Calling All Horse Lovers!

[24 OH_Gen 2 Header.jpg] [24 OH_Gen 2 Header.jpg]( We're Celebrating 30 Years of Equine Affaire, and You're Invited! Order your tickets [online]( today for the party of the yearb --------------------------------------------------------------- ARE YOU LOOKING for the perfect weekend getaway for you and your barn pals? What about an intensive learning experience, filled with opportunities to invest in your education and give your horse and yourself the gift of better horsemanship? Maybe you just need a vacation -- but of course, you want to be surrounded by horses the whole time! Whatever you're looking for, Equine Affaire is the answer! North America's premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus on April 11-14, 2024. Buy your general admission tickets for Equine Affaire and your special event tickets for Fantasia [online]( today. All tickets are digital and delivered straight to your email -- just save to your phone for easy scanning at the gate and skip the line! Keep reading to find out what's waiting for you in Ohio... we promise you'll love every minute. INCREDIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES are lined up for you in the form of hundreds of educational clinics, seminars, and demonstrations, presented by some of the best and brightest minds in our industry! Learn from Mike Major, Ken McNabb, Pat Parelli, Steve Lantvit, Chelsea Canedy, and dozens more. A full list of presenters and a preliminary schedule are both available [online]( with more updates to come. Learn more about eventing from Phillip Dutton, reining from Kevin Raber, mountain trail from Mark Bolender, hunter/jumpers from Cynthia Hankins, dressage from Lauren Sammis, and so much more. Are you a Western fan? Equine Affaire is especially excited to debut a brand new educational experience in the form of Cowtown in Cooper, sponsored by Western Life Today. Take a [two-day tour of cattle-oriented Western events]( featuring opportunities to learn firsthand about roping, boxing, ranch sorting, reining cutting, and more from cowhands like Steve Lantvit, Tanner Keith, Ken McNabb, Dave Treharne, and others. Cowtown in Cooper will take place Friday, April 12 & Saturday, April 13 in the Cooper Arena. Don't miss it! [Gen 2 Clinician List copy.jpg] MARVEL AT THE TALENTS AND ABILITIES OF HORSES AND RIDERS in the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition! This exciting tournament will feature 25 pre-selected horse and rider teams who will race through a challenging obstacle course, all in the pursuit of $5,500 in cash and other prizes. The VHRC will take place on Friday, April 12, in the US Equestrian Coliseum. Mark your calendars! WANT TO PUT YOUR BARN CHORE SKILLS TO THE TEST? If you own horses, you've been honing your abilities to muck stalls, carry water buckets, haul hay, and more for years -- put those muscles to work for you in the brand new [Great Equestrian Fitness Challenge]( sponsored by Boot Barn! This fun new competition is happening on Saturday, April 13, at 3:00 pm in the GGT Arena in the Voinovich. You can sign up to compete at the event by visiting the Info Booth in the Bricker Building. No horses needed! Just bring your muscles and get ready to excel in the Barn Chores Marathon, the Bouncy Pony Race, or the Horse Nugget Relay. It's free to compete and you could win fun prizes and bragging rights. [GEFC Banner Rev G2.jpg]( LOVE TO SHOP? YOU'RE COMING TO THE RIGHT PLACE! Whether you need to outfit your horses, upgrade your barn, maintain your pastures, dress yourself and your horse to impress in the show ring, or decorate your home with all things equine, Equine Affaire's extensive trade show will include booths from some of the industry's biggest and best equine vendors. With hundreds of vendors and large super stores scattered across multiple buildings at the Ohio Expo Center, you're guaranteed to [find everything]( you could ever want or need! Oh, and did we mention the Marketplace? Equine Affaire's ever-popular Consignment Shop is the ideal place to consign your unwanted or outgrown goods and earn cash for your clutter. Clean out your tack room, tidy up your barnyard, and bring those goods to consign while you shop. Our friendly staff will display and sell your items for you while you enjoy the event; then you can drop by and cash out any time! Sign up in advance to save $5 on your registration fee. Learn more about [the