Mane Event Chilliwack
Dave doesn’t know this yet but I am thinking of attending and covering The Mane Event in Chilliwack this fall for Northernhorse.com. I enjoy the one in Red Deer in the spring so much and they have some really interesting clinicians coming to Chilliwack too. Anyone been to both? I am interested in seeing it in a different venue and seeing what will most likely be a whole different group of people. I don’t think I have ever been to Chilliwack in the fall. We always go to the west coast for awhile in the spring to watch the migration. What is it usually like there in late October? October 23 – 25th is the Expo.
Maybe we could steal some time and go see what Qualicum Beach (our spring residence) looks like in the late fall too. Whatcha think? How does fall in BC compare to fall in Alberta? Any nice rides near Chilliwack or Qualicum? I would need to rent or borrow a horse. Now that I have myself in holiday mode… LOL
I am including some information the folks at the Mane Event sent me:
The Mane Event, Equine Education & Trade Fair is back for its 6th year in BC – October 23 – 25, 2009 at Heritage Park in Chilliwack, BC. This indoor expo will again offer over 100 hours of equine education with renowned horse trainers and clinicians, we are pleased to welcome back some of your favorite clinicians as well as some making their first appearances in BC. Clinics and demos will again include a wide variety of disciplines such as Horsemanship; Dressage; Jumping; HUS and Equitation and of course the very popular Trainer’s Challenge. The large trade fair will feature exhibitors from across Canada and the US with a wide range of equine products including tack, trailers, hats, boots, fencing, supplements as well as information booths featuring Breed Associations and Riding Clubs.
Please note that Advance Tickets are only available to September 25th! However, there are plenty of tickets available at the door.
We are pleased to welcome the following clinicians to this year’s expo:
Debbie MacDonald – Dressage: Debbie McDonald and her 14 year partner, German-bred Hanoverian mare, Brentina are names that are synonymous with Dressage. She and Brentina have had a long and outstanding career together; they’ve helped the US equestrian team win a team silver and team bronze at the World Equestrian games and a team bronze at the 2004 Olympics. In 2003, Brentina helped Debbie to become the first American rider to win the World Cup championship. They also came in third place at the 2005 World Cup. Brentina herself was named the 2005 Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year. Debbie’s other accomplishments include wins at both the 2005 and 2004 US Grand Prix Freestyle/Championship/US League Finals, 2003 Bayer Festival of Champions, US Equestrian Team Grand Prix Championship, and both Individual and Team Gold medals at the 1999 Pan American Games. She was named Equestrian of the Year by the American Horse Shows Association (now the USEF) in 1999, as well as the 1999 United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Female Equestrian Athlete of the Year. Debbie was also recognized as the 2009 USEF Developmental Coach of the Year for her contribution to the Developing Dressage programs in the US.
Frankie Chesler Ortiz – Jumping: Born in Miami, Florida, show jumping rider Frankie Chesler, a dual citizen, has chosen to compete for Canada. Her first taste of international success came at the 1997 North American Young Riders’ Championship where Frankie captured two silver medals. In 1998, Frankie stole the spotlight by placing second in July’s World Cup Qualifier in Ottawa. Their fabulous season together put Frankie on the 1998-99 Canadian Show Jumping Team short-list for the first time and she was then selected to represent Canada in International competition at the National Horse Show in New York, making her the youngest Canadian to ever ride on a Nations’ Cup team. Frankie has remained a member of the Canadian Team riding on the team at The Washington International (2000), in Helsinki Finland (2001), Norway (2001), Denmark (2001), Falsterbo Sweden (2001), Spruce Meadows Masters (2002) and at the Winter Equestrian Festival (2005). Frankie finished the 2003 season at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on a high note claiming Reserve Champion at the Canadian Show Jumping Championships. Frankie wrote a monthly column entitled “Ringside with Frankie Chesler” which appeared in numerous publications in both Canada and the United States and was also a contributing author for Gawani Pony Boy’s latest book, “Of Women and Horses”. Frankie had a taste of news casting when she worked for ESPN as the statistician to the colour commentator at the 2000 World Cup Final in Las Vegas. She was a member of the “Celebration of Youth and the Horse” organized as part of the Pony Club 2000 Millennium celebrations in Toronto. In February 2002 Frankie was invited to be the Keynote speaker at the 24th Annual Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians Conference & Trade Show and most recently Frankie was the guest speaker at the 2003 OEF.
