Saddle Up For All That Horse Expo Canada Has In Store For 2023!

By Elisha Bradburn

Save the date April 28-30th for 3 fun-packed days of colt starting, clinics, demos, shopping, an art show, a Stallion Showcase and more! The highlights for many folks include the truly amazing transformations taking place at the thrilling Trainer’s Showdown.

The 3-day Showdown is a great reason to take advantage of your ticket including all 3 days admittance (along with free parking). You can track the progress of each of the 3 trainers and their colts going from unstarted, to riding through an obstacle course at the finale. This year Horse Expo brings the awe inspiring, and always entertaining, “Extreme” Wylene Wilson to the Showdown trainer lineup. Wylene has been a horse trainer in Arizona for over 20 years, captured 3 Mustang Makeover Championships, and been featured in films such as “Wild Horse, Wild Ride” and NatGeo Wilds “Mustang Millionaire.” Also competing in this year’s Showdown is a Canadian favourite, Jason Irwin, coming to us from Ontario. Jason brings to the table solid foundational style of horsemanship that goes from the very start, to a fancy finish, relevant to any discipline. Come see how Jason will apply his practical style of horsemanship to make this year’s colt look easy to train. And last, but certainly not least, in our 2023 Trainer’s Showdown lineup is a local legend, originally from just west of Nanton, Alberta, Dustin Sippola. Dustin has been a working cowboy on ranches from BC to Saskatchewan, and worked his way to the position of cowboss at the well-known Gang Ranch. Dustin is also a champion saddle bronc rider and has made his living starting colts, so he will prove to also be a strong (and sticky) contender. With these three very talented trainers in this year’s Showdown roster we are guaranteed to be treated to a top notch entertaining and educational experience.

On top of all that round pen action, running all weekend long, there will be world-renown clinicians teaching on everything from liberty to barrel racing to dressage, and everything in between. Jonathan Field, Doug Mills, Dana Hokana, and Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu are just a few of the many talented teachers coming this year!

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Also very exciting, a brand new offering for 2023, are VIP tickets. These limited issue VIP tickets include exclusive seating for the Trainer’s Showdown, a trainer Meet & Greet, as well as many other exciting perks!

Lastly… let’s not forget the incredible shopping! Included with the many unique tack, clothing, equipment and food vendors, there will also be an Art Show featuring many talented local artists.

Another new feature premiering this year is the Stallion Showcase, so you can scope out prospects for your breeding program!

With no shortage of fun, learning and shopping, you won’t want to miss what Horse Expo Canada has in store this year! Please visit Horse Expo.ca for tickets, details and schedules.