Bring the whole family to this fun-filled three day event. There is something for everyone at the Maryland Horse World Expo, and all the activities are indoors and heated.
When
Friday, 20th January, 2012: noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday, 21st January, 2012: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, 22nd January, 2012: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road
Timonium, MD 21094
Phone: 410-252-0200 (Fairgrounds)
Phone: 301-916-0853 (Equestrian Promotions, Inc, presenters of Expo)
Email: info@horseworldexpo.com
Website: www.horseworldexpo.com
Directions and hotel information
Cost
Daily admission:
Adult: $10.00
Ages 7-12: $5.00
Under 7: FREE
Advance ticket sales available on-line
Cash only at the door.
Parking is free.
Here’s a look at some of the activities being offered.
Presentations by world-class riders and clinicians
Lectures and demonstrations in many different disciplines, including:
Dressage - Jec Aristotle Ballou and Gigi Nutter
Eventing - Stephen Bradley
Western riding – Dianne Eppers
Gaited horses – Anita Howe
Hunters, jumpers and equitation – Nick Karazissis
Retired racehorse training – Steuart Pittman
General training & problem solving – Kenny Harlow
Rider biomechanics – Colleen Kelly
Trick training – Lizzy Trabans, thirteen years old, born with one hand and youngest speaker at Expo!
Equi-tainment: a Musical Equine Variety Show
Thrilling displays of horsemanship, among them bridleless riding, trick riding, reining, drill teams and freestyle dressage.
Retired Racehorse Training Challenge
Three trainers will select a horse from three Thoroughbreds which have just come off the track. During the selection process, each horseman will talk about how to choose the right kind of horse from off the track.
Their evaluation of the horses will take place in front of a panel of judges. They will be scored on their interaction with the horses and their techniques for bonding with them to begin the ex-racehorses’ off-track careers.
On the second day, the horses will be ridden for the first time, and the trainers will be judged on how well they handle their new horse and the type of training they decide will be suitable for him.
Each trainer will take his horse home after Expo. A month later, at the Pennsylvania Horse Expo in Harrisburg, the three equestrians’ progress will be judged by a second panel of judges, who will announce a winner.
Steuart Pittman is also taking a fourth horse home for training.
Parade of Breeds
Demonstrations to highlight the beauty and versatility of various breeds.
Stallion Avenue Demonstrations
Each day some of the region’s top stallions will be shown in the arena.
Other
Daily roping contests, a 4H art contest, Girl Scout scavenger hunt, pony rides, door prizes and special giveaways.
Hundreds of vendors, selling a huge variety of horse products and services
Every member of the family will be entertained at this equine extravaganza.
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