The 2025 Equine Affaire
Anyone who owns a horse knows how important it is to stay up-to-date on all the ever-changing trends and products in the horse industry.
Earlier this month, my stable team attended the Equine Affaire in Springfield, Massachusetts, North America's premiere equestrian exposition. First established in 1993 for the purpose of creating a first-class, education-oriented horsemen's convention, the event offers attendees the opportunity to talk to trainers, coaches, and other experts, participate in various clinics, meet dozens of breeds of horses from around the world, and shop the many vendors.
Here are some photos, enjoy.
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- The main mission of the Equine Affaire is to help educate and improve horse management and care, training, and equestrian riding skills. The event is held twice a year – once in Massachusetts and once in Ohio. More than 30-thousand horse enthusiasts attend the four day event annually. This is the coliseum at Springfield’s Big E where classes and shows are held.
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- The event features all of the major equestrian sports from dressage, reining, cutting, jumping, driving, eventing, and barrel racing to team penning and sorting, distance competition, western dressage, trail, polo, and sidesaddle. It’s a great way for all riders to gain more information and talk to experts.
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- Different breeds of horses from around the world participate at Equine Affaire.
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- Educational programs and clinics remain the cornerstones of the events. Helen and Juan tried to view as much as they could during their visit.
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- Here is Helen looking at one of the newest trailers, which offers more room and tack storage space.
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- There is always a mad rush for equine product shopping. Dozens of saddles were available for both English and Western riders.
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- Here is Helen with Meghan Crout, equine nutrition specialist for Purina.
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- This Outback Survival Gear Leather Seal is a natural cleaner and conditioner that is designed to rejuvenate and protect leather iterms. It contains beeswax, eucalyptus, avocado oil, lavender oil, and vitamin-E oil.
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- Helen and Juan also stopped by the Hit-Air booth to check out the safety vests.
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- This vest is made to protect the areas most prone to serious injuries during a fall. It uses a shock buffering system that works on impact.
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- CO2 cartridges inflate immediately to create air cushions just before the rider hits the ground in a fall. The air cushions protect the neck, spine, chest, ribs, and lower back.
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- These are Nelson horse waterers for use inside the stalls and outside in the paddocks – they are durable, reliable, and easy to maintain. They also have a heating feature which prevents water from freezing during cold months.
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- Representatives from well known Whispery Pines Percherons in Kingsville, Ohio, were also there offering different hitch and riding classes.
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- Here’s Juan in front of the Whispery Pines carriage.
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- Once back at my stable, Helen tried some of the items she brought home including the Purina RepleniMash for horses, a nutritionally balanced mash designed to support hydration, recovery, and comfort.
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- Ulysses, one of my new Friesian rescues, loves it.
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- It’s good, right Ulysses?
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- Helen also brought back some safety signs and reflective bands from EquestriSafe. These signs ensure property and trailers are clearly marked and compliant during emergencies.
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- Equine reflective leg wraps are lightweight and easy to secure. It’s also possible to have an emergency phone number embroidered on the band.
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- Rinze modeled them – he doesn’t mind them at all. These are highly reflective and can help see a horse in the dark up to a quarter of a mile away.
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- I am always on the lookout for quality equipment, food, and supplies for all my animals. It’s important to me that I provide what I can to keep them in the best condition.
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