April 27, 28, 29  - Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 Snelling Ave North, St. Paul, MN
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2012 MN Horse Expo Speakers/Demos II
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Cavallo Equestrian Arts

Cavallo Equestrian Arts is directed by Olissio Zamperla Zoppe and his brothers, Gino and Ermes. This group is among the last artists still performing in all equestrian specialty disciplines such as bareback riding, Cossack riding, and liberty. After eight generations from their mother's side (Zamperla), and seven generations from their father's side (Zoppe), there is no question in their minds what they were born to do. Their training began at age three and they have been featured in the biggest equestrian shows in North America, including Cheval Theatre, Arabian Nights, and Dixie Stampede. Their own creation, Ma'Ceo, is a gypsy themed equestrian performance that has the highest level of skill seen today.

Bob Janssen



NCHA/NRCHA Professional, Bob Janssen, brings more than 20 years of experience to his training program, and has career earnings in excess of $150,000. He started his career training and showing nationally and regionally successful reining competitors, including the 1999 NRHA ltd Open Futurity Champion/Open finalist, Smart Chicaway. Smart Chicaway's athelticism and incredible mind lent himself to versatility, leading Bob into the working cow horse and cutting disciplines with this talented stud. After making a switch completely from reiners to cutting/cow horse disciplines in 2006, Bob hasn't looked back. He has recognized by EquiStat rankings as the #2 leading rider for combined reining and cutting earnings. Bob's success in the show pen includes multiple NCHA National Top 10 finishes (Western National Championships),multiple Area 6 and state championships/reserve championships, multiple finalist in regional cutting futurities/derbies/classics and cow horse futurities/derbies. Bob is perhaps best known for his engaging non-pro coaching style, and is consistently complimented for clear communication. His goal driven program prepares clients for show pen success and creates a fun, learning-rich environment. Simply put, whether Bob is preparing and showing client open horses or driving non-pro successes, Janssen Performance Horses brings moments into its clients lives that they will remember forever!  Visit with Bob Janssen, Purina Mills Ambassador, at Expo in Cattle Barn booths 733-735 to learn more about cattle event opportunities. Enter to win a "Ride on a Cutting Horse", and learn about the Purina Mills 60-day Challenge "A Difference You Can See".
 

Kettle Moraine Rough Riders Drill Team



The Kettle Moraine Rough Riders Drill Team was founded in 1995, sponsored by Shotliff's All Around Equine Events in Evansville, Wisconsin and coached by Missy Rueth. In the past 17 years the Rough Riders have performed in parades, rodeos, competitions, benefits, and events including Breyerfest, Equitana, the Michael Martin Murphy Concert, Chris Cox Horsemanship Tour Stop, Farm Technology Days and Wild West Shows. They carry American flags to support our great country and ride to promote the sport of drill. Equestrian Drill Teams were created by the military to effectively move mounted soldiers around the field in an orderly manner. Drill has evolved into one of the fastest growing equine sports, enabling riders to "team up" and enjoy working together to perform flag presentations, benefit rides, compete with other teams oar simply thrill an audience with their mounts, while "dancing to music". For the past 17 years the Kettle Moraine Rough Riders have done just that and have now made it their goal to inspire others to get on their horses and try the exhilarating sport of drill.


 

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