FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Karin Brennan, Marketing Manager
Equine Affaire, Inc.
Phone: (740) 845-0085 ext. 112
Fax: (740) 845-2879
kbrennan@equineaffaire.com / www.equineaffaire.com
Photographs available.
The Best of the Best Are Slated
for Equine Affaire’s 2014 Fantasia in Ohio
London, OH – January 16, 2014 – Tickets are already selling briskly for Equine Affaire’s
musical celebration of the horse—the Fantasia—which will return to the coliseum of the Ohio
Expo Center on April 10th to the 12th. For more than 15 years the Fantasia has been a
highlight of Equine Affaire in Ohio and an event that has been both the model and trendsetter
for other equestrian entertainment events around the nation.
The 2014 Fantasia will provide the perfect ending to a perfect day of learning, shopping, and
absorbing all things horse-related at Equine Affaire. Equestrian performers will be traveling to
Columbus from throughout the United States with horses of a variety of breeds and acts
choreographed to musical styles ranging from traditional and country to classical and
contemporary. As veteran Fantasia-goers have come to expect, the show will highlight the
brilliance, grace, and athleticism of horses and demonstrate the spirit, willingness, and
intelligence that horse people cherish most in their equine companions.
“The Fantasia is always a special opportunity to see some incredible horses and riders and
witness some unforgettable performances,” said Eugenia Snyder, President of Equine Affaire.
“In addition to enjoying the beauty and excitement of the various performances that make up
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the show, we have to marvel at the range of skills that horses possess, their extraordinary
trainability, and their willingness to perform and excel in so many ways. The Fantasia is much
more than equestrian entertainment—it’s truly a testament to the heart and soul of the amazing
animals we love.”
The program for the 2014 Fantasia will include several of the most popular elements and
disciplines featured at previous shows including freestyle reining and dressage, Roman riding,
liberty acts, and drill team routines. This year’s Fantasia will include performances that will
cover the emotional gamut from the dramatic to the comedic, and Fantasia-goers can be
prepared to be “moved,” amazed, and made to laugh.
Among the headliners for the 2014 Fantasia are two of the top liberty horse trainers in the
business: Guy McLean and Tommie Turvey. Guy McLean will present his “signature” fourhorse liberty act which really must be seen to be believed—while Tommie Turvey will Roman
ride a team of horses over a fire jump and engage his infamous paint horse, Poker Joe, in a
battle of the wits. Other performers slated for the show include the award-winning Canadian
Cowgirls drill team, Christine Drentwett and Caroline Williams (who will perform a garrocha pas
de deux), Jeff Wilson presenting cowboy dressage aboard his exquisite Morgan stallion,
Delview Catskill Valiant, and a host of other distinguished riders and handlers and
unforgettable horses both large and small. The 2014 Fantasia will be a show that horse-loving
Fantasia goers won’t soon forget.
The 2014 Fantasia is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Buckeye Nutrition, a
leading manufacturer of premium equine nutritional products. The doors to the Ohio Expo
Center coliseum will open for the Fantasia at 7:00 each evening and the show will begin at
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7:30pm. Tickets range in price from $12 to $25 plus shipping and handling. Advance tickets
may be purchased through March 31st online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
at www.equineaffaire.com or by calling (740) 845-0085. Because of the event’s popularity,
most tickets for the performances will sell out in advance. Any tickets not sold in advance will
go on sale at 9:00am on Thursday, April 10th at the Information Booth in the Bricker Building at
Equine Affaire.
Equine Affaire will take place April 10-13 at the Ohio Expo Center and offer an unparalleled
program of clinics, seminars, and demonstrations; the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition; a
Youth Pavilion; a Breed Pavilion and Horse & Farm Exhibits; the Marketplace consignment
area; a new Hobby Farms Pavilion; and the largest horse-related trade show in the nation.
Show hours will be 9:00am–7:00pm on Thursday-Saturday and 9:00am–5:00pm on Sunday.
General admission tickets include access to all clinics, seminars, and demos as well as the
Versatile Horse & Rider Competition and are priced as follows: Adults: $15/day or $50/four-day
pass; Children 7–10: $8/day or $28/four-day pass; Children 6 and under: Free. Tickets for both
the Fantasia and Equine Affaire can be purchased by calling (740) 845-0085 weekdays from
9:00am–5:00pm Eastern or by visiting www.equineaffaire.com. The Ohio Expo Center will
charge for parking.
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