Horse World Expo – Highlights
While at the Horse World Expo, competing in the Extreme Cowboy Race wasn’t the only thing I did. There were lots of things to see and do, and even more to learn. I wish I had seen EVERYTHING, but it just wasn’t possible. Here are a few things I got to experience that you might find interesting.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting was a pretty popular demo to see. And don’t worry, they said that all the horses had their ears plugged and they don’t use LIVE ammunition.
I also got to watch the spectacular night show, Theatre Equus. My favorite part by far was Guy McLean, who flew his horses here all the way from Australia. I didn’t get to learn much about his training methods, but none-the-less his demonstrations with his horses were AMAZING.
He had a horse that could canter backwards. Seriously.
USDF Young Rider Championships - Super Hero Pas De Deux - Kyley & Megan
We also got to hang out with our friends from El Brio Vanner, home to Odd Job Bob, the star of the movie – The Greening of Whitney Brown. El Brio Vanner is actually right down the street from our farm in PA, and I grew up taking riding lessons with one of their trainers. We always have fun reminiscing about pony camp days and playing with Breyer Horses. 🙂
We also spent some time at the Dr. Cook’s Bitless Bridle booth, as they were excited to learn about Boomerang competing in the Extreme Cowboy Race in one of their bridles.
Our Horse Trailer
Surprisingly I bought nothing at the expo, as much as I wanted to. I think my biggest temptation would have been one of the horse trailers. Swoon. Any horse trailer dealers want to sponsor a couple of trick ponies? We’ll take it all over the country! haha. Our little old rusty maroon trailer has seen better days. And man wouldn’t I give anything to have a tackroom! At least it’s still a step up from my childhood horse trailer……
My Childhood Horse Trailer
Yes, that’s my first pony, Oreo Cookie, in the back of our “Horse Trailer”. We were on our way to a show. It’s a wonder I have any friends! haha
Well we had a great time at the Expo, and hopefully we’ll be back again next year! 🙂 I hope you enjoyed sharing in on the adventure with me!
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Kyley, thank you for sharing your Horse Expo adventures with us. I did not get to go, but hopefully next year. It is some pretty exciting stuff. Also, thanks for sharing your memories as well. I hope you do get your horse trailer and tackroom. Here’s to hoping!
Kyley,
I have been traveling with work and haven’t had a chance to sit down and catch up on your posts, but from the snippets I get, it sounds like you and your pony partner accomplished some amazing things together!! I can’t wait to steal an hour or so to go through your posts and watch your videos. You should be proud of yourself for what you have accomplished. I plan to share your blog with my 3 children in hopes of inspiring them to reach the stars like you!!
Thanks! It’s always fun to challenge yourself. It makes me feel so good when it’s done. Now I just have to look for my next big adventure!
I enjoy the mounted shooting…it is very popular down near me. I wish Texas had a large expo like this!
Sounds like lots of fun. 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us.