Love horses? You'll love Equine Affaire!

Visit North America's premier equine expo & equestrian gathering [Click here]( to view this message in browser [24 MA_HIYR Header 2.jpg]( Equine Affaire is your Gateway to the World of Horses! [Vertical Clinicians.jpg]( YOUR PASSIONfor horses on November 7-10, 2024 in W. Springfield, Massachusetts at North America's premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering! [Tickets are on sale now]( -- get yours today and start planning for the can't-miss horse event of the year! At Equine Affaire, you can learn, shop, network, share, discover, and celebrate everything to do with horses and horse people, all in one place. From competitions to clinics to consignment and shopping opportunities, there's something fun for everyone at Equine Affaire! Ready to learn what's waiting for you in New England this fall? This email is your handy guide to all things Equine Affaire -- so get out your calendars, save the dates, and start planning the ultimate horse vacation! A four-day expo designed for horse lovers by horse lovers, Equine Affaire is home to the nation's largest horse-related trade show; a host of interactive educational opportunities and exhibits; hundreds of clinics; three amazing competitions; fantastic opportunities to meet and greet with famous people, gorgeous horses, and great brands; and tons more. Best of all, general admission tickets provide you with unbridled access to all of the above. (Wanna come for more than one day? We also sell [four-day passes](. And new this year, you can also purchase four-day parking passes from the Eastern States Exposition in advance [here]( Spend all day in horse heaven (honestly, one of our favorite nicknames for our event!) and then devote your evening to admiring even more horses with Fantasia, Equine Affaire's musical celebration of the horse! This enthralling musical and theatrical show features a variety of equestrian performances set to music, from draft horse hitches to mounted archery to drill teams and more! [Separate tickets are required for Fantasia]( -- get yours today. Fantasia is sponsored by Equine Medical & Surgical Associates! Learn about our [host hotels]( find out about [camping options]( and check out a full [schedule of events]( on our website! Or if mobile apps are more your thing, download the Western Edge App for iPhone or Android today and utilize the Equine Affaire portal to buy tickets and more. [24 MA_Learn Clinics.jpg]( ELEVATE YOUR EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE with hundreds of clinics, seminars, and demonstrations presented by the top equestrian educators in the world! There's something for everyone to learn at Equine Affaire. Pack your favorite notebook and spend a day (or four!) gleaning insights and knowledge from Guy McLean, Chris Irwin, Tik Maynard, and Ryan Rose, plus dozens of discipline-specific experts, including: Lauren Sammis...Dressage Traci Brooks...Hunter/Jumper Barbra Schulte...Cutting & Sports Psychology Beth Baumert...Dressage Marci Quist...Driving Daniel Stewart...Jumping & Sports Psychology Ben Longwell...Vaquero Kevin Raber...Reining Ivy Starnes...Easy Gaited Horses Solange...Stable Riding Mary Miller Jordan...Liberty Kellie & Sam Rettinger...Draft Horses Mini Doves Equestrian Drill Team...Miniature Horses Rebecca Platz...Mini Obstacle Courses Celisse Barrett...Mounted Archery Renegade Drill Team...Drill Team Copper Hill Vaulting Team...Vaulting Review the [full schedule]( of clinics, seminars, and demonstrations online today! (Or access it via the Western Edge app so that you've always got it in your pocket.) [24 MA_BB Banner.jpg]( LOVE EQUINE-RELATED COMPETITIONS? WE'VE GOT NEWS FOR YOU! Equine Affaire will be hosting not one, not two, but THREE exciting competitions this fall, including our brand new Breed Bonanza! On Friday, November 8, Equine Affaire’s legendary test of horsemanship -- the [Versatile Horse & Rider Competition]( sponsored by Chewy! -- returns with a new class of eager and excited competitors. Up to 25 pre-selected horse-and-rider combinations will tackle a challenging obstacle course, specially designed to test the athleticism and horsemanship of every pair, in their race to win up to $5,500 in cash and other prizes. Come cheer on these talented and determined riders and enjoy great commentary by the official voice of Equine Affaire, Noah Rattner, and our judge, Tik Maynard! Want to get your hands dirty and compete for a trophy of your own? Come ready to compete in the Great Equestrian Fitness Challenge, no horses needed! Sponsored by Boot Barn, this hilarious competition is happening Saturday, November 9. Show off your hard-earned barn rat muscles in one of two barnyard Olympic events. It's free to enter -- just make sure you sign up at the event! [Here's how to join](. And finally, Equine Affaire is thrilled to announce the debut of the [Breed Bonanza]( sponsored by Blue Seal! This unique under-saddle rail class will highlight all breeds and disciplines as they compete for the championship. With two sections -- one for youth (12-18) and one for adults -- horses and riders will be evaluated based on quality of gaits, horsemanship, and turnout. The competition will take place on Sunday, November 10, in the US Equestrian Coliseum. It's the perfect opportunity to see a parade of gorgeous horses and talented riders, dressed to impress and ready to put their best hoof forward! [24 MA_Fantasia banner.jpg]( DISCOVER THE FANTASIA Sponsored by Equine Medical & Surgical AssociatesOur musical celebration of the horse will return for three very special performances during Equine Affaire on November 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 pm in the Coliseum. This [two-hour evening show]( will feature exciting and