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ECTA 17th Annual Equine Expo

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Join Essex County Trail Association at the Topsfield Fair Ground Arena Building for the Equine Expo, a large marketplace of businesses, groups and individuals will be selling many types of items (new and used) as well as services for the horse and rider/driver.   The horse enthusiast will find a wide variety to choose from at this one-stop shopping experience- tack, riding apparel, stable equipment, giftware, herbal products, supplements, equine massage, photography, equine publications, tack trunks, rescue organizations, home décor and more. 

A demonstration ring in the arena will be running all day.  Planned demos include Sharon Smith, the Horse Crooner; Cathie Anderson, Bitless Bridle training; Mike Hughes Crib Free; Dana Stillwell, twin mules; Jill Bushman DC, horse adjustment; Julie Dillon, gaited horses; and the NEER rescue pony.  A silent auction will offer many items and gift certificates for bid.

Several tables will offer information on land organizations, trail maps, state parks, etc.  A food vendor will be there all day.

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The event is handicap accessible and there is plenty of parking.  Admission is $5 and children under 10 are free.

Vendor spaces are still available for $75.  Sponsorships for this event are $200.   We are currently accepting donations of items for the ECTA table.  For more information call 978-768-6275 or email us.

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