A Message From the President

MAY 2012
The 30^th Anniversary of the Minnesota Horse Expo held April 27, 28, and 29 was a GREAT success. Even though the final figures are not in we feel this might be the best Minnesota Horse Expo ever. The weather was great except for a few hours of rain Saturday morning but the rain did not seem to bother people. Clinician and demonstration areas were well attended and the vendor booths were busy. Requests for horse stalls were at an all time high and we sold out even with the additional stalls in the new AgStar Arena. The rodeo was well attended all three days and Saturday was a complete sell out in the Coliseum Arena - even the seats behind the chutes were full! The ribbon cutting for the new AgStar Arena was held Friday morning and the new venue proved popular. Another new event this year was a wedding held in the Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to Jalina and Shawn who had about 2500 attend their wedding! Everything went well and we thank the breed representatives and the Kettle Moraine Rough Rider Drill Team for their participation in this first and only Expo Wedding.

I want to thank everyone from the public that attended to make this event a success. Also the many volunteers, both Minnesota Horse Council and Horse Exposition Directors and Staff, all of the speakers, stall renters, vendors, and the staff of the Minnesota State Fair.

SEE YOU AGAIN APRIL 26, 27, AND 28, 2013!

THANKS TO ALL.

Glen G. Eaton
President
Minnesota Horse Expo