April 27, 28, 29 - Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 Snelling Ave North, St. Paul, MN
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2012 MN Horse Expo Speakers/Demos I
Times and topics subject to change

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Julie Goodnight

 Jane Savoie

Jane Savoie’s visibility as a dressage competitor, coach, instructor, clinician, speaker and author makes her truly unique. Jane Savoie is one of the most recognized names in dressage, and for a good reason. Her accomplishments and the breadth of her influence are impressive. She has been a member of the United States Equestrian Team and has competed for the US in Canada, Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. She was the reserve rider for the Bronze medal winning Olympic dressage team in Barcelona, Spain. She has been long-listed by the USET with several horses and has won nine Horse of the Year awards and three National Freestyle Championships.

Ms. Savoie is as well known as a coach, writer and speaker as she is for her competitive accomplishments. She was the 1996 and 2004 Olympic dressage coach for the Canadian 3-Day Event Team in Atlanta and Athens. She also coached several top dressage and 3- Day Event riders in their preparations for the 2000 Olympics and while in Sydney she helped rider Susan Blinks secure a bronze medal for the US dressage team.

Ms. Savoie has written five books that have been published both in the US and abroad. Her best-selling sports psychology book That Winning Feeling! is in its ninth printing and has been translated into several languages.

Her dressage training books, Cross-Train Your Horse and More Cross-Training, are rapidly becoming popular reference books for riders and trainers in all disciplines. Her fourth book, It's Not Just About The Ribbons, is a sequel to That Winning Feeling! This book is an essential addition to your library if you need help with negative emotions like overcoming rider fear, impatience, or lack of self-confidence   Jane's newest book is titled A Winning Attitude.

Jane has also produced several dressage training DVD's including:

The Half-Halt Demystified - Parts 1 & 2
Riding In Your Mind's Eye - Parts 1 & 2
Train With Jane - Parts 1 & 2

Her new motivational audio CD program called The Riders' Inside Edge will help you bust through limiting beliefs, set goals, stay motivated, overcome rider fear, and anchor positive emotions. She is a frequent contributor to many of the leading horse magazines including Equus and Dressage Today and travels extensively to do motivational lectures. Ms. Savoie is a highly motivational and visible speaker for people who want help demolishing mental monsters such as overcoming rider fear and anxiety. She often gathers audiences of up to 7,000 people and has been featured in over 40 states as well as Mexico, Canada and Bermuda.

Visit Jane’s website at www.janesavoie.com

Tammy Whyte

photo credit to Marty Welter

Tammy Whyte has been in horses most of her life and grew up showing at WSCA horse shows. Back then she had one horse and did all events on that horse from western pleasure to the barrel and pole classes. She then got involved in Little Britches Rodeo and High School Rodeo. Her High School Rodeo career consisted of competing in Breakaway Roping, Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, and Cutting, traveling each year to the finals to compete with the team from Wisconsin. Tammy began training horses when out of high school and has continued to train throughout her marriage, raising 2 children and many injuries. Her most recent accomplishments include 9 consecutive years as a Great Lakes Circuit Finals qualifier with 6 consecutive Barrel Racing Championships. She also runs MN Rodeo, NBHA, and other open events. The last 2 years Tammy has finished in the top 50 of the world standings for the WPRA/PRCA standings. She continues to train lightly and compete because she loves it so much and says “I love to help others reach out to attain their goals by giving them the advice and help that I have learned from others to reach mine.” Tammy is a Nutrena ambassador supporting the Nutrena brand and will be available at the Nutrena booths in the Livestock Building Friday and Saturday of Expo to answer questions and meet the public. Visit Tammy's website at www.tammywhyte.com

Solving Issues with Your Barrel Horse
This session will help you with problem solving tips for the barrel horse.
Demonstration and question answer will take place during the session.

Training and Exercise Drills for the Barrel Horse
Demonstrations of drills for the barrel horse. Starting your horse on the pattern.

Jerry Wayne Olson - Rodeo Specialty Act

Jerry Wayne Olson was born in Sturgis, South Dakota. From trick roping to his amazing acts with his horses, Justin Boots (a.k.a. JB) and Bucko, Jerry entertains with character and class. He has performed in some of the most elite entertainment venues across the nation and has been honored with numerous awards. Jerry has performed on stage with Ted Nugent, appeared at Madison Square Garden, and has been honored 10 times with the top 5 PRCA Specialty Acts of the Year award.

Through many dedicated hours of training and bonding, Jerry has perfected his act with JB. Saddle, bridle and rider free - JB reacts to Jerry through voice and hand commands and provides a top-notch performance. Scout may be a miniature horse, but his attitude and acts don't fall short of the crowd's expectations. From fetching Jerry's hat to walking on his hind legs and then formally bowing to the crowd, Scout proves time and time again the "size doesn't matter".

Jerry continues to astonish crowds of all ages with his trick roping abilities. He provides a variety of "stunts" as he begins with a basic butterfly and progresses to the most difficult lariat trick - the Texas Skip. Jerry also spins up a man-sized vertical-loop spinning at a blinding 180 RPM.   Visit Jerry's website www.olsonacts.com for video of JB and Jerry performing.

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