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Horse & Dog Enthusiasts “Go the Distance” to Attend 2010 Horse Expo
Western States Horse Expo provided fans with the ultimate equine experience on June 11-13, 2010 in Sacramento, California. Featuring brand new events and an all-star clinician line-up, Horse Expo delivered a “dog gone” good time to every attendee.
Making its debut in 2010, the Dogs Expo gave expo visitors the opportunity to watch man's best friend in a variety of demos and clinics including a Splash Dogs dock jumping competition. For the more traditional equine expo goers, two new events were added including the HELP Rescue Me Trainer Showcase and the Alltech Equestrian Extravaganza.
Featuring rescued horses and local horse trainers in a variety of disciplines, the Trainers Showcase included four categories: “Ground Me” (yearlings), “Greenie” (horses with some level of previous handling) and “Elite”(horses with little to no previous handling. As a result of hard work and dedication by both the Grace Foundation and the competing trainers, 70% of the horses involved were adopted.
Inspired by the 2010 World Equestrian Games being held in the United States, Horse Expo dreamed up an event that would feature the eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestrian International (FEI). The Alltech Equestrian Extravaganza displayed expert horseman demonstrating dressage, jumping, reining, eventing, para dressage, driving, vaulting and endurance. In between disciplines, the California Cowgirls dropped jaws in their fast paced drill routine, dogs gave a break from the horses.
Returning Horse Expo events included the Magnificent 7 and Western States Horse Expo Horse Sale. Capturing first place in the Magnificent 7 on Olena Oak, Ron Emmons also won second place on Matt Dillion Dun It. Competing in four events including herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work, the riders and horses were as face paced and fierce as ever.
Containing the nation's best bloodlines, the Horse Sale featured 112 outstanding horses. The highest seller, Dual Reys Angel, went for an impressive $24,500. A five-year-old mare by Dual Rey, her dam is a full sister to Peptoboonsmall. Bred to One Time PeptoFancy, this all-in-one package is due for a February foal.
For additional event results, details and photos, visit www.horsexpo.com <http://www.horsexpo.com/> . Mark your calender for June 10-12, 2011 and be on the lookout for information on the 2011 Western States Horse Expo. Become a fan on Facebook and stay up-to-date on the latest news!
About Western States Horse Expo
Western States Horse Expo is the premier gathering of horse people in North America and over the past 12 years has established itself as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, California, the Horse Expo offers something for everyone.
With never a dull moment, the Western States Horse Expo features exciting demonstrations by world-class clinicians, the Equine Dream Art Show, shopping areas like “Rigs and Digs” and “The Ranch”, and special events such as the Magnificent Seven, Alltech Equestrian Extravaganza, Rescue Me Trainer's Showcase and annual Horse Sale!
Horse Expo would like to thank the following sponsors: Alltech, Farnam, The Trailer Specialist, Purina, Western Horseman, Andis, Platinum Performance, John Deere, Equine Insurance, Pyranha, Mallard Creek, Larry Viegas Insurance, Canidae Pet Foods, Holt, Best Western, Barns by Harrah, Modern Dog Magazine, Horseman’s News, West Coast Equine Foundation and Murietta Equestrian Center. For more info visit www.horsexpo.com <http://www.horsexpo.com/> or call 1-800-352-2411.
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