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Breeders’ Cup Viewing Party

October 30, 2015 by Mark Thompson

The Clubhouse at Cal Expo’s Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand will be hosting a Breeders’ Cup World Championship party on Saturday, October 31. For only $38 per person, horse racing fans can purchase tickets to this VIP event which includes Clubhouse admission and seating, an official racing program and breakfast and lunch buffet. Advance wagering will be available on Friday, October 30 for the Breeders’ Cup races that take place on Saturday, October 31.

Cal Expo is the only location in the Sacramento region where the public can officially place wagers on the Breeders’ Cup and be a part of the excitement with other racing enthusiasts. Live harness racing at Cal Expo’s Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand will also take place beginning around 6:10 p.m. on Saturday.

American Pharoah, the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years, is set to race the 32nd annual Breeders’ Cup, held for the first time ever at the iconic Keeneland track. The three-year-old racing legend is one of only twelve thoroughbreds to ever become a Triple Crown winner, and the first Triple Crown winner to ever run in the Breeders’ Cup. A victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic will mean another historical achievement for American Pharoah, claiming the first Grand Slam in racing history.

Other contenders for the 13 Breeders’ Cup races, totaling $26 million in purses, include five-year-old mare Beholder. The legend in the making turned heads after her first place win at the TVG Pacific Classic in August at Del Mar, marking it the first win for a female horse in its 25 year history. Beholder’s winning streak continued as she finished first at the Zenyatta Stakes in Santa Anita Park. Beholder’s successful 2015 resulted in a 5-for-5 and a 15-for-20 lifetime.

Friday, October 30 Schedule:

  • Grandstand Doors Open – 9:15 a.m.
  • First Race – 9:30 a.m.
  • First Breeder’s Cup Race – 12:30 p.m.
  • Breeder’s Cup Distaff – 2:35 p.m.

Saturday, October 31 Schedule:

  • Grandstand Doors Open – 7:45 a.m.
  • First Race – 8:00 a.m.
  • First Breeder’s Cup Race – 9:05 a.m.
  • Breeders’ Cup Classic – 2:35 p.m.

General admission to the Satellite Wagering Center at Cal Expo’s Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand on Friday and Saturday is $4 and admission is free after4:30 p.m. General parking is free and preferred parking is $2.

The Satellite Wagering Center features four separate and unique seating areas for race viewing along with more than 140 private carrels. The Clubhouse is open to those 18 years of age and older and features dozens of flat screen televisions to catch all the action. Information about Cal Expo’s Sports & Wagering Center can be found at calexpo.com or by calling (916) 263-3279.

Tagged With: American Pharoah, Breeders' Cup, Cal Expo, horse racing

Western States Horse Expo 2015

June 7, 2015 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

Horse Expo Events offer something for every level of horse enthusiast.   Popular returning attractions atWestern States Horse Expo will include the Breed Revelation, the Magnificent 7 Stock Horse Competition,Young Rider Park, University, Trail Symposium, and Premium Horse Sale.  

Each event offers hundreds of exhibits featuring the latest in products and services, from riding apparel, tack, nutrition, horse supplies and trailers to art, jewelry, arts and crafts and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet top equine clinicians from all different disciplines to arm them with knowledge to take back to the barn.

Initial Clinicians for Western States Horse Expo include:  Chris Cox, one of the country’s leading horsemen and clinicians (roping/cutting); Pat Parelli, natural horsemanship;  Jonathan Field, expert on equine psychology;  and many more. Speakers in the Horse Expo Pomona University include;  Robert M. Miller DVM, equine behaviorist and 30-year equine veterinarian; Deb Bennett PhD, known for her scientific approach to conformation analysis of horses; Jim Masterson, creator of a multi-modality method of equine massage, the Masterson Method®, and Tom Mayes, expert in integrated equine therapies.   Additional speakers will be announced soon.

2015 Horse Expo Events sponsors include RAM, Farnam, Toyota, Platinum Performance, Kruse Perfection, Triple Crown, Nutrena, Pyranha, AQHA Team Wrangler, Next Day Jumps and WHOA Dust. Media sponsors include Horseman’s News, Horsetrader.com, Young Rider Magazine and speakingofhorses.com.

For information on Horse Expo Events exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, call (800) 352-2411 or visit www.horseexpoevents.com.

Tagged With: Cal Expo, horse expo, sacramento, western states horse expo

Western States Horse Expo 2015

June 6, 2015 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

Horse Expo Events offer something for every level of horse enthusiast.   Popular returning attractions atWestern States Horse Expo will include the Breed Revelation, the Magnificent 7 Stock Horse Competition,Young Rider Park, University, Trail Symposium, and Premium Horse Sale.  

Each event offers hundreds of exhibits featuring the latest in products and services, from riding apparel, tack, nutrition, horse supplies and trailers to art, jewelry, arts and crafts and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet top equine clinicians from all different disciplines to arm them with knowledge to take back to the barn.

Initial Clinicians for Western States Horse Expo include:  Chris Cox, one of the country’s leading horsemen and clinicians (roping/cutting); Pat Parelli, natural horsemanship;  Jonathan Field, expert on equine psychology;  and many more. Speakers in the Horse Expo Pomona University include;  Robert M. Miller DVM, equine behaviorist and 30-year equine veterinarian; Deb Bennett PhD, known for her scientific approach to conformation analysis of horses; Jim Masterson, creator of a multi-modality method of equine massage, the Masterson Method®, and Tom Mayes, expert in integrated equine therapies.   Additional speakers will be announced soon.

