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Nov 19, 2008HORSE EXPO CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY 
Chilliwack, BC – The Mane Event horse expo and trade fair ended it’s 5th appearance at Chilliwack’s Heritage Park Sunday having welcomed, entertained and educated a record number of attendees.....Read More

Apr 29, 2008TRAINERS CHALLENGE FINAL 
Red Deer, AB -- Steve Rother of Oregon took home the Championship trophy Sunday for the second year in a row at the Mane Event Trainers Challenge at Red Deer’s Westerner Park.

“I was nervous as usual,” said Rother, after accepting the special edition Mane Event tro....Read More

Apr 28, 2008HORSE ENTHUSIASTS ATTEND MANE EVENT 
Red Deer, AB -- The Mane Event Education & Trade Fair ended Sunday having had over 42,000 people come through the doors to take in over 100 hours of clinics and presentations, and shop at the over 400 trade fair booths. As the doors closed on the Event’s second appearance....Read More

Apr 26, 2008TRAINERS CHALLENGE AT THE MANE EVENT - DAY 2 
Red Deer, AB -- The Trainers Challenge at the Mane Event in Red Deer continued Saturday with the trainers each having two round pen sessions with their horses. At the end of the day they all declared satisfaction with the progress they had been able to make with the two-ye....Read More

Apr 26, 2008HORSE ENTHUSIASTS IGNORE MOTHER NATURE 
Recent heavy snowfalls in Alberta didn’t deter thousands of horse enthusiasts from lining up in unprecedented numbers to take in the first day of The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair at Red Deer’s Westerner Park. And there was standing room only at the arenas and demonst....Read More

Apr 25, 2008TRAINERS CHALLENGE AT THE MANE EVENT - DAY 1 
Red Deer, AB -- Three top trainers had their first encounter with three unbroke two-year-old fillies as the crowd favourite Trainers Challenge got underway at the Mane Event at Westerner Park in Red Deer Friday.....Read More

Apr 11, 2008HILDA GURNEY TO CONDUCT DRESSAGE CLINICS 
The Mane Event is pleased to announce that Hilda Gurney, dressage pioneer, Olympian, trainer, and judge, will be conducting the dressage clinics and presentations at the Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair at Red Deer, Alberta’s Westerner Park April 25 - 27, 2008. Gurney en....Read More

Mar 27, 2008MANE EVENT GROWS AT RED DEER’S WESTERNER PARK 
It’s just one month until The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair opens at Red Deer’s Westerner Park for 21/2 days of clinics, presentations and a trade fair with something for anyone with even a passing interest in horses. This year’s event, which runs April 25 - 27, 2008, ....Read More

Oct 25, 2007RECORD CROWD AT THE MANE EVENT CHILLIWACK 
A record crowd of just under 24,000 horse enthusiasts converged on Chilliwack’s Heritage Park October 19-21 to take in the Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair. The wet weather outdoors did not deter the enthusiasm indoors where the crowds filled the seats at every clinic an....Read More

Jun 25, 2007JANE SAVOIE RETURNS TO THE MANE EVENT 
The Mane Event, Equine Education and Trade Fair is pleased to announce the return of a crowd favorite, Jane Savoie, renowned competitor, coach, instructor, clinician, speaker and author to the October 19 – 21 expo.....Read More

May 30, 2007NRCHA WORLD CHAMP AT THE MANE EVENT 
The Mane Event, Equine Education and Trade Fair is pleased to announce that Richard Winters from the prestigious Thacher School in Ojai, CA will be joining the line-up of clinicians at the October 19 – 21, expo.....Read More

May 11, 2007GEORGE MORRIS AT THE CHILLIWACK MANE EVENT 
The Mane Event, Equine Education and Trade Fair is pleased to announce George Morris, as one of their clinicians at the upcoming October 19 – 21, 2007 expo at Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC. Morris is being presented by Greenhawk Harness and Equestrian Supplies and Susan Balcom of....Read More

Apr 29, 2007TRAINERS CHALLENGE CROWNS A CHAMPION 
Red Deer, AB -- Steve Rother of Oregon was presented with the Trainers Challenge trophy Sunday after showing he had produced a trained and willing horse at the Challenge Finals, a three-year-old mare he had met only 2 ½ days earlier. It is a unique format that has beco....Read More

Apr 28, 2007TRAINERS CHALLENGE - DAY 2 
Red Deer, AB -- The Trainers Challenge at the Mane Event continued Saturday with the trainers each having two round pen sessions with their horses. The crowd eagerly followed their progress and were the beneficiaries of the knowledge of the three very experienced horseme....Read More

Apr 27, 2007TRAINERS CHALLENGE - DAY 1 
Red Deer, AB -- Three top trainers and three unbroke three-year-old horses were the center of attention Friday in the round pen at the Mane Event Trainers Challenge. It was the first session of what has become the signature event at The Mane Event, which has come to Red ....Read More

