Breed demonstrations are a very important and popular part of Equine Affaire's education-oriented program. Just as the training clinics provide a sampling of a wide variety of horse sports, the breed demonstrations enhance the production by showing the diversity of horses within our vast horse industry. They are also an outstanding opportunity for members of each horse breed and color registry to showcase the gaits, conformation, varied talents, and virtues of horses of their individual breed or color.

What is a "breed demonstration" at Equine Affaire?

A breed demonstration is a mini-production created by the specific breed association, in which horses are presented in hand, under saddle, in harness, and in whatever manner deemed appropriate for the particular breed or color of horse. The presentation of horses is accompanied by a script written by the breed association and read by the Equine Affaire announcer; it may also be accompanied by music. A breed demo reflects the style and character of the breed or horse color being showcased.


How many breed demonstrations will be scheduled at Equine Affaire and how long will they be?

Because Equine Affaire's schedule of training clinics is very full, there is a limit to the number of breed demonstrations which can be accommodated within the schedule. Each horse breed will be given the opportunity to present at least one breed demonstration in one of the main clinic arenas during the weekend. Individual demonstrations are up to 13 minutes each, depending on the number of participants in the demo and the needs of each breed.

All questions regarding breed demonstrations and the Breed Pavilion at Equine Affaire should be directed to the Breed Coordinator

See also:

• Equine Affaire: Exhibitors: Breed Pavilion

• Equine Affaire: Links of Interest: Stallions