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Read details about our move to the Meadow Event Park!

 
An east coast equestrian horse and dog expo!

 
October 29-31, 2010
WE'VE MOVED TO...

The Meadow Event Park
New Home to the State Fair of Virginia
Doswell, VA


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More News!
Mid-Atlantic Horse to Publish Event Program: Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to advertise in the event program! MORE....
Alert the press!  The Schedule has been posted!
Clinician News: Curious about what our favorite clinicians are up to? Check out our  NEW section of the website devoted to news and events from our long list of amazing clinicians.  Please be sure to check for clinician clinics coming to your area. See our latest news....
Gracie, the Amazing Trick Mule, Special Guest on Sunday.
Amazing Grace (aka Gracie, the amazing trick mule), Star of the new Robert Duvall movie, "Get Low", and her owner Steve Foster make a guest appearance on Sunday.  Watch Today Show video. Gracie made her début at Equine Extravaganza's America's Ultimate Horse Idol competition in North Carolina, where she won the competition, and went on to win at the Virginia Equine Extravaganza in October, 2008. The rest is history as Gracie, now a bona fide movie star, entertains and delights audiences around the country and the world!  Returning to where it all started for Gracie, see her on Sunday October 31 at Equine Extravaganza!   
See Today Show Video
Mechanical Cutting Horse and Cow
You heard correctly..... a MECHANICAL Cutting Horse! If you've always wanted to try cutting or if you're a cutting pro and want to give it a whirl on a horse of a different color, then this ride is for you.  Lannie Ashley brings his Mechanical Cutting Horse, the rage at the Cutting Futurity in Ft. Worth, to Equine extravaganza!  Rides are $5.00.  What fun!!    Watch the video!  

ARIA Testing at Equine Extravaganza
Equine Extravaganza is proud to be an official testing center for the American Riding Instructor Association. The 2010 test will be held Sunday, October 31st, and the 2011 test will be held on Sunday, November 6th.

Test registration must be received by American Riding Instructors Association at least 30 days in advance of the test date. For more information on the American Riding Instructors Association and testing registrations visit the ARIA website at www.riding-instructor.com or call 239.948.3232.

What to Expect

Featuring Julie Goodnight (Sponsored by Nutramax Labs/Cosequin), Kenny Harlow, Colleen Kelly, Jose Mendez, Lizzy Traband, Steuart Pittman Jr., Karen Scholl, Scott Purdum, Charles Pellham, Ed Dabney, Brock Griffith, Caroline Rider,  Tara Jones, and many more!

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In addition to the talented and amazing line-up of trainers and exciting clinics and demonstrations you've come to expect from Equine Extravaganza, we're cooking up more ways to make our event even more FUN, FESTIVE, and FLAVORFUL!

Start with a line up of 3 exceptional women trainers, 3 young unstarted horses, 3 days of training, and a final obstacle course challenge..... it all adds up to electrifying FUN in the 1st Women Only Trainer Challenge.

We're revving up the action with more live music each day for a truly FESTIVE atmosphere, including some Cowboy Karaoke.  Live performances each day will add a festive atmosphere to an already rocking event!

And we're spicing things up (hot, hot, hot) with the new and FLAVORFUL Cowboy Cook-Off! After a long day in the saddle everyone loves a great meal!  Our daily cooking demonstrations, from campfire goodies to the best Bar B Q on the east coast, will have mouths watering. 

In addition you'll find more breeds, more kids fun, and more discipline demos including Cowboy Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, Ranch Horse Versatility, Reining, and Cutting. 

Mark your calendars now!  Don't miss out on the biggest horse happenin' in the Mid-Atlantic.


NEWS:

July 30, 2010
The First All Women East Coast Trainer Challenge Contestants Chosen

July 16, 2010
Trail and Gaited Enthusiasts Celebrate as Tom Seay and Liz Graves Join Equine Extravaganza’s Celebrity Line-Up.

June 30, 2010
Equine Extravaganza Welcomes Dressage Icon Jose Mendez and Retired Racehorse Training Project Founder Steuart Pittman to the 2010 Line-Up.

 (More News)


What to Expect at Equine Extravaganza:

You'll experience three days of everything equestrian at this exciting horse happening! Three full days of clinics, demonstrations, seminars, kids activities, shopping and equestrian fun.  Equine Extravaganza brings the best in everything equine to our attendees. Attend demonstrations on dressage, eventing, jumping, western pleasure, gaited horses, general training, driving, and more are combined with great family entertainment, educational seminars, breed demonstrations, the best vendors the horse industry has to offer,  trailer shopping extravaganza, and exciting All Women Trainer Challenge!

Whether horses are your passion or your profession, you'll find a wealth of demonstrations, information and products to satisfy your specific needs at the Equine Extravaganza®  Our vendors represent some of the best shopping the horse industry has to offer.   And our clinics and seminars represent one of the most comprehensive collections of topics anywhere in the country. 

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1st Women Only Trainer Challenge

Karen Scholl
Caroline Rider
Tara Jones

.... will compete in this exciting colt-starting competition.   Read more......


Canine Extravaganza!

FOLLOW THE PAW PRINTS TO THE EQUINE EXTRAVAGANZA'S FIRST OFFICIAL "BIG DOGGIE DOO"!

By popular request from both our attendees and our vendors, Equine Extravaganza is adding dogs to our agenda!  Our attendees can expect dog related vendors, products, and demonstrations!  Activities will include demos and seminars on health, nutrition, grooming, training and anything "dog"!  Vets and trainers will answer questions and help solve specific problems.  Stay tuned for our list of vendors and canine professionals!

Pet Policy
We are dog lovers, but unfortunately we can only allow demo dogs at the event.  No personal pets are permitted on site.  So please be sure to keep your pets safely at home.  Thank you for understanding! 

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All breed, all discipline horse expo with clinics and demonstrations for horse enthusiasts of all ages and levels!

WHAT'S NEW?

Dogs!
The people have spoken, and they asked for dogs!  Dog lovers will enjoy  canine vendors and presenters with loads of canine goodies and information! More...

Women Only Trainer Challenge!
In her Road to the Horse win Stacey Westfall demonstrated  without a doubt that when it comes to colt starting, women rock! Join us as we highlight 3 outstanding women trainers in this first ever all women colt starting challengeMore....


Cowboy Cook-Off
Everyone loves competition, but this competition heats up with a contest for the best cowboy and cowgirl cooks!  Details coming soon!


Tommy Jennings
Waylon Jennings fans won't want to miss brother Tommy's tribute concert weekend to his brother!  Live music with Tommy and Bobby Plough all weekend!  More....

AND MORE!!
Shopping:
Stroll through the isles of tack shops, trailer dealers, equestrian apparel, gifts and accessories, supplements, feed manufacturers, horse schools and much more. More...

 Demonstrations 
From dressage, jumping, and eventing to colt starting, cutting and reining, to gaited clinics to  driving, you'll find a wide variety of demos offering something for everyone.  More....

 College Round Table
Need to know more about horse schools and what they offer?  Mystified about which bit to use?  Confused  about feed?  We have just the clinic for youMore.....

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