Marketplace]( and sign up today. [24 OH G2 Fantasia Strip V2jpg.jpg]( ENJOY THE SHOW OF THE YEAR: FANTASIA, sponsored by Equine Medical and Surgical Associates! Beloved for decades, Equine Affaire's musical celebration of the horse will return to the Ohio Expo Center on Thursday, April 11; Friday, April 12; and Saturday, April 13. Crown your day at Equine Affaire with the jewel that is Fantasia. Filled with exciting performances by beautiful horses and talented equestrians, all set to music, Fantasia is the show to see. This spring's show features the Whispery Pines Percherons, a dressage freestyle by Lauren Sammis, bridleless jumping and dressage by Unbridled Wings, an exciting drill team performance by the Young Guns, a thrilling whip-cracking, trick-roping, trick-riding duet by Bethany and Rider Kiesner, and others. Tickets are on sale now -- get yours today! Purchase your tickets [online]( or by calling Equine Affaire at (740) 845-0085 (9:00 am-5:00 pm, Mon-Fri). MAKE NEW FRIENDS IN THE BREED PAVILION by visiting with beautiful horses and their knowledgeable, friendly people in the Gilligan Complex. Whether you love Hackneys, Morgans, or Arabians, want to pet a Friesian or a Fell Pony, or meet a Gypsy Vanner or a Standardbred, do it all by visiting the [Breed Pavilion]( and the Horse and Farm Exhibits! You can learn about different breeds in the Pavilion, then visit even more horses in the Horse & Farm Exhibits, including horses for sale or adoption. The [Horse and Farm Exhibits]( are home to the Adoption Affaire, held in partnership with the ASPCA Right Horse. More information on [horses for sale]( and [adoptable horses]( will be available on our website in the weeks leading up to the event. KNOW A YOUTH RIDER OR HORSE CRAZY KID? Give them the gift of an extra-special day at Equine Affaire, where they can enjoy a variety of youth-centric activities. In addition to all the clinics, exhibits, and exciting competitions, kids will love visiting the [Equine Fundamentals Forum](. The EFF serves as the perfect introduction to the horse world because it includes educational displays, fun interactive activities, craft opportunities, and more. Older kids and young adults will benefit from attending the [College & Career Fair]( where they can learn about academic pathways and employment opportunities in the equine world. On Sunday, April 14, attend [the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Western 5S Finals Show]( and cheer for young riders from all across the region as they compete in reining and horsemanship. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Would you like to learn how to drive a draft horse? You can at Equine Affaire! The Whispery Pines Percherons are hosting an incredible [gentle giants experience]( on Friday and Saturday in Rod's Covered Paddock. You can sign up on site for this free activity by visiting the Whispery Pines Percherons' stalls in the Gilligan Complex. Do you know a hero? Bring them to Equine Affaire to enjoy [A Horse for Heroes]( presented by Operation Horses & Heroes! Veterans, active duty, and first responders (and their families) can experience the effects of equine-assisted activities and therapies and learn what it's like to work with horses. Plus, we're also offering a special anniversary surprise: the first 3,000 attendees to walk through the gates at Equine Affaire will receive a voucher for 25% off one item of Affaire Wear, located in the Information Booth in the Bricker Building! Come early for your chance to get a voucher and help us celebrate 30 years. And don't forget to enter our [free online raffle]( before the show! [30th Banner.jpg]( READY TO ELEVATE YOUR EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE IN 2024? Buy your advance tickets for Equine Affaire and Fantasia today. [24 OH BUY TIX.jpg]( VISIT [equineaffaire.com]( for all you need to know to go. Click on the “Ohio” event and follow links for tickets and information on everything Equine Affaire has to offer. Or call our helpful staff of dedicated horse people at (740) 845-0085 for personal assistance. --------------------------------------------------------------- Explore All Things Equestrian with Inspiring Education, Entertainment, Shopping, and More! --------------------------------------------------------------- [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. Find us on social media! 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