November/December 2026 Issue

April 8–11, 2027 COLUMBUS, OH, Ohio Expo Center For all you need to know, visit equineaffaire.com Premier sponsors of this Equine Affaire: © 2026 Equine Affaire, Inc. Exceptional Education An unparalleled educational program with hundreds of presentations spanning seven venues, including Cowtown in Cooper! Expansive Shopping Shop the largest equine-related trade show with exhibitors in four buildings! Find bargains in the Marketplace Consignment Shop or the Wheels & Deals Boulevard and sell your used tack, apparel, truck, or trailer. Buy or Adopt a New Horse in the Horse & Farm Exhibits and Adoption Affaire! Exhilarating Entertainment The Fantasia, a musical celebration of the horse! When the sun goes down, the arena lights up with the nation’s top equine and equestrian performers! The Versatile Horse & Rider Competition An obstacle course testing speed and precision! Engaging Experiences Breed Pavilion and Horse & Farm Exhibits Enjoy mixing and mingling with the horses and people of the horse industry and learn all about different breeds, types, and disciplines of equines. Breed Bonanza Celebrate all breeds in this unique rail class! Drive a Draft horse and feel real horsepower! The Cowboy Challenge Do you have what it takes to be a cowboy or cowgirl? Enter this fun unmounted fitness competition and find out! Youth Activities and much more! The Cowboy Social Stage This fun new venue serves as the ultimate gathering place where culture, entertainment, and community come together! Grab a refreshment from our new bar and beverage lounge while you enjoy interactive workshops, live music, and exclusive celebrity interviews and talk-show-style conversations with influential voices. Draft Horse Spectacular Celebrate your passion for the draft horse by enjoying special feature exhibits, presentations, and activities starring the gentle giants of the horse world! EXCITING ALL-NEW FEATURES! The Nation’s Premier Equine Exposition and Equestrian Gathering!