Apr 27, 2007THE MANE EVENT IS UNDERWAY! 
Red Deer, AB -- Equine enthusiasts and horse lovers of all interests began converging Friday at Westerner Park where the doors opened to the Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair. It is the first appearance in Red Deer for the Event, which has been drawing large crowds ....Read More

Apr 20, 2007MANE EVENT HORSE EXPO AT WESTERNER PARK 
Red Deer, AB -- The horse expo and trade fair that has become the “must do” event for horse enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest opens for the first time in Red Deer Friday. The Mane Event will be at Westerner Park April 27 - 29, 2007, with clinics, presentations and a tr....Read More

Mar 26, 2007THE MANE EVENT COMES TO RED DEER APRIL 27 – 29, 2007 
The horse expo and trade fair that has become the “must do” event for horse enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest is coming to central Alberta. The Mane Event will be at Western Park in Red Deer April 27 - 29, 2007.....Read More

Mar 22, 2007MEDIA INVITATION 
April 27-29, 2007
Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB

The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair is coming to Red Deer! Building on its success over the past four years in Chilliwack, BC and Ridgefield, WA, the comprehensive format of clinics, entertainment and trade....Read More

Feb 11, 2007TRAINER'S CHALLENGE FINAL 
RIDGEFIELD, WA – The final showdown of the Trainer’s Challenge at the Mane Event Sunday was a wonderful display of both horsemanship and sportsmanship. Ken McNabb of Wyoming took the championship trophy to the delight of the crowd who attended the final day of the Event ....Read More

Feb 9, 2007MANE EVENT RETURNS TO CLARK COUNTY 
RIDGEFIELD, WA – Horse lovers and aficionados are converging on the Clark County Fairgrounds this weekend for the second annual Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair. They will be taking in over 80 hours of clinics and presentations and to visit the 300-booth trade fai....Read More

Feb 9, 2007MEDIA INVITATION TO THE MANE EVENT 
February 9 - 11, 2007
Clark County Fairgrounds
Ridgefield, WA

The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair has returned to Clark County for its second year. Last year the Pacific Northwest responded enthusiastically to the comprehensive offerings of clinics, enterta....Read More

Feb 9, 2007TRAINER’S CHALLENGE KICKS OFF 
RIDGEFIELD, WA – One of the most anticipated attractions of The Mane Event got underway Friday with three very accomplished horse trainers taking to the round pen with the unbroke Quarter Horses they met for the first time that afternoon.

This year’s Trainer’s ....Read More

Oct 22, 2006TRAINER’S CHALLENGE FINALS HIGHLIGHTS LAST DAY OF EQUINE EXPO 
Chilliwack, BC – A capacity crowd was on hand Sunday for the exciting finish to the Trainer’s Challenge, just one of the events on the closing day of The Mane Event that drew clinicians, exhibitors and spectators from across North America.

All three trainers had ....Read More

Oct 21, 2006CLYDESDALES, COWBOYS AND COWS HIGHLIGHT SECOND DAY OF THE MANE EVENT 
Chilliwack, BC – Chilliwack’s Heritage Park was rocking Saturday night as the Equine Experience topped off the second day of the Mane Event.

Spectators clapped and stomped as the Real West Riders Drill Team from Langley, BC opened and closed the show. They continu....Read More

Oct 20, 2006EQUINE EXPO OPENS TO RECORD FIRST-DAY 
Chilliwack, BC – Chilliwack’s Heritage Park was bustling Friday as horse enthusiasts from across Canada, the U.S. and as far away as Alaska came to take in what has become the highlight of the equestrian calendar in the Pacific Northwest. Now in its third year, The Mane E....Read More

Oct 18, 2006AUTOGRAPH SESSION WITH CANADIAN OLYMPIAN ONE OF HIGHLIGHTS AT EQUINE EXPO 
Chilliwack, BC – International show jumping rider and Canadian Olympian Mac Cone will be signing autographs Sunday, October 22 at Chilliwack’s Heritage Park. He is just one of the impressive lineup of renowned equine personalities appearing at the Mane Event Equine Educat....Read More

Apr 12, 2006THE MANE EVENT GROWS AGAIN! 
Building on its successes at Chilliwack, BC and Ridgefield, WA, The Mane Event Equine Education and Trade Fair is coming to Red Deer, AB in the spring of 2007. Scheduled for April 27-29, 2007 at the Westerner Park, the event will contain many of the features, including the exci....Read More

Feb 19, 2006A SUCCESSFUL DEBUT FOR THE MANE EVENT IN CLARK COUNTY 
VANCOUVER, WA – The Mane Event concluded at the Clark County Fairgrounds Sunday with the exciting finale to The Trainer’s Challenge. After only 2½ days of working with the young unbroken Quarter Horses that were brought in for the event, all three trainers were roundly ap....Read More

