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American Saddlebred Museum's Out Of The Shadows Film Wins International Award

The American Saddlebred Museum was awarded a Silver Telly at the 28th Annual Telly Awards for its film Out Of The Shadows. The 30 minute film which features black horsemen from the late 1800's through the 1970s beat over 15,000 entries to win the highest prize offered by the Telly Awards. The Tellys honor outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. Out Of The Shadows competed in the Non Broadcast Category.

Produced by Museum executive director Tolley Graves and curator Kim Skipton, the film was nominated by the talented production team at Post Time Video. Kim Skipton researched and wrote the script, which was expertly narrated by long time Museum supporter Misdee Wrigley Miller. Minna Hankin Mintz provided sponsorship of the film in honor of her trainer Mike Spencer and her recently deceased world's champion five-gaited mare Spider Red.

"We are thrilled with this amazing award," Skipton said. "The Museum won a Bronze Telly for our Spindletop video, but to reach this level with Out Of The Shadows was beyond our greatest expectations. It is a testament to the hard work, dedication and professionalism of all who helped with the project."

Out Of The Shadows is featured in the museum's current exhibit, "Out of the Shadows: Bringing to Light Black Horsemen in Saddlebred History." The exhibit and film can be viewed at the American Saddlebred Museum at the Kentucky Horse Park through December 30, 2007.

For more information on the film and exhibit please contact Kim Skipton at the American Saddlebred Museum by calling (859) 259-2746, ext. 310. The film can be purchased for $20.00 (in DVD or VHS format) through the Gift Shop at (800) 829-4438 or online at www.asbmuseum.org. This year's auction has grown to include seventy-five consignments by over thirty-five artists, photographers, artisans and authors. A variety of both historic and contemporary works are being offered including paintings in all media, Saddlebred advertising memorabilia, a decorative antique copper stove door, vintage hood ornaments, jewelry, sculptures, rare books, historic photographs and hand-crafted furniture. Artists and authors represented include George Ford Morris, Walter L. Brown, Edwin Bogucki, Dimaro, Edward Penfield, Frank Whitney, Gwen Reardon, Currier & Ives, Lois Rappaport, Salina Ramsey, McClaskey-Kemp, Herman Haas, Bruce Fox, James E. Seward, Gail Maslyk, George H. Harrington, L. V. Conrad, Rozan Henning, Suzan Dudula, Alvin Drover, Capri Boyle Jones, Roy E. Givens, Jimmie Carey, White Horse Jewelry, Alma, C. Marcus Stone, Sarah Apple Johnson, Kathleen Chism, R. W. Paulette, Amy Freeman Lee, Harold G. Breul, Jeanne Newton, Kenna Al-Sayed, J.H. Ransom & Elizabeth B. Culley, and J. W. Waring & Katharine Kay Horst.

All auction items may be previewed at the Round Barn either on Friday evening July 13th from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. or on Saturday July 14th beginning at 10:00 a.m. A Preview Party is being held on Saturday beginning at 11:00 a.m. with food and drinks being generously sponsored by Kenny and Ceil Wheeler, Phillipa Sledge, Laurel Nelson and Vicki Reed. The public is cordially invited to attend. Contact Tolley Graves at the Museum to register, arrange to bid by phone or for more information. 859-259-2746 ext. 304.

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