organizations that underwrite production expenses through their generous sponsorships. We extend our most heartfelt thanks to Absorbine®, Rod’s, Wahl, Horse Network, US Equestrian, Farnam, Equine Savings, and dozens of other outstanding companies and organizations that endorse the mission of Equine Affaire and keep ticket prices affordable for all through their sponsorship support. Visit equineaffaire.com, click on the Ohio event, and follow the links to detailed information on everything that Equine Affaire has to offer. Or call our helpful staff of dedicated horse people at (740) 845-0085 from 9:005:00 ET for personal assistance.
teams will race through a challenging obstacle course in the coliseum on Friday, April 13, in pursuit of $5500 and the coveted title of Versatile Horse & Rider Competition Champion. The VHRC is open to adult riders of all disciplines and horses of all breeds and has evolved over the years into one of the most popular features of Equine Affaire. Come and cheer on your favorite contestants in this exciting, fast-paced event!
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A second competition has been added to the schedule for the Silver Anniversary Equine Affaire. An Interscholastic Equestrian Association Western Horse Show will take place on Sunday 10:00am2:00pm in Cooper Arena and feature youth competitors representing schools from throughout the region. The show will not only highlight the abilities of youth competitors, but will also provide an opportunity for high school students to learn about the IEA and how they can become involved in showing horses. Outstanding equine and equestrian acts from throughout the United States are slated to perform at Equine Affaire’s popular musical celebration of the horse – the Fantasia – to create an evening of fabulous and affordable entertainment. The 2018 Fantasia will take place at 7:30pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the coliseum. This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Absorbine®. As the entertainment cornerstone of Equine Affaire, the Fantasia showcases the beauty, diversity, talent, and spirit of horses of a great variety of breeds and disciplines and provides the perfect ending to a busy day of activities at Equine Affaire. With just the right mix of comedy, drama, action, stunning horses, phenomenal horsemanship, and diverse music, the Fantasia has been one of the highlights of Equine Affaire in Columbus since the show was first introduced nearly 20 years ago. Advance tickets for this must-see event are on sale through April 10. Tickets not sold in advance will be available at the Information Booth in the Bricker Building beginning at 9:00am on Thursday, April 12. At Equine Affaire’s legendary trade show you’ll be able to see, touch, try on and compare everything you and your horse need... and some things you might not be able to resist. With several large “stores” to explore, hundreds of exhibit booths, and acres of trade show to cover, you’ll want to review the vendor list online in advance before shopping in person at the show. You can also plan to find bargains on quality horse-related items including tack, training equipment and riding apparel for sale on consignment at The Marketplace located next to the Breed Pavilion in the Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center. Presenting a program as extensive as the one at Equine Affaire is very costly, and we are truly grateful to the many companies and ©2018 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • MARCH 2018
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