East Coast and West Coast Experts Headline This Year's Expo:
From California come world-renowned veterinarian, father of “foal imprint training,” speaker and author on horse behavior and natural horsemanship Dr. Robert M. Miller and trainer/motivator/ communicator Charles Wilhelm.
From the East Coast come three-time Olympic coach Jane Savoie of Wellington, FL, whose approach applies to all breeds and disciplines, and internationally known equestrian sports psychologist Ann S. Reilly, PhD, of McLean, VA.
And from Tennessee come gaited riding’s recognized authority and internationally known clinician Larry Whitesell with Jennifer Bauer, who reflect the French Classical school in their training methods.
Expo is indoors at the new Lake County Fairgrounds Expo Center, which can accommodate four seminar areas, a hundred trade show booths but cannot accommodate horses, hence Expo’s focus on education, equestrian-themed activities and shopping.
Everything is on one level, spread across the Expo Center’s 65,000-square-foot open space. Visitors soon see that Expo is “not your father’s” horse fair. It includes many exciting features not found at other events, plus the serious educational programming and business help you expect.
Choose from 4 topics each hour...
In addition to headliners, Expo’s 50 hours of educational programming features leading trainers, nutritionists, animal scientists, veterinary specialists and researchers in the forefront of equine understanding…U of I College of Veterinary Medicine, SIU’s 4-year Equine Science Program, saddle fitting experts, legal consultants, training pros, problem solvers, health practitioners and nutritionists, plus roundtables with intimate access to the speakers (think speed dating with your choice of experts).
ProTrack seminar series for stable and farm managers
….will cover subjects such as legal, environmental, and marketing in addition to sessions on Workmen’s Comp and understanding client personality types and how to work effectively with each type. This day-long set of seminars on the business aspects of the horse business is designed specifically for stable and farm managers whether their operations include 1 or 100 horses.
Visit Speakers & Topics page for speaker bios and topic details.
Looking for feed, tack, togs, a barn or great gift ideas for the holidays, you’ll find it at Expo.
Expo’s trade show component includes more than 100 booths featuring English and Western tack, clothing for all breeds and disciplines; feed, supplements, health care products, facilities, equipment and stables supplies (barns, stalls, fencing, electronics, waterers, tractors, trailers, etc.); and breed club booths staffed by knowledgable enthusiasts.
Free Parking on large paved lot in front of the heated 65,000-square-foot (all on one level) Expo Center.
Holiday gift items include jewelry, art, books, videos, stationery and home/barn/lounge accessories and antiques.
Vendors offer English and Western tack, clothing for all breeds and disciplines, boots, feed, supplements, health care products, trailers, facilities, equipment and stable supplies.
We’re hosting an evening social from 5 – 7 p.m. to allow for extended shopping, networking, learning and winning! We’ll have tasty treats, live music, a cash bar, equine YouTube videos, and a prize-filled Tally Ho! Treasure Hunt.
Plus, Dr. Robert Miller, renowned veterinarian known as the “father of foal imprint training,” has graciously agreed to sign any of his books during the period. If you don’t already have his books, you’ll be able to purchase them at Expo through an exclusive arrangement with Dr. Miller and his publisher.
What’s on the evening’s agenda? Read more.
… three eye-opening activities that will change forever your understanding of the world of the horse. Participants will learn How to Whisper and BE HEARD as you play the part of the “horse” or the “trainer” in these fun and educational activities. Auditors welcome. Series produced by Southern Illinois University Equine Science Program. Read more.
Sunday only – Six sessions – Six experts – Six topics – Selected specifically for managers of equine facilities, whether they are responsible for 1 or more than 100 horses.
Expo has assembled a special group of classroom presentations with ideas to benefit every stabling operation. Read more.
Part of Expo’s programming format is RoundTables – literally – where attendees choose from 10 tables with different experts and topics at each, and spend 15 minutes at a table talking with that expert before moving on to the next table, topic and expert. Think of it as speed dating the pros.
