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Western States Horse Expo Starts June 5th
Western States Horse Expo returns for another year of fun and entertainment at Cal Expo on June 5. The Horse Expo focuses on everything horse. Attendees will find clinicians and other educators, shopping and exhibitors, and horse demonstrations and competitions. The Horse Expo has everything that the hobbyist to horse professional needs to know to take care of their horse.
World famous clinicians will take center stage at Horse Expo this year. Pat Parelli, one of the most renowned horsemen in the world will make a return appearance at Horse Expo. Parelli was one of the progenitors of natural horsemanship and has devotees throughout the globe in his Savvy Club. Other exhibitors include 3-time Rode to the Horse winner Chris Cox, 2002 Working Cowboy of the Year Craig Cameron, Master Level CHA Julie Goodnight and Ultimate Super Horse Challenge creator Charles Wilhelm. All five of these clinicians have developed television shows that appear on either RFD-TV or HRTV. There will also be appearances by Cowboy Dressage creator Eitan Beth-Halachmy and many other skilled clinicians.
The Magnificent 7 returns again this year on Friday the 5th. This all-around stock-horse competition tests a dozen of the top horsemen in four disciplines: herd work, rein work, steer stopping, and fence work. This will be a separate ticketed event for $10 and begins on Friday at 7:00 pm.
On Saturday evening, there will be a Saturday Night Showcase that begins at 6:30 pm. The Showcase will feature the best of Horse Expo with clinicians presenting training skills, mounted shooter competitions, dog training demo, and an introduction of the Ultimate Super Horse competitors.
In addition, they’ll be a trail symposium to get you up to speed on getting your horse out on the trails this summer, an art show, a place for the kiddies in the Young Rider Park, and multiple exhibitors selling everything from the finest horse tack to trucks and trailers.
The Western States Horse Expo will run from Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 7th. Gates open at 9 am each day and close at 6 pm. Tickets are $18 per day and children 7-13 are $5 (6 and under are free). You can also purchase a three day pass for $45. Horse Expo will take place at Cal Expo at 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento.
For more information, please visit horsexpo.com.
UPDATE:Â The Magnificent 7 has been cancelled due to a lack of entrants.
Kalley Krickeberg’s “Advancing Liberty” to close Horse Expo 2014
In just a few hours, Kalley Krickeberg will close out the 2014 edition of the Western States Horse Expo with her workshop called “Advancing Liberty, no strings attached.†Liberty is the free expression of the horse. It demonstrates the partnership between the horse and handler. The handler asks the horse to do different horsemanship tasks, but the horse has no tack on. No reins, no bridle, no bit. By agreeing do to the tasks, the horse is submitting its will to the will of the handler.  Check out the video below for a brief demonstration.
Ms. Krickeberg who trains out of Florida, has dedicated her life to finding the right combination of techniques and exercises to capture the heart, obedience and athleticism of her horses. She has taken all of her prior experiences – including polo, working with the Budweiser Clydesdales, starting colts, taming wild mustangs, and giving inspirational and educational demonstrations – and applied every lesson learned to her horse development. She is the inventor of the patent pending HYBRID Halter which combines the best features of a web and rope halter while eliminating the disadvantages of each, is the horse training columnist for the American Paint Horse Association’s lifestyle magazine CHROME and is a collaborator with $5 Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida on The Sport of Reining: Training the Young Reiner DVD which was released late in 2013.
So if you have some free time this Father’s Day Sunday Afternoon, spend it at the Western States Horse and Ranch Expo. Ms. Krickeberg’s “Advancing Liberty†will begin at 5 pm. You can find more information about her at her booth, #5201, in the A Building. There are also over 400 exhibitors, 20 plus clinicians, and horses galore. The Expo closes this evening at 6:00 pm. It’s located at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento.
