EQUUS Film and Art Fest – West

 

The Expo Art Show and Literary Corral will be part of a larger promotion of Art, Film, Books, and Lectures at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo under the Promotional Direction of the EQUUS Film and Art Fest. This collaboration will heighten the awareness of Equine Filmmakers, Artists, Authors, and Speakers. Founded in 2013, EQUUS is the world’s premier showcase for domestic and international feature films, documentaries, and shorts, in which the horse is put center stage. Raising awareness, discussion, and possibly even social change amongst a global audience and enhancing that via our founding partner.

EQUUS Fest Info

We are honored to showcase these artists, authors, and speakers at the
2024 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo!

Check back often for updates on the 2024 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo happening March 15-17, 2024!
See our 2023 artists, authors, and speakers below!

Featured Artists

Melody DeBenedictis

Melody DeBenedictis

Company - Artist

The palette of rich color Melody uses to recreate the images of the west come alive with each stroke of her brush. Over the years Melody has been called 'prolific' in her creative abilities. view info

Tammy Worley

Tammy Worley

Company - Mustang Heritage Foundation

Having grown up and trained with horses all her life, in 2003 Amanda began working with them in a different fashion - to begin her healing process from depression, anxiety and PTSD. view info

Karen Gustin

Karen Gustin

Company - Mustang Heritage Foundation

As Executive Director of Mustang Heritage Foundation, Karen oversees the general management and operations of the staff and MHF’s programs that support the adoption and awareness of America’s wild horses and burros. view info

The Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary

The Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary

Company - The Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary

The Great Escape began with a vision and a life-long dream of Gerhard K Sander, our Founder’s father, and since 2011, has evolved into an integral collaboration helping Mustangs in need. view info

Alecz Adams

Alecz Adams

Company - 10th Mountain Equine and Alecz Adams Horse and Rider Training

Alecz has been working professionally with horses for over 30 years. A successful competition and professional rider in a variety of disciplines: Hunters, Jumpers, Eventing, Reining, Trail, English Equitation,... view info

Featured Authors

Jodi Bowersox

Jodi Bowersox

Company - Author

Lisa is an avid equestrian, she has spent her life in the company of horses. Riding since she could sit in a saddle Diersen has a great appreciation for all types of equestrian disciplines. view info

Randi Samuelson Brown

Randi Samuelson Brown

Company - Author

Randi Samuelson-Brown, originally from Golden, is a writer who lives in Denver. “The Beaten Territory” is her first published novel. She holds a B.A. in history and is passionate about preserving Colorado’s little-known history through both historical fiction and non-fiction. view info

Robin Davis

Robin Davis

Company - Mustang Hollow

Robin is a lifelong horse lover who lives in Nunn, Co with her husband and family filled with many four-leggeds. She has done natural horsemanship training and offered riding lessons to many humans and horses. view info

Shane Hunter

Company - Author

Author view info

Claire Eckard

Claire Eckard

Company - Author

Eckard is an animal lover and believes in volunteering to give back to her community — especially to the homeless animals that need to find their forever homes. view info

Sarah Barnes

Sarah Barnes

Company - Author

Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved stories. She especially loved stories that happened a long time ago, in a land far, far away. When Sarah is not writing stories, she practices and teaches riding as a meditative art. view info

M. J. Evans

M. J. Evans

Company - Author

I am a graduate of Oregon State University and a lifelong equestrian. I am also a former teacher at the secondary school level. My husband, Tom, and I have 5 wonderful children and live in Colorado with our three horses and a standard poodle. view info

Featured Presenters

JP Dyal

JP Dyal

Company - Heart of the Horse

JP Dyal and Lisa Calder started Heart of the Horse for YOU! The human. Heart of the horse is built on 30 years of combined extensive horsemanship and personal development skills. view info

Lynae Rogers

Lynae Rogers

Company - Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management created the Wild Horse and Burro Program to implement the Wild-Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, passed by Congress in 1971. view info

Deb Ferns

Deb Ferns

Company - Wild Horse Fire Brigade

Deb Ferns, MBA, has spent the last four decades as an event planner for both corporations and associations. Since 2004 she has operated her own firearms company, Babes with Bullets LLC, and in 2009 founded a charitable program under the Women's Outdoor Media Association. view info

Michelle Kaye

Michelle Kaye

Company - Operation Equine

Michelle possesses over 30 combined years of teaching and counseling experience, and has had the honor of serving those who serve us - in the Military Service Member, Veteran, Emergency Responder, and Health Care Worker communities - for almost 10 years. view info

Bree Thompson

Bree Thompson

Company - Wild Hearts Haven

We are committed to improving the lives of equines and humans through rehabilitative care and education, grounded in compassion and expertise. We offer equines in transition a second chance by providing superior training and dedicated rehoming services. view info

