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Event Descriptions - 2012

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Education Corral

Maryland Horse World Expo is pleased to announce the addition of a third arena for 2012. Be sure you check out the schedule for the new Education Corral, located in the Cow Palace near Stallion Avenue. In addition to the Main Arena and the expanded Exhibition Hall Arena, this new arena will add more than 21 hours of additional demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Special 4-H Horse Programs - Saturday only!

The Maryland Horse World Expo is pleased to announce a cooperative effort with the University of Maryland Extension's 4-H Horse Program. The 4-H groups from around the state will be hosting a FREE event at the Expo this year for kids of all ages. On Saturday only, from 10am to 2pm, come on over to the Museum Building and enjoy crafts, horse-related knowledge challenges, volunteers to talk about participation in 4-H programs and much more! These activities will be held in the Museum Building across from the Cow Palace on Saturday only. For more information, CLICK HERE, or contact Kristen Wilson at 301-596-9478, Email.

Opening Ceremonies - Cow Palace Arena
With a mix of horsemanship and patriotism, the Maryland Horse World Expo will open each day with the National Anthem, flags and a thrilling display of horsemanship.
- Friday, 12:15 pm - Saturday, 9:15 am - Sunday, 9:15 am

Trail Champions Challenge - Exhibition Hall Arena

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Welcome to the newest event at Horse World Expo, the Trail Champions Challenge. The Challenge will be held at both the Maryland and Pennsylvania Horse World Expos and riders may compete at one or both locations. In the Challenge, riders and their horse compete for cash and prizes by negotiating an exciting course of obstacles while being timed and scored by a panel of judges. The professionally designed course will challenge the communication and trust riders have with their horse. Watch as Horse World Expo crowns the next Trail Champion!

- Saturday, 9:00 - 11:00 am

*Equi-tainment! A Musical Equine Variety Show - NEW -* Cow Palace Arena**
Come watch this entertaining segment of Horse World Expo highlighting the best of the best. Featured performances include drill teams, freestyle Dressage, Reining, tricks, bridleless riding and other exciting displays of horsemanship!
- Friday, 4:00 pm - Saturday, 3:00 pm - Sunday, 1:00 pm

Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge - Cow Palace Arena NEW

Join us at Horse World Expo as the Trainer Challenge makes it's debut. At the Maryland Expo, three area trainers will be selected for the Challenge. The selected trainers will choose from three thoroughbreds, all fresh off the racetrack. After choosing their horses, the trainers will return on Saturday and compete for the honor of Top Trainer. A panel of three distinguished judges will score the trainers on how they interact with their horses, and the steps each took to bond with and get these horses started in their new careers off the track.

Follow these same trainers & horses as they progress through the various stages of training and compete again at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo. We are betting they will accomplish much over the five weeks in preparation for the second phase of the Challenge.

***Just Announced***

Horses, Trainers and Judges have been selected for the Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge. The selected trainers will be Kelly Blackmer of Frederick, MD, Tiffany Cattledge of Middleburg, VA and Eric Dierks of Tryon, NC. The esteemed judging panel includes Olympian Stephen Bradley, Lady Legends Jockey Andrea Seefeldt Knight and Author Anne Hambleton. Horses will be "Solidify" owned by MidAtlantic Horse Rescue of Chesapeake City, MD, "Brazilian Wedding" owned by Pat Dale of Three Plain Bays Farm in Conowingo, MD, "High Level" owned by Jim Falk of Cornwell Farm in Great Falls, VA, and "Bodiddle" owned by Lorna Starkey of Breezy Run Stable in Thurmont, MD. The fourth horse will go into training with Steuart Pittman after the Expo.

For more information, to see video of the horse selection process or to follow Trainer Blogs, be sure to visit the Retired Racehorse Training website: www.retiredracehorsetraining.org

- Saturday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Daily Roping Contests

With instruction from a real life cowboy, learn how to rope, practice with roping dummies and then compete against others at Horse World Expo. Top ropers will win prizes daily. There are no registration fees and registration prior to the Expo is not required. Visit booth 1609 to Register for the roping contest and to work with our roping expert, Trey Young, to learn how to rope or practice your roping skills.

Parade of Breeds - Cow Palace Arena
Exciting and educational demonstrations highlighting the versatility and beauty of the equine. The demonstration will feature various breeds to be shown throughout the weekend. See the Breed Demo Schedule so you can be sure to catch your favorite breeds in action.
- Friday, 12:30 pm, 6:20 pm - Saturday, 9:30 am, 12:20 pm - Sunday, 9:30 am, 3:20 pm

Stallion Avenue Demonstration - Cow Palace Arena
Stallion Avenue features the region's top stallions. A variety of breeds will be represented. Each stallion will be shown in the arena each day. See Schedule
- Friday, noon - Saturday, 1:00 pm - Sunday, noon