Equine Extravaganza Horse Expo and Canine Event: Dog and Horse Expo and equestrian tradeshow, Doswell, Virginia, Clinics, Demonstrations

An east coast equestrian horse expo and holiday market!

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Our move to November gives our attendees a perfect opportunity to put a dent in their holiday shopping. Save $$$$ with great specials from hundreds of vendors on horse related products, gifts, and equipment. Look for a list of specific sales and vendor special in September!

Tommy Garland Wins Equine Extravaganza Celebrity Trainer Challenge Presented by Guardian Bedding!

The competition was unparalleled as Tommy Garland, Brock Griffith and Chase Dodd brought three young horses from anxious to willing equine partners over the three days of this years Equine Extravaganza. Each trainer exhibited exceptional horsemanship skills, and each achieved remarkable results. Though all were winners by any standards, as the judges tallied their scores, one trainer emerged as the victor of this remarkable Celebrity Challenge: Tommy Garland.

Congratulations to Tommy Garland, winner of the 2011 Equine Extravaganza Trainer Challenge!

Tommy received a check for $1000.00 from Trainer Challenge Sponsor Guardian Bedding, and a classically designed western saddle sponsored by Circle Y Saddles and Champion Saddlery. Each trainer received exquisitely crafted Spirit Horse sculptures from Mountain Feather Originals. READ THE PRESS RELEASE.

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	Wine Tasting.... Thank you to our fantastic Virginia Wineries who made this year's event elegant and very special! If you missed the tasting at this year's event, be sure to visit these wineries throughout the year! Unicorn Winery/ Vineyard Peaks of Otter Winery & Orchards Holly Grove Vineyards Potomac Point Winery.

	Big Ticket Savings: Run In Sheds, Stall Mats, Round Pens Show Specials: Order now for 2012! Run in Sheds from River View Horse Barns, stall mats from Champion Saddlery, round pen panels from Kenny Harlow: Limited Supply. DETAILS...

	For the Kids! Something for every horse lover, all ages.... that's our goal. For the kids: Breyer Horse Painting in the Champion Saddlery booth, Noon-4:00pm all three days. Stick Horse Races Roping Contests Beginner Clinics Trick Horses and Mule

	Gracie Returned to Equine Extravaganza Gracie, the amazing trick mule and "movie star" returned to Equine Extravaganza, where it all started for her, and wowed the crowds! She acts, she dunks basketballs, she paints, and she entertains audiences around the globe.

	Horse Rescue Initiative: Together We Can Make a Difference Once again Equine Extravaganza partnered with Days End Farm Horse Rescue and United States Equine Rescue League to bring adoptable horses into the spotlight. Horses from both rescues were featured in clinics throughout the weekend and adoptable horses were showcased in our Horse Rescue Adoption Showcase on Saturday. If you missed this year's Showcase, be sure to visit us next year and see how you can make a difference for these horses! Read about Chino and his happy story....

	Wine Tasting a Hit with Equine Extravaganza Attendees! Equine Extravaganza would like to thank International Wine Country and Wine for Cures for making our inaugural wine tasting a huge success! Mike Pintz and Gil Miles were instrumental in making it happen. The net proceeds from the wine tasting were donated to Wine for Cures! Thank you Mike and Gil!

	Jane Savoie a Hit at Equine Extravaganza! Dressage icon Jane Savoie, a favorite of Equine Extravaganza dressage enthusiasts, delighted audiences of all disciplines at this year's event. Jane Savoie is one of the most recognized names in `dressage`, and for a good reason. Her accomplishments and the breadth of her influence are impressive. She has been a member of the United States Equestrian Team and has competed for the US in Canada, Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. She was the reserve rider for the Bronze medal winning Olympic dressage team in Barcelona, Spain. She has been long-listed by the USET with several horses and has won nine Horse of the Year awards and three National Freestyle Championships.
	Celebrity Trainer Challenge Contestants Exceeded Expectations!

	This star-studded cast of trainers ...Read more...
	John Lyons, Equine Extravaganza favorite, returned to the delight of fans!! *America's Most Trusted Horseman, John Lyons,* returned to his huge Mid-Atlantic fan base at Equine Extravaganza! John Lyons' Equine Extravaganza clinics were packed, as eager fans filled the stands to watch John work his magic on even the most challenging horse. John’s extraordinary ability to inspire, teach others, and lead has changed the horse industry. His teaching methods have influenced every breed at every level of performance. He is the most sought after trainer, clinician, teacher and horseman in the industry today.
	Fans of Equine Extravaganza are already gearing up for an exciting November! And for good reason..... We have an exceptional event planned! What's new in 2012?? OUR NEW DATE... get a head start on your holiday shopping with our exceptional vendors! Guy McLean to Headline 2012 Plus.... BLM Mustang Adoption Competitive Trail Competition Virginia Foods, Tastings and more Virginia Wine Tasting Photo Exhibit: Horse in War NEW! Getting around at the venue....trams, wagons, and more. And... last but not least, loads of mules, drafts and donkeys! We are thrilled to announce that this year's Equine Extravaganza will host Virginia Draft Horse & Mule Association's 32nd Annual Old Dominion Show You'll be treated to some, entertaining antics, exciting demos and special exhibits! More details will follow, but if you're fascinated by the charisma of these magnificent draft, precocious donkeys, and amazing mules, you won't want to miss this special bonus event! More details will follow.... Back by popular demand..... Trainer Challenge Racehorse Retraining Project Horse Rescue Initiative ARIA Testing, Sunday, November 6th and much more!!

Equine Extravaganza!
The Mid-Atlantic's Biggest Horse Happening!

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 trainers, 3 young unstarted horses, 3 days of training, and a final obstacle course challenge..... it all adds up to electrifying FUN in the Celebrity Trainer Challenge!

In addition you'll find more breeds, more kids fun, and more discipline demos including Cowboy Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, Gaited Horse Clinics, Ranch Horse Versatility, Dog Obedience, Equine and Canine Massage.

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

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 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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