Tommie Turvey – Equine Extremist!

You’ve seen him on RFD-TV. The Nebraska Horse Expo is proud to be bringing to Lincoln the hottest and freshest entertainment around! Tommie Turvey provides excitement, thrills and all out laughter! Edge of your seat roman riding, exciting trick riding and laugh out loud antics! Tommie uses his unique training style and athletic ability to entertain and thrill people of all ages. And he shares the spotlight with his prized paint horses. “Pokerjoe” has been with Tommie for nine years and travels over 100,000 a year performing. His black & white paints, Joker and Ace, are quickly growing toward stardom. You will be amazed at this unique and exciting show. Don’t miss this show. And tell your “non-horse” friends to load up the kids and come on over. This could truly be the highlight of your family’s Expo experience! Visit Tommie online at www.tommieturvey.com .

Josh Lyons -- The Next Generation

Josh Lyons grew up on horseback.  Traveling the road with his father, legendary John Lyons, he quickly became an accomplished horseman in his own right.  Naturally talented, he began teaching his father’s certification class which evolved to the “John & Josh Lyons Certification Program”.  In 2002, Josh won the “In a Whisper” challenge, competing with such notables as Pat Parelli and Craig Cameron.  Whether Josh is in a roping box or changing leads in a reining pattern, with a contagious smile and a great sense of humor, he demonstrates confidence, knowledge and style. Learn more about Josh Lyons at www.joshlyons.com .

Gathering of Gaits with Liz Graves

Elizabeth Graves has spent a lifetime in the horse industry. Raised by a successful trainer, Liz has shown gaited, as well as non-gaited horses and served as a multi- licensed judge throughout the United States and Canada. Today she spends much of her time specializing in Biomechanics of all breeds of horses – teaching natural development without gimmicks. For Liz, it’s about sharing and bringing a higher standard of horsemanship to all. Liz’s mission is to teach horses and people humanly and peacefully. Guests of the Nebraska Horse Expo have the unique opportunity to learn the characteristics of varying gaits with a variety of gaited breeds. Don’t miss this fascinating demonstration!  Liz's website is www.lizgraves.com .


 

Dedicated to Classical Dressage

Matt McClaughlin discovered a passion for dressage at an early age when he received informal direction from Grand Prix dressage trainer Gunnar Ostergaard. Studying under USDF “hall of famer”, Chuck Grant and USDF medallist, Mari Monda Zdunic, he furthered his own skills as well as learned the art of training horses in Haute E’Cole for exhibition work. He went on to ride and train for the world famous Royal Lipizzaner Stallion Show. Matt will share with the Expo audience his dedication to training of horse and rider based on the classical principles of dressage. A must see for all riders!  Visit Matt at http://www.matt-mclaughlin.com/