Interested in attending some horse expos for 2017? Well now is a great time to do it! When the weather is bad and it is harder to ride, this is the perfect way to get your horse fix! Here is a list of some upcoming horse expos for the next couple of months:
January
National Western Stock Show
Jan. 7-22
Denver, CO
www.nationalwestern.com
“The National Western Stock Show, one of Colorado’s preeminent tourist destinations, held every January for 16 days. A nationally recognized western heritage and entertainment event, the stock show hosts one of the world’s richest regular season professional rodeos, one of the country’s largest horse shows and Colorado’s largest western trade show, attracting attendance numbers over 650,000 visitors each year.”
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Jan. 13 - Feb. 4
Fort Worth, TX
www.fwssr.com
“A fun-filled extravaganza rich in Western tradition, the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, is the place to be January 13 through February 4. Enjoy exciting rodeo action, livestock, horse shows and a number of other experiences including: interactive, kid-friendly activities; nearly four acres of fun shopping; the "Moo-seum Experience" presented by Central Market; the All Western Parade in downtown Fort Worth; live music, an exciting carnival, great food and much more!”
American Equestrian Trade Association International Fair
Jan. 28-30
Oaks, PA
www.aeta.us
“Join us January 28-30, 2017 in Oaks, PA for our trade show packed with 26 hours of workshops, lectures, hands-on-training and one-on-one strategy sessions with industry experts to give your business the edge it needs to thrive!”
February
Horse Expo Pomona
Feb. 3-5
Pomona, CA
www.horseexpoevents.com
“One of the fastest growing expos in the United States, California’s Western States Horse Expo in Pomona is a must-attend event for any horse owner. In three short days, you can catch up on the latest training and education, shop the nation’s premier equine vendors and connect with your horse friends. Attending the expo is a low-cost, high quality way to stay engaged in the horse industry, making sure you have the tools, knowledge and products to help make the most of your investment in the horse owning lifestyle year round.”
Southern Equine Expo
Feb. 24-26
Murfreesboro, TN
www.southernequineexpo.com
“We built our reputation by providing the highest quality clinics presented by nationally known horsemen, educational seminars, and hands-on demonstrations. Southern Equine Expo is dedicated to improving the care of horses through education of their owners. During the event, attendees will enjoy clinics presented by nationally known horsemen, educational seminars, and hands-on demonstrations. Again at this year’s Expo will be the COLT STARTING CHALLENGE.”
Equifest of Kansas
Feb. 24-26
Topeka, KS
www.equifestofks.com
“EquiFest of Kansas hosts one of the largest trade shows in the Midwest; in Briggs Ram Arena and QSI Arena you can find the Breed Exhibition that will feature more than ten different breeds and associations; special demonstrations include draft hitch horses, Dressage Demos, Saddle and Sirloin Flag presentation, and a Drill Team. Also found at EquiFest, the Rio Equestrian Center Jumper Classic on Friday Night, followed by the Country Stampede Dance featuring Dustin Evans and the Good Times Band in the Briggs Ram Arena!”
March
Horse World Expo
Mar. 2-5
Harrisburg, PA
www.horseworldexpo.com
“The PA Horse World Expo will bring the nation’s leading equestrian clinicians and entertainers to Harrisburg for four days of education, entertainment and shopping. Top equestrian clinicians and performers, hundreds of vendors and equines of all breeds and disciplines, non-stop seminars, shopping and entertainment, family fun and entertainment!”
Illinois Horse Fair
Mar. 3-5
Springfield, IL
www.illinoishorsefair.org
“We have worked to get a wide variety of clinicians in the English and Western World! Take a Look as we announce clinicians. If you're a hunter/jumper/eventer, working ranch rider, barrel racer, overall horsemanship person...you'll love who we have lined up! Plus, we have a couple of surprises up our sleeves!”
There are plenty of horse expos, find one near you and take advantage of all the great things they have to offer in 2017!
