Slots are available for the Extreme Cowboy Race™ hosted by Craig Cameron, being held during the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo at the Sky Ute Event Center in Ignacio, CO. And because this is the first time the race is being held in Ignacio, Cameron is offering a 2-for-1 deal on the entry fee; two contestants who sign up together get half off the normal $350 entry fee. One rider signing up with two horses is eligible for the same price break. Participation is subject to Cameron’s approval.
It’s only one day, but oh, what a day: renowned clinicians Karen Scholl, Jason Patrick and Mike Ross share their expertise with horse enthusiasts in two sessions each. Dr. John Harris addresses audiences on the subject for which he’s the acknowledged expert, equine lameness. It’s rare to find speakers of this caliber at a single-day event, and even more unusual to find them at an event where admission is free. Private treaty horse sales and breed demonstrations round out the program, and select vendors present goods and services of particular interest to horsemen.
The “southwest edition” of the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo spreads out this September 19-21, stretching into every corner of the 20-acre Sky Ute Event Center in Ignacio. So many clinicians are in the line-up, the event has added extra venues, and family fun has its very own “Junior Rodeo” arena. Shopping spills out from the indoor arena to a pleasant grassy area, complete with picnic tables. Horses for private treaty sales, breed presentations and stallion and mare demonstrations are stabled in comfortable box stalls in convenient barns located next to the heart of Horse Expo action.
Your horse sale season can be wrapped up in single day, at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo happening September 6, 2008, in conjunction with the Colorado Cowboy Heritage Festival at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in Grand Junction. Clinicians, speakers, shopping, plus the Colorado Pro-Rodeo State Finals—all the elements to inspire a crowd of horse enthusiasts to buy horses—yours.
May 14, 2008 was a great day for equus Coloradus—the horses in Colorado—when Governor Bill Ritter signed Senate Bill 178 into a law creating a special license plate honoring the contributions the horse industry makes to the culture and economy of Colorado. The bill was sponsored by Senator Jim Isgar and Representative Marsha Looper, both strong proponents of the state’s agricultural interests. The special plates bear the image of a horse and the words, “Support the Horse.” Proceeds from the sale of the plates will benefit the Colorado Horse Development Authority which promotes education and other programs of value to the horse industry in the state.
Wednesday, May 14 will be an historic day for the 250,000 horses in Colorado when Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signs SB 178 into law, creating a special license plate honoring the contributions the horse industry makes to the economy and culture of the Centennial state.
With its all-inclusive motto, “When your animals mean everything, we’ll be there with everything you need,” Chariton Vet Supply prides itself on being the full service source for equine, livestock and pet supplies through their thriving catalogue and web-based supply business (charitonvet.com ). From bits, bridles and breast collars to vaccines and videos (and everything in between) Chariton carries a full line of products for animal care and enjoyment.
Visitors to the Rocky Mountain Horse Expos in 2008 just got luckier. Already, a ticket to the RMHE promises hours of excellent education and entertainment, but now it also includes a chance to win some muscle for your ranch or farm, with door prizes contributed by Rocky Mountain Farm Pros in Golden, CO (rmfarmpro.com).
In 2008, the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo hosts The Extreme Cowboy Race® hosted by Craig Cameron not once, but twice. The race returns to the Vail/Eagle Valley, May 30-June 1, 2008. Plus, “extreme cowboy” antics will be featured at the 2008 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in Ignacio, September 19-21. Get a sense of the upcoming extreme fun—and extremely excellent horsemanship—by touring our photo gallery of the 2007 Vail/Eagle Valley Finals.
The Extreme Cowboy Race® hosted by Craig Cameron
Vail/Eagle Valley, May 30-June 1, 2008
Ignacio, September 19-21, 2008
Rocky Mountain Horse Expos provide high-impact marketing for your stallions and mares, breeds and disciplines, and private treaty sale horses. And the RMHE package benefits extend beyond the events themselves, with expanded coverage through the web and media distribution:
Rocky Mountain Horse Expos provide high-impact marketing for your stallions and mares, breeds and disciplines, and private treaty sale horses. And the RMHE package benefits extend beyond the events themselves, with expanded coverage through the web and media distribution:
Advocates for Colorado’s thriving horse industry are taking the lead in 2008 with events to educate, inform, and provide forums for horsemen of every discipline and breed affiliation.
On January 7, 2008, the annual CHDA Summit in Denver launches the Colorado horseman’s year with a gathering of organizational leaders. Recently, the CHDA surveyed industry members (through the services of Dr. Ed Blach of Zoomerang) to identify their top concerns; the CHDA Summit agenda was shaped around their responses.
When advertisement is transformed by artwork, the product is memorable. Even collectible. Recently the acclaimed international photographer Claude Steelman contributed his image, “No Holding Back,” to the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, who then put this fine artwork to fine effect in an art calendar-poster promoting the three 2008 Horse Expos. This is the first in a planned series of annual calendars from the RMHE, with the intention of shining a daily spotlight on the beauty and drama of the horse.
The 2007 annual meeting of the Colorado Horse Council in November brought some changes: elected as officers for 2007-08 were Kathie Riley, president; Kathleen Burke, vice-president; Bill Scebbi, treasurer; and Cindy Schonholtz, secretary. In addition, the board welcomed two additional members, Mark Dawson and Dennis Kuehl.
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