Magnificent Seven All Around Stock Horse Championship Returns to Western States Horse Expo

Sacramento, CA – May 30, 2012 – The Western States Horse Expo is just around the corner and riders for the Magnificent Seven All Around Stock Horse Championship are gearing up their horses for the unique event. Seventeen of the country’s top competitors will participate in the intense one-day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. The action peaks on Friday night when seven finalists are just four events away from a $25,000 purse, and the best horseman will receive the winning title. The Western States Horse Expo is scheduled for June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA.

The event will feature the leading riders in the nation, including Russell Dilday, who will be aboard Scott and Darnell Trueblood’s Pepinic Chex, and Kevin Cantrelle’s Topsails Rein Maker. In 2007 and 2008, Dilday was the event’s reserve champion, and now looks to claim the winning honors. Ken Wold will ride Victory Phelps’ Shes A Catty Lady, and has ridden finalist at every national event, including the NCHA Futurity/Derbies, NRHA Futurity/Derbies, and the AQHA World Shows. 

Darrell Norcutt, one of last year’s finalists, will be returning riding Fairlea Steady Betty. Norcutt has trained reined cow horses for over 25 years at the top levels of the sport. Smart Rewind, owned by Duane and Billiejo Baxley, will compete with Phillip Ralls in the irons, who is based in Paso Robles, CA, and owned his training business for 20 years. Corey Cushing was the 2010 NRCHA Derby Open Herd Champion, and won the NRCHA Circle Y Ranch Derby Novice Horse Open earlier this year. He will be riding Pink Jeans for Eric and Wendy Dunn, as well as Smart Boons for Kevin and Sydney Knight.

All four of the top finishers from 2011 will once again compete for the top honors. The champion was Ron Emmons, who will return with Mel Smith and Nichole Scott’s Olena Oak. Doug Williamson was right on his heels in 2011 as the reserve champion, and this year he will be riding Shining Lil Nic, owned by Bill and Janie Jill Tointon. Third and fourth place finishers Les Oswald and Clayton Edsall will each be returning with the same mounts, MH On A Full Boon, owned by TKO Ranch and Bob Stevens, and Fresnos Dual Bar owned by Julie Schman. Edsall will also be aiming for the top honors with his second mount Wynsome Chex, owned by Adrianna Adams.

Mark Luis has also been a Magnificent 7 finalist and is the four-time Steer Stopping Champion. He will be riding BBR Mardi Gras Time for Adam Rhodes. Justin Wright, the 2008 Leading New Non Pro Rider who has now opened his own business, will enter the arena with Shelly Franklin’s A Dazzlin Prize. Jon Rosner was the 2011 Reined Cow Horse Futurity Champion and the NSHA Derby Reserve Champion, and will join the competition with Moody Blues Brother, owned by K. Mark Nelson.

Jake Correll had the high-scoring gelding at the 2008 NRCHA World Championship Snaffle Bit Futurity, and will compete during the Magnificent 7 with Roloff Ranch’s Smooth N Cash. The final rider will be Ted Robinson with MH Its Only Boon, and who is the winningest rider in the history of the reined cowhorse, with seven National Reined Cow Horse Association Open Snaffle Bit Futurity World Championships and two World’s Greatest Horseman titles to his name.

The Magnificent Seven All Around Stock Horse Championship is one of the main highlights during the Western States Horse Expo with over 5,000 spectators. One dollar of each ticket will be donated to Bikers Against Child Abuse, and an introduction will be held for the bikers during the event. The California Cowgirls will also complete a drill for the audience, followed by a poem by cowboy poet Tony Argento. Guests will also enjoy the presentation of a majestic Long Horn Steer, and amusing performance by a miniature pony with a dog.

Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. The 2012 Western States Horse Expo takes center stage from June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA. In addition to the Magnificent 7, the Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only, and the Horse Expo Horse Sale during that weekend, there will be several clinicians at the Expo: Chris Cox, Bernie Traurig, Steve Rother, Larry Whitesell, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, David Bodin, Bonnie Davis, Dr. Sue Thompson, Christy Landwehr, Peggy Cummings, Robert M. Miller, DVM. There will also be breed demonstrations, Young Rider Park, Equine Dream Art Show and Book Corral.

