycheck.

Placing second was Jordan Larson riding Lena Gallo (Gallo Del Cielo x Heavenly Doc) owned by Lapke Quarter Horses, Logan, IA with a score of 223.5. They earned $5,500 for their efforts.

Rounding out the team of four were Pete Kyle on A Poco Bueno Dunit (Hollywood Dun It x Champs Poco Girl) and Tom McCutcheon on Ruf Hearted Jac (Lil Ruf Peppy x Miss Jac Of Hearts), both with scores of 222 for a third-place tie. A Poco Bueno Dunit is owned by Sandi Holt of Aubrey, TX. Ruf Hearted Jac is owned by Sarah Willeman of Gloucester, MA. Each team earned $4,125 for the tie.

Adequan® continued their sponsorship of this event and was on-hand to watch the thrilling evening of reining unfold. “We are excited to continue our support of the Adequan®/USEF National Open Reining Championship presented by Equine Motor Coach,” said Allyn Mann, Senior Manager of the Animal Health Division at Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. “As the sport continues to expand its presence globally, this championship will play a vital role in qualifying the top horses and riders in the U.S. for International competitions. Who knows, one day it could be the stepping stone to the Olympics.” Equine Motor Coach is the presenting sponsor of this event.

We're Off To Oklahoma for the USEF Reining Championship.

Bob Wiegand and family are traveling in the Equine Motorcoach to the NRHA event in Oklahoma City next week. The event features a phethora of championships and selection trials. We're the presenting sponsor for the Adequan/ National Reining Championship.

We are looking forward to our first reining event. We can't wait to see the competition, learn about the sport and meet new horse people.

CDI Raleigh Visit!

Pictured above are Bill & Belinda Wertman, who stopped by to visit the Coach at the recent CDI in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Wertman's own INSPO and Belinda rides some of the top dressage horses. Some of her horses are Watch Me and Watch Me's sire Sir Sinclair. Belinda has trained Equine Motorcoach principal, Julie Calzone, in the past as well as has imported top Dutch horses for her. Bill, besides being a blast to be around, has arranged most of the sire matches for Julie's horse breeding program.

Why Should You Buy An Equine Motorcoach?

For anyone who has shown horses in Europe, the answer to this question is a no-brainer. Europeans transport their horses in very comfortable motorized vehicles. They've been doing it for decades. Called horse boxes, this transport gets everyone to the show grounds easily and efficiently.

The last decade has seen the evolution of more luxurious people accommodations along with the horse box. The similarity to an RVing in the U.S. is immediately apparent. It's like a "toy-box" only you can transport your horses. Well, it's more than a toy-box. The cargo can be upwards of 9,000 pounds and it's live and moves.

That's why it's important to have a really, good manufacturer and an excellent truck. The American horsemen/women get excited when they see the European version. They get even more excited when they learn it's being built on a Volvo truck.

This Coach is everything RVing is and more. It's the comfort, security and flexibility you can have at the horse show. No more trusting your horses' care to someone else. No more commercial haulers. No more bringing 2-3 horse trailers and a motorhome so you can stay on grounds.

Hillary Dobbs Wins $15,000 National Horse Show Speed Classic

Hillary Dobbs pictured clearing the Equine Motorcoach jump.
Photo by Palm Beach Post
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The $15,000 National Horse Show Speed Classic was held Thursday afternoon at the 124th National Horse Show at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club. The winner was Hillary Dobbs riding Marengo, owned by The Dobbs Group. (Bruce R. Bennett/Post Staff)

Custom Italian Bedding Adorns Equine Motorcoach

(Clarksville, Ind.) – Bella Casa Linens, importers of custom bedding and linens, is dressing the Equine Motorcoach for its American debut. Bella Casa Linens owner Debra Howard’s daughter competes and rides horses with Coach principal, Julie Calzone. Howard is a top interior designer and represents some of the finest bedding and linen manufacturers from Europe.

“I’ve watched Julie and her partners, Tom and Carolyn Stinnett, bring this beautiful horse transport and motorcoach to fruition for America,” said Howard. “I knew that I could add the final touches to the interior with the fine, high-quality European designers I work with in my business. When I presented my ideas to them, they were enthusiastically received. I am honored that they chose my company to outfit this first Coach.”

The interior coloring of the demo Equine Motorcoach is cream and black. The yacht-like interior finishes are upscale and unlike most American motorcoaches and RVs. The queen bed has a chocolate terrace sateen quilt and euro shams with standard 300-thread count sateen in Laguna color with chain stitch embroidery in chocolate. The Italian designer and manufacturer, N. C. Souther, furnished the bedding through Howard.

N. C. Souther Fine Linens entered the U.S. market in 1997. Its parent company Bagni Volpi Noemi is located in the rolling hills outside of Florence, and has been adorning gracious homes since 1926. Using fresh new designs combined with the traditional style, this line is produced in Italy with the utmost care, precision and eye for style. Only the finest cottons and linens are tapped and all items are cut to each order placed. Because of this, Equine Motorcoach, through Howard can customize the product to the customer’s needs.

While the line can have a more contemporary feel, the embroidery has become a key ingredient in the structure of the design. These embroideries are hand guided by machine, a Tuscan tradition. Customers can choose from more traditional embroidery to a bolder style, select the color of their choice and apply it to any of the solid fabrics we have available.