Jonathan Field – Horsemanship: One of Canada’s most sought after clinicians; Jonathan Field is an exceptional horseman who has dedicated his life to the study of the horse. “My goal as a horseman is to achieve the highest connection possible with horses. I want my horses to be as interested in me as I am in them.” Although he dresses like a cowboy, Jonathan has had a diverse background. Jonathan was first an English rider and then became a working cowboy, before going on to study intensively with some of the best Horsemen in the world. Jonathan’s program applies to all disciplines as it provides a Natural Foundation for reining, cutting, dressage, jumping, recreational riding, etc. The variety in his student base reflects that diversity. Jonathan has recently developed his own unique method of horsemanship, Inspired by Horses® and travels extensively through-out Canada and the US providing hands-on clinics and demonstrations. A gifted teacher and presenter, Jonathan guides his students through a step-by-step process, exploring each level of the program as it deals with real-life situations in order to obtain the highest horsemanship goals at the most creative of levels. Like people, horses like to have fun. In his demonstrations, Jonathan shows just how much fun horses and humans can have together.
Blaine Nicholls – Competitive Trail: Blaine Nicholls has designed Trail Courses for such prestigious events as the 2002 and 2003 APHA World Show, the Canadian International, the Swiss Championship, the Colorado Super Circuit, the Michigan Fall Colour Classic, the Texas Turkey Shoot, the Show of the Year in Rancho Murrieta, and many more. A trail competitor as well as a course designer, Blaine won the prestigious 2000 World Champion Amateur Trail with a top ten finish in the Senior Trail. Later that year, he was also named Honor Roll Champion. Since 2001, Blaine has continued to train and show many trail horses that go on to win circuit championships. With his courses being used in many countries with a wide variety of breeds, Blaine’s expertise continues to set the standard in trail course designs, and his clinics are rapidly becoming known as the epitome of a successful course design/trainer combination.
Brian Isbell – Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation & Horsemanship: Brian has won over 100 World and Reserve World Championship titles with four different breed associations. In addition he had coached numerous youth and Amateur World Champions and All Around Event winners. Named the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Rider of the year for two consecutive years, Brian is the only trainer to win the All America Quarter Horse Congress in both the Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure Futurities. Brian has also been a featured clinician at the Quarter Horse Congress twice. He has produced a very successful training video “Hunter Under Saddle Strategies”. Brian’s strength comes not only in his ability to ride and show horses successfully, but in his ability to coach and explain how an individual’s riding and form are affecting the horse performance. Having competed himself as a youth rider, Brian is an expert in relaying the necessary knowledge to compete in the all around events. His knowledge of equitation and horsemanship is exemplified not only in his own riding but that of his clients. Currently Brian is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and competes nationwide on the Paint, Appaloosa, Palomino, and Quarter Horse circuits.
| Dale Myler – Bits and Bitting: Dale Myler and his brothers are third generation horsemen and are three of the world’s leading bit designers. Because of Dale’s extensive research into equine dentistry and equine physiology, the Mylers have been able to bring an added understanding of the connection between bitting and the equine mouth to their designs. Adept at bitting both English and Western styles of riding, Dale has experience with horses and riders of various disciplines including hunters/jumpers, eventing, dressage, reining, cutting, Western pleasure, barrels, roping and more. He has successfully bitted thousands of horses of various breeds, from young horses just beginning training to well-seasoned campaigners. Re-bitting the “problem horse” is a favorite challenge for Dale.
Ruben Villasenor – Horsemanship: Ruben Villasenor creator of Horsemen’s Western Dressage has been working with horses for over 20 years. His methods for working with horses have developed over the course of a lifetime of interacting with them. As a boy Ruben quickly learned that the way to a horses mind and heart were with time and patience, and dedication and consistency were going to earn you trust and respect. Ruben’s deep appreciation for the equine animal is evident in his gentle and effective methods. His favorite saying is “Let the horse do it because it can, not because he is being forced to.” He also says “In training I teach horses to be aware of their whole body, then I use that awareness to create movements that are inspiring and beautiful to watch. A horse that is aware of his body and his capabilities is willing to work because HE CAN.” Ruben uses the bosal or hackamore to train horses. This method has been passed down from generation to generation. It is a simple and effective tool when used properly.
Kathleen Winfield – Driving: Kathleen Winfield as been an avid horsewoman her entire life. Driving has been the central focus for the past 16 years and continues to be a wonderful and rewarding experience. Kathleen enjoys all aspects – teaching, competing and recreational driving. Kathleen drives singles, pairs, has dabbled in tandem and is currently working on perfecting 4-in-hand driving. She drives everything from 16.1HH warmbloods to 34” miniature horses. Her competitive driving includes success in Combined Driving Events, Driving Trials, Pleasure Shows, TREK driving, Battle of the Breeds at Spruce Meadows and Recreational Shows. Other driving activities include recreational drives in the Foothills and Mountains and even some movie work. Kathleen is a nationally certified Driving Coach. Her primary focus is to help folks get started safely in driving and go on to develop really solid, good driving skills that will help them pursue whatever facet of driving they choose. Kathleen wants to help people to train their horses to be comfortable, safe, driving horses enjoying what they are doing. Her client base includes a wide variety of students ranging in age from 10 to 70, horses ranging from 34” very small equines right up to 16HH draft crosses.
