North Dakota Equine Association is a non-profit organization that supports North Dakota's horse industry. They strive to be the bridge of "Everything Equu" and provide a central hub for people of common interests in horses. The N.D. Horse Expo is the largest event hosted by NDEA each year to support their purpose. It consist of all the means that NDEA use to serve the community such as educational clinics, shows, races, promoting local vendors, and all things horse related.
The Equi-Ganza performance was a highlight of 2022's N.D. Horse Expo, ending every evening with a stunning show between people and horses. It features performers from all over the continent. Including The Canadian Cowgirls, The Pegasus Riders, Francesca Carson, Rodney Yost, Dolly and Spanky, and First Nation Dancers.
Ms. Liberty Cunningham, one of the two Pegasus Riders performing trick riding at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds during the 2022 N.D. Horse Expo in Minot, North Dakota.
A successful production cannot happen without those who work from behind the scenes.
(Above) Supporting crew of The Canadian Cowgirls setting up their costumes for the next set.
(Above) Seconds before the performers stepping into the arena full of audiences awaiting on them to deliver a promised entertainment.
(Above) Mr. Wayne Williams, organizer of the Equi-Ganza commentating the show from backstage.
(Above) Left, Francesca Carson and right, Ms. Liberty Cunningham getting words of encouragement minutes before their performances.
The N.D. Horse Expo inspired many young Americans to appreciate horse culture.
(Above) A young girl from the audience waiting for an autograph from a member of The Canadian Cowgirls.
North Dakota Equine Association uses educational clinics to serve their community. A wide range of topics and all levels of knowledges were taught during the 3-day N.D. Horse Expo
(Above) Ruth Sullwold of Wonderland Equine Therapy demonstrating equine massage techniques during an educational clinic.
The N.D Horse Expo also included many exciting sports events such as rodeos and barrel races to give the community a full cultural experience.
Craftmanship surrounding the horse culture sponsored by many local vendors.
(Above) An attendee trying on a custom fitted cowboy hat from a local vendor at the N.D. Hors Expo.
This event capsulated the connection between human and horses, and a culture people built upon because of horses.