Trail Symposium Features Conservation, Proper Use of Trails
Presentations at the Horse Expo Trail Symposium are structured to educate horse people about the use and expansion of multi-use trails. Created to inform horse owners of the on-going and pressing issues facing the preservation of trails, the Symposium offers a forum to share ideas and effective actions needed to keep our trails open and used properly. Environmental and political issues will also be addressed, as well as horse safety, proper packing techniques, and campfire cooking.
Wayne Williams
Wayne Williams is your host of "Speaking of
Horses", he has over 40 years of horse experience
and over 35 years in radio background to add to
the program.
Speaking of Horses was a concept of bringing you
the very best in horse entertainment whether
being audio or video via the world wide web.
Wayne is the "Voice" of many horse expos and
fairs across the United States and has all the tools
to create the ultimate audio/video show based on
horses. The Speaking of Horses Show!The Speaking of Horses Show, brings you
the world of horses, from the professionals of
the industry. This radio and video show brings
you interviews with professionals, celebrities,
and people just like you, who have a love of
horses.
Visit his website at www.speakingofhorses.com.
Dan Marus
Dan has been a member of Back Country Horsemen of California since 1996 and has been exploring and packing the Sierras on mule back for over 20 years. He is trained as an Emergency Room RN and was director for paramedic and disaster management services. He recently retired from the Roseville City Fire Department and was a member of their Technical Rescue Team. He was a member of the National Ski Patrol for 16 years and has taught avalanche, ski mountaineering and search and rescue courses. He also organizes packing seminars and has taught a variety of clinics for the back country stock user and is a regular presenter at the Western States Horse Expo and the Back Country Horsemen Rendezvous.
Talk Description: Managing Back Country Emergencies- This presentation will focus on HOW to deal with an emergency situation that has occurred in the back country or on your favorite trail. Topics covered will include: What things should be done while planning your ride and what supplies to take. How to stabilize and evaluate a situation. How to make a “rescue plan”. Where and how to get help.
David Bodin
The Secret Lives of Horse Trailers: A complete tutorial on horse trailers that includes safe hauling practices, trailer maintenance and repair, upgrading & customizing. Learn how wheel bearings and other major components of the trailer wear, understanding trailer brake systems, and other safety issues that include tires, wiring, lights, and state and federally enforced laws. What you need to know before buying a new or used trailer.
Ron Akers
Ron Akers, a member of the Back Country Horsemen of California, Mother Lode unit, has been practicing and refining his Dutch oven cooking skills for the last 10 years. He has cooked competitively for the last 4 years and placed first in the professional divisions of the Back Country Horseman Dutch Oven Cook-Offs. Some of his top recipes are Guinness Steak and Potato Dumplings, Triple Berry Cobbler, Chili Colorado, Apple Pecan Caramel Cake, Chili Verde and Peach Cinnamon Cobbler. Ron has a passion for Dutch oven cooking. He enjoys teaching others this long lost art that is rapidly gaining in popularity because of the simplicity and flavors of one pot cooking.
Talk Description: Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration- Dutch oven cooking is a long lost art that is rapidly gaining in popularity because of the simplicity and flavors of one pot cooking. Dutch ovens are cast-iron pots with lids that come in various sizes and can be used over an open fire or with briquettes. Cooking techniques such as roasting, baking, simmering, stewing, and frying are easily done with only a single utensil, the Dutch oven. The cooking displays will include discussion of essential Dutch oven cooking equipment/supplies, regulation of temperatures, and care/cleaning of your pots. Recipes of his fabulous Dutch oven cooking will be available during the demonstrations!
Ruth Heuer
Ruth Heuer has been in the Sierra Nevada mountains for over 50 years, starting as a youth on fishing and hunting trips with family. She backpacked during high school days for two week periods and began packing with stock in college. She has taken her 4 boys on extended trips as well as church youth groups and 4H youth projects. She is a Wilderness Rider with the USFS, NPS, BLM and BCHC and a Master of Leave No Trace. Ruth tries very hard to give great information in a fun way.
Talk Description: Wildlife Awareness- Everyone visiting a wildlands area should be aware of bears, mountain lions and rattlesnakes. Each encounter with a wild animal is different and you as the human must be able to look at the situation and make the right decision so everyone can go about their own business. It's important to know what the animal needs to survive, how they hunt, how they see things and how they tell YOU what THEY are thinking. You and your family's safety is always the top priority. This presentation will discuss the animal’s habits, mannerisms, body language, and what each person should do if they encounter these animals.
