T
he Rio Verde Roverettes are revving up for another blockbuster
event, already applauded with tremendous reception throughout
Arizona’s equestrian communities. The Verde Valley Equine
Festival 2015 is designed to showcase and promote EVERYTHING
for the Arizona horse and horse owner, and will return to the Verde
Valley Fair Arena.
Offering the greatest opportunity for educating and networking,
from Western to English disciplines, Dressage and more, the 3-day
agenda includes outstanding horse clinics, celebrated experts and
professionals from all aspects of equine health and well being. Vendor
booths will be providing a variety of information geared for today’s
H
equestrians, along with new innovations in products and accessories,
trends and sciences, including equine nutrition.
The Arizona Horseman’s Challenge, created and produced by Jody
Swink’s “No Sweat” Natural Horsemanship, will be back by popular
demand, featuring 5 exceptional Arizona horse trainers chosen from
5 Arizona regions. The trainers compete throughout the weekend for
the coveted title, each working a young colt of their choosing.
Once again, the Verde Valley Equine Festival strives to be an
extraordinary event that every horse lover will not want to miss.
olly Shanahan is a fifth generation from the Verde Valley. She rode in her first
parade at the age of 2 and has been deeply involved in the horse world since.
Holly is currently enjoying being a stay at home mom and working with her
equestrian clients part-time. She can help you with foal foundation, tune-up,
rehabilitating abused horses, helping owners find suitable homes for their horses
and helping people find horses that match their riding style. She is a strong
believer in building a good relationship with the horse on the ground first, and
incorporates natural horsemanship skills into her training as well as exposing
horses to every environment possible. She is a strong believer in that, “if you don’t
trust your horse they will not trust you”.
Contact Info: 928.300.4132, [email protected]
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