(P) The Horse Salon – the first event dedicated to equestrian activities – takes place between September 27th and September 30th, in Bucharest

The Horse Salon, the first integrated event and a premiere for Romania, dedicated to equestrian economic, business, sports and cultural activities, will take place near Bucharest (DN1), from September 27th to September 30th, 2012.

Organized by the prestigious riding club Equestria, The Horse Salon aims to bring the model of the famous Salon du Cheval from Paris, to Romania. During the 4 days of the event, The Horse Salon will include activities dedicated to the specialized audiences (stud owners, equestrian clubs, horse owners, producers in the field), as well as for large audiences and all admirers of this noble sport. The event will host the international competition „The Bucharest Grand Prix”, which will bring riders from all over Europe willing to impress the audience with their talent and skills. Dedicated to specialists and horse lovers, the event will bring also the first performance and competition horses sale. The event’s agenda includes horse presentations, direct sales, display stands for equipment and products, together with a generous show programme: parades, stunts, acrobatics, dressage, etc. At the moment, Romania is ranked 5th in the world in terms of horse numbers, and specialists estimate that Romania has the highest potential in Central and Eastern Europe in terms of race horse studs. “The first edition of <The Horse Salon> aims to revive the taste for sophistication and elegant lifestyle of the inter-bellum period, as well as the tradition of horse sales, adapted to the contemporary life. <The Horse Salon> can bring Romania amongst the most economically, socially and culturally advanced countries. The size of the event, based on the large number of exhibitors and their prestige and the event’s national and international characteristic recommend <The Horse Salon> as a future investment, with great business potential, that will contribute to the development of Romania and to its image in the world”, says dr. Ozana Moraru, owner of the club. The Horse Salon is an inspirational initiative for the Romanian and European business environment and for the public at large, an outstanding business potential investment for the future. The dimension of the event through the large number of exhibitors and their reputation, as well as its European coordinate through the affiliation with the corresponding equestrian associations and attendance of internationally famous names makes the event a great attraction and an opportunity for further developments. About Equestria: Recently launched in 2010, the horse club Equestria has established itself quickly as the most well equipped equestrian basis in the country, in accordance with the high western standards of equestrian clubs.