The Trainers Challenge will showcase the talents of three superior horsemen and colt starters:
Martin Black – Trainers Challenge: Martin Black grew up working on the family ranch and after High School, left home to work on other Ranches with top Horseman in Idaho, Nevada and California. At age 24 he took a management position on a 1.25 million acre ranch running 400 horses and 15,000 head of cattle in Northeast Nevada. After more than 30 years of cattle being the primary source of income and horses being the secondary, Martin decided to make his living working with horses. With his reputation on the ranches and in the arena, it wasn’t long before he was traveling coast to coast in the US, Australia, Europe, and Brazil. Along with contract colt starting around 400 horses annually, Martin also does public and private clinics. Martin has worked with Hall of Fame and All Time Leading Trainers of cutting, reining and race horses. He started Pleasantly Perfect who went on to win in excess of $7 million, as well as Smart Little Scoot who is the All Time Leading money earning son of Smart Little Lena and numerous other champions in Cutting, Reining and Reined Cow Horse. Martin has earned over $75,000 in Stock Horse and NRCHA events, as well as roping, saddle-bronc and camp drafting competitions. He has competed in the Worlds Greatest Horseman 3 yrs in a row, scoring in the top ten in Roping, Reining and Cow-working go-rounds. A multiple finalists at NRCHA World Show, RHAA National Champion Cowboy, winner of the Open Ranch Horse, Abilene, TX, World Finals Ranch Rodeo, Open Champion Ranch Horse two years in a row in Amarillo, TX. Martin was a participant in the 2006 Road to the Horse Colt Starting Competition in Tennessee.
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| Jon Ensign – Trainers Challenge: Montana horseman Jon Ensign offers clinics all over the world to riders who want establish a connection and partnership with their horses without using force. With gentle patience, skill and more than 30 years experience, Jon trains riders to build a working relationship with their horses which comes from a deep understanding of equine thinking, instincts and behavior. In decades of riding, rodeo, and breaking ranch and cow horses, Jon sensed there was “something better” to be learned about breaking colts and uniting horse and rider as a mutually beneficial team. Studying under Buck Brannaman and other notable horsemen, Jon developed a method of teaching that has helped thousands of riders improve their skills and sportsmanship. Dr. Robert Miller commends Jon Ensign for having “The focus, the patience, the softness, the experience, and the empathy necessary for the optimum communication with the horse.” | |
Josh Lyons – Trainers Challenge: As a youngster, Josh grew up horseback in western Colorado, helping his father on a cattle ranch. When John decided to share his training methods with others, Josh was there with him. Josh’s fondest memories are those traveling the country with his dad. Around age 13, Josh began riding in his clinics. At age 16, Josh had the opportunity to train at a facility in Minnesota where he gave weekend clinics, trained horses and conducted private instruction. He then realized that he too had a passion for training horses and teaching people. He was successful at a young age and clearly had a gift. Upon high school graduation, Josh went to work full time with his dad. Sometimes more than 30 weeks each year were spent on the road conducting symposiums, clinics and expos. At home Josh also assisted with the John Lyons Certification Program that he now conducts, manages and owns, named the John and Josh Lyons Certification Program. This experience is truly without comparison to others in the industry. Since 1997, he and his wife Jana have organized and conducted clinics. They have a busy road schedule as well as manage the “John and Josh Lyons Certification Program.” The certification program is one of the most sought after and reputable equine educational schools in the world. Currently there are trainers in 43 states and 6 countries. He will continue to strengthen this network of wonderful people they call certified trainers. Josh has appeared at all the major horse expos including Equus America, Equine Affaire, and Equitana. In 2002, Josh won the “In a Whisper” challenge competing against Pat Parelli and Craig Cameron. He has developed his own equine educational products, appeared on RFD-TV, and written articles for numerous horse publications.
Please visit www.maneeventexpo.com or contact our office at (250) 578-7518 for further details on the expo including information on additional clinicians, ticket information and exhibitors, a schedule of events will be posted shortly. If you are interested in participating as a rider in any of the clinics please contact our office at riders@maneeventexpo.com
Thank you and we hope to see you at the Mane Event!
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It’s currently raining and 11 C. in Chilliwack right now. This is our typical fall weather! I found your blog when I was googling for free tickets to the Mane Event. lol