Review: In our four years of business, we have had only one other incidence of not being paid for a job. Jason and Tyler Adams of the Aces Up Band from Seattle WA contracted $500 worth of equipment for the Pinal County Fair job their band was playing on March 23, 2014 and they have stiffed us for the entire amount.
We put the system together, loaded up and traveled over an hour to get to the Pinal County Fairgrounds. When we arrived, the fair manager notified us that they already had sound equipment for Aces Up and they would not be needing our services.
In March of 2018, Ron Barker of The Mane Event contracted over $6,000 worth of equipment for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. We have yet to see any payment past the initial deposit to reserve the equipment.
We put together five sound systems in total, loaded up and traveled to WestWorld of Scottsdale. The event was a huge success and everything sounded great all weekend long. We were even complimented abundantly throughout.
After numerous attempts to contact Ron Barker via email and telephone with little or no response, we were forced to reach out to other members of the The Mane Event staff to resolve the balance due. Unfortunately, nothing has been paid even several months later.
After some research, we found:
The Mane Event is planning to return to WestWorld March 29-31 of 2019. We highly advise any vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you may not be paid in full by Ron Barker and The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this review of Ron Barker and The Mane Event, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
Ron Barker and Gail Barker of The Mane Event Horse Expo based in Alberta, Canada, failed to make complete payment on over $6,000 worth of sound equipment for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To date, we have not received payment beyond the initial deposit required to reserve the equipment.
We have called and sent multiple emails to contact Ron Barker and Gail Barker with little or no response. Sadly, nothing has been paid to date (this page will be removed when payment has been made).
These are the only promises we have received from Ron since the March 29-April 1, 2018 Mane Event Horse Expo:
April 5, 2018
Sorry we have taken a couple days off after the show and will get everything straight by weeks end or first of the week.
May 4, 2018
I’m in Canada right now and will be back in Arizona next week and will get this paid by next Wed.
May 4, 2018
This is really tacky and unprofessional that you would send this to all of my employees! If you want to get paid ALL email must be to me and NOT my employees! I have been out of the country and will deal with this next week!
June 12, 2018
I understand your frustration but we just don’t have the money right now and we will get you paid ASAP hopefully by the end of June.
After some research, we found:
The Mane Event is planning another horse show at WestWorld of Scottsdale on March 29-31 of 2019. We warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you may not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, of The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this review of Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Mane Event in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker and Gail Barker at
The Mane Event, a Canadian event company for horse expos and shows in Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB, contracted over $6,000 worth of sound equipment and audio staff for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Big Deal Entertainment has not received payment beyond the initial reservation deposit.
What is perplexing is that the event at WestWorld of Scottsdale was a huge success and everything sounded great all weekend long. We received many compliments from the attendees, clinicians, trainers, and exhibitors throughout the four day event. Owners Ron Barker and Gail Barker could not have need nicer during the event -- but once the show was over, they quickly headed back to their headquarters in Kamloops, British Columbia and left us with the an unpaid bill.
After some research, we found:
The Mane Event touts itself as a "family run" business. That may be true, but according to Zoom Info, their revenue is $1.4 million. Big Deal Entertainment is also a family run business with employees and overhead to pay -- and not being paid for a four day event is a huge loss for us.
The Mane Event has more shows schedule in the following locations:
Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB
Based on our experience, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you may not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this review of The Mane Event, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
Don't buy your tickets yet. The Mane Event, a Canadian event company for horse expos and shows in Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB, may have to cancel their upcoming event at Chilliwack Heritage Park in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Here's why:
Based on this information, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you most likely will not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this information about The Mane Event Horse Expo, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
Due to the questionable practices of Mane Event Expo at Heritage Park in Chilliwack, BC, it's a question worth asking. The Mane Event is a Canadian event company for horse expos and shows in Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB. With vendors not being paid, venues not booked, and fraud and bankruptcy surrounding their sales manager Ronald Barker, it's not looking good.
Ron Barker and Gail Barker of The Mane Event Horse Expo based in Kamloops, BC, failed to make complete payment on over $6,000 worth of sound equipment from our company for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To date, we have not received payment beyond the initial deposit required to reserve the equipment.
Based on this information, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you most likely lose your money or will not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this information about The Mane Event Horse Expo, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at 480-828-1963,
With vendors not being paid, venues not booked, and fraud and bankruptcy surrounding their sales manager Ronald Barker, the Mane Event Expo not looking good.
Ron Barker and Gail Barker of The Mane Event Horse Expo based in Kamloops, BC, failed to make complete payment on over $6,000 worth of sound equipment from our company for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To date, we have not received payment beyond the initial deposit required to reserve the equipment.
Based on this information, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you most likely lose your money or will not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this information about The Mane Event Horse Expo, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at 480-828-1963,
Is the Arizona Horse Fair Going Out of Business?
With vendors not being paid, venues not booked, and fraud and bankruptcy surrounding their sales manager Ronald Barker, things for the Arizona Horse Fair are not looking good.
Ron Barker and Gail Barker of Arizona Horse Fair Horse Expo based in Kamloops, BC, failed to make complete payment on over $6,000 worth of sound equipment from our company for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To date, we have not received payment beyond the initial deposit required to reserve the equipment.
Based on this information, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you most likely lose your money or will not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and the Arizona Horse Fair.
