MUSTANG HERITAGE SPECTACULAR
Dedicated to showcasing the beauty, versatility, and trainability of American mustangs.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE AMERICAN MUSTANGS & BURROS
Created and presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation, the Mustang Heritage Spectacular celebrates the beauty, versatility, and trainability of American mustangs.
The entire event is FREE for our mustang fans, friends and family!
*Tickets are required for the TOP 10 Freestyle Final on Saturday evening.
Three Days, One Event
Extreme Mustang Makeover
Experience the trust that is possible with an untouched wild horse after only 6 months of training. Compete in three preliminary classes — handling & conditioning, trail, and maneuvers.
Then the Top 10 will move into the Freestyle Finals for their chance to be crowned Mustang Heritage Spectacular – Extreme Mustang Makeover Champion!
Showcase Classes
Featuring established mustangs in one of two combination classes: English or Western showcase.
The course merges some trail obstacles, maneuver or groundwork patterns, and a 90-second open showcase for each mustang to shine!
Don't miss out on top mustangs strutting their stuff before the sale!
*Pre-Entry open to Sale horses.
Entries open to ALL April 1st.
Provisional Show Schedule
Schedule subject to change
June 12
THURSDAY
8 AM - 8 PM
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Opening ceremonies
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EMM H&C walk-through
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EMM Handling & Conditioning classes
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EMM under-saddle Maneuvers
June 13
FRIDAY
8 AM - 8 PM
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EMM Trail walk-through
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EMM in-hand Trail classes
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EMM under saddle Trail class
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EMM in-hand Freestyles
June 14
SATURDAY
8 AM - 8 PM
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Western Showcase
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English Showcase
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Mustang Makeover Auction
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Great American Mustang Sale
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Top 10 EMM Freestyle Finals
with Guest Performances by
Ginger Duke
Ginger Duke is a world-class trick rider known for performing daring stunts, including those typically done only by men. A PRCA member since 2006, she has thrilled audiences worldwide with over 1,000 performances, including at the Stockholm International Horse Show and Road to the Horse. With her trusted horses TeeJay, Dollar, and Splash, she brings the Wild West to life with breathtaking speed, skill, and bravery.
Dan James
Born in Queensland, Australia, Dan James is a champion colt starter, elite horse trainer and performer who has competed worldwide. He has won titles like Road to the Horse and the World Equestrian Games while showcasing his unique horsemanship. His famous horses have also appeared in TV, film, and fashion, including Heartland and Vogue. Dan is known for his incredible Liberty performances.
Friday Presenters
at the Mustang Heritage Spectacular
(& more TBA!)
Jake Harvath
Jake Harvath will speak on the versatility and hardiness of wild horses as demonstrated by the Year of the Mustang journey. A six thousand mile, cross country ride that he accomplished with his adopted mustangs. Harvath shares the experiences of his journey to show the desirable qualities that mustangs possess as working horses.
Jake Harvath is a long distance rider from Utah. He is the founder of the Year of the Mustang project. A six thousand mile horseback journey that took Harvath and his mustangs from Utah to the Atlantic coast and back. Passing through twenty five states in total. Jake’s mission is to show the usefulness and versatility of mustangs as working horses and to educate the public about the need for adoption.
A horse trainer and farrier turned content creator. Jake found a voice by documenting his journey on YouTube and social media. Giving the world a unique look at what it’s like to cross America on the backs of wild horses. Today he continues to educate people about wild horses and the American West. While also sharing the life lessons he has learned through living on horseback.
Jodi Lynch Findley
Jodi's presentation is Beyond the Barn: Equine Industry Careers.
Have you ever wondered about a career in the horse industry?
What jobs are out there, and how do you find them? College or no college? What to major in? Veterinarian, trainer, marketing, sales, research, event management, and there’s so much more! How do you find internships, what is networking, what’s a mentor and where do I get one? What are the skills and resources available… I need help!
Let me help you build career confidence, grow professional connections, and inspire you to thrive in the equine industry!
Jodi Lynch Findley is an animal health sales professional and speaker passionate about inspiring and empowering young people to pursue and grow thriving careers in animal health. Jodi has grown through a 25-year career in the industry working for brands like Purina Feed, Zoetis, and PRN Pharmacal. She credits her success to relentless pursuit of development, and incredible relationships built with purpose and intention. Jodi created the JodiSpeaksLIFE brand to empower YOU to thrive as a curious, inspired leader of your own career journey. She is passionate about communication, effectiveness, satisfaction, results, and relationships. Jodi also hosted The Thriving Equine Professional podcast for 2 years, creating the leading podcast for anyone interested in equine industry careers.
From horse crazy kid to high-school FFA, then from college equestrian team to industry leading Equine Specialist, and now National Sales Manager, her energy, experiences, and vision educate and engage audiences both inside and outside the equine industry.
Jodi and her husband Mike, along with their canine kids, split their time between Kentucky, Maryland, and Florida. They love outdoor adventures and time spent with family and friends!
Dr. Ric Redden, D.V.M.
R.F. (Ric) Redden, D.V.M. will be presenting on the particulars of the mustang hoof!
Dr. Redden's shoeing career began more than 40 years ago and has had a profound impact on his medical career.
Dr. Redden graduated from the Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio) College of Veterinary Medicine in 1974 with distinguished honors in Equine Medicine and Surgery.
After graduation, he developed a racetrack lameness practice focused on thoroughbreds and standardbreds. His reputation as a lameness consultant quickly spread, and Dr. Redden soon found himself traveling around the world to care for horses living with diseased or injured feet.
In 1983 he built the International Equine Podiatry Center (IPEC) in Versailles, Ky. It was the first podiatry center dedicated exclusively to the equine foot, and even today, it remains the only exclusive equine foot practice in the horse world.
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