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The FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2023 has ultimately arrived!

The FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2023 has ultimately arrived!
The FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2023 has ultimately arrived!

The FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2023 has ultimately arrived! Besides elite competition in Dressage, Jumping, and Vaulting, the paramount equestrian spectacle of the annum is an equine enthusiast's utopia from inception to culmination. In the Demonstration Coliseum, nestled within the CHI Health Center Convention Center Hall B, onlookers can revel in a brimming agenda of expositions and workshops to enthrall devotees of every generation.

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Illuminating the exhilarating roster is Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin boasts a plethora of distinctions, such as national bestselling scribe, one of Time Magazine's 100 "Most Influential People in the World" in 2010, and National Women's Hall of Fame inductee in 2017. She also holds a professorship in Animal Science at Colorado State University and is a celebrated Autism proponent. Dr. Grandin will expound on her equine encounters during childhood and adolescence, and the reason she avers, "Horses were my salvation and saved my life!" Dr. Grandin will additionally delve into the horse-human connection and, more broadly, the animal-human nexus. This indispensable discourse transpires on Friday, April 7, at 1:00 p.m. CST, promptly succeeded by a book autograph session at 2:00 p.m. CST.

Tuesday, April 4, inaugurates the electrifying week with an array of breed exhibitions encompassing Saddlebreds, Fell Ponies, Paints, Fjords, Friesians, Missouri Fox Trotters, Thoroughbreds, and beyond. Moreover, acquaint yourself with Luke Skywalker, Nebraska's loftiest horse, who towers over six feet at his withers! Subsequently, witness Luke confront Killer, the diminutive equine, in a David vs. Goliath impediment course. The day culminates with the Omaha Equestrian Foundation Welcome Fête, accessible to all attendees.

Wednesday, April 5, denotes the inaugural opportunity to attend a clinic with U.S. Olympic Jumping gold medalist Melanie Smith Taylor, elucidating horsemanship tenets ranging from rudimentary to sophisticated. Concurrently, relish demonstrations of assorted disciplines, such as Side Saddle, Barrel Racing, and Reining. Expand your knowledge on equine sustenance via Purina's "What's for dinner in the barn?" exposition.

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Performances by international Dressage equestrian Karen Pavicic and U.S. Olympian and FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final Gothenburg 2003 victor Debbie McDonald underscore the itinerary on Thursday, April 6. Linger for a Vaulting exhibition and another occasion to witness Melanie Smith Taylor. Don't miss the presentation by Brooke USA, the preeminent national nonprofit devoted to alleviating the suffering of laboring horses, donkeys, and mules and the individuals they assist in susceptible communities globally.

Besides Dr. Grandin's oration, Friday's timetable also encompasses additional prospects to observe and comprehend the myriad horse breeds. Experience an in-hand jumping demonstration, a Western Dressage showcase, or discover the advantages of steaming hay with HayGain. Saturday's conclusive day of festivities on April 8 concludes a week of merriment with a demonstration by the Omaha Mounted Patrol. It's also the final opportunity to see Melanie Smith Taylor or encounter Luke. With an abundance to partake in and witness, commence organizing your week posthaste!

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