WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - With numerous training clinics, seminars, demonstrations and the infamous Pfizer Fantasia, the popular Equine Affaire Horse Show will be at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts N

By KIM HARMON

Published: Nov 04, 2005 12:00 am

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts â With numerous training clinics, seminars, demonstrations and the infamous Pfizer Fantasia, the popular Equine Affaire Horse Show will be at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts November 10-13.

The show will run from 9 am to 7:30 pm Thursday through Saturday and 9 am to 5 pm on Sunday. Adults are $12 ($36 for four-day pass) and kids 7 to 12 are $7 ($21 for four-day pass). Kids six and under are free. General admission includes admission to all clinics, seminars and demonstrations (no registration is required for any session).

The Pfizer Fantasia â called A Musical Celebration of the Horse with the Icelandic Performance Team â will begin at 8 pm with doors opening at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12, $16, $18 and $24 (box seats).

For further ticket information, call 1-740-845-0085 or visit www.equineaffaire.com on the web.

Highlights of the Equine Affaire â

Training Clinics: Leading coaches, competitor, and trainers from throughout the United States will present a full schedule of in-depth clinics on a wide array of equestrian sports and training techniques. Clinics will be conducted in the Silver Star Arena, Young Building arena, and Coliseum.

Seminars and Demonstrations: Four full days of seminars and hands-on demonstrations will be held at the Wahl Clipper Seminar Stage and the demo ring with industry experts.

Equine.com Breed Pavilion: The Equine.com Breed Pavilion will feature exhibit booth san stalls where attendees can see, touch, and learn more about a wide variety of breeds. Individual breeds will be represented by their associations as well as a rotating cast of selected stallions, mares, and geldings.

Youth Pavilion: Explore a special place for horsey kids of all ages at the Arabian Horse Association Youth Pavilion. In addition to educational and horse-related youth association exhibits, the Arabian Horse Association Youth Pavilion will feature presentations throughout each day.

Presenters: The long list of presenters at the 2005 Equine Affaire will include George Morris (Hunters & Jumpers), Charmayne James (Barrel Racing), Darren Chiacchia (Eventing), Julie Goodnight (Straight Forward Horsemanship), Brian Dygert (Reining), Terri Gallo (Freestyle Dressage), Scot Hansen (Trail Riding and Mounted Police Horse Training), Holly Mason (Biomechanics and Lunging) and Leslie Hudson-Tolles (Equine Art).

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