BANDERA OUTFITTERS Custom embroidery jackets, caps, polo shirts, t-shirts, garment bags, and sweatshirts. Gordon has been with us since the first year and has donated more in time and merchandise to help this program than we can count. He can customize your clothing to meet the needs of your business, your personal logo’s, and clubs. Stop by and say hi, you won’t be disappointed. Please call him at 800-434-4391 for more information.

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) - Information about the BLM's Wild Horse & Burro Program, range management, and the Adopt-A-Horse Program. Adopter applications and information; Video and photographs of adoptable horses in holding facilities now.

CADILLAC RANCH - They have a wide variety of western furniture, clothing, and material. For all of you that have a hard time finding western or horsey material to make things with, this is your one stop shopping center. I have never seen so much in a variety of western material than I did at their booth. Many other items such as gifts, household décor, and dinnerware. Too numerous to mention, please stop and visit with Pamela and you won’t be disappointed.

ALAN CAIN - GENTLE USE OF THE BACK COUNTRY - Alan Cain will use his model campsite to answer all your questions about how to use the back country safely and responsibly.

CHARMED TO PIECES -  Custom Laser Etching and Laser Charms, Hand Painted Charms, Colored Laser Charms, Photo Charms, Enamels, and look: Painted Pony collector horses.  High quality items all at wonderful prices.  Stop by and see Tawnya Coffey and all of her wonderful products.  You can also check their products at www.charmedtopieces.com or e-mail them at coffeyman@charter.net 

CHOLLA THE PAINTING HORSE.....he paints with an artist's brush at his easel.   He came from a rough beginning and was an artist in disguise.  Renee rescued him from certain doom to dog food as he was labeled a volatile time bomb and nobody wanted him.  Renee bought him and took him home, and now, 13 years later, he comes running from the green pasture into the art studio and salivates to get his brush in his mouth.  All Renee has to do is put the easel up in his corral and he's on the run. You can read his entire story at  www.americanemall.com  

CINDY’S THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND EQUINE CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY It’s a busy world and we need to take time for our bodies and that or our four legged equine’s as well. Cindy Halverson, ESC., CMT., Bowen Therapy and Therapy for horses, will be at her booth to explain massage therapy, is completely portable and will have a tent, table, and massage chair available AND can go to your stall or barn.    

CONTE CRAFTS Georgia and her husband have been with us for many years and have supported the efforts of the horse show crew. They make wood and western home decor items and you will find your unique one of a kind pony here. They make toy wooden horses on wheels similar to tricycles but much more fun for your children (and you). Each year they customize a horse with a BLM freeze brand and adoption papers for the lucky bidder in the auction. The horse comes with its own health certificate and brand inspection papers so you can take your new pet home to any state that you come from. They are one of a kind and very easy on the upkeep. Please stop by and say hello and thank them for their donations to help the horse program. They truly are committed to this effort.

ELQUIST'S MINING - BLUE GEM TURQUIOSE: All natural turquoise mined from Nevada mines.  Jim Elquist mined in Nevada from 1954 through 1976 and has many years' experience mining in Nevada.  He has an incredible collection of turquoise that he personally mined which he has made into beautiful jewelry including rings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants. He also has a collection of older turquoise jewelry his brother, John, had made from the same older turquoise. 

With the purchase of any of his turquoise you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity" which states "I hereby certify that the piece of turquoise that accompanies this certificate is an all Natureal, (not treated in any way) stone that was mined, by me, in the 1970's from the Blue Gem Mine, which was located in Lander County, Nevada.  The mine was closed and the Blue Gem was stored until this year, when I reopened my shop where I cut, back, and polish these beautiful stones."  Stop by and see Jim and listen to all his stories of mining in Nevada, it will be well worth your time.

EQUINE ESSENTIALS:  Judy Henigin is an independent distributor for Tahitian Noni International and will have information about TNI's Equine Essentials. Equine Essentials will help your horse perform to it's full potential. Find out why Charamyn James won't ride without "the juice".  www.tahitiannoni.com/us/company/press/sp/equine/charmayne.htm

GIDDY UP COWGIRL Authentic buckaroo cowgirls will be in the booth selling western decor and crafts, clothing, barb wire wreaths, pillows, placemats, anything to decorate your home with that western feeling. Stop by their booth and visit with them.