We post this review of Ron Barker and Arizona Horse Fair, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
You can also report the Arizona Horse Fair Facebook Page
Will the Mane Event Horse Expo (Arizona Horse Fair) at Heritage Park in Chilliwack, BC Still Go On?
Due to the questionable practices of Mane Event Expo (Arizona Horse Fair) at Heritage Park in Chilliwack, BC, it's a question worth asking. Arizona Horse Fair is a Canadian event company for horse expos and shows in Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB. With vendors not being paid, venues not booked, and fraud and bankruptcy surrounding their sales manager Ronald Barker, it's not looking good.
Ron Barker and Gail Barker of the Arizona Horse Fair Horse Expo based in Kamloops, BC, failed to make complete payment on over $6,000 worth of sound equipment from our company for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To date, we have not received payment beyond the initial deposit required to reserve the equipment.
Based on this information, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you most likely lose your money or will not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and Arizona Horse Fair.
We post this review of Ron Barker and Arizona Horse Fair, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
You can also report the Arizona Horse Fair Facebook Page
October 2018 Mane Event Horse Expo (Arizona Horse Fair) in Chilliwack, BC May Be Cancelled
Don't buy your tickets yet. Arizona Horse Fair, a Canadian event company for horse expos and shows in Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB, may have to cancel their upcoming event at Chilliwack Heritage Park in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Here's why:
Based on this information, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you most likely will not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and the Arizona Horse Fair.
We post this review of Ron Barker and Arizona Horse Fair, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
You can also report the Arizona Horse Fair Facebook Page
The Arizona Horse Fair, a Canadian event company for horse expos and shows in Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB, contracted over $6,000 worth of sound equipment and audio staff for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Big Deal Entertainment has not received payment beyond the initial reservation deposit.
What is perplexing is that the Arizona Horse Fair at WestWorld of Scottsdale was a huge success and everything sounded great all weekend long. We received many compliments from the attendees, clinicians, trainers, and exhibitors throughout the four day event. Owners Ron Barker and Gail Barker could not have need nicer during the event -- but once the show was over, they quickly headed back to their headquarters in Kamloops, British Columbia and left us with the an unpaid bill.
After some research, we found:
The Arizona Horse Fair touts itself as a "family run" business. That may be true, but according to Zoom Info, their revenue is $1.4 million. Big Deal Entertainment is also a family run business with employees and overhead to pay -- and not being paid for a four day event is a huge loss for us.
The Arizona Horse Fair has more shows schedule in the following locations:
Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB
Based on our experience, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you may not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Arizona Horse Fair.
We post this review of Ron Barker and Arizona Horse Fair, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
You can also report the Arizona Horse Fair Facebook Page
Ron Barker and Gail Barker of the Arizona Horse Fair Horse Expo based in Alberta, Canada, failed to make complete payment on over $6,000 worth of sound equipment for their Arizona Horse Fair horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To date, we have not received payment beyond the initial deposit required to reserve the equipment.
We have called and sent multiple emails to contact Ron Barker and Gail Barker with little or no response. Sadly, nothing has been paid to date (this page will be removed when payment has been made).
These are the only promises we have received from Ron since the March 29-April 1, 2018 Arizona Horse Fair:
April 5, 2018
Sorry we have taken a couple days off after the show and will get everything straight by weeks end or first of the week.
May 4, 2018
I’m in Canada right now and will be back in Arizona next week and will get this paid by next Wed.
May 4, 2018
This is really tacky and unprofessional that you would send this to all of my employees! If you want to get paid ALL email must be to me and NOT my employees! I have been out of the country and will deal with this next week!
June 12, 2018
I understand your frustration but we just don’t have the money right now and we will get you paid ASAP hopefully by the end of June.
After some research, we found:
The Arizona Horse Fair is planning another horse show at WestWorld of Scottsdale on March 29-31 of 2019. We warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you may not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, of The Arizona Horse Fair.
We post this review of Ron Barker and Arizona Horse Fair, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
You can also report the Arizona Horse Fair Facebook Page
In March of 2018, Ron Barker of Arizona Horse Fair contracted over $6,000 worth of equipment for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. We have yet to see any payment past the initial deposit to reserve the equipment.
We put together five sound systems in total, loaded up and traveled to WestWorld of Scottsdale. The event was a huge success and everything sounded great all weekend long. We were even complimented abundantly throughout.
After numerous attempts to contact Ron Barker via email and telephone with little or no response, we were forced to reach out to other members of the Arizona Horse Fair staff to resolve the balance due. Unfortunately, nothing has been paid even several months later.
After some research, we found:
Arizona Horse Fair is planning to return to WestWorld March 29-31 of 2019. We highly advise any vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you may not be paid in full by Ron Barker and Arizona Horse Fair Horse Expo.
We post this review of Ron Barker and Arizona Horse Fair, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
You can also report the Arizona Horse Fair Facebook Page
Party Oasis in Scottsdale touts itself as Phoenix Arizona’s most exclusive, upscale, alternative couples Lifestyle Organization. Our experience has been otherwise.
Greg Jones at Party Oasis rented several thousand dollars worth of sound and light equipment from our company for their New Year's Eve party (2013-2014) and never paid us for the rental. We have also been notified that the security company hired for the event and the Millennium Hotel were left with unpaid balances. After calling Greg Jones at Party Oasis many days in a row to find out what was happening, we were met with voice mail and phone calls that were not returned.
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