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September 2002 Open Breed Issue |
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The West West Nile Virus Encephalitis Want To Trail Ride Close To Home?
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You Dare Miss This Fall, the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center will be the site for a spectacular celebration of horse and man... Ride The West, All Breed Horse & Trade Expo brought to you by Gus Johnson Ford will be a supreme event for horse lovers in the Pacific Northwest. This two day Expo will be packed full of programs for all disciplines and all breeds. You will be able to attend Clinics & Seminars by world renowned clinicians in one of three Arenas. The Barns will be the location of an impressive number of Northwest Stallions for preview as well as a Breed Showcase Barn paying tribute to the diverse and talented variety of horses and mules that are popular in our area. In four separate areas you will find a tremendous selection of trailers, trucks, ranch equipment and machinery and four buildings full of incredible shopping opportunities from your favorite vendors of horse related merchandise and new products. Whether you ride a world champion or enjoy the backwoods trails, you won't want to miss this Expo. We will have display opportunities for non-profit clubs and organizations, as well as daily entertainment for the whole family. The clinic line up is impressive... Richard Shrake, Resistance Free Training, by watching his flawless teaching techniques, you will see why he has earned the title "The Master of Horsemanship". The Richard Shrake method of teaching allows all who follow his riding and training methods to gain the greatest possible insight into their horse's minds and their riding ability. He has written three top selling books, Resistance Free Riding, Western Horsemanship and Resistance Free Training. Charles Wilhelm, the owner and founder of C.W. Training Center in Castro Valley, CA.-- Although he specializes in colt starting and working with problem horses, he trains and works with all disciplines--bridging the gap between horse and rider, from traditional western to natural horsemanship and classical training. Charles has been featured on "Rick Lamb's The Horse Show" and has presented clinics at horse expos nationwide, including Equine Affaire, Ride with the Stars, Eqwest, Equitana, and the University of California, Davis. Van Hargis, Lonestar Horsemanship, from colt starting clinics to ranch roping clinics, presentations on collection to the concept of fear, trust and confidence, Van relates practical teaching methods and messages to everyone. Van has trained & competed in the show arena in events ranging from Western Pleasure to calf roping, and competed in the rodeo arena in calf roping, team roping and steer wrestling. You won't want to miss his clinic on Dealing with Obstacles/Spookiness but you better bring a tissue...this one is a real tear jerker! Cliff Kelmer, Reining & Western Pleasure. As a recognized AQHA judge and World Class Competitor and Trainer, Cliff has a tremendous list of accomplishments and years of experience in the Horse Industry. Kellmer Quarter Horses is the home of "Principle Invitation", Futurity Winner, N.W. Congress JR Western Pleasure Champion and 2001 JR. Western Pleasure World Qualifier. Don't miss this opportunity to tune up your Western Pleasure and Reining events. Cliff will appear at Ride The West on Sunday, September 29th. Also appearing are Kathe Windfeather Thompson, Animal Communicator; Joe Huddleston, Farrier; Frank Lloyd, Horse Stretching; Lisa Johnson, Equine Massage Therapy; Bill Bell, Mule Packing Clinic; Verlane Desgrange, Saddlemaker. Don't miss your chance to win fabulous prizes too!! Stop by the Gus Johnson Ford display and enter to win a stunning $2000 Saddle Package!! Big R on Trent is giving away a corral panel package from Powder Mountain by Powder River. Horse & Habit has included a $200 Futurity Headstall Package, and H.A.V. Western Wear has donated a beautiful Mare & Foal Sculpture. Oxford Suites invites you to win a Weekend Getaway, and Stateline Tack has offered an embroidered Cooling Sheet. Lots more prizes to come and they're all FREE!! The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve 8th Annual Toys for Tots Auction brought to you by Safeway will take place Saturday at Noon. There will be all kinds of merchandise from horse related items, to event tickets and hotel accommodations. This would be a great place to start your Holiday Shopping! Sunday morning following Cowboy Church with Richard Shrake & Van Hargis, Safeway will provide a Pancake & Ham Breakfast served up by your favorite Marines to benefit Toys for Tots!! And the horses.....Belgians, Quarter Horses, Paints, Arabians, Haflingers, Lippizan, Minis, Mules, Missouri Fox Trotters and more, all available for you to admire and inquire about. A spectacular Musical Interpretation in Dressage by the 2001 National Dressage Champion Lippizan Stallion Conversano Natasha II-I from Spokane Sport Horse Farm is something you must see as well as a performance by the El Katif Mounted patrol. This is your chance to experience some of the industry's best for a fraction of the cost. Your $10.00 daily admission will include access to all clinics, children 10 and under are free with an adult paid admission. Show hours will be Saturday September 28th 9am - 8pm and Sunday September 29th 9am - 6pm. Come early and stay all day. Each day will be jam packed with education, information and shopping!! Advance daily tickets can be purchased for only $8.00 each at the following Spokane Locations: Gus Johnson Ford, E. 8300 Sprague - Big R On Trent - Huber Trailer Sales E. 13426 Indiana - All Aslin Finch Feed Stores - Horse Previews & The Exchange Offices 304 W. 3rd & 20 N. Pines Rd. - Rathdrum Tack & Feed in Rathdrum, ID and Cheney Feed & Tack in Cheney, WA or order by phone or fax at (509)466-9639 with your Visa/MC/Discover cards. If you are traveling from outside the area, or just want to add something extra to your weekend, we have many Hotels offering discounted room rates when you mention Ride The West. Quality Inn Valley Suites, Holiday Inn Express, The Spokane House, Oxford Suites at the Valley Mall and The Davenport Hotel. If you are a retailer, stallion owner, breed or community club, we still have booth and stall spaces available!! Call (509)466-9639 or e-mail susan.rae@att.net for more information. You will find details and exhibit information online at ridethewest.net See the best, Ride The West, coming this Fall. Bring your camera & your note pads!! Co-sponsored by Horse Previews Magazine and The Exchange Publishing, Cat Country 94, Oldies 101.1, KDRK Classic Country & 1510 KGA. |
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