Horse Expo Returns to Cal Expo Tomorrow
Get your boots on, your trailer loaded, and head down to Cal Expo tomorrow, Friday, June 13th for another installment of the Western States Horse and Ranch Exposition. For those that have attended the Expo previously, you know that it is chalk full of exhibitors, clinicians, and horses. There is everything that the horseperson could want. For those that haven’t attended, below we have a few brief summaries of things to expect at this year’s Expo:
* Equine Dream Art Show and Sale
The Art Show and Sale enters it’s 16th year at the Expo. Come celebrate the beauty and majesty of the horse with artists from all around the world. Hundreds of pieces will be on display from fine artists in wide ranging categories from: oil, acrylic, colored pencil, pastel, pen & ink, pencil/charcoal, watercolor, photography, sculpture, pottery, mixed media and wearable art. Last year, Stephanie Rose Long from Fallon, NV captured the Grand Champion award in the art competition for her pastel work, “Dianoro.â€
* Charles Wilhelm’s Ultimate Super Horse Challenge
Previously featured on SacHorse.com, the Challenge will feature up to 15 riders in a competition “designed to showcase the rider’s control, and the horse’s relaxed lightness and responsiveness throughout the course. The challenge is designed to show the versatility of the horse and test the rider to excel in their abilities and to demonstrate their relationship with their horse, horsemanship and equitation.†The top 5 finalists will compete on Saturday Evening for the grand prize of a trip for 2 to the Hawaii Horse Expo. The second prize of $500 isn’t too shabby either. If you miss the performance on Saturday Evening, the top 5 finalists will also perform in a short musical freestyle program on Sunday. SacHorse.com’s Mandi Thompson from Mandi Thompson Training will be among the competitors.
* Magnificent 7
The Magnificent 7 brings some of the top horsemen from the US and Canada together to demonstrate their skill and versatility in 4 different events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping ,and fence work. The competition is based on an event called the World’s Championship All-Around Stock Horse Contest originally created by legendary horseman Bobby Ingersoll. Big money is at stake as a $25,000 purse will be up for grabs. You can view the horsemen in action on Friday evening beginning at 7 pm. A separate ticket is required for the competition. Tickets for the Magnificent 7 will be $10.
* Horse Sale
Entering it’s 15th year at the Expo, the horse sale makes available over 100 horses of different breeds and disciplines to attendees. Dave Hammond from Dave Hammond Auctions will be conducting this year’s Sale. “We are expecting over 100 horses to be entered into the Horse Sale this year, which will consist of well broke riding horses in English or Western,†said Mr. Hammond. “Since 1985, we have worked hard to offer something for everyone, from show horses to gentle trail riding veterans.â€
Starting on Friday morning, attendees can view the horses for sale and speak with the owners of the horses. The formal preview and demonstrations will begin at 9 am the morning of the Horse Sale. Cattle will be available for use during the demons. The Sale will begin promptly at noon on Sunday, June 15th. If you’re interested in viewing the horses prior to coming to the Expo, please visit: www.DHAuctions.com. For questions about the sale, please call 916-801-9465.
* Clinicians
There will be tons of clinicians there to help you fix issues with your horse or take your horse to the next level. This year will be headlined by Bob Avila. Mr. Avila has won 37 World Champions/Reserve World Championships and over $1.7 million in events ranging from performance to halter. He is also the first recipient of the American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman title, “World’s Greatest Horseman.†Also in attendance will be Gina Miles, Olympic Silver Medalist; Eitan Bech-Halachy, known as the father of Cowboy Dressage; Richard Winters, National Reigning Cow Horse Association World Champion and host of HRTV’s Richard Winters Horsemanship; Richard Shrake, the legendary horseman known for his Resistance Free® training and riding method; Tim Kumara, a.k.a. “Man of Trail,†renowned trail course designer; Troy Compton, World and Congress Champion in Western Pleasure, and many, many more.
* Everything Else
As Ron Popeil would say, “That’s not all!†There will be a University area where attendees will learn everything from an education on equine physiology to tips on nutrition, saddle fitting, and barn design. Up Close and Personal sessions will offer attendees question and answer sessions with their favorite clinicians. There will also be a Trail Symposium, Young Rider Park, Draft Horses, Breed Revelation, Book Corral as well as over 400 Exhibitors for trucks, trailers, feed, barns, and everything in between and all around.
