Bringing awareness and education, fun and celebrities to its inaugural three day event the Montana Festival of the Horse is set for Father’s Day weekend. Opening its doors to 300 horses and countless fans on June 19 - 21st the event will be held at the MetraPark Entertainment and Trade Center located in Billings, Montana.

Billings, MT -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/09/2015 -- What Montana horse lover wouldn't want to celebrate Father's day with 300 horses and a crowd of celebrities? It's safe to say, not too many. Thankfully the Montana Festival of the Horse will create just such a place on June 19th - 21st at the MetraPark Entertainment and Trade Center in Billings. Cowboys and cowgirls can saunter up to celebs like Temple Grandin, Tommie Turvey, Rex Peterson, Rick Lamb and Sheila Varian to name a very few. Making the three-day event a little piece of heaven for horse lovers who what to get a better grasp on all things equine.

Lauded as a most intensive all-around equine experience, the expo will have a variety of horse breeds and clinicians all too ready to share insight. The Montana Festival of the Horse expo will also include a 3-day trade show with the best of the regions tack, western clothing and ranch supply vendors. Additionally it will show off an elaborate 20 stall tent full of unique horse breeds along with riveting demonstrations. Horse performers from various cultures and disciplines will also impressively show their talents. One such performance troupe is Ma'Ceo. This is a remarkably colorful 7th generation Cavallo Equestrian Arts group that delights with a 90 minute show of acrobatic daredevil stunts embellished with romantic choreography.

Every member of the family will have something to see at the inaugural Montana horse expo. Children's "funtivities", a western fashion show, artist exhibits and animal celebrity guests will bring enjoyment for the entire family. As will a Recognition Ceremony for the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame. The Montana Festival of the Horse Equine Park will hold the most gorgeous of breeds. Horse breeds attending include Mustang, Friesian, Thoroughbred, Paint, Mini and Morgan among numerous others.

Bringing a charitable level to the expo, organizers have partnered with Heroes and Horses to help American's soldiers returning from war. The charity is a Montana-based organization that uses the remote wilderness, coupled with the connection between humans and horses, to inspire mental and emotional healing in Veterans.

About Montana Festival of the Horse
Montana Festival of the Horse is a horse expo to be held June 19-21, 2015 at the MetraPark Entertainment and Trade Center located in Billings, Montana. The three day expo will provide equine education to the public via training clinics, lectures, presentations and professional equine performances.

Information:
For Vendor, Sponsorship and Volunteer information, visit the festival's website; http://www.mthorsefestival.com

Contact:
Catherine Harris
Founder
info@mthorsefestival.com
844-MTHORSE 684-6773

Website:
http://www.mthorsefestival.com/

Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/MontanaFestivaloftheHorse
https://twitter.com/mthorsefestival

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Set to fascinate and educate equine lovers come Father’s Day Weekend, the organizers of the Montana Festival of the Horse launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The campaign will raise funds for the 3-day star-studded event.

Billings, MT -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/03/2015 -- Set to bring a three-day expo to Billings, organizers of the Montana Festival of the Horse (MFH) have launched a Kickstarter campaign. With an "education first" perspective the inaugural event will bring knowledge, entertainment and camaraderie to equine lovers. Designed to appreciate and celebrate the horse by way of exhibits, clinics and dynamic shows, tickets are now in pre-sale on Kickstarter. Creating an unmatched opportunity to rub elbows with equine industry elites Ma'Ceo, members of the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame; Temple Grandin, Sheila Varian, Jonnie Jonckowski, Sheila Kirkpatrick, Pamela Harr, and Barbara Van Cleve. Performers Tommie Turvey, Charro Jerry Diaz, and Hollywood Horse Trainers Rex Peterson & Cari Swanson.

Offering something for everyone from horse owners to the casual tourists Catherine Harris, founder of MFH said of the expo, "Amazing is the only word to describe this event. By providing education with world-class equine lecturers and clinicians, a trade show, entertainment, exhibits and celebrities we hope to promote equine industry growth in Montana."

With tickets now in pre-sale on Kickstarter crowdfunders are promised a front row seat. Kickstarter ticket pledges will have priority seating with a choice of what day to attend scheduled events. With white glove treatment, MFH staff will contact crowdfunders with schedule information to help them choose from the myriad of events the 3-day horse expo has to offer. Offered as general admission or VIP tickets, pledges have access to an arena performance, a trade show with hundreds of vendors and 20 stall horse breed tent with daily demonstrations. Crowdfunders can also support a Veteran and their family by donating toward the full price of their admittance as well as lodging and food.

Decidedly doing good with the event, MFH has linked arms with the non-profit organization, Heroes and Horses. Offering horse therapy for Veterans through expedition-style horse pack trips, the process helps Vets move past the hardships of war. By designating a pledge in their honor, MFH hopes to bring attention to the organization's desire to invest in the lives of American soldiers by way of a beloved therapy horse.

About Montana Festival of the Horse
Montana Festival of the Horse is a horse expo to be held June 19-21, 2015 at the MetraPark Entertainment and Trade Center located in Billings, Montana. The three day event will provide equine education via training clinics, lectures, presentations and professional equine performances.

Information:
To support the Montana Festival of the Horse Kickstarter Campaign visit
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mfoth/montana-festival-of-the-horse.

Contact:
Catherine Harris
Founder
info@mthorsefestival.com
(844) MTHORSE 684-6773

Website:
http://www.mthorsefestival.com/

Social Media:
www.facebook.com/MontanaFestivaloftheHorse
https://twitter.com/mthorsefestival

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm