WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, August 15, 2018 – When the spotlights shine in the coliseum at Equine Affaire, nothing gleams more brightly than the dancing horses of Fantasia. Equine Affaire’s beloved musical celebration of the horse returns for three show-stopping performances, November 8-10, at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Featuring renowned equine performers Christine Drentwett, the Trixie Chicks trick riders, the Young Guns Equestrian Drill Team, and more, the horses of Fantasia will thrill every horse lover’s heart with renewed admiration for the beauty, grace, and power of the horse.

“Fantasia is one of the signature elements of Equine Affaire,” says Coagi Long, president of Equine Affaire. “This special event is for horse lovers of all ages and celebrates the unique relationship that exists between every horse and rider.”

Sponsored by Absorbine®, Fantasia features a variety of equine and equestrian performances set to musical scores and popular songs. From freestyle dressage to Wild West acts and trick riding, every performance showcases the remarkable and varied talents of the horse. Watch Christine Drentwett’s beautiful, high-stepping Andalusian dance under the lights as they perform the Spanish art of garocha and Susanne Hamilton’s grand prix dressage freestyle. Wild West fans will thrill to the trick-roping, gun-slinging stunts of Loop Rawlins, the Western performer and trick-roper extraordinaire who captivated millions on America’s Got Talent. If you’ve never seen horses at liberty, you’ll love watching Luke Gingerich’s reining horse perform loose in the pen and under saddle. A drill team of Haflingers will crisscross the arena in perfect harmony, demonstrating precision and grace with every step, and international level jousters will keep you on the edge of your seat with their daredevil feats. With three performance nights, there’s no better way to celebrate your Equine Affaire experience than by watching all these acts and many more come together to create the ultimate Fantasia.

Tickets for Fantasia are on sale now. Visit equineaffaire.com to purchase tickets, view a seating map of the coliseum, and more. Doors open at 6:45pm and performances begin at 7:30pm each evening, Thursday through Saturday, November 8-10, in the coliseum at the Eastern States Exposition. Ticket prices range from $14 to $25, plus a $2.75 shipping/processing fee per ticket. Advance ticket sales end November 5. Tickets purchased before 10/22 will be mailed to your home; tickets purchased after that date will be available at will call. For questions or to purchase tickets via the phone, call the Equine Affaire office at (740) 845-0085, Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm EST.

Bookmark equineaffaire.com and check back often in the coming weeks for schedules, updates, and additional information about Equine Affaire in Massachusetts. Horse-lovers of all ages are invited to attend Equine Affaire. With countless educational sessions, a wide selection of horse-themed vendors to shop, and plenty of horses to admire, Equine Affaire is North America’s premiere equine exposition and equestrian gathering. In addition to purchasing tickets for Fantasia, buy your general admission tickets for Equine Affaire today at equineaffaire.com. Equine Affaire gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Absorbine, official sponsor of Fantasia.