June 2020 Issue

Page 4 June 2020 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Equus Evolution, EQUTANA USA’s evening show, will showcase the horse/human relationship as it has evolved over time. The show will incorporate turning points in history where the horse was pivotal, choreographed to a mix of live and pre-recorded music. Photo credit: Paige Schmittlein EQUITANA Returns to the US in September The world’s oldest equestrian expo, EQUITANA, will return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lex- ington, KY September 25-27, 2020. The new EQUITANA USA brings with it education and programming of many names and topics not seen at other trade events, highlighting trends and changes in the industry, a panel of Olympians, representatives from all disciplines, and much more. Known as the leading inter- national equestrian exhibition for over 35 years, EQUITANA USA brings with it a promise to be a premier event for equestrians and horse lovers during its debut in the Horse Capital of the World . Highlights include: • Top education by equine professionals Cole Cameron, Laura Graves, Lynn Palm and Shawn Flarida. • Nearly 200 domestic and international exhibitors showcase products ranging from apparel to riding equipment. • Special guests include Hilary Rubicam Merrill, Steph- anie Riggio-Bulger, Mikhail Proctor, Cowgirls of Color and more. • Kid-friendly activities including Breyer’s Stablemate Paintings, pony rides, and photo ops with fan favorite, Patrick the Mini Horse. • BraveHearts' Trail to Zero 20-mile trail ride through Lex- ington to help raise awareness for veteran suicide. • Bourbon tastings by popu- lar Kentucky distilleries. • Equus Evolution will com- bine theatrical performances with equestrian power and grace to produce an evening show tracing the horse/human relationship as it’s evolved from earliest man to modern times. The first EQUITANA was held in Essen, Germany in 1972. Today the fair, held every two years, has 850 exhibitors and 200,000 visitors from thirty nations. An EQUITANA branded licensing event took place in the US from 1996-2001. The newest edition of EQUITANA USA will follow the design of EQUITANA Australia, which has been held since 1999 and which is the larg- est equestrian expo in Australia. Learn more at equitanausa. com. Remember...tell our advertisers you found them in East Coast Equestrian