Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo

August 20-22, 2010       Reno Livestock Events Center (1350 N. Wells Ave 1721  Reno, NV 89512)

For Information          775.853.4182

           

           

                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's what's Happening at Expo this year:
Click any link for more information about that topic

SHOW
for wild-born horses and burros and their first-generation offspring, including mules

This Year's Judge:
Richard Shrake

  •  Halter

  •  Showmanship

  •  Equine Citizenship

  •  Western

  •  English

  •  Trail

  •  Ranch Versatility Series

  •  In-Hand, Saddle, and Harness Classes

  •  Gymkhana-Style Timed Games

  •  Freestyle Performance

  •  Costume

  •  Fun & Games

  •  Stick Horse Races

  •  Games for the Kids

 

EXPO NEEDS SPONSORS!

Please help! Expo is an all-volunteer effort, and the cost of renting the facilities, buying prizes, printing programs, and advertising are tremendous. Every little bit helps!

  • Sponsor a class for $25

  • Sponsor an award for $75 - $250

  • Sponsor a Rider Division for $500

  • Sponsor a whole Arena for $1000/day
    (see sponsorship page for more details)

  •  Sponsor Donations in any amount appreciated & needed!

SPONSORSHIP PAGE

SATURDAY MORNING
AUGUST 20:

A 1/2 DAY KIGER SHOW

will be held concurrently with Expo on the same grounds - Bring your Kiger and enter both the Kiger Show and the Expo Show

(email
Rick Littleton for information)

JUDGE: BOBBY INGERSOLL

KIGER ENTRY FORM & CLASS LIST
 

EVENING SHOWCASE

The Best of Wild Horse & Burro Entertainment!

Fun, Drama, Excitement
For the Whole Family!
Thrill at the Beauty and Versatility of the American Mustang!

  • "Sheriff Slaughter" Rick & "Cactus Kitty" Lauman (2005 National Champion Cowgirl Mounted Shooter!) & Friends: Cowboy Mounted Shooting

  •  Mustang Mavericks Drill Team

  •  Jerry Tindell's "At Liberty" - thrilling display of formerly wild horses moving as a herd, without ropes or halters

  •  The Lifesavers "DREAM TEAM"

  •  Palomino Valley's Mike Meyers and Cary Frost & Friends

  •  Sarah Okamura & Sunka Wacan

  •  Special Presentation: Kaitlin & her Angel Mustang

  • Parade of Adoptables: VRWP, Lifesvers, Prison Horses, Chris Suggs horses, etc.

  •  Hall of Fame Induction

  •  MORE TBA!

Rick Littleton & The Kiger Mustang Registry will present
Katlin and her horse "My Guardian Angel" 

 

 

CLINICS, DEMOS, &
GUEST SPEAKERS

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Meet Mustangs & Burros Up Close and Personal

FREE, but donations are gladly accepted! 

  • Carriage Rides by the Lifesavers Mustang Team, "Chinks" & "Chaps"

  •  Have your picture taken with a Mustang or Burro
     

(Rides and picture posing are free, but voluntary donations and tips are appreciated)

One-Day KIGER SHOW
in conjunction with Expo

Bring your Kiger Horse for a 2-show weekend - the Kiger Show and Expo!

 

Email Rick Littleton for information

Who's The "DUNNEST" Of Them ALL?

Dun Stripes & Bars Contest
Sponsored by
The Carter Reservoir Registry

ADOPTION

Click the ADOPTION Link for more details

Expo will have an excellent selection of adoptable wild horses - all ages, ranging from wild to saddle-trained.

Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue will offer the 6 formerly wild horses trained by the "Dream Team"  for adoption at Expo

The Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association will have a range of horses - all sizes, ages, and colors, both wild and gentled, for adoption

The Nevada Dept. of Agriculture (Comstock Horse Program) and the Warm Springs Correctional Facility's Wild Horse Training Program will once again bring saddle trained and halter-trained mustangs to Expo for adoption

Trainer CHRIS SUGGS will offer a trained rescue mustang, under saddle and ready to go!

The Lawrence Family will offer "Zack" a fully trained mustang, for adoption.

Trainer Linda Sanford will offer a halter-trained 2-year-old 3-strikes sale horse.

4 BLM Horses will be used by our clinicians, and will be available first-com, first-served, at the BLM booth, for the standard $125 adoption fee.

PALOMINO VALLEY BLM CORRALS

America's largest BLM Wild Horse & Burro Facility, will be open on Saturday, August 20, in conjunction with Expo.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

 

Who is eligible for the WHB Hall  of Fame?
  •  A Person 

  •  A Wild-Origin Mustang

  •  A Wild-Origin Burro

who has made lasting contibution to the promotion and well-being of wild horses and burros

STORE

  •  Collector Belt Buckles

  •  T-Shirts

  •  Travel Mugs

  •  Glass Tumblers

  •  Ceramic Mugs

  •  Posters - 2005 & Prior Years

  •  Baseball Caps

  •  Belt Buckles

  •  Jewelry

  •  Expo Promo DVD

  •  Expo Bumper Stickers

  •  Bobbi Pope Photography Limited Edition Giclee Print

RAFFLE

10 great prizes!

Help Expo's Wild Horse & Burro Projects!


First Prize: Circle J 3-Horse Trailer With Tack Room!


$5.00 each ticket

Just a few tickets left - buy them at EXPO!

SILENT AUCTION


(This was last year's auction donation. This year's will be similar but different)

  • Complete 20 Book Set of "The Phantom Stallion" books signed by author Terri Farley

     
  • Original Wild Horse Painting by Melissa Mattis
     
  •  Original Wild Horse Painting by Shawmay
     
  • Art, Clothing, Tack, Gear, Collector's Items, Useful items, books, CD's, videos, hats

MUCH MORE: CLICK HERE FOR UP TO DATE LIST

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
Click here for more information

A limited edition Giclee' Print by Bobbie Pope

25% or profits go to Expo's wild horse & burro projects

   
 Hit Counter since 02/26/2005 

The Wild Horse & Burro Expo, as part of the National Wild Horse Center, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

                                                                          

Choose any link to learn more:
HOME 

 
IF YOU DON'T ALREADY HAVE A MUSTANG OR BURRO, ADOPT OR BUY ONE NOW!

Lifesavers' Wild Horse Rescue - Adoption Opportunities                                      Carr's Historical Wild Horse Adoption Center, Cross Plains, TN

Nevada State Prison-Trained Saddle Horse Program                                                                     Bay Area Equestrian Network Mustang Classifieds

 Mustang Spirit - Arizona, California, Nevada, & Texas                                                                                                          IWHBA - Utah

 LRTC - Nevada , Texas and California                                                                Virginia Range Wildlife Preservation Association (VRWPA)

BLM (Burns, OR)  http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/burns/wildhorse/index.php


 

Thanks To Our Sponsors:

 

 

 

      


 


NEVADA  BLM

North Valley Feed & Supply
Budie Ross
60 E Surge Street
Reno, NV 89506

(775) 972-7200
 

 

 

 


 
 

 

 

 


 

     
       

 

For updates, questions, etc., please feel free to contact Cindy Lawrence cblawrnc@aol.com or (775) 853-4182