DON’T MISS EQUINE AFFAIRE AT THE OHIO EXPO CENTER!

The 16th annual Equine Affaire in the Midwest will draw tens of thousands of horsepeople to enjoy a world-class educational program and extensive trade show, as well as an entertaining and informative competition.

Please click on “Ohio Event” on the menu to the left to explore the many aspects of this unique event.

Training Clinics, Seminars & Demonstrations
The 2009 Equine Affaire in Columbus will feature in-depth clinics conducted by many of the nation's foremost trainers, coaches, and competitors. Dozens of seminars and demonstrations will also be offered in the Seminar Stage and Demo Ring to cover a wide range of subjects such as health, nutrition, and business topics. Most clinicians at Equine Affaire will be accepting horses and riders through the Ride With The Best program. 2009 Roster of Outstanding Presenters

Craig Cameron's Extreme Cowboy Race™
The Extreme Cowboy Race—as seen on RFD-TV—is a competition in which horses and riders work through an obstacle course while being timed and judged on their abilities. Top competitors at the 2009 Extreme Cowboy Race at Equine Affaires will receive cash and other great prizes.

Trade Show
Equine Affaire's trade show will cover five exhibit halls and the outdoor areas in between! Browse through acres of booths representing a full range of horse-related products and services.

Breed Pavilion & Horse & Farm Exhibits

The Breed Pavilion will showcase major breeds of horses as well as several unique breeds. The Horse & Farm exhibits area will feature a vast number of stallions, horse breeding farms, and training facilities.

Youth Pavilion
The Arabian Horse Association Youth Pavilion will be a special place for horse-crazy kids of all ages. In addition to educational and horse-related exhibits, there will be four full days of presentations by many of today's most popular educators, demonstrations by various horse breeds, a Celebrity Horse Showcase, and plenty of fun activities for kids!

Pfizer Fantasia
The Pfizer Fantasia—A Musical Celebration of the Horse—will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings in the Coliseum. It will be a truly dazzling celebration of the horse and something the whole family can enjoy. Be sure to order your tickets early; performances typically sell out each year!

ARIA Test Center
Equine Affaire is an American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) test center. Testing will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at the Eastern States Exposition. If you would like more information about the ARIA or wish to register for future tests, contact Charlotte Kneeland at (239) 948-3232.

World Championship Blacksmiths Regional Competition
The World Championship Blacksmiths Regional Competition IV will again be held in conjunction with Equine Affaire. The results from this event will determine which one- and two-person teams advance to the National Championship. A judge's clinic will be held on Thursday, while forging go-rounds will be featured on Friday and live shoeing go-rounds on Saturday. Don’t miss this chance to be amazed by the craftsmanship and speed of these top blacksmiths.