March 2023 Issue

APRIL 13–16, 2023 COLUMBUS, OH, Ohio Expo Center For all you need to know, visit equineaffaire.com North America’s Premier Equine Exposition & Equestrian Gathering • An Unparalleled Educational Program. • The Largest Horse-Related Trade Show in North America. • The “Marketplace” featuring quality consignments for horse & rider. • The Fantasia (sponsored by Absorbine) — Equine Affaire’s signature musical celebration of the horse on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. • Breed Pavilion, Horse & Farm Exhibits, Horses for Sale and Demonstrations — Enjoy meeting horses of all shapes, sizes, breeds, colors, and disciplines! • Equine Fundamentals Forum — Educational presentations, exhibits, and activities for new riders and horse owners, young & old. • The Versatile Horse & Rider Competition — A fast-paced timed and judged race through an obstacle course with $5,500 at stake! • Adoption Affaire — Find and adopt your next horse at the Adoption Affaire, affiliated with the Right Horse Initiative! • International Liberty Horse Association (ILHA) Freestyle Invitational (sponsored by EspanaSilk) — Select liberty trainers and horses of a variety of breeds and backgrounds will display their talents in a two-part invitational competition. • A Horse for Heroes — Equine-assisted activities and therapies designed to benefit veterans, active-duty, and first responders, as well as their families. • NEW! Ohio State 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology Contest — Teams compete to demonstrate their knowledge of equine science and trivia. • Youth Activities and a fun and educational College and Career Fair! Proud sponsors of this Equine Affaire: © 2023 Equine Affaire, Inc. Brad Barkemeyer (Reined Cow Horse and Roping) Nona Garson (Hunter/Jumper) Bryan Penquite (Reining) JJ Tate (Dressage) Rita Timpanaro (Hunter/Jumper) Bronwyn Irwin (Pole Bending) Sterling Graburn (Driving) Carl Bledsoe (Easy Gaited Horses) Suzanne Galdun (Biomechanics) Carrie Brandt and Laura Benson (Resonant Riding) Ali Kermeen (Working Equitation) Jerry Paulsen (Equine Assisted Activities) Wendy Murdoch (Horsemanship and SureFoot®) DIamond D Cowgirls (Drill Teams) …and many more to be announced! Featured Clinicians Guy McLean (General Training & Horsemanship) Julie Goodnight (General Training & Horsemanship) Jonathan Field (General Training & Horsemanship) Jason Irwin (General Training & Horsemanship) Save the date! November 9–12, 2023 EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION W. Springfield, MA