Mike West, CEO of the Omaha Equestrian Foundation
Mike is a sports and event manager including the Omaha Equestrian Foundation, Cox Classic and CU athletic department.
Omaha is known as an amateur sports event hub. Fan support is unprecedented.
The Omaha Equestrian event is a multi day international, professional sporting event. This is the Olympic class athletes participating.
Bringing the horses in was almost a million dollars. The horses need a passport. And blood test before they leave quarantine.
Expo and shopping areas are free. Daily tickets are available. There is a fan friendly area specifically aimed to kids.
March 29-April 2
The next city this will be held in is Paris.