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January
2012 issue
The 13th Annual
Northwest Horse Fair and Expo is scheduled for
March 22–25, 2012 at the Linn County Fair and
Expo
Center
in
Albany
,
Oregon
. The event celebrates the spirit of the horse, showcasing world-class trainers
and riders, horse breeds from all over the world, seminars, clinics and
demonstrations, a huge trade show, plus exhilarating equine entertainment.
The “All Breed Challenge” is a new event
for 2012, and horses and riders from all disciplines are invited to compete in
this thrilling versatility competition. Horses and riders will negotiate a times
obstacle course that draws from multiple riding disciplines: jumping, dressage,
reining, trail, barrel, ranch versatility and more. Riders aged 15 and older can
enter and vie for more than $3,000 in cash prizes.
This year’s headlining clinician is
America
’s Favorite Horseman, John Lyons, whose clinic focus is Natural Horsemanship.
“We’re very excited to have John Lyons back to the Northwest Horse Fair and
Expo this year!” said John Cloe, Event Founder and Manager. “His training
abilities are second to none, and he has been teaching his world-renowned
training methods for over 30 years.”
Other clinicians include Jan Ebeling
(Dressage); Julie Goodnight (Natural Riding); Linda Andrisani (Hunter–Jumper);
Larry Whitesell and Jennifer Bauer (Gaited Horsemanship); and Marvin Pierce (Cow
Dog clinics and demos).
The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo starts on
Thursday evening at 5:00 p.m. with the popular Equine Extravaganza — featuring
a musical performance on Friesians, a draft mule hitch, and a equine theater
presentation including trick training and in-hand exhibitions, as well as the
first round of the All Breed Challenge.
Other event highlights include: a breed
showcase, stallion reviews, a team-penning demonstration, and a huge trade show
which covers 70,000 square feet. Youth Day is Sunday, March 25; all children 12
years and under get in free with a paid adult admission, and 4-H and Pony Club
members, aged 13-18, get in free with their club IDs.
For competitor applications for the “All Breed Challenge,” schedules,
and vendor information, call 765-655-2107; or visit www.equinepromotions.net.
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