GINGER KATHRENS is the creator of the "Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies" television documentaries for PBS as well as the author of two books about Cloud. She will be selling "Cloud" DVD's and books as well as Cloud posters, Breyer Cloud models-2 versions, and shirts. Ginger will autograph books and DVD's and talk to the public about her 10 years in the wild. Her ground breaking revelations about wild horse behavior has been compared to the work of Jane Goodall with her chimpanzees in Africa. http://www.taurusproductions.net/

GRANTS LEATHER Kristy and Colin have been with us since the beginning and have been instrumental in the success of our auction each year with their donations on behalf of the horses. They have a host of beautiful leather bags, purses, luggage, horse hair and leather belts, hat bands, horse hair key chains and barrettes. Too many items to list, visit www.grantsleather.com to see their wide array of products.

HIGH DESERT LIVESTOCK  High Desert Livestock Supply is your horse and livestock supplier for all your galvanized and painted panels needs. Three, four, five, six and seven rails panels available. We carry shelter systems, wash bays, roping chutes and arena’s, providing excellent service and free delivery is our specialty. Ritchie can take care of all your needs, you can also see our products on line at: www.highdesertlivestock.com Horse shelters, pipe corrals (NEW ADOPTERS: HIGH DESERT CAN SET YOU UP WITH A BLM-SPEC GENTLING PEN), gates, panels, and feeders. All your horse housing needs in one place. They will be supplying all our needs for the show from round pens to arena dividers. You can call him for quotes and know that nobody can beat his prices….775-971-1461. Ritchie has also generously donated a shelter to our auction to help in our fundraising efforts for wild horses and burros. Please stop and thank Ritchie and tell him how much we appreciate his help and support. Thank you Ritchie from all of us……..

HORSEPLAY UNLIMITED  Colorful Guatemalan halters and dog collars, bridles, shipping boots, as well as a variety of items for riders, including bags, soap, jewelry, t-shirts, sunglasses, gifts with horse themes, hats, and books. Stop and visit Barb Blum and you’ll be sure to find very special unique gift items.

INTERMOUNTAIN WILD HORSE & BURRO ADVISORS (IWHBA) - Wild horse & burro mentors for the Rocky Mountain states; This group promotes successful adoption of wild horses and burros in captivity, through education and mentoring of new and prospective adopters. IWHBA also gentles wild horses for adoption, in cooperation with BLM.
http://www.iwhba.org

JAN'S JEMS:  Handmade vests, coats, skirts and custom apparel, Jan has one of a kind items that you won't find with anyone else so if you want that exclusive look, stop and see Jan's apparel in her booth or you can contact Jan Veys, owner, at 775-849-1405

JONES WEST FORD - These mustangs DO wear blue ovals! Jones West Ford has been a long-time supporter of wild horse & burro shows, and they're back this year with new models of Ford Tough Trucks.

KELLY GONE WILD:  Kelly Six is a talented wildlife artist that does pencil sketches of all forms of wildlife, has published a book which is available called "80 Faces of Wildlife",  and will have her work on display for purchase at the Expo.  Kelly also does commissioned work and can produce a beautiful portrait of any of your pets whether it be your dog, cat, horses, or any of the many other creatures we all love to have in our lives.  Please stop by her booth and visit with her, I'm sure you will find something you can't live without.  You can always contact her about a portrait at 775-378-1969

LEAST RESISTANCE TRAINING CONCEPTS The LRTC Wild Horse Store features an exciting array of tools and booklets - everything you need for wild horse gentling and training - clicker training, wild horse gentling information, rhythm beads, greeting cards, books and videos, and much more! In addition to their booth in the Show Arena, visit them in the Cutting Arena, where they are conducting all-day wild horse gentling clinics, and Sunday they are holding an exciting "Bomb-Proofing" clinic for people and their horses. LRTC is one of our adoption agencies, and they will have wonderful Comstock and Sheldon Range horses for adoption, including the ones that are being gentled during their demos.