2015 Horse Expo Events sponsors include RAM, Farnam, Toyota, Platinum Performance, Kruse Perfection, Triple Crown, Nutrena, Pyranha, AQHA Team Wrangler, Next Day Jumps and WHOA Dust. Media sponsors include Horseman’s News, Horsetrader.com, Young Rider Magazine and speakingofhorses.com.

For information on Horse Expo Events exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, call (800) 352-2411 or visit www.horseexpoevents.com.

Tagged With: Cal Expo, horse expo, sacramento, western states horse expo

Western States Horse Expo 2015

June 5, 2015 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

Horse Expo Events offer something for every level of horse enthusiast.   Popular returning attractions atWestern States Horse Expo will include the Breed Revelation, the Magnificent 7 Stock Horse Competition,Young Rider Park, University, Trail Symposium, and Premium Horse Sale.  

Each event offers hundreds of exhibits featuring the latest in products and services, from riding apparel, tack, nutrition, horse supplies and trailers to art, jewelry, arts and crafts and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet top equine clinicians from all different disciplines to arm them with knowledge to take back to the barn.

Initial Clinicians for Western States Horse Expo include:  Chris Cox, one of the country’s leading horsemen and clinicians (roping/cutting); Pat Parelli, natural horsemanship;  Jonathan Field, expert on equine psychology;  and many more. Speakers in the Horse Expo Pomona University include;  Robert M. Miller DVM, equine behaviorist and 30-year equine veterinarian; Deb Bennett PhD, known for her scientific approach to conformation analysis of horses; Jim Masterson, creator of a multi-modality method of equine massage, the Masterson Method®, and Tom Mayes, expert in integrated equine therapies.   Additional speakers will be announced soon.

2015 Horse Expo Events sponsors include RAM, Farnam, Toyota, Platinum Performance, Kruse Perfection, Triple Crown, Nutrena, Pyranha, AQHA Team Wrangler, Next Day Jumps and WHOA Dust. Media sponsors include Horseman’s News, Horsetrader.com, Young Rider Magazine and speakingofhorses.com.

For information on Horse Expo Events exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, call (800) 352-2411 or visit www.horseexpoevents.com.

Tagged With: Cal Expo, horse expo, sacramento, western states horse expo

Western States Horse Expo Starts June 5th

May 31, 2015 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

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:  The Magnificent 7 has been cancelled due to a lack of entrants.

Filed Under: Event News Tagged With: Cal Expo, horse expo, sacramento, western states horse expo

Horse Expo Returns to Cal Expo Tomorrow

June 12, 2014 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

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.”

Charles Wilhelm's Ultimate Super Horse Challenge
A competitor in the Ultimate Super Horse Challenge

* 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

Magnificent 7 Stock Horse Championship
The All-Around Champion Buckle from the 2013 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.”
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

Bob Avila
“World’s Greatest Horseman” Bob Avila

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.

Filed Under: Articles, Event News, News Tagged With: Cal Expo, horse expo, sacramento, Western States Horse and Ranch Exposition

Bob Avila To Headline at Western States Horse Expo

May 29, 2014 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

It’s that time again for the Western States Horse Expo at the Cal Expo in Sacramento.  They’ll be multiple competitions, demonstrations, workshops, and shopping vendors to entertain even the mildest of horse fans.  For more information and to view the whole schedule, please visit: www.horseexpo.com.  There is currently a discount on the weekend pass and tickets to the Magnificent 7 Competition at Living Social.  The discount expiration is unknown.

Below is a press release that Vita Flex just put out about this year’s headlining trainer Bob Avila.  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.

Bob AvilaBob Avila

Filed Under: Articles, News Tagged With: Bob Avila, Cal Expo, horse expo, sacramento, Vita Flex, western states horse expo

Getting Ready for Horse Expo

June 6, 2013 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

Horse Expo begins in full swing tomorrow morning.  To get you in the mood for three day full of equines, here is a look back at Horse Expo 2012.  These photos were graciously provided by Janet Kopper, a hobbyist photographer and grandmother from Antelope.  She enjoys taking photos of special events, sports, and landscapes  and captured many great photos from the Expo from last year.  Included in the gallery are shots from Project Cowgirl, the Magnificent 7, and a zebra and donkey getting tangled.

If you attend a local equestrian event and take some photos, please let us know, we would love to publish them on SacHorse.com and share them with the horse world.  You can reach us at news@sachorse.com.

Without further adieu, here is Horse Expo 2012.

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Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Cal Expo, Events, horse expo, Photos, sacramento

Photo Essay on the Homeless Horsemen of Cal-Expo + Article

September 26, 2012 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

The Sacramento Bee has a nice photo essay about grooms and horsemen who work at Cal-Expo and their plight with housing.  Many of them have been staying in hallways and converted tack rooms but a recent inspection by the Fire Marshall has judged the facilities to be unsafe for human habitation.  Now the men are camping out in the parking lot or wherever they can find lodging.  To exacerbate issues, they’ve gone for months with no income because Cal-Expo is changing harness racing operators.

To view the photo gallery, please visit: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/25/4854701/cal-expos-homeless-horse-people.html?mi_rss=Sports%20Galleries

UPDATE: Here is the complete article: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/26/4855271/cal-expo-racetrack-workers-scramble.html

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Cal Expo, Harness Racing, Homeless

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