The Virginia Equine Extravaganza Announces an Exciting 2005 Line-Up and Schedule of Events
Submitted by: Vicki O'Hara
Email Address: info(at)equineextravaganza.com
Date Added: 3/4/2005
On April 22-24, 2005 Richmond, Virginia (Richmond Raceway Complex) will host what promises to be one of the most exciting and comprehensive equine events in the east: the 2nd annual Virginia Equine Extravaganza, an east coast all breed/all discipline equestrian expo and trade show. The 2005 Virginia Equine Extravaganza starts out with a blockbuster line-up. Horse industry icons John Lyons and Richard Shrake will be joined by some of the best trainers in the country, including acclaimed eventer Stephen Bradley, renowned hunter trainer Tommy Serio, Equine Extremist and dare devil Tommie Turvey, Jr., Dressage USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Metal winner Mari Monda Zdunic, gaited horse authority Bobby Richards (sponsored by TWHBEA), and former British National Combined Driving Champion Paul Maye plus many more for a true all-breed/all-discipline expo!
Horse enthusiasts at 2005’s event can plan on 3 action-packed days of everything equestrian. With 4 arenas of non-stop clinics and demonstrations, a daily breed pageant featuring classic and rare breeds, a daily stallion parade, games demonstrations, the new college round table, an authentic cavalry camp on site, and the acclaimed AAEP seminar series with some of the country’s leading equine practitioners, equestrians of all levels and interests can expect to be entertained, informed and delighted.
Thrilling Evening Show!
Tickets are going quickly for the highly acclaimed Friday and Saturday evening show, Equus Extraordinaire, featuring 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., an elegant rare breed parade, those speedy Icelandics, plus action packed stunt riding, breathtaking vaulting, thrilling trick rides, elegant musical freestyle, an authentic Calvary battle, fast-paced drill team action, and more! Seats are limited. Visit www.equineextravaganza.com to order your tickets now.
Horses on Parade: New Rare Breed Exhibit
The heart and soul of any horse expo are the horses themselves. This year’s Extravaganza triples its breed parade component with over 25 different breeds and includes an exciting and inspiring Rare Breed Demonstration, featuring 10 rare and endangered breeds. The breed demos allow the audience to see the depth and diversity of each unique breed, some in traditional costume and many to music.
Great Shopping: Make your list now!
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! Regardless of what you are looking for, start saving now for this shopping extravaganza!
Trailer shopping? If trailer shopping on your to-do list, mark your calendar for April 22-24, 2005 and get it done in one weekend! Save time and money by visiting the new Extravaganza Trailer Shopping Extravaganza, featuring what may be the largest selection of horse trailers in one place this side of QH Congress! At the 2005 Virginia Equine Extravaganza you can visit Virginia and Mid-Atlantic trailer dealers representing over 25 different trailer manufacturers shopping convenience.
Every attendee can enter for free and may 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 Ortho-flex saddle package valued at over $5000!
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 now for this exciting and all-encompassing equestrian event! April 22-24, 2005, Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond, VA. For tickets or more info visit www.equineextravaganza.com or call 410-647-3800.
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