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO FAST FACTS

WHAT: The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country’s leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, and clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, CA, from June 8-10, 2012, The Western States Horse Expo offers something for everyone. For more information please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WHEN: June 8-10, 2012

WHERE: Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hundreds of Equine Exhibitors and Retailers
• Magnificent 7: A dozen of the nation's top riders convene for an intense one-day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. On Friday night, seven finalists compete for a $25,000.00 purse, and the best horseman will receive the title of Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Champion.
• Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only! Presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is “American Idol” meets “America’s Got Talent” for cowgirls.
• Trail Symposium: Politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.
• Horse Sale: Trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares will be available at auction. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses, ranch horses, a few select ponies and draft horses; there will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts.
• Breed Demonstrations
• Young Rider Park
• Art Show
• Book Corral

WHO: The exciting clinician lineup includes:
• Chris Cox
• Bernie Traurig
• Lynn Palm
• Steve Rother
• Larry Whitesell
• Eitan Beth-Halachmy
• David Bodin
• Bonnie Davis
• Dr. Sue Thomspon
• Christy Landwehr
• Peggy Cummings
• Robert M. Miller, DVM

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hilton - Sacramento Arden West - 916-922-4700 - www.hilton.com
Courtyard Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-321-2211 - Group Code: WSTS
Fairfield Inn Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-605-6578 - Group Code: WSTS

For more information and to learn all about the 2012 Horse Expo events, activities, clinicians and presenters, please visit www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411.

 

Western States Horse Expo To Feature Free Nutrena Hay Testing

Sacramento, CA - May 15, 2012 - The Western States Horse Expo is pleased to announce that one of the feature events during this year's Expo will be Free Hay Testing by Nutrena. Attendees can bring in a sample of hay from home to be tested by the experts at Nutrena, giving customized feeding recommendations in minutes! The Western States Horse Expo is scheduled for June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA, and the Nutrena Booth will be accepting hay samples each day.

Hay is the foundation of a good nutrition program, but horse owners are often left to the sight, smell and touch of hay to "make general assumptions" about its quality. Nutrena believes that horse owners do not need to be left "guessing" when making important grain & supplement choices for your trusted companion or equine athlete. By taking advantage of Nutrena's complimentary hay testing at the Western States Horse Expo, owners can start maximizing their horse's nutrition program today.

The ideal sample is obtained using a hay probe to collect a core sample. If you do not have a hay probe available Nutrena recommends that you collect equal parts of the stalk, stem & leafy material in the hay sample to fill a one gallon clear plastic bag with your hay sample. The bag must be sealed and labeled with your name, phone number, and type of hay. If you are collecting samples from small square bales, collect the sample(s) from the center of bale, and combine samples from three or more hay bales, if possible. If you are collecting samples from round bales, collect the sample(s) from the center of the round bale and combine two or more round bales, if possible.

Hay is the foundation of a horse's diet providing 50-90% of the horse's total nutrients. The protein and fiber values are an important factor in balancing the equine diet- and these values will vary widely by state, county, field and cutting. It is important to calculate the digestible energy (DE) and calorie content in your hay. By balancing your horse's diet - "what's in your hay" should be telling you what feed and/or supplements to be using.

Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. The 2012 Western States Horse Expo takes center stage from June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA. In addition to the Magnificent 7, the Project Cowboy - Cowgirls Only, and the Horse Expo Horse Sale during that weekend, there will be several clinicians at the Expo: Chris Cox, Bernie Traurig, Steve Rother, Larry Whitesell, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, David Bodin, Bonnie Davis, Dr. Sue Thompson, Christy Landwehr, Peggy Cummings, Robert M. Miller, DVM. There will also be breed demonstrations, Young Rider Park, Equine Dream Art Show and Book Corral.

For more information about Nutrena, please visit www.nutrena.com

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO FAST FACTS

WHAT: The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country’s leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, and clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, CA, from June 8-10, 2012, The Western States Horse Expo offers something for everyone. For more information please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WHEN: June 8-10, 2012

WHERE: Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hundreds of Equine Exhibitors and Retailers
• Magnificent 7: A dozen of the nation's top riders convene for an intense one-day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. On Friday night, seven finalists compete for a $25,000.00 purse, and the best horseman will receive the title of Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Champion.
• Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only! Presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is “American Idol” meets “America’s Got Talent” for cowgirls.
• Trail Symposium: Politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.
• Horse Sale: Trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares will be available at auction. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses, ranch horses, a few select ponies and draft horses; there will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts.
• Breed Demonstrations
• Young Rider Park
• Art Show
• Book Corral

WHO: The exciting clinician lineup includes:
• Chris Cox
• Bernie Traurig
• Steve Rother
• Larry Whitesell
• Eitan Beth-Halachmy
• David Bodin
• Bonnie Davis
• Dr. Sue Thomspon
• Christy Landwehr
• Peggy Cummings
• Robert M. Miller, DVM

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hilton - Sacramento Arden West - 916-922-4700 - www.hilton.com
Courtyard Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-321-2211 - Group Code: WSTS
Fairfield Inn Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-605-6578 - Group Code: WSTS

For more information and to learn all about the 2012 Horse Expo events, activities, clinicians and presenters, please visit www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411.

 

Western States Horse Expo Welcomes Latest Clinician Addition Shannon Dueck

Sacramento, CA – May 7, 2012 – The Western States Horse Expo is pleased to announce that Canadian dressage rider and trainer Shannon Dueck will be a featured clinician during this year’s event. Dueck has represented Canada at the highest levels of the sport on many occasions, and is currently aiming her top mount Ayscha towards the 2012 London Olympics. The Western States Horse Expo is scheduled for June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA.

Her mother, Jacqueline Oldham, introduced Dueck to dressage at a very young age, and in 1994 she spent many months training in Holland as a working student for Bert Rutten. In 1995, Dueck rode in her first international competition and was long-listed for the Canadian Equestrian Team in 1996 with her first star mount, Korona. The pair eventually earned the Individual Silver Medal at the 1999 Pan American Games and competed at the 2003 World Cup Finals. Dueck’s current mount, Ayscha, began the Grand Prix in 2010 at just nine-years-old, and has competed internationally with the Canadian team. The pair have now set their sights on the 2012 London Olympics, where they hope to help bring home a medal for their home country.

This is the first year that Dueck, sponsored by Farnam, will be joining the Western States Horse Expo, and she is very excited about the trip. “The best thing about these types of events is that people get exposed to so many different aspects of good horsemanship,” she commented. “You can learn from every part of the industry. There’s good horses and horsemanship in all aspects of the industry.”

During the clinics, Dueck will be focusing on how to develop impulsion and power as riders advance through the levels. “It is important at the lower levels that you create a correct reaction forward from the leg, and from that a steady connection over the horses back. Then through transitions and lateral work, we take the forward reaction from the leg through more complex exercises.”

Dueck continued, “It’s about what good dressage, which means maintaining positive forward energy into a harmonious connection. That’s good dressage at training level and good dressage at grand prix. I am hoping that people will go away from the clinic realizing that the movements as we go up a level are not more important than maintaining that basic correct, connection through the horse’s back.”

Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. The 2012 Western States Horse Expo takes center stage from June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA. In addition to the Magnificent 7, the Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only, and the Horse Expo Horse Sale during that weekend, there will be several clinicians at the Expo: Chris Cox, Bernie Traurig, Steve Rother, Larry Whitesell, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, David Bodin, Bonnie Davis, Dr. Sue Thompson, Christy Landwehr, Peggy Cummings, Robert M. Miller, DVM. There will also be breed demonstrations, Young Rider Park, Equine Dream Art Show and Book Corral.

For more information about Peggy Cummings and Connected Riding, please visit www.connectedriding.com.

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO FAST FACTS

WHAT: The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country’s leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, and clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, CA, from June 8-10, 2012, The Western States Horse Expo offers something for everyone. For more information please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WHEN: June 8-10, 2012

WHERE: Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hundreds of Equine Exhibitors and Retailers
• Magnificent 7: A dozen of the nation's top riders convene for an intense one-day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. On Friday night, seven finalists compete for a $25,000.00 purse, and the best horseman will receive the title of Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Champion.
• Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only! Presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is “American Idol” meets “America’s Got Talent” for cowgirls.
• Trail Symposium: Politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.
• Horse Sale: Trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares will be available at auction. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses, ranch horses, a few select ponies and draft horses; there will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts.
• Breed Demonstrations
• Young Rider Park
• Art Show
• Book Corral

WHO: The exciting clinician lineup includes:
• Chris Cox
• Bernie Traurig
• Steve Rother
• Larry Whitesell
• Eitan Beth-Halachmy
• David Bodin
• Bonnie Davis
• Dr. Sue Thomspon
• Christy Landwehr
• Peggy Cummings
• Robert M. Miller, DVM

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hilton - Sacramento Arden West - 916-922-4700 - www.hilton.com
Courtyard Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-321-2211 - Group Code: WSTS
Fairfield Inn Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-605-6578 - Group Code: WSTS

For more information and to learn all about the 2012 Horse Expo events, activities, clinicians and presenters, please visit www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411.

 

Vaulting Coach Bree Krebel Joins 2012 Western States Horse Expo Clinician Lineup

Sacramento, CA – April 9, 2012 – The Western States Horse Expo is pleased to announce that vaulting coach Bree Krebel will be a featured clinician during year’s event. Krebel has recently created a new program, "Vaulting for Equestrians," which she hopes will help develop new programs across the country. The Western States Horse Expo is scheduled for June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA.

Krebel has traveled worldwide teaching and training at summer camps in London, England, Philadelphia, PA and Los Angeles, CA. Most recently, she has been teaching lessons with the focus being on the biomechanics of the rider’s seat through recreational vaulting, lunge lessons and bareback riding. After a 27-year absence, Krebel returned to vault at the 2011 AVA National Vaulting Championships.

“During the clinics at the Western States Horse Expo, I will be discussing my new program “Vaulting for Equestrians” which is built around carefully selected entry-level exercises,” explained Krebel. “I talk about how riders can improve their overall performance. I also explain that just as any rider can benefit from the postures and discipline of the sport, there are horses in any barn that can adapt to vaulting. Flexibility, balance and poise are skills that are beneficial to riders of all disciplines, and the excitement of stretching outside one's comfort zone.”

