Red Deer, AB – Westerner Park will be buzzing this spring as thousands of horse enthusiasts from Canada and beyond descend on the area for The Mane Event Equine Education and Trade Fair. The popular event will run from April 23 to 25, and organizers expect to have over 40,000 attendees throughout the course of the weekend.
“The Mane Event really has something for everyone who’s interested in horses,” said Gail Barker, president of The Mane Event. “We offer a full range of clinics, demonstrations and presentations from world-class experts. Whether you’re interested in training, showing or just connecting with your horse, you’ll have a chance to learn an incredible amount of information at The Mane Event.”
Clinicians at this year’s event will be teaching everything from dressage to jumping, reining to mulemanship. “One of the biggest benefits of The Mane Event is that the public gets a chance to see practical skills they can apply at home,” said Barker. “People who have pre-registered will participate in the clinics, and attendees in the stands can watch as these horses and riders learn training techniques from the experts.”
In addition to clinics, the Trainer’s Challenge is always a fan favourite. “In this event, three trainers showcase their horsemanship skills by working with completely unbroken horses,” Barker explained. “Each trainer works with his horse daily, and then they all perform a series of challenges on the final day to see which horse has progressed the furthest. It’s absolutely amazing to see the level of trust, respect and skill that develops between the trainers and horses throughout the three days.”
On Saturday, television celebrity Amber Marshall from the series Heartland will attend the event, and she will be signing autographs from 1 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. Later that evening, the Equine Experience will showcase a full range of equine entertainment. The crowd will be awed with the sights, sounds, speed and finesse offered by drill teams, horse “dancing,” trick riders and breed demonstrations.
To round out The Mane Event, the public will have the opportunity to visit the expansive Trade Show, which includes over 240 exhibitors that feature all aspects of equine equipment, training and information.
For more information on The Mane Event, visit www.maneeventexpo.com. Day and weekend passes can be purchased at the door.
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World-class clinicians share their knowledge at The Mane Event
Attendees at The Mane Event will have the chance to learn from world-class equine experts. Clinicians for the 2010 event include:
· Bob Myler – Bits & Bitting – designer and builder of bits for 18 years
· Bobby Richards – Gaited Horses – world champion competitor and judge who teaches all aspects of working with gaited horses
· Curt Pate – Ranch Horse Horsemanship – international clinician focusing on stockmanship, horsemanship and safety
· Doug Huls – Horsemanship, Showmanship and Fundamentals – trainer and coach of AQHA national, world and congress champions
· Francois Bergeron – Driving Clinician – accomplished driver, certified coach and clinician who is also an ambassador and breeder of Canadian Horses
· Jan Ebeling – Dressage – international dressage competitor and trainer with over 25 years of experience
· Jerry Tindell – Horsemanship & Mulemanship – trainer and coach who focuses on logical, humane and effective method of increasing communication between people and animals
· Jonathan Field – Horsemanship – highly respected Canadian clinician who has developed the Inspired by Horses® training technique
· Ken McNabb – Horsemanship – certified John Lyons Trainer and master clinician who helps riders and horses to reach their best potential
· Mike Boyle – Reining – trainer, competitor and breeder of reining horses and the NRHA top 20 rider for 2009
· Nick Karazissis – Hunter Jumper – internationally-renowned competitor, trainer, clinician and judge
· Robyn Hood – TTouch/ TTEAM – lifelong horse trainer with a focus on training to encourage optimal performance and health
· Ruben Villasenor – Western Dressage – creator of Horseman’s Western Dressage who teaches horses to be aware and control of their whole bodies
· Tammy Pate – Horsemanship & Yoga – lifelong trainer and equestrian who teaches the benefits of yoga on the equestrian body
For complete information on clinicians who will be presenting at The Mane Event, please visit www.maneeventexpo.com.
Red Deer, AB – Westerner Park will be buzzing this spring as thousands of horse enthusiasts from Canada and beyond descend on the area for The Mane Event Equine Education and Trade Fair. The popular event will run from April 23 to 25, and organizers expect to have over 40,000 attendees throughout the course of the weekend.
“The Mane Event really has something for everyone who’s interested in horses,” said Gail Barker, president of The Mane Event. “We offer a full range of clinics, demonstrations and presentations from world-class experts. Whether you’re interested in training, showing or just connecting with your horse, you’ll have a chance to learn an incredible amount of information at The Mane Event.” Continue Reading »