inspiring performances by the Whispery Pines Percherons and the Valley View Miniatures in the world's cutest round of dueling six-horse hitches; a rousing display of horsemanship and marksmanship by Equestrian Chaos, an all-female team of mounted archers; an inspiring dance by dressage duo Lauren Sammis and Daisy van Wittenstein; dizzying spins, circles, and slides by the 2022 Quarter Horse Congress Freestyle Reining Champion, Kevin Raber; an adorable display of in-hand horsemanship by the Mini-Doves Equestrian Drill Team; the whip cracks, wise cracks, and spoken word poetry of Guy McLean; and much more! Seats are limited and tickets sell out quickly, so [buy your tickets]( today! [24 MA_trade banner.jpg]( FIND THE PERFECT SOUVENIR BY SHOPPING at one of [North America's largest equine-related trade shows]( featuring hundreds upon hundreds of exhibitors and vendors! From equestrian apparel and jewelry to feed, supplements, tack, brushes, gear, trailers, farm equipment, and so much more, you'll find exactly what you're looking for! Got questions about what to feed your horse, whether your saddle fits, or what to wear at your next show? Meet with representatives from all of your favorite brands in their booths and ask questions, try on apparel, test out products, take home samples, enter giveaways, and lots more. Our trade show is the ideal place to network and connect with the men and women behind your most trusted brands. BROWSE FOR BARGAINS AT THE MARKETPLACE CONSIGNMENT SHOP! Sell or buy gently used tack, equipment, and apparel at [Equine Affaire's popular consignment shop](. Drop off your unwanted or outgrown items and our staff will sell them for you while you enjoy all that Equine Affaire has to offer. Get paid in cash for what you sell and shop with your favorite vendors, or browse for great deals in the Marketplace shop! CONNECT WITH HORSES AND HORSE PEOPLE IN THE BREED PAVILION AND HORSE & FARM EXHIBITS!Beloved by generations, the Breed Pavilion and Horse & Farm Exhibits are fan-favorite features of our event -- and for good reason. Meet a Morgan, pet a Dales pony, learn about a variety of gaited horse breeds, fall in love with an Icelandic pony, and more by visiting our [Breed Pavilion]( You can also network with equine professionals from all across the industry in the [Horse & Farm Exhibits]( as well as meet even more horses. And while you're touring the barn, shop for your next horse by browsing the [For Sale stalls]( or look for your next best friend among a variety of adoptable horses in the [Adoption Affaire](. [24 MA_Stagecoach.jpg]( LOVE DRAFT HORSES? WE'VE GOT TWO EXCITING EXPERIENCES FOR YOU! Learn to drive a massive Percheron -- or a pair of Percherons! -- with Whispery Pines Percherons' exciting [Drive A Draft]( activity. Drive A Draft will take place on Friday and Saturday of the event in the warm-up pavilion adjacent to C-Barn. If you want to participate, sign up by visiting the Whispery Pines Percherons' stalls in the C-Barn when you arrive! And if driving a draft horse gets you excited, what about riding in an old-timey stagecoach pulled by two more gorgeous Percherons? See the Eastern States Exposition and its grounds like never before -- through the windows of a charming stagecoach, listening to the jingling of harness and the staccato tread of eight enormous hooves! Stagecoach rides will be available each day for an extra fee. Consult our event map when you arrive to learn how to sign up for your own very special ride. FIND FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGESHorse-crazy kids and young equestrians will adore the [Equine Fundamentals Forum]( where they can do fun crafts, compete in the Stick Rodeo (daily at 3 pm), learn all about horses, play games, and lots more. For older kids and young adults, the [College and Career Fair]( will provide the perfect avenue to explore equine-related career paths and college opportunities. Interested participants can also sign up for [one-on-one discussions]( with Dr. Karin Bump, PhD, to get personalized advice on horsey college and career paths! THERE'S EVEN MORE, BUT IT DOESN'T ALL FIT IN THIS EMAIL!Are you ready to plan your visit to Equine Affaire? Check out our [website]( for details on our location, hours, parking, travel tips, host hotels, and lots more, or click the button below to grab your tickets. P.S.: While you're on our website, make sure to enter Equine Affaire's [fabulous and free online raffle]( filled with amazing prizes from some of your favorite brands like 100X Equine, October Design Equestrian Decor, Triple Crown Nutrition, US Equestrian, Zesterra, State Line Tack, Equitopia and more! [24 MA Tickets.jpg]( VISIT [equineaffaire.com]( for all you need to know to go! --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping to make the 2024 Equine Affaire possible: [Equine Medical Surgical Logo 1.14.20.JPG] [US Equestrian Logo.jpg] [Fair Hill Saddlery Logo Blue 3.1.23.png] [GGT-Logo.jpg] [Horizon Structures (Color).jpg] [LRP_Logo_matting_Powered-by-DRI_RGB - Small.png] Sponsor of Fantasia Sponsor of the Coliseum Sponsor of Ride with a Pro Sponsor of the GGT Arena Official Barn Official Matting [Pro Earth Animal Health Logo 2.8.24(1).jpeg] [Tribute_New Logo 3D no background black.png] [New CEM Logo.jpg] [Chewy_Logo_RGB_Blue.png] [Blue Seal.jpg] [Boot Barn Black Stacked 10.13.23.png] Official Supplement Official Feed Sponsor of Presentations by Guy McLean Sponsor of the VHRC Sponsor of the Breed Bonanza Sponsor of the GEFC [EA Vertical OH Logo_3.jpg]( Equine Affaire, Inc.2720 State Route 56 SW London, OH 43140 Phone: (740) 845-0085 Fax: (740) 845-2879Web site: [www.equineaffaire.com]( info@equineaffaire.com Clinics/seminars/presenters are subject to change. 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