Krebel continued, “At the recent Pomona Horse Expo, I did a clinic that involved identifying vaulting prospects at random, right there at the show and engaging those suitable in vaulting exercises with riders who were new to the sport. I find here in America, a lot of English riders balance themselves through holding on to the reins instead of having an independent seat. Vaulting can help with this, because the lunger holds the reins while the rider or vaulter is forced to find the balance through the seat and rhythm of the horse. I also find that vaulting helps with balance in general and is especially useful for anyone who is jumping or three-day eventing as well as benefiting anyone who just rides young, spooky, jumpy and hot horses. I hope the guests at the Western States Horse Expo will learn that by using their seat properly, they can balance correctly.”

Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. The 2012 Western States Horse Expo takes center stage from June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA. In addition to the Magnificent 7, the Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only, and the Horse Expo Horse Sale during that weekend, there will be several clinicians at the Expo: Chris Cox, Bernie Traurig, Steve Rother, Larry Whitesell, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, David Bodin, Bonnie Davis, Dr. Sue Thompson, Christy Landwehr, Peggy Cummings, Robert M. Miller, DVM. There will also be breed demonstrations, Young Rider Park, Equine Dream Art Show and Book Corral.

“I wanted to be part of the Western States Horse Expo because Miki Nelsen’s events are very well organized and provide a wide variety of events,” explained Krebel. “I also love the variety and quality of clinicians that they book every year. It attracts people from all walks of life to one event, who in turn have the opportunity to be exposed to a wide array of clinicians and products.”

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

Photo Credit: Vaulter Bree Krebel will be a featured clinician at the 2012 Western States Horse Expo. Photo Courtesy of the Client. Photo may only be used in relation to this PMG press release.

WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO FAST FACTS

WHAT: The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country’s leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, and clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, CA, from June 8-10, 2012, The Western States Horse Expo offers something for everyone. For more information please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WHEN: June 8-10, 2012

WHERE: Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hundreds of Equine Exhibitors and Retailers
• Magnificent 7: A dozen of the nation's top riders convene for an intense one-day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. On Friday night, seven finalists compete for a $25,000.00 purse, and the best horseman will receive the title of Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Champion.
• Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only! Presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is “American Idol” meets “America’s Got Talent” for cowgirls.
• Trail Symposium: Politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.
• Horse Sale: Trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares will be available at auction. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses, ranch horses, a few select ponies and draft horses; there will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts.
• Breed Demonstrations
• Young Rider Park
• Art Show
• Book Corral

WHO: The exciting clinician lineup includes:
• Chris Cox
• Bernie Traurig
• Steve Rother
• Larry Whitesell
• Eitan Beth-Halachmy
• David Bodin
• Bonnie Davis
• Dr. Sue Thomspon
• Christy Landwehr
• Peggy Cummings
• Robert M. Miller, DVM

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hilton - Sacramento Arden West - 916-922-4700 - www.hilton.com
Courtyard Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-321-2211 - Group Code: WSTS
Fairfield Inn Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-605-6578 - Group Code: WSTS

For more information and to learn all about the 2012 Horse Expo events, activities, clinicians and presenters, please visit www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411.

Clinician Peggy Cummings of Connected Riding Joins
2012 Western States Horse Expo

Sacramento, CA – March 29, 2012 – The Western States Horse Expo is pleased to announce that Peggy Cummings of Connected Riding® will be a featured clinician during year’s event. Cummings has found a way to changes how people ride, feel in their bodies, and perceive their horses and life in general. The Western States Horse Expo is scheduled for June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA.

Cummings is a master rider and teacher who is passionate about the mission that she began over 40 years ago. She believes in promoting freedom of movement and reciprocity through elastic connection between horse and rider. As a clinician, Cummings travels worldwide teaching and mentoring a group of Connected Riding instructors and practitioners, while creating additional training courses for people who wish advance in the work. She is supervising young horses being schooled to upper levels and is continues to develop her own riding. Her most recent book, Connect with Your Horse From the Ground Up, was published by Trafalgar Square in 2011.

“During the clinics at the Western States Horse Expo, I will help people get in sync with their horses motion,” explained Cummings. “I talk about overriding bracing patterns, I talk about how to get a horse in posture, and how to develop their weight bearing posture. I also explain to riders how they can tell the difference from when they brace and when they don’t brace, and when their horse is just on the forehand pulling them around. The horse needs to use his legs independently and shift weight more dynamically so that he can carry weight correctly.”

Cummings continued, “Many riders focus on training the horse to behave better and to move better. What I say to people is that their job with horses would be so much easier if they only paid attention to what their own bodies are doing. I hope the guests at the Western States Horse Expo will learn that how they use their bodies can make a huge difference in the way the horse will perform.”

Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. The 2012 Western States Horse Expo takes center stage from June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA. In addition to the Magnificent 7, the Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only, and the Horse Expo Horse Sale during that weekend, there will be several clinicians at the Expo: Chris Cox, Bernie Traurig, Steve Rother, Larry Whitesell, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, David Bodin, Bonnie Davis, Dr. Sue Thompson, Christy Landwehr, Peggy Cummings, Robert M. Miller, DVM. There will also be breed demonstrations, Young Rider Park, Equine Dream Art Show and Book Corral.

