Four States Ag Expo expands its horse program

The Four States Ag Expo has made a significant commitment to horsemen and women with an expanded horse program that will run throughout the Ag Expo, March 18 to 21, at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds in Cortez, Colo. The gates open daily at 9 a.m.

On this year's program in the arenas:

--Jena Cody, Parelli Level 3 Master Trainer;

--Karen Scholl, renowned for her Horsemanship for Women program;

--Ann Streett-Joslin, Certified Horsemanship Association Master Instructor; and

--Moses Woodson, specialist in gaited horses.

Equine experts will present classroom sessions:

--Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D., equine nutritionist will speak on how to "Feed Your Horse Like A Horse."

--Rick Lamb, TV/radio host and author: perspectives on the horse industry (Rick will also appear as part of the singing duo, the Blenderz, twice daily in the entertainment tent).

Additional horse programs:

--Driving Clinics: from harnessing skills to holding the reins, taught by the award-winning Four Corners Draft Horse, Mule and Carriage Association.

--"Rescued to Ride": champion horseman Jason Patrick and his ranch crew give 10 rescued colts a new, fair deal, working all day, every day, starting the colts from horseback and taking them as far as each one is ready.

--Packing for the Back Country: clinics by experienced Back Country Horsemen experts, in packing and stewardship skills for getting away from it all with horses and pack stock.

And competitions (entry fees will be posted on the Ag Expo website):

--Ranch Sorting: March 20

--Ranch Rodeo: March 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy watching all of these programs as part of your admission to the Ag Expo: $5 for adults, children under 16 free.

The Four States Ag Expo is the largest agricultural exposition in the West, presenting the annual Elite Bull and Heifer Sale, musical entertainment by Rick Lamb and the Blenderz, livestock judging contests, stock dog training, youth and family fun (including Mutton Bustin' for the little ones on March 21), extensive trade show, farm and ranch equipment sales and much more. For more information on the whole show, visit www.fourstatesagexpo.com or call 970-565-3414.

Date: 3/15/10