Western States Horse Expo: Benefitting Bikers Against Child Abuse

Source: PMG Inc./Rebecca Walton

Western States Horse Expo Benefits
Bikers Against Child Abuse

Sacramento, CA - This weekend, the Western States Horse Expo will be getting underway at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA, scheduled for June 8-10, 2012. On Friday, June 8, $1 of every ticket sold will be donated to the Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA). The international organization exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. One of the highlight events on Friday night will be the Magnificent Seven All Around Stock Horse Championship, where seven finalists are just four events away from a $25,000 purse, and the best horseman will receive the winning title.

BACA exists as a body of bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. They stand ready to lend support to their wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. BACA works in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. BACA desires to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of BACA, and that BACA is prepared to lend their physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and their physical presence. BACA stands at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. They do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that they are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, they stand ready to be that obstacle.

Horse Expo Events' Miki Nelsen has close ties with the organization and commented, "The members of BACA are amazing people, but their mission is to extinguish child abuse, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish that goal. In the past, they have done Harley rides in the perpetrator's neighborhood, and they will even go to court and stand on the steps if the children are required to testify. They empower the children and make them feel safe, it's amazing to see."

On Friday Night, just prior to the Magnificent Seven All Around Stock Horse Championship Finals, an introduction will be held for the bikers. The Western States Horse Expo will make a donation to the organization, and the BACA will have the opportunity to speak about their mission to all the guests in attendance.

Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. The 2012 Western States Horse Expo takes center stage from June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA. In addition to the Magnificent 7, the Project Cowboy - Cowgirls Only, and the Horse Expo Horse Sale during that weekend, there will be several clinicians at the Expo: Chris Cox, Bernie Traurig, Steve Rother, Larry Whitesell, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, David Bodin, Bonnie Davis, Dr. Sue Thompson, Christy Landwehr, Peggy Cummings, Robert M. Miller, DVM. There will also be breed demonstrations, Young Rider Park, Equine Dream Art Show and Book Corral.

For more information about Bikers Against Child Abuse, please visit http://bacaworld.org.

For more information on the Western States Horse Expo please visit www.horsexpo.com.

Photo Credits: The Western States Horse Expo will support Bikers Against Child Abuse. Photo Coutresy of the Client.

WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO FAST FACTS

WHAT: The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country's leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, and clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. Held at the spacious Cal Expo in beautiful Sacramento, CA, from June 8-10, 2012, The Western States Horse Expo offers something for everyone. For more information please visit www.horsexpo.com.

WHEN: June 8-10, 2012

WHERE: Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815

HIGHLIGHTS:

* Hundreds of Equine Exhibitors and Retailers

* Magnificent 7: More than a dozen of the nation's top riders convene for an intense one-day riding competition, where one horse and one rider demonstrate their skill and versatility in four events: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and fence work. On Friday night, seven finalists compete for a $25,000.00 purse, and the best horseman will receive the title of Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Champion.

* Project Cowboy - Cowgirls Only! Presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is "American Idol" meets "America's Got Talent" for cowgirls.

* Trail Symposium: Politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.

* Horse Sale: Trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares will be available at auction. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses, ranch horses, a few select ponies and draft horses; there will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts.

* Breed Demonstrations

* Young Rider Park

* Art Show

* Book Corral

WHO: The exciting clinician lineup includes: