EQUUS FILM & ARTS FEST KENTUCKY HORSE PARK

Keron Psillas Photo by Karon Psillas Oliveria Official Photographer of the Equus Film & Arts Fest

A horse is the projection of peoples’ dreams about themselves — strong, powerful, beautiful — and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence. ~Pam Brown

The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington Kentucky provided the ultimate escape from the mundane during the EQUUS FILM & ARTS FEST December 5-8 2019

Filmmakers, artists and authors gathered to pay homage to the love of horses through expressive multi-media. Under the direction of founder Lisa Diersen, the mission was accomplished.

Lisa Diersen, Founder EQUUS Film & Arts Fest

OUR MISSION

Be the home to the horse storytellers of the world….

People love the idea and we love sharing our love of horses with the world. We are a platform to educate and enlighten the world to all issues related to horses.

The theme of that mission was evident throughout the event. Horses helping mankind, mankind’s attempt to give back.

An award-winning heartwarming story about an 8-year-old boy with Down Syndrome and a very special little 28-year-old pony. The new film “A Pony And His Boy”, is one of those stories. Many people have now found the wonderful power of horses to help break through the silence of Autism and the pain of PTSD. Berry, the pony star of the film, teaches us that even though a pony may be old it doesn’t mean he can’t find a new job and be loved.

Every picture tells a story…

Check out more of this year’s film entries at http://www.equusfilmfestival.net/2019-films.html

You can see all of the films from The EQUUS Film Channel on Horse Network.

The Art Entries Could Easily Be Dubbed “Eye Candy for Equestrians.”

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Kristian Verono https://kverono.wixsite.com/verono/equus

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Kisa Kavass

Kody Bundy

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Cindy Galloway

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Yvonne Barteau

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The Literary Corral absolutely rocked with horsey selections from every genera! History, mystery, romance, inspiration and education! Click on the book covers to learn more about the authors and their offerings and purchase your favorites on Amazon.

I was honored to share a “stall” in the Literary Corral with an amazing woman, Berenice Ende. known as Lady Long Rider. At the age of 50, Bernice saddled up into the unknown and began her first trip on her way to becoming a world-class long rider. Since that fateful decision she hasn’t looked back. Accompanied by her horses and an exceptional dog named Claire, Ende has logged more than 29,000 miles in the saddle, crisscrossing North America and beyond.

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The EQUUS Film & Arts Festival is so much more than movies, books and artwork. It’s a forum that creates awareness of issues affecting both horses and humans, and how the equestrian community comes together benefiting both. Panel discussions, demonstrations, interviews with experts and passionate people championing justice, kindness, compassion & rehabilitation for all.

Just a few…

Programs like The All Glory Projectthat bring Equine Assisted Therapies to military veterans and their families.