WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - With numerous training clinics, seminars, demonstrations and the infamous Pfizer Fantasia, the popular Equine Affaire Horse Show will be at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts N
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts â With numerous training clinics, seminars, demonstrations and the infamous Pfizer Fantasia, the popular Equine Affaire Horse Show will be at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts November 10-13.
The show will run from 9 am to 7:30 pm Thursday through Saturday and 9 am to 5 pm on Sunday. Adults are $12 ($36 for four-day pass) and kids 7 to 12 are $7 ($21 for four-day pass). Kids six and under are free. General admission includes admission to all clinics, seminars and demonstrations (no registration is required for any session).
The Pfizer Fantasia â called A Musical Celebration of the Horse with the Icelandic Performance Team â will begin at 8 pm with doors opening at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12, $16, $18 and $24 (box seats).
For further ticket information, call 1-740-845-0085 or visit www.equineaffaire.com on the web.
Highlights of the Equine Affaire â
Training Clinics: Leading coaches, competitor, and trainers from throughout the United States will present a full schedule of in-depth clinics on a wide array of equestrian sports and training techniques. Clinics will be conducted in the Silver Star Arena, Young Building arena, and Coliseum.
Seminars and Demonstrations: Four full days of seminars and hands-on demonstrations will be held at the Wahl Clipper Seminar Stage and the demo ring. Industry experts will present non-stop sessions on a wide variety of horse managements, health, and training topics relevant to horse enthusiasts from amateurs to seasoned professionals.
Commercial Exhibits: Equine Affaire will host the largest trade show of any horse expo in the East featuring hundreds of the nationâs leading equine-related retailers and manufacturers. Browse through acres of equine products and services ranging from tack, riding apparel, and grooming supplies to farm equipment, gifts, and books. Equine Affaire will be the best place to shop for all of your horse-related needs.
Equine.com Breed Pavilion: The Equine.com Breed Pavilion will feature exhibit booth san stalls where attendees can see, touch, and learn more about a wide variety of breeds. Individual breeds will be represented by their associations as well as a rotating cast of selected stallions, mares, and geldings. The Horse & Farm exhibits area will feature a vast number of stallions, horse breeding farms, and training facilities.
Youth Pavilion: Explore a special place for horsey kids of all ages at the Arabian Horse Association Youth Pavilion. In addition to educational and horse-related youth association exhibits, the Arabian Horse Association Youth Pavilion will feature presentations throughout each day by many of the horse industryâs most popular educators, demonstrations of various horse breeds, plenty of fun activities for kids, and a Celebrity Horse Showcase.
Presenters: The long list of presenters at the 2005 Equine Affaire will include George Morris (Hunters & Jumpers), Charmayne James (Barrel Racing), Darren Chiacchia (Eventing), Julie Goodnight (Straight Forward Horsemanship), Brian Dygert (Reining), Terri Gallo (Freestyle Dressage), Scot Hansen (Trail Riding and Mounted Police Horse Training), Holly Mason (Biomechanics and Lunging), Alec Pandaleon (Equine Insurance), Karen Lancaster (Equestrian Vacations), Stephen M. Ruggiero and Brenden Healy (Accounting for Equestrians), Leslie Hudson-Tolles (Equine Art), Dana Boyd-Miller (Clipping), Sue Perry (Equine Massage), Michael Korda (Equine Literature), Daniela Bedenice (Equine Respiratory Disease), Ryan Dohrn (Internet Advertising), Kimberly Gatto (Loss of a Horse), Russ Wheeler Jr. (Manure Management), Alexandra Kurland (Clicker Training), Jodi LaSalle and Karen Baldwin (Arabian Costumes) and American Farrierâs Association (Hoof Care).