The 8th annual Equine Affaire in the West was held at Fairplex and had something
to offer to horse enthusiasts of all ages, all breed persuasions, all levels
of expertise, and all equine disciplines.
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Craig Cameron's Extreme Cowboy Race™
The Extreme Cowboy Race -- as seen on
RFD-TV-- was a competition in which horses and riders worked through an obstacle course
while being timed and judged on their abilities. Top competitors received cash and other
great prizes. Click here for
more detailed information about the race.
Training Clinics

The 2008 Equine Affaire in Pomona featured in-depth clinics conducted
by many of the nation's foremost trainers, coaches, competitors, and Olympians.
Click here for a roster of outstanding Presenters.
Click
here for information about how you could "Ride With The Best"
Seminars & Demonstrations
Industry experts presented four full days of seminars and demonstrations
on an array of topics relevant to all horse enthusiasts -- from new horse owners to
seasoned professionals. More than 60 seminars and demonstrations in the demo ring
and the at the seminar stages covered subjects as wide-ranging as Chinese herbal medicine
and equine acupuncture to trail riding and equestrian vacations to breeding and business
marketing and much, much more.
Click
here for the Clinic, Seminar & Demonstration Schedule
Trade Show
Equine Affaire's trade show filled six exhibit halls and the outdoor
areas in between! Visitors browsed through acres of tack, riding apparel, trucks &
trailers, health & grooming supplies, farm & barn equipment & builders,
jewelry, books, publications, videos & DVDs, art, accessories, and gifts.
Click here for
a list of Trade Show exhibitors.
Breed Pavilion
The Breed Pavilion showcased most major breeds of horses as well as
several unique breeds. The Breed Pavilion featured a combination of exhibit booths
and stalls where individual breeds were represented by their associations and a rotating
cast of select stallions, mares, and geldings. Click
here for more Breed Pavilion information.
Arabian Horse Association Youth Pavilion
The Arabian Horse Association Youth Pavilion was a special place for
horsey kids of all ages. In addition to educational and horse-related exhibits, the
Arabian Horse Association Youth Pavilion featured presentations throughout each day
by many of today's most popular educators, demonstrations by various horse breeds,
plenty of fun activities for kids, and a Celebrity Horse Showcase. Click
here for more Youth Pavilion information.
ARIA Test Center
Equine Affaire was an American
Riding Instructors Association test center. Testing was held on Saturday, February
2, 2008, at Fairplex. If you would like more information, or wish to register for
a future test, please contact Charlotte Kneeland at (239) 948-3232.
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