DEMONSTRATION HORSES

What would Horse World Expo be without horses? Demonstration horses are an important part of Horse World Expo, be they participants in Parade of Breeds, Stallion Avenue or any one of our numerous clinics or demonstrations. To ensure the safety of the demonstration horses, participants and the general public, only horses that have been approved in advance may be presented at Horse World Expo.


Parade of Breeds

Parade of Breeds is an educational presentation giving visitors a glimpse of many magnificent breeds. If you are a horse owner or breed organization and would like to participate in Parade of Breeds, requirements are as follows:

  • Participants must be represented at a booth during Horse World Expo (click on "Vendor Information" to the left to find out about obtaining a booth). Don't miss Breed Row!

  • Participants must complete appropriate forms and release (shown below)

  • Presentation must be educational and presented in a professional manner. At no time may Parade of Breeds be used to promote any particular organization, company or individual horse.

  • Horses must be presented in top condition, must be clean and presented in a quality manner.

  • Rider apparel should represent what is typical for the breed presented. It should be safe, neat and clean and be appropriate for a public presentation.

  • Horses must be well schooled and under the control of the rider at all times. Horses should be accustomed to large crowds in an indoor venue and must not kick or bite. There will be stallions on the ground, please take this into consideration when bringing your horse.

  • All paperwork must be complete and received in a timely manner.

  • All participants must be familiar with the rules and regulations for participating in Horse World Expo.

If you are not associated with an organization, but would still like to participate in Parade of Breeds, please contact us via email and we will be happy to direct you to the coordinator for your breed. Only breeds having a booth during Horse World Expo can be considered for Parade of Breeds.

If your organization has secured a booth at the Maryland Horse World Expo and would like to participate in Parade of Breeds, please print the following forms, complete them and return them by the deadlines listed.

 


Stallion Avenue Demonstration

The Stallion Avenue presentation is one of the many exciting demonstrations held daily during Horse World Expo. One of the most popular events during Horse World Expo, mare owners and visitors alike have an opportunity to see their favorite stallions in action. Only those who have purchased a Stallion Avenue booth during Horse World Expo may participate in this demonstration. This is the stallion owner's best opportunity to show their horse to the public. Anyone who has purchased a Stallion Avenue booth and have completed the forms below, may participate in the Stallion Avenue presentation. In addition to a Stallion, each participant may also bring one additional horse, many choose to bring offspring of their stallion to show the quality of their breeding program. Each stallion owner must print the following forms, complete them and return them by the deadlines listed.

For more information in obtaining a Stallion Avenue space, please click on "Vendor Information" to the left.

Ride with a Clinician

From time to time, opportunities are available to ride with, or have your problem horse worked by, one of our well-known clinicians. This is your opportunity to participate with an expert in the equine industry. To be considered for one of our clinics, please review our Schedule of Events.

If your horse will be right for any of our clinics or you would be interested in riding with one of our experts on your horse, please contact us via email and indicate which clinic you are interested in. We will then put you in contact with the appropriate person handling horses for that clinician. A fee may apply.

Clinician Horses

If you are a Horse World Expo clinician and will be bringing horses to the expo or you have been approved to bring a horse for a particular clinician please print all of the following forms, complete them and return them by the deadlines listed.

 - Horse Papers for Clinicians only, Maryland Horse World Expo,   Word doc   or  PDF