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO FAST FACTS

WHAT: The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country’s leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, and clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, CA, from June 8-10, 2012, The Western States Horse Expo offers something for everyone. For more information please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WHEN: June 8-10, 2012

WHERE: Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hundreds of Equine Exhibitors and Retailers
• Magnificent 7: A dozen of the nation's top riders convene for an intense one-day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. On Friday night, seven finalists compete for a $25,000.00 purse, and the best horseman will receive the title of Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Champion.
• Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only! Presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is “American Idol” meets “America’s Got Talent” for cowgirls.
• Trail Symposium: Politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.
• Horse Sale: Trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares will be available at auction. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses, ranch horses, a few select ponies and draft horses; there will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts.
• Breed Demonstrations
• Young Rider Park
• Art Show
• Book Corral

WHO: The exciting clinician lineup includes:
• Chris Cox
• Bernie Traurig
• Steve Rother
• Larry Whitesell
• Eitan Beth-Halachmy
• David Bodin
• Bonnie Davis
• Dr. Sue Thomspon
• Christy Landwehr
• Peggy Cummings
• Robert M. Miller, DVM

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hilton - Sacramento Arden West - 916-922-4700 - www.hilton.com
Courtyard Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-321-2211 - Group Code: WSTS
Fairfield Inn Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-605-6578 - Group Code: WSTS

For more information and to learn all about the 2012 Horse Expo events, activities, clinicians and presenters, please visit www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411.

Bernie Traurig Joins Clinician Lineup at 2012 Western States Horse Expo

Sacramento, CA – March 20, 2012 – The Western States Horse Expo is pleased to announce that world-renowned rider and trainer Bernie Traurig of EquestrianCoach.com has joined the clinician lineup for this year’s event. Based on the American Forward Riding System, Traurig’s EquestrianCoach.com is currently the most important contribution to college equine-education curricula in this 21st century. The Western States Horse Expo is scheduled for June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA.

Traurig is a uniquely gifted and rare talent who has excelled in multiple disciplines including equitation, jumpers, hunters, eventing and dressage. As a competitor, Traurig represented the United States Equestrian Team both at home and abroad, and is renowned for his teaching and coaching contributions. He is currently the West Coast’s Associate Chef d’ Equip to George H. Morris, the Chef d’ Equip of the United States Equestrian Foundation’s Show Jumping Team. With 53 years of training, riding techniques and experiences with thousands of horses, Traurig is determined to give back to the sport that has given him so much fulfillment and success.

During the Western States Horse Expo, Traurig will focus on the American Forward System of Riding. “The system of forward riding is three parts: it’s based on the position of the rider, controls of the horse or aids the riders are using and the schooling system for the horse,” he explained. “People still don’t understand the difference between the forward riding system and the classical dressage rider system, which are clearly different. The forward riding system is something that is being taught in the USHJA trainer certification program. It standardizes riding in America so that we come up with a very good basis of teaching here trainers and for riders.”

Traurig added, “The Western States Horse Expo is well established event and it’s sort of local to me on the West Coast. I will be conducting a demonstration clinic, which I like because it’s more for the crowd than the riders. I think we are going to have some really good local riders that are going to help me—we can promote the American Hunter Jumper Forward Riding System.”

Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. The 2012 Western States Horse Expo takes center stage from June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA. In addition to the Magnificent 7, the Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only, and the Horse Expo Horse Sale during that weekend, there will be several clinicians at the Expo: Chris Cox, Bernie Traurig, Steve Rother, Larry Whitesell, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, David Bodin, Bonnie Davis, Dr. Sue Thompson, Christy Landwehr, Peggy Cummings, Robert M. Miller, DVM. There will also be breed demonstrations, Young Rider Park, Equine Dream Art Show and Book Corral.

EquestrianCoach.com is the leader in equestrian online learning and official educational provider of the United States Hunter Jumper Association, United States Pony Clubs and the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association. For more information visit please www.EquestrianCoach.com

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

Photo Credit: Bernie Traurig of EquestrianCoach.com will be a featured clinician at the 2012 Western States Horse Expo. Photo By: . Photo may only be used in relation to this PMG press release.

WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO FAST FACTS

WHAT: The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country’s leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, and clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, CA, from June 8-10, 2012, The Western States Horse Expo offers something for everyone. For more information please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WHEN: June 8-10, 2012

WHERE: Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hundreds of Equine Exhibitors and Retailers
• Magnificent 7: A dozen of the nation's top riders convene for an intense one-day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. On Friday night, seven finalists compete for a $25,000.00 purse, and the best horseman will receive the title of Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Champion.
• Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only! Presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is “American Idol” meets “America’s Got Talent” for cowgirls.
• Trail Symposium: Politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.
• Horse Sale: Trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares will be available at auction. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses, ranch horses, a few select ponies and draft horses; there will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts.
• Breed Demonstrations
• Young Rider Park
• Art Show
• Book Corral

WHO: The exciting clinician lineup includes:
• Chris Cox
• Bernie Traurig
• Steve Rother
• Larry Whitesell
• Eitan Beth-Halachmy
• David Bodin
• Bonnie Davis
• Dr. Sue Thomspon
• Christy Landwehr
• Peggy Cummings
• Robert M. Miller, DVM

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hilton - Sacramento Arden West - 916-922-4700 - www.hilton.com
Courtyard Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-321-2211 - Group Code: WSTS
Fairfield Inn Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-605-6578 - Group Code: WSTS

For more information and to learn all about the 2012 Horse Expo events, activities, clinicians and presenters, please visit www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411.

Chris Cox to be Featured Clinician at 2012 Western States Horse Expo Now Available

Sacramento, CA – March 8, 2012 – The Western States Horse Expo is pleased to announce that Chris Cox will be one of the featured clinicians during this year’s event. Cox has developed a successful partnership between horse and rider, and is an accomplished clinician and master horseman. The Western States Horse Expo is scheduled for June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California.

Born into the ranching business, Cox moved with his family from Florida to an island off the coast of northeast Australia to raise cattle as a toddler. After returning to the United States at the age of 18 with unique horsemanship skills, Cox focused on training horses and providing clinics for individuals of all skill levels who were interested in developing and perfecting their abilities. He is currently the host of “Come Ride the Journey” on RFD-TV, while also competing as a team roper and conducting clinics throughout the country.

“I am truly honored to be invited to the Western States Expo, this is one of the longest running horse expos and they have a great turnout,” expressed Cox. “I appreciate the opportunity to come to California and be a part of this great event. The Western States Expo is a great horse event that attracts a large crowd of people and they have great vendors. If you’re looking for anything horse related it is the place to be!”

Cox continued, “During my clinics I really try and cover a wide range of topics, from starting a young horse to some advanced horsemanship. I will also cover ‘Building Riders’ Confidence,’ which is where I work with people who have had a traumatic experience with a horse. The goal is to restore their confidence through knowledge.

If somebody takes one thing away from the demonstrations that makes them safe and effective with their horse then I have been successful. I hope the audience will feel how passionate I am about horses.”

The horsemanship program developed by Cox has proven to be immensely popular with people of all ages. The success stories are the result of commitment and devotion to understanding the horse, as well as self-examination of one’s own limitations.

Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. The 2012 Western States Horse Expo takes center stage from June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California. In addition to the Magnificent 7, the Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only, and the Horse Expo Horse Sale during that weekend, there will be several clinicians at the Expo: Chris Cox, Steve Rother, Larry Whitesell, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, David Bodin, Bonnie Davis, Dr. Sue Thompson, Christy Landwehr, Peggy Cummings, Robert M. Miller, DVM. There will also be breed demonstrations, Young Rider Park, Equine Dream Art Show and Book Corral.

For more information about Chris Cox please visit www.chris-cox.com.

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO FAST FACTS

WHAT: The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country’s leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, and clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, CA, from June 8-10, 2012, The Western States Horse Expo offers something for everyone. For more information please visit www.horsexpo.com. WHEN: June 8-10, 2012

WHERE: Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hundreds of Equine Exhibitors and Retailers
• Magnificent 7: A dozen of the nation's top riders convene for an intense one-day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. On Friday night, seven finalists compete for a $25,000.00 purse, and the best horseman will receive the title of Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Champion.
• Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only! Presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is “American Idol” meets “America’s Got Talent” for cowgirls.
• Trail Symposium: Politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.
• Horse Sale: Trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares will be available at auction. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses, ranch horses, a few select ponies and draft horses; there will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts.
• Breed Demonstrations
• Young Rider Park
• Art Show
• Book Corral

WHO: The exciting clinician lineup includes:
• Chris Cox
• Steve Rother
• Larry Whitesell
• Eitan Beth-Halachmy
• David Bodin
• Bonnie Davis
• Dr. Sue Thomspon
• Christy Landwehr
• Peggy Cummings
• Robert M. Miller, DVM

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hilton - Sacramento Arden West - 916-922-4700 - www.hilton.com
Courtyard Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-321-2211 - Group Code: WSTS
Fairfield Inn Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-605-6578 - Group Code: WSTS

For more information and to learn all about the 2012 Horse Expo events, activities, clinicians and presenters, please visit www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411.

WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO FUN FACTS

WHAT: The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country's leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, CA, from June 8-10, 2012, The Western States Horse Expo offers something for everyone. For more information please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WHEN: June 8-10, 2012

WHERE: Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815

HIGHLIGHTS:
* Hundreds of Equine Exhibitors and Retailers
* Magnificent 7: A dozen of the nation's top riders convene for an intense one day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. On Friday Night, seven finalists compete for a $25,000.00 purse, and the best horseman will receive the title of Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Champion.
* Project Cowboy - Cowgirls Only! Presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is "American Idol" meets "America's Got Talent" for cowgirls.
* Trail Symposium: Politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.
* Horse Sale: Trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares will be available at auction. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses and ranch horses and a few select ponies and draft horses; there will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts
* Breed Demonstrations
* Young Rider Park
* Art Show
* Book Coral

WHO: The exciting clinician lineup includes:
-Chris Cox
-Steve Rother
-Larry Whitesell
-Eitan Beth-Halachmy
-David Bodin
-Bonnie Davis
-Dr. Sue Thomspon
-Christy Landwehr
-Peggy Cummings
-Robert M. Miller, DVM

ACCOMODATIONS:
Hilton - Sacramento Arden West - 916-922-4700 - www.hilton.com
Courtyard Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-321-2211 - Group Code: WSTS Fairfield Inn Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-605-6578 - Group Code: WSTS

For more information and to learn all about the 2012 Horse Expo events, activities, clinicians and presenters, visit www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411.

Reserve Early! Vendor Space for 2012 Western States Horse Expo Now Available

Sacramento, CA – March 1, 2012 – The Western States Horse Expo is pleased to announce that vendor space for this year’s event is now on sale. The expo will be held on June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in the beautiful Sacramento, California.

Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. This is much more than a large trade show with dozens of world-class clinicians; there is something for everyone, including the Magnificent 7 Stock Horse Championship, an Equine Dream Art Show, Horse Sales, Driving Darby, Young Rider Park, Breed Demonstrations, Seminars, Trail Symposium, and Project Cowgirl.

The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country’s leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, and clinicians for every horse enthusiast. It is a wonderful opportunity to get word out about products and services to over 40,000 attendees, where shopping is the number one reason for attending. Vendors wishing to be a part of this year’s show should contact the Sales Department’s Traci Nelson with any questions on booth space availability. Nelson can be reached at 940-686-3680 or via email at wshetraci@aol.com.

Interested parties can also contact Nelson about sponsorship opportunities, which can include marketing of your company throughout the Horse Expo, naming of an event, hospitality and more. The Western States Horse Expo also features the Expo Buck program, which offers discounted admission coupons to tack, feed and apparel stores. The event is committed to the equestrian lifestyle and to producing the finest horse expo in the nation keeps attendees coming back year after year

The 2012 Western States Horse Expo takes center stage from June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California. In addition to the Magnificent 7, the Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only, and the Horse Expo Horse Sale during that weekend there will be several clinicians at the Expo: Chris Cox, Steve Rother, Larry Whitesell, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, David Bodin, Bonnie Davis, Dr. Sue Thomspon, Christy Landwehr, Peggy Cummings, Robert M. Miller, DVM. There will also be breed demonstrations, Young Rider Park, Equine Dream Art Show and Book Corral.

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

Photo Credit: Reserve your vendor space today for the Western States Horse Expo! Photo By: Kathy Higgins. Photo may only be used in relation to this PMG press release.

WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO FAST FACTS

WHAT: The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country’s leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, CA, from June 8-10, 2012, The Western States Horse Expo offers something for everyone. For more information please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WHEN: June 8-10, 2012

WHERE: Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815,

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hundreds of Equine Exhibitors and Retailers
• Magnificent 7: A dozen of the nation's top riders convene for an intense one day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. On Friday Night, seven finalists compete for a $25,000.00 purse, and the best horseman will receive the title of Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Champion.
• Project Cowboy – Cowgirls Only! Presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is “American Idol” meets “America’s Got Talent” for cowgirls.
• Trail Symposium: Politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.
• Horse Sale: Trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares will be available at auction. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses and ranch horses and a few select ponies and draft horses; there will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts
• Breed Demonstrations
• Young Rider Park
• Art Show
• Book Corral

WHO: The exciting clinician lineup includes:
• Chris Cox
• Steve Rother
• Larry Whitesell
• Eitan Beth-Halachmy
• David Bodin
• Bonnie Davis
• Dr. Sue Thomspon
• Christy Landwehr
• Peggy Cummings
• Robert M. Miller, DVM

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hilton - Sacramento Arden West - 916-922-4700 - www.hilton.com
Courtyard Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-321-2211 - Group Code: WSTS
Fairfield Inn Marriott - Sacramento Cal Expo - 800-605-6578 - Group Code: WSTS

For more information and to learn all about the 2012 Horse Expo events, activities, clinicians and presenters, visit www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411.