Annamaria Sims

Annamaria Sims

Company - Strengthen the Saddle

Strengthen the Saddle is a certified Equine Massage Therapy Service. view info

Natalie Law

Natalie Law

Company - Two Enduring Spirits

Two Enduring Spirits view info

Marie Hancock

Marie Hancock

Company - Operation Equine

At a very young age, Marie started working with horses and learned how powerful relationships with horses can be. Especially because her father was a licensed mental health professional, her interest in psychology created her vision of working with people and with horses for the betterment of both. view info

Lance Dewbre

Lance Dewbre

Company - Colorado Driving Society

I have been working for the Western Ambassador of Dallas for over a decade. Representing Dallas Texas to major company's worldwide... view info

Amanda Held

Amanda Held

Company - H.O.O.V.E.S.

Having grown up and trained with horses all her life, in 2003 Amanda began working with them in a different fashion - to begin her healing process from depression, anxiety and PTSD. view info

Taryn Hillman

Taryn Hillman

Company - Wild Hearts Horsemanship

Taryn Hillman is both an instructor and horse trainer at WHH and has been passionate about horses for most of her life. At the age of 12 she began taking riding lessons, joined the Westernaires mounted precision drill team, and started volunteering for a therapeutic riding center. view info

West Taylor

West Taylor

Company - Wild West Mustang Ranch

In 2009 West Taylor found himself standing in the driveway of his Executive home on the golf course watching the repo man take away the families Cadillac Escalade. view info

Michelle Sanders

Company - The Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary

  Other Artists  Michelle SandersThe Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary 303-956-5082 View Website Send Email view info

Lisa Diersen

Lisa Diersen

Company - EQUUS Film Festival

Lisa is an avid equestrian, she has spent her life in the company of horses. Riding since she could sit in a saddle Diersen has a great appreciation for all types of equestrian disciplines. view info

Wild Rose Mustang

Wild Rose Mustang

Company - Wild Rose Mustang

With Cayla Stone, Jeff Hall, Teri Hall, Bella Taylor, and Olivia Gaweda. Mustangs are massively over-populated on the range, and adoption programs have faltered in placing sufficient numbers in the private sector. view info

James Tune

Company - Mustang Discovery Foundation

Growing up in Wyoming, Lisanne loves to inspire others to adopt wild horses. Her home state provides stunning backdrops while she shows what these wild horses are capable of. Lisanne brings with her formal survival and emergency response training... view info

Lisanne Fear

Lisanne Fear

Company - Mustang Discovery Foundation

Growing up in Wyoming, Lisanne loves to inspire others to adopt wild horses. Her home state provides stunning backdrops while she shows what these wild horses are capable of. Lisanne brings with her formal survival and emergency response training... view info

Fabian Rodriguez

Company - Side Saddle Q & A

Side Saddle Q & A view info

Colorado Driving Society

Colorado Driving Society

Company - Colorado Driving Society

The Colorado Driving Society was founded in 1982 to promote the sport of carriage driving in Colorado. We welcome equines, drivers & vehicles of all... view info

Wayne Williams

Wayne Williams

Company - Speaking Of Horses TV

Wayne Williams Speaking of Horses TV. A long time MC and Announcer from Equitana USA, over 25 Horse Expos, Tournament of Roses Parade and Equestfest to the World Equestrian Games in 2010. Has done the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo for over 20 years and the TV show is now in year 16! view info

Kayla Law

Kayla Law

Company - Two Enduring Spirits

Two Enduring Spirits view info

Sky Epperson

Sky Epperson

Company - MUSTANG Adoption Academy

  Other Artists  Sky EppersonMUSTANG Adoption Academy No Data No Data Send Email view info

Alyssa Matthews

Alyssa Matthews

Company - Discover The Horse

Hello! My name is Alyssa. I am a lifelong equestrian and adventure lover! I grew up in a small town in northwest Wisconsin. No one in my family was into horses, but I was obsessed! I started riding lessons when I was five and from that point it was difficult to keep me off of a horse. 🙂 view info

Lisa Calder

Lisa Calder

Company - Heart of the Horse Horsemanship

Lisa Calder was born and raised in Northern California. From rough beginnings and a non-horse family, she was always reminded that her big dreams were reserved for those “born into the horse world”. view info

Mike Cassedy

Mike Cassedy

Company - Mustang TIP Trainer

  Other Artists  Mike CassedyMustang TIP Trainer No Data No Data Send Email view info

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunity - We need your help! 📣

 

Volunteers are vital to our success! We invite you to participate in a virtual volunteer meeting.

Zoom Meeting Invite -> https://conta.cc/3RENnKj
Volunteers may assist for a few hours during the Expo, March 15-17, 2024. Opportunities include directing people to locations, greeting people at the door, helping out during special events or assisting the Expo Team with their tasks. All types of skills are needed, we'll find something for you to do!