The Western States Horse & Ranch Exposition expects as many as 50,000 visitors through the turnstiles this year. If you plan on being one of the attendees, tickets will cost $18 per day or you can purchase a 3-day pass for $45. Youth 7-13 will be $5 per day and children 6 and under will be free. The Expo runs from Friday, June 13th to Sunday, June 15th. Gates open at 9 am and the Expo closes at 6 pm, however, the Magnificent 7 and Ultimate Super Horse Challenge will be on Friday and Saturday evenings, respectively. The Expo will be held at Cal Expo Fairgrounds at 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento. A map to the venue is below. Parking for Cal Expo is $10.
For more information, please visit the Horse Expo’s home on the web at www.horsexpo.com.
$500 Bonus to Win a Class at Sonoma with SSG Gloves
Jumping is the name of the game at the Sonoma Horse Park in Petaluma. Â To reward jumpers for their lo
yalty, SSG Riding Gloves has had the “Roar for More” promotion for jumpers during the spring and summer competitions at the park.  SSG chooses up to four classes at each horse show as eligible events for the promotion.  If the winner of the class is found riding SSG Gloves, they receive $500 in addition to their winnings from the class.
Peggy Munkdale on Enfuego captured a class at the Wright Horse Sales Junior/Amateur Modified Jumper Classic on May 11th and at the HMI May Equestrian Challenge on May 18th. Â Riding in SSG ‘Digitals’ in each competition scored her an additional $1,000. Â Other winners from the HMI Equestrian Challenge were Peyton Warren on Lysander 99 and Macella O’Neill on Murka’s Milord D’Elle. Â A special congratulations to Ms. Warren who trains with Jill Humphrey of Leone Equestrian right here in Sacramento.
The Horse Park can be a pretty swank place during the shows. Â At the upcoming HMI June Classic, in addition to the $20,000 CWD Grand Prix, there will be multiple opportunities to get your pallet wet. Â Wine will be poured on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evenings during the show. Â The HMI Classic begins June 11th and runs through the 15th.
For more information, please visit the Horse Park at: www.sonomahorsepark.com
Bob Avila To Headline at Western States Horse Expo
It’s that time again for the Western States Horse Expo at the Cal Expo in Sacramento. Â They’ll be multiple competitions, demonstrations, workshops, and shopping vendors to entertain even the mildest of horse fans. Â For more information and to view the whole schedule, please visit: www.horseexpo.com. Â There is currently a discount on the weekend pass and tickets to the Magnificent 7 Competition at Living Social. Â The discount expiration is unknown.
Below is a press release that Vita Flex just put out about this year’s headlining trainer Bob Avila. Â The release reads:
Vita Flex, a leading supplier of advanced performance products for horses, is proud to announce that Victory Team member Bob Avila will be one of the main presenting clinicians at this year’s Western States Horse Expo, held June 13-15, at Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California.
Over the years such notable presenters have included Bob Avila, Chris Cox, John Lyons, Clinton Anderson, Richard Winters, Pat Parelli, Ken McNabb, Craig Cameron, Jonathan Field, and more. Visitors benefit from a wide variety of great horse training knowledge. It’s like being able to attend a dozen horsemanship clinics all in one day. Besides learning horse training tips, guests can shop for horse trailers, horse art, horses products, and all types of horse supplies.
Bob Avila has called the American Quarter Horse his obsession for over 35 years. With over 37 World Champion or Reserve World Champion titles in events ranging from performance to halter, Bob is renowned as being a trainer’s trainer. Also known as the Million Dollar Rider, he’s the first recipient of the AQHA Professional Horseman to capture the prestigious title of World’s Greatest Horseman twice. He’s won in excess of $1.7 million, including both the $100,000 NRCHA Futurity and the $100,000 NRHA Futurity, a feat only accomplished by one other individual. Bob’s also in the very elite company of only one other horseman who’s won the NRCHA Futurity more than twice.
Currently, Bob resides in Temecula, CA, with his wife Dana, where he oversees Avila Training Stables. He has several young apprentices working, learning and studying with him. Bob should be proud of his accomplishments, but those around him know that he seldom takes much time to enjoy the spotlight; he’s too busy looking and working towards tomorrow.
Competitors at all levels strive to keep their horses in top competitive form. Vita Flex® products are researched and tested by equine nutritionists and veterinarians, and have been relied upon for more than two decades by owners, trainers and top riders. Members of the Vita Flex Victory Team also rely on Vita Flex® products and are proud to represent the company.
Vita Flex® products are researched and tested by equine nutritionists and veterinarians, and have been relied upon for more than two decades by owners, trainers and top riders. Members of the Vita Flex Victory Team also rely on Vita Flex® products and are proud to represent the company.
The Vita Flex Victory Team is comprised of many world-class riders from all disciplines, including reiners Bob Avila and Al Dunning, dressage riders Adrienne Lyle, Caroline Roffman, and Lisa Wilcox, jumper riders Lauren Hough, Todd Minikus and Patty Stovel, and eventer Jan Byyny. Members of the Vita Flex Victory Team rely on Vita Flex® products and are proud to represent the company. Vita Flex Nutrition offers animal health supplements, antioxidants, electrolytes, joint supplements, performance products, topicals and vitamins and minerals. Vita Flex® products are researched and tested by equine nutritionists and veterinarians and have been relied upon for more than two decades by owners, trainers and top riders.
Upcoming Horse Shows at Sacramento Horsemen’s Association
The Sacramento Horsemen’s Association has a full slate of horse shows scheduled for the summer. Â Posted below you’ll find a flier with all the dates for the shows. Â Most Saturday shows begin at 9:00 am and their Friday Night Fever Series begins at 6:30 pm. Â For more information, you can visit SHA’s website by clicking here. Â The website also has information on the upcoming Horse Fest on June 8th and dinners and fundraisers put on by the Association. Â You can also find out more information by calling (916) 470-1337.
The Sacramento Horsemen’s Association is located at 3200 Longview Drive in Sacramento.
Gold N Grand Begins Tomorrow
Gold N Grand, the premiere all breed horse in Northern California, kicks-off tomorrow, Friday, March 28th, and runs through the weekend at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta.  Gold N Grand features a myriad of different classes including Pleasure, English, Leadline, Halter, Trail, and Reining. Over 350 buckles will be handed out over the three day event for 1st through 5th place finishes in both three-day point accumulation and day awards. There will also be nine high-point western saddle awards in youth, amateur, open, and reigning groupings.
The show is approved by the Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association, AQHA Special Event, APHA for Paint Alternative Competition, and the West Coast Reigning Horse Association.
There is also action outside the show arena. There will be many vendors selling tack, show clothes, equipment and food. For those showing, Murieta tries to make the event feel like home with bounce houses for the kids, barn parties and pancake breakfasts.
It appears that there is a good chance the show will see rain on Friday and Saturday but should be clear on Sunday. This will only affect the outside arenas.
Here is the revised schedule release on Tuesday.
This, the “Spring” Gold N Grand, is the first of two of the big horse shows for the year. Â Gold N Grand Summer will also take place at the Murieta Equestrian Center in August.
If you have pictures from the show, SacHorse.com would love to share them with the horse community. Â You can send them to us or contact us at news@sachorse.com
For more information about Gold N Grand, please visit: murietaequestriancenter.com/gng
The show premium can be found here
Charles Wilhelm’s Ultimate Super Horse Challenge returns to Western States Horse Expo
Back by popular demand-Charles Wilhelm’s Ultimate Super Horse ChallengeTM returns to Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento, California, June 12-15, 2014.
You may ask “What is an Ultimate Super Horse?â€Â  A Super Horse can appear in a parade one day, work cows the next, compete in an equitation class the following day — and more. The Super Horse can do all that with lightness, cadence, carriage, fluidity and responsiveness. The Ultimate Super Horse ChallengeTM is open to all breeds and disciplines. The competition is not a race, but rather a series of events designed to showcase the rider’s control, and the horse’s relaxed lightness and responsiveness throughout the course. The challenge is designed to show the versatility of the horse and test the rider to excel in their abilities and to demonstrate communication, horsemanship and equitation.