Howard chose a Bella silk aqua throw by Fino Lino on the second bed to accompany N.C. Souther. She brought the color of aqua to the ivory quilted bed to carry that color throughout the Coach. The second bed has a coverlet and euro shams in Avorio Cortina Design Euros by N. C. Souther. Two silk aqua euros by Fino Lino with the Lerici pattern complete the bed.

As presenting sponsor of the 2007 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship CSI*** in Wellington, Florida, Equine Motorcoach developers plan to debut the American version of the popular European rig December 5-9 at the National Horse show as part of their official horse transport vehicle status with the United States Equestrian Federation.

Equine Motorcoach On-Site Show Schedule Announced

(Clarksville, Indiana) – Equine Motorcoach owners released an initial schedule of where consumers at top horse shows in the United States can see the all-in-one motorized RV and horse transport.

As presenting sponsor of the 2007 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship CSI*** in Wellington, Florida, Equine Motorcoach developers plan to debut the American version of the popular European rig December 5-9 at the National Horse show as part of their official horse transport company status with the United States Equestrian Federation. American manufacturers worked with Volvo Trucks of North America to produce an EPA, DOT and road worthy truck and chassis for the Equine Motorcoach. All of the electronics and appliances are U.S. products that make the transport user-friendly for stateside customers.

“Between the Coach and everything we have planned for the debut, you won’t be able to miss us,” said Julie Calzone, one of the Equine Motorcoach principals. “The National Horse Show staff and USEF are just terrific to work with it and are so creative with their ideas for us. Let’s just say the ‘stars’ will be out!”

The Equine Motorcoach is also set to exhibit at these upcoming events with more to be announced in the near future.

• March 2008 U.S. Show Jumping Olympic Selection Trials, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

• June 2008 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship, Lexington, Kentucky

• November 2008 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship CSI***, Wellington, Florida

About Equine Motorcoach
Equine Motorcoach, www.equinemotorcoach.com, is a new horse transport vehicle, which offers the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship, luxury fittings and the most modern vehicle technology. Equine Motorcoach combines the comfort and amenities of a top-of-the line RV with accommodations for horse transport and tack and supplies storage. Equine Motorcoach is the only motorized ground vehicle available in the United States that combines a recreation vehicle and horse trailer into one unit. There is nothing else like it in North America. Horses and their owners will travel and live in style. Equine Motorcoach is the Official Horse Transport Company of the United States Equestrian
Federation, (www.usef.org).

Training Day at Stinnett RV.

Equine Motorcoach owners Tom and Carolyn Stinnett and Julie Calzone organized a team training day at Stinnett RV with the dealerships sales team. The owners were joined by Scott Carling and Stacey Meier from the United States Equestrian Federation. Aaron Fruits conducted a workshop on the Volvo VNL truck that was engineered for Equine Motorcoach.

"It was quite a day," said Tom Stinnett. "The Stinnett RV team understood the value and the opportunity that this product provides for the RV and equestrian market. Their enthusiasm for the Equine Motorcoach and horse market was exciting for us to experience."

The volume of sales inquiries is what inspired the training day. "It's a whole new market for our team and they are a great representatives for this Coach."

Equine Motorcoach Joins as "The Official Horse Transport Vehicle of the USEF"

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Equine Motorcoach Joins as "The Official Horse Transport Vehicle of the USEF"

By Stacey Meier

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces a new partnership with Equine Motorcoach(tm), who has recently developed the most modern vehicle in equine transportation, to become "The Official Horse Transport Vehicle of the USEF." As part of the partnership, Equine Motorcoach is the presenting sponsor of the 2007 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship CSI***, the 2008 Adequan(r)/USEF Open Reining National Championship and the 2008 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship CSI***.

"There is no other vehicle available that offers the innovation of an Equine Motorcoach," said USEF's Chief Operating Officer John Long. "Equine Motorcoach will have a significant impact on the lives of equestrians by making it more comfortable and convenient to travel to horse shows. In addition, every time a USEF member purchases an Equine Motorcoach, a portion of the sale helps to financially support USEF programs."

The Equine Motorcoach is the only vehicle available in the U.S. that combines a recreational vehicle and horse trailer into one unit. The new Equine Motorcoach combines the comfort and amenities of a top-of-the-line RV with accommodations for horse transportation, including room for tack and other supplies.

Founded by co-owners Tom and Carolyn Stinnett and Julie Calzone, Equine Motorcoach caters to very active horse show participants while supporting equestrian efforts nationally and internationally.

Every Equine Motorcoach is built to the customer's specifications including exterior finishes and interior amenities. The final stage of the custom production of the Equine Motorcoach is completed in Europe, where these types of vehicles have been around for over a decade. Volvo Trucks of North America is producing the truck chassis for the Equine Motorcoach. Coaches are available in 3, 4-6 and 7-9 horse configurations.

"We did our homework," said Tom Stinnett. "Americans love to go RVing and more people are staying on the horse show grounds so that they can take better care of their horses on the road. Now they can combine the two passions."

To learn more about Equine Motorcoach, please visit their website at www.equinemotorcoach.com.

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ONE WITH THE HORSE.

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