The Extravaganza is pleased to announce it's educational partnership with AAEP in the presentation of the acclaimed AAEP Seminar Series.  You'll hear from many of the industry’s leading equine practitioners as they discuss the latest research in joint disease, stem-cell therapy, reproduction and much more.  We will welcome Dr. Robert Harman, DVM, Dr. James Casey, DVM and Dr. Bill Ley, DVM, along with many others.  The Extravaganza's extensive seminar series will also include topics on equestrian basics such as saddle fitting, equine legal issues, barn and facility design, pasture management, nutrition and supplements, synthetic shoes, equestrian business savvy, and instructor essentials. 

This year the Virginia Equine Extravaganza will double its breed parade component and include an exciting and inspiring Rare Breed Demonstration.  Both our classic and rare breed demos will allow the audience to see the depth and diversity of each unique breed, some in traditional costume and many to music.  The Rare Breed Demonstrations will allow the attendees to glimpse breeds that are not only rare, but actually endangered .  The Rare Breed Exhibit will give Extravaganza visitors a chance to interact with these precious members of the equine population and to learn more about each individual breed. (Photo by Bob Stein)

Attendees at the 2005 Extravaganza will again experience some of the best equestrian shopping in the east with 100s of exciting horse industry vendors representing virtually every horse product known to man!  From specialty products such as trailer and barn camera systems, to farm basics such as barns, stalls, fencing, arenas and farm equipment, to daily essentials such as tack, apparel, grooming supplies, feed, supplements, and show accessories you’ll find it at the Extravaganza.  Whether you’re looking for those hard to find products or the best deals on daily basics, the shopping alone is worth the trip.  You’ll have the chance to talk to the product experts and find answers to those confusing questions that plague all horse owners at one time or another.  Regardless of what you are looking for, start saving  for this shopping extravaganza! 

2004’s trailer shopping experience was such a hit with attendees that this year’s event will include, by popular demand, a Trailer Shopping Extravaganza featuring the biggest selection of horse trailers in one place this side of QH Congress!  Trailer shopping can be a long and laborious process, often requiring hours of traveling in all directions in order to see all of the possible trailers from which to choose.  Problem solved!  At the 2005 Virginia Equine Extravaganza Virginia and Mid-Atlantic trailer dealers will assemble a huge selection of trailers for your shopping convenience.  If trailer shopping on your to-do list, mark your calendar for April 22, 2005 and get it done in one weekend!

Every attendee at the Extravaganza can enter our drawing for a chance to win one of 10 saddles to be given away over the three days of the event.  Each attendee will be given a ticket for the Extravaganza saddle give-away when they arrive.  Saddles will be given away all day, every day, culminating in the grand prize give-away on Sunday afternoon of an incredibly comfortable Ortho-flex saddle package valued at over $5000! 

Also returning is Equus Extraordinaire, the highly-praised evening show, which features a stunning equine musical cabaret and an exciting combination of speed, thrills, elegance and laughter.  This spell-binding equestrian stage show production will feature the amazing and comical Tommie Turvey, Jr., the magnificent Mt. Tabor Vaulters, Olympic Bronze medalist and dressage great Anne Moss (USDF silver and bronze medalist in dressage riding side saddle), the exciting trick riding of the Gesells, bridleless jumping with Jan Snodgrass and Harry Who, authentic Calvary battles with the 2nd US Calvary Company H, and side saddle elegance with Victorian Ladies Aside.  Plan to see action packed stunt riding, breathtaking vaulting, thrilling trick rides, elegant musical freestyle, fast-paced drill team action, gorgeous antique carriages, and more!  Tickets went on sale this week.  Be sure to get your tickets early as seats are limited.  (Photo by Miguel)

Buy a three day pass and save!  Tickets are on sale for both the expo and the evening Equus Extraordinaire.  Discount 3-day passes are available online, only, and will not be available at the event.  If you are planning to attend all three days or if you want to avoid ticket purchase lines, be sure to buy your tickets online.  And if you are planning to go to the evening Equus Extraordinaire, tickets are limited, so buy early to avoid being shut out!  Tickets will be on sale through April 12th, 2005 through ticketweb.com.  

You can go to our Web site or go directly to TicketWeb.com to order. 

(Note, for those of you who attended in 2004, ticket sales will be a little different in 2005.  You will park and then purchase your tickets and enter through the ticket gates on foot. This allows you to arrive earlier and be ready to enter the show as soon as the gates open.  You will then enter through Old Dominion, where you will deposit your ticket for the saddle give away.)  And the fun begins!!

All in all, the Virginia Equine Extravaganza is a “must see” for all horse enthusiast’s, regardless of age, level, or discipline.  Mark your calendars for this exciting and all-encompassing equestrian event!