The challenge will run June 12-14, encompassing 5 different events, and narrows down to the top five finalists who compete head-to-head in the Finale on Saturday evening.  The winner will be awarded a saddle, championship buckle or other great prizes. The top five finalists will be awarded with cash or prizes.
 Even if you choose not to compete, plan on attending the Western States Horse Expo and watching these exciting challenges, then you’ll get an idea of what it takes to have a Super Horse! The audience will also have the chance to vote for their favorite horse!
To highlight the weekend, the top 5 will perform a short musical freestyle on Sunday.  Charles believes in bringing nothing but the best, so you can be sure The Ultimate Super Horse Challenge will be a real treat!
Charles will also be available at his booth in Building 7, Booth 7225 to answer questions and sign autographs.
For more information on Charles Wilhelm, Super Horse, clinics, DVDs, equipment, tack, saddles and books, visit www.CharlesWilhelm.com.
The Western States Horse Expo is located at the Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815. Directions & information on tickets are available on their website www.Horsexpo.com.
2014 GGT Footing Grand Prix Series Offers Over $265,000 in Prize Money
The GGT Footing Grand Prix Series Returns for 2014 – Featuring Nine Grand Prix Events Plus The Series Final Held During the Del Mar International!
Del Mar, CA – West Palms Events would like to announce final dates for the 2014 GGT Footing Grand Prix Series. Sponsored by GGT Footing, this series proved to be extremely popular during the 2013 show season, garnering large turnouts from participants and spectators alike.
The GGT Grand Prix are a series of mid-level Grand Prix classes held at Regional Standards and featuring over $265,000 in prize money. The program is designed to give riders a chance to compete head to head for year-end cash awards. Riders may ride as many horses as they wish, but will only receive credit on their top-placing horse.
Year-end awards are based on prize money won in the ten (10) GGT Series events. Money won at the GGT Series Final at the Del Mar International will count double.
Awards:
1.  $7,000 in cash, $1,200 in credit to the 2015 season
2.  $5,000 in cash, $750 in credit to the 2015 season
3.  $1,000 in cash, $300 in credit to the 2015 season
Show credit can be used at any of the ten (10) participating GGT events. Balances are not transferable between each show. All rules interpreted by management and all decisions are final.
2014 GGT Footing Grand Prix Series Dates
Flintridge Spring Classic, April 15 – 19 Flintridge Grand Prix
93rd Annual Flintridge Horse Show, April 23 – 27 Land Rover Grand Prix of Flintridge
Huntington Beach Surf Classic, July 3 – 6 GGT Grand Prix
Huntington Beach Summer Classic, Aug. 7 – 10 Grand Prix of Huntington Beach
Flintridge Autumn Classic, Sept. 24 – 28 Land Rover of Pasadena Grand Prix
Sacramento International Welcome Week, Sept. 23 – 28 SIHS Welcome Grand Prix
Sacramento International World Cup Week, Sept. 30 – Oct. 5 iJump Sports Jumper Classic
Del Mar International Welcome Week, Oct. 15 – 19 Del Mar Welcome Grand Prix, GGT Grand Prix
Del Mar International World Cup Week, Oct. 22 – 26 GGT Grand Prix Series Final
This is a great opportunity to see these grand jumping horses, with shows up and down the west coast. Â Two of the events will be held right here in Rancho Murieta in late September during the Sacramento International Horse Show. Â The Murieta Equestrian Center will also the Sacramento International Season Finale on November 6 – 9.
GGT-Footing used worldwide in arenas for jumping, western, dressage and race courses. Benefits include: Reduced Dust, High Water Retention, Optimal Impact Resistance, Higher slide strength and additional stability, Prevents Packing, and Extended Lifetime of your Arena Surface. GGT-Footing Dressage: The fiber delivers higher slide strength without making the footing too soft for the horse. GGT-Footing Jumping delivers optimal impact resistance, higher slide strength and additional stability.
For Information on GGT Footing  call 864-804-0011 or visit the website @ www.ggt-footing.com
For more information about the shows, please contact West Palm at www.westpalmevents.com or 714-785-9467.
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