Thousands saddle up at the Minnesota Horse Expo

Presenter Michelle Jerry (foreground) gave tips and lessons on exercises horseowners can do to have a more relaxed and confident animal. In this photo, two horses are reclining while a rider guides her horse around them. Jerry said the two horses pay little mind to the rider in a situation they would normally find unsettling.

Steady rains didn’t deter the crowd from attending the Minnesota Horse Expo which took place April 27-29 at the State fairgrounds. Horses and owners alike seemed to enjoy the opportunity to show off.

Horses of all breeds, shapes and sizes have the opportunity to show their stuff at the Minnesota Horse Expo. This big fellow (above) was right at home in one of the show’s exhibit areas. Below, the miniature horses were a crowd favorite during the Expo’s “Parade of Breeds.”