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Napa Mustang Days is presented in partnership with:
 NAPA VALLEY HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
&
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WILD HORSE & BURRO PROGRAM
&
the BLM California Wild Horse and Burro Volunteer's Association, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

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2011 Napa Mustang Days Schedule
(subject to change)

Friday:

All Day - Halter-trained Horses and Burros arrive

2 PM (estimate)- Wild Horses & Burros arrive from Litchfield BLM Wild Horse & Burro Corrals

2 - 6 PM - The Public is invited to come see the horses & burros

2 - 6 PM - "Ambassador" (formerly wild, now gentled and trained) Mustangs and Burros are invited to come out and mingle with the public

4 PM (estimate)
         Wild Horse Gentling Demo by Lesley Neuman

SATURDAY:

A. BLM Adoption Area
B. Arena Show
C. Trainer Demos
D. Vendor & Info Booths
F. Model Horse Show

A. BLM ADOPTION AREA:

8 AM - Adopter Registration Begins

9AM - 10 AM - Competitive Bid BLM Mustang & Burro Adoption

All Day - "Ambassador" Mustangs and Burros and their adopters meet and greet the public

10 AM - 4 PM - Adoption continues:
$125 each, First come - First served
      
9:30 AM - 12 Noon: Gentling Demos

11 AM: Sonrisa Stables Demo

12 - 2 PM - Adoption Continues, Demos Break for Arena show

2 - 4 PM - Lesley Neuman Gentling Demos

B. 1:00 PM ARENA SHOW:

  • Welcome by Jonnie Hagen, NVHA President
  • Welcome by Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse & Burro Program, Amy Dumas
  • Midori Morgan - vocals, "America the Beautiful"
  • Grand Entry - "Ambassador" Mustangs, Mules and Burros

  • Luis Castaneda, Peruvian Paso Enfrenadura (Reining)

  • Tambourine Youth Vaulting Team

  • Dennis Makemson & Karen Steinhoff, Peruvian Paso Pairs Performance

  • Corinne Burt & Sylvester, Dressage

  • Midori Morgan Trick Horses

Various Acts showcasing the versatility, trainability, and beauty of Wild Horses & Burros - to be announced, stay tuned!

C. TRAINING DEMOS
NVHA Round Pen
& Warm-Up Arena:
Demos with trainers
to target specific common training issues:

  • Handling the Feet

  • Catching & Leading

  • Trailer Loading

  • Fear of Plastic Bags

  • Ground Work for newly-gentled horses, etc.

Email Us to have your horse used as a trainer's demo horse

D. VENDOR & INFO BOOTHS
 * "Kiss My Ass" Fundraiser
for  Wild Horse & Burro Volunteer Projects
 * NVHA Hospitality & Info
* NVHA FOOD

F. MODEL HORSE SHOW:
at NVHA Clubhouse

(Check Schedule & Locations at Hospitality Booth on Event Day)

SUNDAY:

9 AM - 3 PM: BLM Adoption Continues; first come, first-served, $125 flat fee to approved adopters

9 AM - 3 PM:
Mustang Workshops
& Training Demos

  •  Wild horse gentling Demos with Lesley Neuman
  •  Trainer demos with Susan Watkins, Susan Wirgler, & Midori Morgan

Email Us if you'd like to have your horse used as a trainer's demo horse.
First-Come, First-Served.