Stables Will Welcome Visitors April 24 & 25 for the Pennsylvania Equestrian Horse Farms Open House
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Which state has a larger horse industry, Kentucky or Pennsylvania? If you answered “Kentucky” you have a thing or two to learn about horses. Fortunately, you can bone up on all things equine while enjoying a beautiful spring day in horse country, during the Pennsylvania Equestrian Horse Farms Open House. Eastern Pennsylvania is one of the most horse-rich areas of the US. A study completed by Penn State University in 2003 showed that horses are a $10 billion industry in Pennsylvania, the second largest component of the state’s largest industry, agriculture, and
that the industry is centered in the southeastern quadrant of the state. The Pennsylvania Equestrian Horse Farms Open House, held April 24 & 25, gives horse enthusiasts and families who just like horses an opportunity to visit professional stables normally off limits to the public. The farms, will open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, April 24 and 11 am to 4 pm, Sunday, April 25. The event is free and visitors travel from farm to farm in their own vehicle and at their own pace. Complete information, including descriptions of each farm, their plans for the Open House weekend and driving directions are in the April issue of Pennsylvania Equestrian, available by subscription and at tack and feed stores, and on the web at www.pennsylvaniaequestrian.com. The Pennsylvania Equestrian Horse Farms Open House began in 1993 and was held annually through 2004. It returns this year after a six year hiatus. The Horse Farms Open House became an annual outing for as many as 10,000 horse enthusiasts. Many stables offer demonstrations, activities,
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