Jaede Miloslavich
Jaede has trained, ridden and shown horses for over 50 years, but when she retired from Apple Computer, she found a new passion combining technology and trail advocacy. Within months, she founded the Emigrant Trail Conservancy, became the Executive Director of Action Coalitions for Equestrians (ACE), a member of the Recreational Trails Advisory Committee (RTAC), Communications Chair for Gold Country Trails Council and a member of the Nevada County Land Trust Land Acquisition and Trails Committee. She is also deeply involved with the non-profit Park Watch Report program.
Talk Description:Park Watch Report Program-ARE SAFTEY AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES ON THE TRAIL BUGGING YOU? THE NEW PARK WATCH REPORT WEBSITE AND DATABASE AND HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
The Park Watch Report Program was born from the ideas of the Recreational Trails Advisory Committee and the financial support from Action Coalition for Equestrians (ACE). Just like a neighborhood watch, citizen volunteers on the trails can report problems to law enforcement and maintenance folks. But, data on these events was being lost, and without data, few improvements can be made. Technology came to the rescue. She and others created the Park Watch Report website www.ParkWatchReport.org and it changed everything. it took many months of hard work to write the code and put up the Park Watch Report website. It debuted as a pilot program for Auburn and Folsom Lake State Recreational Areas. Today, 3,000 Park Watch Report volunteers file reports on trail conflicts, injuries, illegal trail use, maintenance and anything that needs attention on public trails in five northern California counties (Placer, El Dorado, Sacramento, Nevada and Yuba). The data gathered is sent to county, state and federal park staff or law enforcement. Jaede is the volunteer behind the website, entering trail information every day, while making sure the reports filed are routed to the proper person. www.ParkWatchReport.org is the most robust trail issue reporting and database system in the nation. It also provides trail alerts and news, a complete calendar for all events taking place on the public trails, and a comprehensive links section for trails, horse camps and parks. All the Park Watch Report information is updated daily. Every Park Watch Report is a valuable part of the overall data gathered and mined for solutions to trail issues. Park Watch Report program and website is a successful program that can be implemented easily with one volunteer for your park district, your county, your area. The presentation will be a concise and fun program on the Park Watch Report website so you can see how it works.
Larry De Young
Talk Description:
5 Easy Pieces: Riding through a balk- The balk is the nemesis of trail riders, and when confronted by a balk many riders do not know how to successfully ride past it. In fact a balk can be so unpleasant that some riders choose to permanently avoid the obstacles that cause it. This is unfortunate because getting past these obstacles builds trust and confidence in horse and rider. Larry De Young who works with horse owners to hone their trail riding skills will present a talk on the 5 Easy Pieces needed to conquer a balk.
Follow Us On
Western States Horse Expo • June 8-10, 2012 Hours: 9 am - 7 pm Friday & Saturday, 9 am -5 pm Sunday
at Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California (530)672-7490 (800)352-2411
What natural horsemanship clinicians have appeared at California's Western States Horse Expo?
Over the years such notable presenters have included; Pat Parrelli, Clinton Anderson, Chris Cox, John Lyons, Richard Winters, Ken McNabb,Tommy Garland, Craig Cameron, Ryan Gingerich, Bob Avila and more. As a visitor to Western States Horse Expo you can benefit from a wide variety of great horse training knowledge each year - it's like being able to be at a dozen horsemanship clinics all in one day, at a fraction of the cost! Besides learning how to train your horse, you can shop for horse trailers, horse art, horses for sale and all types of horse supplies all in one place!
Wayne Williams is your host of "Speaking of
Horses", he has over 40 years of horse experience
and over 35 years in radio background to add to
the program.
Speaking of Horses was a concept of bringing you
the very best in horse entertainment whether
being audio or video via the world wide web.
Wayne is the "Voice" of many horse expos and
fairs across the United States and has all the tools
to create the ultimate audio/video show based on
horses. The Speaking of Horses Show!The Speaking of Horses Show, brings you
the world of horses, from the professionals of
the industry. This radio and video show brings
you interviews with professionals, celebrities,
and people just like you, who have a love of
horses. 
