Equine
Affaire
Each year in April, Mid-Ohio Walking Horse Association actively
participates at Equine Affaire the largest equine exposition/
trade show in North America, held in Columbus, Ohio. This is an
excellent venue to showcase our wonderful breed to the public thru
direct hands-on interactions at breed promotion stalls, education
presentations and under saddle demonstrations in the ring.
Mid-Ohio Walking Horse Association, with the invaluable work of association president Mag
Ranft, once again did a great job promoting NWHA and the Tennessee Walking Horse to the
public at Equine Affair 2019.
Mag Ranft arranged for a total of 13 horses to represent the breed across multiple divisions.
There were 9 horses for ring demonstrations and promotions stalls, and another 4 horses
dedicated to breed promotional stalls. Also 2 in-hand demonstrations with public Q&A.
This year we had a variety of colors including black, spotted and gray, to present to the
public. Along with the horses, came the owners from states including Ohio, Wisconsin, Texas
and North Carolina; and trainers Jim Potter and Kyle Elliott from Ohio, and Mikal Spooner
from North Carolina.
The weather was beautiful for most of the event. Sunday had some early rain, which later
cleared. An advantage to rainy weather outside is more horse lovers inside to shop, attend
clinics, learn about different breeds and clubs...and most importantly, learn about NWHA
and the wonderful sound, flat shod Tennessee Walking Horse!
Owners, trainers and volunteers worked hard all weekend long to display the horses,
answer questions and promote the breed to so many of the 300,000 to 400,000 folks who
attended Equine Affair each year. It was a great opportunity to share the multiple aspects
and opportunities of the TWH from rail to trail, to connect with fellow TWH lovers from many
states...and to promote NWHA and Mid-Ohio affiliated shows as well.
Promotion of the TWH is one of the purposes of Mid-Ohio Walking Horse Association, and
Equine Affaire is a great opportunity to do just that. Many, many thanks to all who helped in
front and behind the scenes.
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NWHA National News / June 2019