LET 'EM RUN FOUNDATION (Lacy J. Dalton's group) raises money for a proposed wild horse sanctuary

LIFESAVERS HORSE RESCUE this wonderful organization rescues hundreds of horses every year, rehabilitates those in need, finds good adoptive homes, and works to educate people about the humane training and care of horses. Lifesavers sponsors an annual "Wild Horse Boot Camp" in May, bringing several top trainers together to provide a week of hands-on training to adopters who want to learn how to gentle their own mustang. Lifesavers is also our Event Sponsor - stop by and thank them!

LOST BUCKAROO  At LostBuckaroo.com you can find quality horse tack, Cowboy & Buckaroo Gear at discount prices. We pride our selves in having a good selection of quality gear and wouldn't sell anything we wouldn't use ourselves. We hope that you will join us as we continue to advocate the California Vaquero traditions, and progress with a willingness and partnership between horse and human. Quality Horse Tack and Buckaroo Gear, including E. Garcia Spurs & Bits, Horse Wright Clothing, Wild Rags, Chaps, Chinks, Saddle  Accessories, Halters, Bosals, Bridles, Books, Videos, and More.

Lost Buckaroo is also donating a Garcia Bit to the silent auction to help the wild horse program by helping us raise funds.  Please stop by their booth and thank them for their generous donation to help the horses and burros.  You can also visit and order on their online store at    www.lostbuckaroo.com   or call toll free at 1-866-579-7969

LUCKY U:  Richard and Nancy Scott have made a wide variety of horseshoes with an individual's name stamped on them and mounted on a wooden plaque, cribbage boards, and accessories, cowboy bubble bath and many other miscellaneous items.......stop by and see them with all of their unique and one of a kind product.

MELISSA MATTIS' DREAM PONIES STUDIO, wonderful original oil paintings of horses, focusing on wild mustangs. Melissa has donated a spectacular painting, "Living Legends," to the Auction.

ROBERT MILLER, DVM, A great selection of books and videos about horses and general animal training and psychology, calendars, note cards, and Dr. Miller's own very funny horsie cartoons.

RUNNING HORSE ENTERPRISES: WIN-TREATS COOKIES.....! Melinda and Running Horse Enterprises have generously offered to sponsor ALL of the classes in the Expo. They will be providing premium bags of horse cookies (1 1/2 dozen) for each winner of each class. They will also be doing a free drawing every day for a free 5 dozen bag of horse cookies.  Please do stop by and thank Melinda for this generous sponsorship of our wild horse Expo.  Their other products include joint support, senior products, pain relief, calm & quiet and many more.  All of these products are all organic, herbal and human quality with vitamins and other enhancements you feed your horses.  They carry a full line of approximately 25 different products to make it much easier on all of us in adding to the nutrition of our loved ones.

MUSTANG MAGIC - this non-profit group pairs up wild horses with at-risk teens, to bring about "magical" transformation in self-esteem, responsibility, and personal character.

MYLER BITS Ron Myler has been with us since the first year and been a tremendous supporter of our work. He is an incredible wealth of knowledge when it comes to bits and how they work for all of your horse needs. Stop by and visit with him with all of your bitting questions. Myler Bits are world renowned and have been designing and building bits to fit all the needs of the horse world. For more information on Myler Bits, please go to http://toklat.com/myler/

NEUMAN (LESLEY) TRAINING Lesley has an ability to work effectively with even the wildest, most troubled horses, while calmly and clearly explaining to a crowd what she is doing and seeing. She clearly loves the horses and loves being able to use her abilities to ease their transition from wild to domestic. Lesley will have her educational video tapes available at the show or visit her website at www.lesleyneuman.com for more information. Stop and visit with her at the show booth, you won’t be disappointed. Please make sure to stop and thank her for her participation as she has generously donated these three days of training to help with the rescue efforts.

NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS This is Nevada’s inmate/wild horse gentling program from the Warm Spring Correctional Center in Carson City, NV. The inmates are trained in gentling and riding wild horses using safe humane methods. These horses are gentled under the supervision of trainer Hank Curry, who has also donated a training clinic for the Expo. The horses are offered to the public at quarterly adoptions where you can obtain a saddle trained wild horse that you can take home and ride the next day. They also offer training of adopted horses that you can select from the BLM or State of Nevada "estray" program. You may select the horse you want and have adopted and then place it in their training program which is much safer for you and your horse. For more information and photo’s of horses available for adoption, please go to www.silverstateindustries.com/horse.html

NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - is responsible for capturing and holding "nuisance" wild horses in the Reno - Virginia City - Storey County area. These are the very horses that Wild Horse Annie knew and worked to protect, but ironically they were left out of the Wild Horse & Burro Act of 1971. By law these horses are only protected for 60 days, and when the clock runs out, their fate is uncertain. Mr. Mike Holmes works with non-profit rescue groups to save as many of these horses as possible.

NEVADA RANCHER  The oldest livestock agricultural publications in the State of Nevada, edited for the agricultural producers of the intermountain west with special emphasis on Nevada. Nevada Rancher is dedicated to livestock and crop production, marketing and regional horse activities. Or visit their website at www.nevadarancher.com

LINDA M. PHILLIPS WESTERN ART:  Incredible artwork by Linda - most of her artwork that you can hang on your wall is also available on t-shirts and note cards.  She also carries a beautiful line of leather pillows, metal art matching or going with her drawings.......please stop by and visit with Linda, you will love her work, it will fit any decor and especially those of you looking for western art.  You can also see some of her work at  www.LindaPhillips.net or e-mail her at phillipspaints53@hotmail.com or Phone:  541-720-0688

REESE TRAILER SALES  Alice and Luther Reese carry a wide variety of Custom Horse and Stock Trailers. Circle J and Classic Aluminum Trailers fill their yard as well as used trailers taken in on trade. Call them for an updated list of trailers in stock or let them know what you’re looking for as they come across new inventory daily and can help you find the perfect trailer to fit your needs. Please stop by and thank them at the show as they are the people that generously supplied us with the raffle trailer! They are truly wonderful people that are always willing to help others. They are located in Yerington, NV 775-463-3430

RUNNING HORSE ENTERPRISES: WIN-TREATS COOKIES.....! Melinda and Running Horse Enterprises have generously offered to sponsor ALL of the classes in the Expo. They will be providing premium bags of horse cookies (1 1/2 dozen) for each winner of each class. They will also be doing a free drawing every day for a free 5 dozen bag of horse cookies.  Please do stop by and thank Melinda for this generous sponsorship of our wild horse Expo.  Their other products include horse cookies with vitamins and other enhancements you feed your horses.  They carry a line of approximately 60 different horse cookies to make it much easier on all of us in adding to the nutrition of our loved ones.

SADDLE RACS PLUS - Brian and Jona Kalayjian make wonderful sturdy tubular metal saddle racks, as well as welded horseshoe and metal home decor and novelties. They also sell natural horse care products, "Pony Pops" horse treats, mecates, ropes, and horse-themed home decor

SHELDON PRESERVE HORSES - USFWS - Learn about the plight of the Sheldon wild horses & burros, and find out how you can either adopt one of these beautiful animals, or help them to find homes or sanctuary

SHER JEWELRY Sharon Williams has been designing and creating jewelry since 1968.  She has specialized in Equine jewelry since 1979.  She draws in Gold and Silver and colors her work with precious and semi precious gemstones and unique patinas.  Stop by and visit with Sharon at her booth at the Expo.  You can also see her work at    http://community.webtv.net/sherjrt/SHER   or call her at 800-774-SHER (7437)

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (SCA)FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION CORP: Student Conservation Association Fire Education Corps is the largest program in the Student Conservation Association and this award winning program is designed to help communities reduce their risk of wildland fire destroying their homes and property. A Fire Education Team is working in northwest Nevada to deliver wildland fire prevention techniques and to teach the principles of survivable space to communities situated in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The team will be present to answer questions, provide information, and sign homeowners up for a free evaluation of the fire risk to their property.  For more information log on to http://www.nv.blm.gov/carson/Default.htm 

GARY & CHRIS SUGGS:  PROFESSIONAL FARRIER & HORSE TRAINER together in one booth, what more could you ask for?
Gary Suggs has been working and correcting horses' feet all his life.  He does all phases of farrier science with attention to detail, and feels that balance is the key to performance.  Gary will have material available and be there to discuss all your leg, feet, care, and nutritional questions.  There is so much we all need to know about taking care of our horses' feet and Gary can help you with all of your questions and needs. 

