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It’s time! The National Equine Show opens its doors this weekend

The National Equine Show returns to the NEC this weekend and, with the final preparations in full swing, there’s a lot to be excited about!

This is the third National Equine Show, an event created to celebrate all things equestrian, just before the start of show season. Over its short life, the event has grown a huge amount, with this year’s floorplan being bigger than ever before. In addition to more shopping, there’s also more feature areas to provide entertainment and education for those who visit.

“We’re currently setting up for the show and I can’t wait to see everyone come through the doors over the weekend,” said Liz Ormesher, Event Director of the National Equine Show. “We have an incredible list of brands, speakers and features this year and we know that people will get so much from the event.

When it comes to speakers, these will be hosted across two stages- the Inspiration Stage sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds, and the 360 Skills Stage sponsored by the Society of Master Saddlers. Over both days, visitors will see Mary and Emily King, Carl Hester, Bob Champion, Megan Elphick, Yasmin Ingham, and The Creator Panel amongst many more.

The exhibitors attending the National Equine Show are also of an incredible calibre, including the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), evoke, British Equestrian, Bloomfields Horseboxes, Agri Health, Saracen Horse Feeds, Society of Master Saddlers, and LeMieux, to name just a few.

Doors open at 9am on both Saturday (1st March) and Sunday (2nd March) at the NEC, Hall 9. If you haven’t got your ticket yet, get one now at www.nationalequineshow.com

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