{"id":922,"date":"2020-08-30T01:50:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-30T01:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roanecounty1.wordpress.com\/?p=922"},"modified":"2022-02-28T16:30:24","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T16:30:24","slug":"feathered-horse-classic-at-the-expo-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roanetourism.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/30\/feathered-horse-classic-at-the-expo-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Feathered Horse Classic at The Expo Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Henry\/Stafford East Tennessee Agricultural Exposition Center, often simply referred to as the \u201cExpo Center,\u201d is one of Roane County\u2019s hidden gems. The Expo Center opened in 1990 and is a part of Roane State Community College\u2019s Roane County campus. The Expo Center is the busiest arena in Tennessee and brings an impressive amount of tourism into Roane County. The Expo Center hosts dog shows, a popular rodeo, many equine events, and more! Most events are free, making them perfect for fun family outings! Although the Expo Center will not be hosting any events for the rest of the year due to the current pandemic, they are hoping to reopen at the beginning of next year or possibly sooner should the situation change. For now, however, the Expo Center is celebrating their last event of the year, and there\u2019s still time to check it out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This weekend, the Expo Center is excited to host the Feathered Horse Classic for the first time! This event stars the Gypsy Vanner, a stunning breed with a rich history. Gypsies in England and Ireland sought the perfect horse to pull their caravans, so they began breeding horses with desired traits. The result was an easy-going, feathered horse with a beautiful, flowing mane. While Gypsy Vanners still aren\u2019t the most common breed, they have spread from Europe and can now be found in countries around the globe. The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society was founded in 1996 and has promoted this breed ever since. Gypsy Vanner lovers agree that this special breed deserves more attention, and just once glance at this beautiful breed will show you why. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Feathered Horse Classic prides itself in being \u201cthe largest & longest pure bred Gypsy horse show series\u201d and has been going for 15 years and counting. With shows across the United States and even an annual show in Canada, the Feathered Horse Classic is important for the Gypsy Vanner community and fans alike. People came from several different states, including Florida, Texas, and Colorado, to make this weekend\u2019s event possible. Liberty and Driving are two favorite parts of the show for both participants and attendees. While this is the Feathered Horse Classic\u2019s first event in Roane County, it may not be the last\u2014the show manager is hoping to come back next year for an even bigger event.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n