April 24, 25, 26 - Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 Snelling Ave North, St. Paul, MN

Sponsored by the Minnesota Horse Council
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2026 MN Horse Expo Speakers/Demos
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Ryan Rose



Bio:
Ryan Rose is a renowned horsemanship specialist, professional horse trainer, clinician, and mentor
whose innovative approach has transformed the way riders connect with their horses. With over twenty
years of experience, Ryan has trained thousands of horses—specializing in difficult horses and wild
mustangs—and has built a global following through his workshops, clinics, and online platforms.

Ryan’s training philosophy centers on “making the right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult” a balanced,
non-aggressive approach that resonates with students around the world. His clinics range from foundational groundwork to advanced techniques, including ranch versatility, a discipline he also enjoys competing in.


 



A pivotal figure in modern horsemanship, Ryan blends traditional wisdom with contemporary tools.
Through hands-on training and accessible online resources, he continues to inspire riders to build
trust-based partnerships with their horses—transforming lives both in and out of the arena.
 


Friday 10:00am - 10:55am   Coliseum Arena

Fast and Furious: How to Slow a Horse Down

Does your horse speed up at the trot or canter? In this presentation, Ryan will
demonstrate some recovery strategies and exercises to slow your horse down with
relaxation.


Friday  Noon to 1:00pm  DNR Building Seminar

Understanding your Horse’s Personality



Friday 3:30pm – 4:30pm   Coliseum Arena

Secrets of Training an Off the Track Thoroughbred

After training hundreds of OTTBs, Ryan shares his top hacks for training an OTTB
to be calm, confident and safe.


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Saturday 11:00am – 11:55am  Coliseum Arena
Do’s and Don’ts of Training Your Mustang

Ryan demonstrates what to do and what not to do when training a wild mustang.



Saturday 1:20pm – 2:20pm  Coliseum Arena
Simplify Your Leads and Lead Changes

Do you want to develop a flying change? In this presentation, Ryan breaks down canter
leads, common issues, and how to canter with confidence.



Saturday 4:00pm - 5:00pm  DNR Building Seminar
How to Diagnose Your Horse’s Behaviors

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Sunday 9:30-10:30  DNR Building Seminar
Understanding the Different Stages of Training


Sunday  11:00-Noon    Compeer Arena
Cool Hacks for Building Confidence with Obstacles

Whether you compete in trail events, love riding out on the trail, or simply want to
boost your horse’s confidence, this demo will teach you everything you need to know
about introducing your horse to obstacles.


Sunday 1:00 – 2:00  Coliseum

Developing Perfect Ground Manners (Groundwork)

In this demo Ryan shows how to train your horse to have great ground manners through
connection and working with the horse.

 


 

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