Chris Suggs is a horse gentler.  He lives in Mariposa, California, with his family and has a natural loves for mustangs.  He is so incredibly good working with them and wants to make them his life's work.  He especially loves working with "troubled" horses as he feels he can help calm their minds and show them the love they can feel from humans.  Chris has started a training business in Mariposa and has the facility and time to not only start your mustangs (or any other horse too), but he can take them all the way to very well trained riding horses.  Give Chris a call if you are looking to have him help you with any of your horses.......209-617-9289   Or, stop by their booth and talk to both of them about your horses.

TINDELL'S HORSE & MULE SCHOOL (HUMANS,TOO!)  Jerry Tindell has worked with horses since early childhood. He is known for his gentle and effective training techniques, as well as his ability to teach humans. He is amazing to watch, as he can take a very troubled horse and transform it within a short time to a soft trusting animal. Jerry has generously donated three days of training clinics to help you work and communicate with your horse. He is educating people and providing a safer relationship between horses and their families, you will be amazed by his teaching ability. He has material and videos that you may order online or purchase at the Expo and take home. He also conducts training clinics throughout the western (and occasionally eastern) states. Please take a minute to stop and thank Jerry for his generous donation of his clinics on behalf of the horses. For information: www.jerrytindell.com

VIDEO MIKE & SON OF VIDEO MIKE:  Video Mike and son, Aaron ("Cubby") Kerson, will be at the Expo with cameras, and can photograph or video you and your horse or burro in your competition. Mike can only video two animals per show class, so get your orders in early!

Aaron has his digital camera and printer, and will photograph show winners or anyone who wants a nice photo of themselves and/or their stock. Mike can be reached at mikeker@napanet.net or nosrek@sprynet.com. 

"Video Mike" Kerson made Lesley Neuman, Crystal Ward, and Jerry Tindell's training videos, as well as videos for Bishop Mule Days, and a few more to be released soon. Mike has over 30 years experience in film, and is available to videotape you and your horse at this event. He can produce videos for all your needs: to help you in your personal training program, to promote breeding stock, to sell stock, or whatever your video desires may be. Mike can be reached at nosrek@sprynet.com or 707-226-9193.

VIRGINIA RANGE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION (VRWPA) One of the things this group does is raise money to feed the wild horses on the Virginia Range near Virginia City during the winter months. They will be offering stuffed animals, towels, pot holders, jewelry, T-shirts, raffle tickets for panels, rugs, stone boxes, and many other items with all the proceeds going into rescue work for the Comstock horses. Stop by and find out all there is about those wonderful horses.  They will also have a horse for adoption in the Cutting Arena.

DONNA MAYE WEST - http://www.donnawest.com/ Offering over 40 years of working with horses and riders thru instruction and training, Donna Maye West has advanced the novice horse and rider as well as polishing the more advanced equestrian to world and national class status. Whatever your riding pleasure or discipline, Ms. West excels in developing that special bond which can and should be shared between horse and rider. Donna conducts clinics throughout the USA on such varied topics as Horsemanship Safety Association (HSA) Certification Clinics, gentling wild horses, Drill Team Exercises, Ground Driving, Round Pen Exercises, Giving to the Bit, Lateral Work, Obstacle Work, Shying & Bolting correction, and Equitation: English, Western, and Showmanship

WSWHBE STORE The Expo store has posters, buckles, mugs, T-Shirts, jewelry, raffle tickets, and more!

WILD HORSE PRESERVATION LEAGUE
Informational Booth

YOURS TO EXPLORE
From our very own Virginia City are and home to the Comstock Wild Horses.  They carry Mountain T-Shirts with a wide variety of mustang print t-shirts representing beautiful artwork on wild horses, Breyer model horses including the new "Cloud's Legacy" series, note cards, handcrafted one of a kind jewelry, and Mazmania Jackets and Vests.  Stop by and visit with Sage and Alex for good conversation and wonderful horse items.