Minnesota Horse Expo 2016

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Minnesota's largest equine trade show with over 700 trade show booths in five State Fair buildings and lining the streets of the Expo grounds creating an easy access marketplace for anyone wanting to find merchandise related to horses/owners and compare brands, prices and features. MN Horse Expo Presentations

Friday, April 22 11:00-11:55	DNR Bldg	ABC’s of Trail Riding Whether you’re an aspiring or active trail rider you’ll enjoy this primer on the how’s and why’s of trail riding using the aspiring or active trail rider. From A to Zenophon we’ll discuss what you need to think about BEFORE you hit the trail.
Friday, April  3:00-3:55	DNR Bldg	When the Sh@t Hits the Fan Are you prepared for when “Just a Day Ride” becomes much much more? Are you prepared for the challenges you’ll encounter during an emergency? Together we’ll discuss what you’ll need to get through a long night and how to summon help when the bars on your phone are few and far between.
Saturday, April 23 10:00-10:55	DNR Bldg	Horse Camping 101 When life gets hectic and you just need to get away, what could be a better escape than a camping trip with your horse? All good camping trips with horses require preparation. And planning can be part of the fun. The reward is being able to ride for as long as you want with friends and family. Let’s talk about tips for getting the most out of your camping trips this summer.
Saturday, April 23 1:00-1:55	DNR Bldg	GPS for Trail Riders People have used navigation devices since the dawn of man. A thousand years ago, people used the sun and the North Star to navigate to their point of destination. A mere twenty years ago, hikers used compasses and topographic maps to navigate through the brush. Only been in the last decade could riders use something technological to pinpoint their exact location. GPS has changed the way people find their way around outdoors. Together we’ll learn more about using GPS while riding.
Saturday, April 23    5:00-5:55	DNR Bldg	Lightweight Horse Camping If you want to trot off into the wilderness for a few days but fall short because you don’t have an extra horse to carry all of your gear, don’t fret.  You’ll love the versatility of Lightweight Horse Camping! We’ll borrow from the world of ultra lightweight hikers, use the tools from Leave No Trace, and combine them with backcountry horse camping to get you into the backcountry without pack stock.
Sunday, April 24 Noon-12:55	DNR Bldg	ABC’s of Trail Riding Whether you’re an aspiring or active trail rider you’ll enjoy this primer on the how’s and why’s of trail riding using the aspiring or active trail rider.   From A to Zenophon we’ll discuss what you need to think about BEFORE you hit the trail.
Sunday, April 24    2:00-2:55	DNR Bldg	When the Sh@t Hits the Fan Are you prepared for when “Just a Day Ride” becomes much much more? Are you prepared for the challenges you’ll encounter during an emergency? Together we’ll discuss what you’ll need to get through a long night and how to summon help when the bars on your phone are few and far between.