EQUITANA USA Unveils Month-long Virtual Program To Celebrate The Horse

The equine industry won't have to wait a year to celebrate the horse with EQUITANA USA after all. The event announced today a month-long virtual celebration of the horse in September, free and open to anyone. Registration and more information about the full programming schedule can be found here.

Virtual sessions begin Tuesday, Sept. 1, and include a variety of webinars with equine industry notables, expert horsemen and women, and an array of exhibitors with innovations and products to advance the care, performance and celebration of horses of all breeds and pedigrees. Sessions include live interviews, panel discussions, expert seminars and educational content ranging from equine nutrition to yoga on horseback as well as behind the scenes with notables like Sydney Collier, Mikhail Proctor and Jamilah Simms.

Select Saturdays in September will feature special Kid's Edition content. Plans are also in the works for barn tours in collaboration with Horse Country, Inc. sessions on training the performing arts horse, equine photography sessions and Q&A's with equine legal experts, among other topics.

“We listened to the feedback from the industry after our very difficult decision to cancel the in-person event due to COVID-19 concerns and instantly knew our fans still wanted to connect and learn,” said Meghan Margewicz, the event's director. “A lot of the session leaders and experts we would have seen at the event have joined us to present a September packed full of great learning for everyone. We're excited to have everyone join the celebration online now which will offer a sneak peek of the amazing programming we'll witness when we're back together again at the Kentucky Horse Park in 2021.”

Next year's event is slated for Oct. 1-3 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.

EQUITANA USA invites equestrian professionals, enthusiasts, and everyone interested in learning more to join the online events throughout September. The daily schedule will be updated as sessions are added to the EQUITANA USA website at www.equitanausa.com. Fans are also encouraged to follow the event's social channels and e-newsletters for updates on the live 2021 event, but also several planned live streamed content sessions during the September celebration.

Exhibitors interested in the 2021 event, virtual celebration, or year-round promotional opportunities can learn more at equitanausa.com or by contacting Kaitlyn Fritz at kfritz@reedexpo.com.

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Equitana USA Launches Month-Long Virtual Program

Equitana USA kicks off month-long virtual content, including webinars with equine industry notables, horsemen and women, and exhibitors addressing the care and performance of all breeds of horses. Sessions will include live interviews, panel discussions, expert seminars and educational content. Select Saturdays in September will feature ‘Kid’s Edition’ content. Additionally, scheduled events will include barn tours with Horse Country Inc., sessions on training the performing arts horse, equine photography sessions and Q&A’s with equine legal experts.

Originally slated for this October but canceled last month due to COVID-19 concerns, the annual live event is expected to return to the Kentucky Horse Park Oct. 1-2, 2021.

“We listened to the feedback from the industry after our very difficult decision to cancel the in-person event due to COVID-19 concerns and instantly knew our fans still wanted to connect and learn,” said director Meghan Margewicz. “A lot of the session leaders and experts we would have seen at the event have joined us to present a September packed full of great learning for everyone.”

To register or for more information about the virtual event and programming schedule, click here.

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Equitana USA Cancels 2020 Exhibition

Equitana USA has canceled its equestrian trade fair and expo, which had been scheduled for Sept. 25 through 27 at the Kentucky Horse Park, due to public safety concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers are already planning for the 2021 event, which is scheduled for Oct. 1-3 at the Horse Park.

“Equitana USA is a shared place and time for all disciplines, breeds, ages and levels of the equine industry,” said Meghan Margewicz, the event’s director. “But the safety of everyone associated with the event is always our first priority. After many discussions with the Kentucky Horse Park, exhibitors, presenters and attendees, we made a difficult, but necessary decision to cancel this year’s celebration and work to create an amazing reunion for everyone in 2021.”

All Equitana USA 2020 ticket holders will be refunded electronically, with no further action by ticket holders required.

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