Feb 18, 2006THE MANE EVENT – DAY 2 
VANCOUVER, WA – Cheering and standing ovations marked the end of the second day of The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair Saturday evening as spectators were treated to performances of skill and just pure entertainment at the Equine Experience. Clay Maier’s performa....Read More

Feb 17, 2006OPENING DAY AT THE MANE EVENT 
VANCOUVER, WA – The frigid temperatures outside did not deter the horse enthusiasts from streaming in to the new Exhibition Center at the Clark County Fairgrounds Friday as The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair got underway. They were treated to presentations by a ....Read More

Feb 15, 2006MEDIA INVITATION TO THE MANE EVENT 
The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Vancouver, WA February 17 – 19 is one of the most anticipated events in the Pacific Northwest. There are many stories of interest to both equestrian and mainstream readers/listeners/viewers. We cordi....Read More

Feb 7, 2006INTERNATIONAL CLINICIANS AND EQUINE EXTRAVAGANZA HIGHLIGHT EXPO 
VANCOUVER, WA – Horse enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest will have a rare opportunity next week to access the expertise of a diverse lineup of clinicians and presenters recognized as the best in their equestrian disciplines.

The Mane Event Equine Education & T....Read More

Dec 10, 2005THE MANE EVENT IS GETTING BIGGER 
The Mane Event will now have 3 indoor arenas at the Expo at the Clark County Fair Grounds.

They will have the regular full size indoor arena, plus the warm up arena will host some of the clinics and demos that don’t require a full arena. PLEASE NOTE that these arenas ....Read More

Oct 24, 2005YEAR TWO A SUCCESS FOR THE MANE EVENT 
Chilliwack, BC -- The Mane Event wrapped up its second year with the spectators, exhibitors, clinicians and organizers all in agreement that it was even more successful than anticipated. Approximately 18,000 spectators came to Heritage Park in Chilliwack for the Equine E....Read More

Oct 22, 2005THE MANE EVENT – DAY TWO 
Chilliwack, BC -- A spectacular lineup of drill teams, demonstrations and entertainment wrapped up the second day of The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair at Heritage Park Saturday. It was standing room only as approximately 3,000 spectators delighted to a fast pa....Read More

Oct 22, 2005TRADE FAIR HAS EVERYTHING FROM TACK TO “TOOLS” 
Shoppers were crowding the aisles at The Mane Event trade fair Saturday where over 175 exhibitors were offering an array of products and services for the horse enthusiast. Browsers could find everything they need for day to day work with their horses, plus a number of things the....Read More

Oct 22, 2005TRAINER’S CHALLENGE – DAY 2 
The competition began heating up Saturday in the Trainer’s Challenge with Chris Irwin, Doug Mills and Jay O’Jay each conducting two training sessions and making significant progress with the two-year-old colts they were only introduced to the previous day. By the end of their th....Read More

Oct 21, 2005MANE EVENT GETS UNDERWAY! 
Chilliwack, BC -- The Mane Event “kicked off” Friday at Heritage Park with non-stop action in the demonstration rings and on the trade fair floor. In only its second year, the Equine Education & Trade Fair event has become a big draw for horse enthusiasts who have come f....Read More

Oct 19, 2005CANADIAN OLYMPIC RIDER AT EQUINE TRADE FAIR SATURDAY 
Chilliwack, BC -- International show jumping rider and Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill will be signing autographs Saturday, October 22 at Chilliwack’s Heritage Park. She is just one of the impressive lineup of renowned equine personalities appearing at the Mane Event Eq....Read More

Oct 7, 2005MEDIA INVITATION TO THE MANE EVENT 
The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair at Chilliwack’s Heritage Park(British Columbia) runs October 21 – 23. The event is the most comprehensive of its type in Canada, drawing exhibitors and clinicians from across Canada and the United States. Spectators, expected to surp....Read More

Aug 10, 2005THE MANE EVENT - BIGGER AND BETTER! 
Chilliwack’s Heritage Park will be “busting” at the seams with this year’s Mane Event which runs October 21 – 23. Organizers say that interest and participation in the Equine Education & Trade Fair, only in its second year, is exceeding expectations.

“It seems that not ....Read More

Jun 10, 2005THE MANE EVENT COMES TO WASHINGTON STATE 
Horse enthusiasts from Washington State, through Oregon, down to Northern California and across to Idaho will have the opportunity to experience The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair (USA Pacific) when it comes to Vancouver, WA February 17-19, 2006.

The very succ....Read More

Apr 6, 2005PREMIERE EQUINE EDUCATION EVENT AND EXPO ATTRACTING TOP NAMES 
Although it is still some six months away, The Mane Event Equine Education and Trade Fair already has a confirmed lineup of top equine clinicians for its October event including renowned Dressage coach Jane Savoie, Canadian Olympic Show Jumper Beth Underhill, Competitive Trail ex....Read More


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