2008 Unusual &
Performance Breeds of Horses
The Equine Expo of Texas presents
a tremendous opportunity to visit with
many rare, unusual, and fun breeds of
horses all under one roof.
Many breeders are bringing horses
FOR SALE as well as providing demonstrations
and educational seminars.
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"Gypsy Horses" |
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"Costarricense De
Paso" You won't want to miss these wonderful horses or the breathtaking performance you will see ! This is a rare and very special opportunity. Thank you Gary for bringing them ! More info on this amazing breed, click HERE |
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| "Friesians" Oh, what can we say about this hugely popular group joining us for the third year, the South Central Friesian Association. They will present the amazing Friesians in performances you seriously wont' want to miss ! www.southcentralfriesianhorseassociation.com |
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| "Tennessee Walking
Horses" The Expo is proud and pleased to have the Tennessee Walkers of Walkers West joining us again in our third year. These wonderful horses are always a crowd pleaser ! Thanks Mary Ellen. For more info on these horses you may go to www.WalkersWest.com |
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| "Knabstruppers" Believed to have originated from the pre-history spotted horses of the region of Europe now known as Spain, the Knabstrupper is one of the oldest breed registries in Europe. The Knabstrupper horse exhibits the same color patterns as the American Appaloosa, as they share the same color genes. What a rare opportunity this is to see these incredible horses. There have come to be three rather distinct types, the Sport Horse type, the Baroque type and the Pony type. www.Knabstruppers.com www.ColorboundFarm.com |
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Ponies" The Dartmoor Pony is an ancient breed originating on the moorlands of Devon in southwest England and was first introduced to North America and Canada in the 1930s. Used for riding, jumping, and driving, you won't want to miss meeting this breed. Brought to the Expo by VIP Ranch http://members.aol.com/vipranchtx/myhomepage/ |
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Retired Race Horses at LOPE" Come see Wooden Phone, and newly retired Lights on Broadway (and his pony horse Spot) who have combined won over $1,330,000 ! AND .....see below for the three horses for adoption. www.LOPETX.org |
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| WOW !! LOPE will
bring THREE retired race horses to the Expo TO BE ADOPTED ! ( See info directly below ). These horses are currently with trainers JUST FOR YOUR PLEASURE ! Please contact LOPE regarding adoption requirements. www.LOPETX.org |
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 The third horse available for adoption is a SURPRISE ! |
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"Chincoteague Ponies" Two herds of wild horses make their home on Assateague Island, separated by a fence at the Maryland-Virginia line, and they are often seen wandering the beaches, roadways, trails and campgrounds on the island. According to romantic legend, the horses arrived on Assateague Island when a Spanish galleon with a cargo of wild mustangs sunk off the coast. Chincoteague Ponies of Texas, Lisa Christian, 214-707-5225 More info HERE |
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| "Appaloosa" Pete Lichau of Rose Gate Farm will proudly present his Appaloosa. www.TexasBestTrainer.com |
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Additional Appaloosas from Spirit Horse Farms www.spirithorsefarms.com |
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| "Welsh
Ponies" The original home of the Welsh Mountain Pony was in the hills and valleys of Wales. The Welsh Pony & Cob Society was founded in 1901 and all Welsh Ponies and Cobs in the U.S. are descended entirely from animals registered in the UK. www.WelshPony.org Come see the Welsh Pony stallion "Flying Diamond the Balief" who participated in the Extreme Cowboy Race as seen on RFD-TV, and he was the 2007 Reserve National Champion of the Extreme Cowboy Race of Champions. |
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"Miniature Horses" Little America is one of the premier breeders of miniature horses registered with the American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA). www.LittleAmericaMinis.com |
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"Shire" The Expo is so pleased to present April, a 2005 Shire mare from Colorbound Farms in Florida. Thank you Skye for sharing April as well as your Knabstruppers. www.ColorboundFarm.com |
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| Arabian Horse Association
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( A Few Past Expo Exhibited Horses Shown Below )
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