Equine Affaire is the largest horse-related trade show in America, attracting over 60,000 horse enthusiasts to Columbus, Ohio on April 13-16.

American Saddlebreds were represented in breed demonstrations and the breed pavilion, where visitors met American Saddlebreds and learned more about the breed. 

A special thank you to Blair Cecil and Phoenix Farm for bringing horses to the event.

ASHBA joined the American Saddlebred Ambassadors from Phoenix Farm at the 2023 Equine Affaire. Posters, stickers, and brochures were available to all Equine Affaire attendees. As attendees stopped by the ASHBA booth, they were also able to give treats, take pictures and spend time with the American Saddlebred ambassadors, who loved the attention. ASHBA Staff was onsite to answer questions about the association and the American Saddlebred.

Equine Affaire Attendees were also welcomed back at the stalls to meet the ambassadors not at the ASHBA Booth.

Blair Cecil and Guilty As Charged doing an American Saddlebred demo in the Celeste building on Friday of the 2023 Equine Affaire.

I’m Mayhem was loving all the attention from Equine Affaire Attendee.

I’m Mayhem and Blair Cecil is assisting with guest speaker Sheryl Mankel in her demonstration of Herbs and Essential Oil for Horses.

At the request of I’m Mayhem, Blair Cecil and Savannah Harrington stopped for a sweet treat of apple dumplings after working hard in the demonstrations.

Jessie’s Rhythm and Becci Loomer preparing to go into the last American Saddlebred showcase demonstration at Equine Affaire on Saturday night in the Voinovich Center.

Guilty As Charged made a lasting impression with this family through his kindness and love of treats. 

Blair Cecil riding Fox Grape’s High Fashion for the last American Saddlebred demonstration showcase for the 2023 Equine Affaire. Sydney Epley standing beside and helping prep the horses going in.