Vol. 46, No. 3 Minnesota Horse Council Newsletter April 2018 The 2018 Expo is Almost Here Goals and Objectives of the Minnesota Horse Council w Promote and/or support equine educational activities. w Improve communication in all horse related activities with the general public. w Gather information of value to equine related activities. Steve Edwards w Distribute gathered information as appropriate. Dan James w Provide expertise, consult and advise. w Establish, develop and enhance equine trails and other infra- structure and encourage their prudent use. 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Darrell Mead w 952-356-2078 [email protected] 1st Vice President Judy Jensen w 763-972-6397 [email protected] 2nd Vice President Tracy Turner w 651-351-7206 Jason Goodman [email protected] Secretary Dawn Moore w 612-819-1708 [email protected] Lainie DeBoer Treasurer Thomas Tweeten w 952-226-4190 [email protected] DIRECTORS Barb Anderson-Whiteis...612-598-1696 Karen Clark.....................763-682-5324 Glen Eaton.......................952-356-2090 David Fleischhaker......651-402-5512 Trina Joyce..................612-729-7798 Sue McDonough..........651-699-8117 Kari Newman...............952-261-2030 Doug Persian...............763-242-5570 Meg Sax.......................320-761-3990 Draft Horse Logging/Farm Missie Schwartz...........612-868-6041 Ma’Ceo Equipment Presentations 2 For Horse’s Sake April 2018 Do the Commercial Vehicle Regulations Apply to You? Are you a Commercial Motor Vehicle? Come to the Minnesota Horse Expo and find out what state laws apply to you if you’re NOT a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Our panel of transportation professionals will dispel the rumors as to what laws apply to people hauling to horse shows, barrel races, rodeos and for other horse related activities. In addition to the daily two-hour presentation, members of the panel will be available for questions and answers at Booth P116 in the Poultry Barn. We thank the following for their participation: Matthew Marrin, Minnesota Division Administrator, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Capt. Jonathan Olsen, Minnesota State Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division Eric Sundby, CVI Minnesota State Patrol Greg Lind, CVI Minnesota State Patrol Tally Ho We Go 10 things you and your horse will learn fox chasing Karl Lieder is Chairman of the Board, whipper-in and new-mem- ber-recruiter for the Long Lake Hounds (LLH). The Long Lake Hounds is a Minnesota-based group of horses, hounds, and people founded in 1959 to enjoy the sport of riding after scent tracking foxhounds. Their presen- tation at the Minnesota Horse Expo will discuss how you can deepen your partnership with your horse through riding to the hounds. Faith It Til You Make It With the Hay Chix Erin Olson & Kristine Jacobsen started Hay Chix in 2010 with nothing but an idea. This idea turned into a business that has grown exponentially in the last 8 years. During their presentations on Friday and Saturday at the Expo, Erin and Kris plan to cover the seven things you need to know about starting and running a horse related business that NO ONE tells you. Their hope is to inspire other horse owners to follow their ideas and dreams. Whether you are looking to start your own business, looking for direction and inspiration or sim- ply share a mutual love of horses. www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2018 For Horse’s Sake 3 www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 4 For Horse’s Sake April 2018 PRCA Rodeo at the 2018 Minnesota Horse Expo See Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding,Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping and Barrel Racing at the three rodeo performances (see page 5 for rodeo performances and ticket info). The first three events - Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding and Bull Riding - are considered "roughstock" events.The cowboy's score is equally dependent on not only his performance, but also the animal's performance.The other competitions are timed events, which means the cowboy (or cowgirl, for the Barrel Racing) compete against the clock, as well as each other. John Harrison Rodeo Clown John Harrison is a noted rodeo clown and barrelman. He comes by his profession honestly. His late grandfather was rodeo legend, Freckles Brown. (Freckles rode the "unrideable" bull Tornado, the sub- ject of Western Music songs, and was a World Champion Bull Rider). John was around rodeo and rodeo people his whole life. John became a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Associ- ation (PRCA) in 1999, as a trick and roman rider, and trick roper. He later diversified and added barrelman to his PRCA card. John has worked rodeos from coast to coast and has made five appear- ances at the prestigious Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Rick Madsen Vegas, NV, three times as a specialty act performer and twice as Photographer a barrelman. In 2012, 2014, and 2015, John picked up the covet- www.rickmadsen.com ed award of Comedy Act of the Year. In 2014, he brought home the gold buckle that represents his achievement of Coors Man in the Can. He feels blessed to be doing what he loves. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SPEAKERS AT EXPO Friday – April 27 1:00 pm: Maintaining Horse Facilities Abby Neu 3:00 pm: Choosing the Right Feed for Your Horse Rachel Mottet Saturday – April 28 Rachel Mottet 9:00 am: Demystifying Horse Nutrition Michelle DeBoer Devan Catalano Abby Neu Amanda Grev 1:00 pm: Pasture Management Krishona Martinson 3:00 pm: Maintaining Horse Facilities Devan Catalano Sunday – April 29 Noon: Pasture Management Amanda Grev 2:00 pm: Demystifying Horse Nutrition Marcia Hathaway and Michelle DeBoer Krishona Martinson Amanda Reiter Amanda Reiter Marsha Hathaway www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2018 For Horse’s Sake 5 2018 EXPO VENDORS Come see over 400 vendors in over 700 booths in five buildings and down the street at the 2018 Minnesota Horse Expo. There is great shopping for everything equine as well as information from various equine organizations. About The Horse Inc. 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