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FULL DAY OF RIDING AND TRAINING
WITH BOB AVILA – TWO TIME WINNER OF “WORLD’S GREATEST HORSEMAN”
Sponsored by Farnam Horse Products

Hurry to the Farnam Horse Products booth to sign up for this opportunity of a lifetime.  One lucky attendee who enters will win the Grand Prize – a full day of riding and training with world famous horse trainer, Bob Avila, plus $500 of Farnam horse products.  The runner-up will receive $250 in Farnam products.
      All purchasers of a VIP or 3-day ticket for the Western States Horse Expo, to be held at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California, June 10 – 12, 2011, are eligible to enter the drawing for the Grand Prize brought to you by Farnam Horse Products and Bob Avila.
      Just bring your VIP or 3-day ticket stub to the Farnam Booth #3314 to receive your free gift – a horse weight tape – and sign up to win the Grand Prize.
      “When it comes to horsemanship knowledge and ability, everybody starts out equally, at zero. How far you go from there is entirely up to you. Winning is what you make of it,” said Bob Avila.
      The grand prize winner and one guest will travel to the Avila Training Stables in Temecula, California (from anywhere in the continental U.S.) for a full day of riding and one-on-one lessons on a horse provided by Bob Avila.  In addition, the winner will tour the Avila facility and end the day having dinner with Avila and his wife, Dana.  Farnam will provide full airfare*, hotel accommodations for 2 nights, meals and rental car.
      The winner’s name will be drawn the last day of the show, Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the Farnam Horse Products booth.  You do not need to be present to win.  Winner will be notified by email within 30 days following the close of the show.

About Bob Avila
Avila has accumulated over 37 World Champion or Reserve World Champion titles in events ranging from performance to halter.  He is the recipient of the first AQHA Professional Horseman Award and he has captured the prestigious title of World’s Greatest Horseman twice!  Avila is a 3 time winner of the Magnificent 7 at the Western States Horse Expo.  He is known for his remarkable horse training abilities. Visit his website www.bobavila.net

About Farnam Companies, Inc.
Over the past six decades, Farnam Companies, Inc., has grown to become one of the most widely recognized names in the animal health products industry and has become one of the largest marketers of equine products in the country. No one knows horses better than Farnam. That’s why no one offers a more complete selection of horse care products. Farnam Horse Products serves both the pleasure horse and the performance horse markets with products for fly control, deworming, hoof and leg care, grooming, wound treatment, leather care, plus nutritional supplements. For information about Farnam® Horse Products in the U.S. call toll free at (800) 234-2269 or visit www.farnamhorse.com.

Save the Date & Catch the Nation's Best Clinicians & Presenters at 2011 Horse Expo

Horse lovers and enthusiasts across the country will want to save the date on June 10-12, 2011 for North America's largest horse exposition. Western States Horse Expo has become the gold standard in equine events and offers more to see and do in one spot than any other venue in the country.

Attracting the nation's most well respected and highly demanded horsemen, attendees can look forward to three jam-packed days of non-stop demonstrations. Sure to catch your eye, the Equine Dream Art Show will display fabulous equine inspired paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography and more! Offering everything from horse trailers and tack to the latest fashion, clothing and accessories, "Mane Market Mall", "Rigs and Digs" and "The Ranch" have something for every budget and style preference.

A Horse Expo cornerstone, you will not want to miss the Magnificent Seven All-Around Stock Horse Championship and the Annual Western States Expo Horse Sale. If you've never seen beauty and grace matched with ultimate athleticism, then the Magnificent Seven will drop your jaw and leave you wide-eyed. Whether you enjoy attending horse sales just to "window shop", you're looking for your next best friend and trail mount or a high class competition horse, the Horse Expo Sale offers a wide variety of trained riding horses along with yearlings and broodmares.

The 2011 Horse Expo promises an unforgettable equine experience for the whole family, young and old. Get out your calendar and save the date, because you can count on the expo to be packed with entertaining and educational programming, along with 400 exhibitors to shop for whatever you and your horse desire.

Horse Expo Gives Away Free Tickets To Facebook Fans

March 25, 2011 - For the last 13 years, Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento, California has showcased the nation’s most popular trainers and clinicians. The June 10-12, 2011 event will be no exception and eager fans will have their chance to win two tickets to the expo every week starting today.  
 
Horse Expo is the largest and most comprehensive equestrian expo in North America and offers guests the ability to attend many horsemanship clinics each day. 

Annual attractions at the expo include the Horse Sale, the Magnificent 7 All Around Stock Horse Championship and the Equine Dream Art Show.  Not to mention the all-star clinician lineup which includes John Lyons, Ken McNabb, Bob Avila, Richard Winters, and Jonathan Field just to name a few!

The Horse Expo Facebook page is not only a source for attendees to get up-to-date information and last minute updates, but it’s a forum for fans to give feedback on the latest expo developments.  Facebook also offers the fans opportunity to look through expo photo albums visit links of presenters and exhibitors. To become a fan and be entered to win free tickets to the 2011 expo visit www.facebook.com and search Western States Horse Expo and click “Like”.

About Western States Horse Expo
Horse Expo is the premier gathering of horse people in North America and over the past 13 years has established itself as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, California, Horse Expo offers something for everyone.

For more info and to learn all about the 2011 Horse Expo events, activities, clinicians and presenters, visit www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411.